1 dead after falling out of Goliath ride at Six Flags in Georgia; another 4 injured
One person has died and four others were injured in an accident at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta, according to local media. Riders were seen being evacuated from the park’s Goliath roller coaster.
The accident happened at around 4 p.m. on Monday at the Six Flags theme park in Austell. Preliminary reports indicate that a man fell from the Goliath roller coaster, though the circumstances remain unclear.
WSB-TV reported that four other people were injured and taken to hospitals. It was not immediately clear whether they also fell from the ride or were injured in another way.
“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today,” Six Flags Over Georgia said in a statement. “Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest’s family, friends, and loved ones.”
The park said its staff and local authorities responded immediately and that it was providing support to affected guests and employees.
“We are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation,” the statement said. “Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be sharing additional details at this time.”
The park’s statement did not explain how the accident happened or identify the person who died.
“Someone did in fact fall out,” a witness wrote on Reddit. “The train pulled into the station, all the riders were distressed, and a man who was sitting next to the seat that failed was screaming that whoever was sitting next to him fell out. The seats restrain was completely unlatched and unlocked with no one in the seat.”
The park was shut down for the day following the incident, according to WSB radio.
Goliath opened in 2006 and reaches speeds of up to 70 miles per hour, with a first hill rising 200 feet, according to Six Flags.
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