One person killed on roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia
Passengers were evacuated from the Goliath coaster; police launched an investigation and park management says it is cooperating.
One person died and several others were injured after a roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia, near Atlanta, United States.
Park visitors who were left stranded on the ride were evacuated with the assistance of rescue teams. Although officials have not formally confirmed the coaster's name, media footage showed passengers being evacuated from the Goliath roller coaster.
Police open probe, park says it is cooperating
The coaster involved opened in 2006 and reaches speeds up to 113 kilometres per hour and a height of 61 metres. Authorities have not yet released the cause of the incident or the circumstances of the fatality.
Local police announced an investigation to determine what happened. Park management said it is fully cooperating with the competent authorities while emergency services continue their work at the scene.
No victims' names or further identifying details have been released so far as the probe continues.
Photo: press material from the event
