1 dead, others hurt at Six Flags Over Georgia as man fell from coaster, guests say

A person died and other people were injured at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, officials said, as witnesses reported seeing a man fall from a roller coaster.

The Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications confirmed the death at the amusement park just outside Atlanta but was unable to immediately provide details.

Cobb County Police Sgt. E.D. Smith said in a statement that several people were also injured in the incident, reported just before 4 p.m., and that the department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating.

Witnesses who spoke to NBC affiliate WXIA of Atlanta said they saw a man fall from the Goliath roller coaster, with at least two saying they saw him strike parts of the ride multiple times before he hit the ground.

“He fell and hit the car three different times,” a witness told the station.

In a statement, a park spokesperson said that, “We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest’s family, friends, and loved ones.

The spokesperson added that the park was providing support to affected guests and employees, and that details would not be immediately released “out of respect for the…

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