A man died Monday afternoon after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, and several other riders were injured in the incident, according to The Associated Press and CNN. The Cobb County Police Department’s major crimes unit is investigating.
The park is located about 15 miles northwest of Atlanta in Austell, Georgia.
What Happened At Six Flags Over Georgia
Witnesses told CNN affiliate WXIA they saw the man fall off the roller coaster. The AP reported that several others were injured, though the exact number of people hurt and the nature of their injuries have not been disclosed.
A Six Flags spokesperson said the park and local authorities responded immediately to the incident. “We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today,” the spokesperson said, according to the AP.
The spokesperson added that the park is fully cooperating with local authorities as the investigation moves forward.
What It Means For Park Guests
No details about the victim’s identity or the identities of the injured riders have been released. The circumstances that led to the fall have not been detailed by police or the park.
The death comes less than two weeks after Six Flags Magic Mountain in California announced it would permanently close its X2 roller coaster, following a CNN investigation that found a history of serious injuries and at least two deaths linked to that ride, according to CNN.
What’s Next
The Cobb County Police Department’s major crimes unit continues to investigate the circumstances of the fall. Six Flags has not announced whether the ride involved will remain closed during the inquiry or said when further details about the victim may be released.
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