A man has died after falling from the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, while four other people were injured in the incident.
The circumstances of the fall remain unclear. Local reports said park guests witnessed the death and that the man struck the tracks several times as he fell. The incident was also reportedly captured in souvenir photographs.
Goliath has been stopped on the track, with riders being evacuated four at a time.
Six Flags Over Georgia confirmed the incident and said: “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 theme park said it was “providing support to the guests and team members affected” and working with local law enforcement.
It added: “Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be sharing additional details at this time.”
The man has not been identified.
