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Six Flags Georgia coaster death

A man died and several others were injured after falling from a roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Georgia, U.S., on Monday, police said. Local TV footage showed riders being evacuated from the Goliath roller coaster. Six Flags said it was temporarily closing nine rides in the U.S. and Canada as a precaution while authorities investigate.

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Six Flags Closes Multiple Rides After Death on Georgia Roller Coaster

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Police investigate man's fatal fall off Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Authorities and Six Flags did not identify the ride associated with the man's death, but local TV stations showed video of passengers being evacuated from the Goliath roller coaster.

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Developing Fatal incident on Six Flags Goliath rollercoaster One person died and several others were injured in an incident on the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in the US on Monday afternoon, police said. The park said it was "deeply saddened" and is cooperating with local authorities. Passengers were evacuated from the coaster, which has a 175ft drop and reaches speeds up to 113 km/h. US · 3 sources · 14h ago

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