13.10.2026 11:50
At Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park in the U.S. state of Georgia, a person died after falling from a roller coaster that can reach a height of about 60 meters and a speed of 113 kilometers per hour. According to witness statements, the unfortunate man was on the roller coaster with his son during the incident, while his wife and daughter watched from below. After the disaster, 9 roller coasters at 6 different amusement parks were closed as a precaution, and an investigation into the incident was launched.
A horrific incident occurred at the Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park near Atlanta in the U.S. state of Georgia. In the incident that took place on Monday, October 12, a person riding a roller coaster named Goliath lost their life.
Eyewitnesses said that a man fell from the roller coaster. While it was announced that other people were also injured in the incident, no details were shared regarding the condition of the injured.
EYEWITNESSES DESCRIBED THE MOMENTS OF HORROR
One of the eyewitnesses who spoke to the local press claimed that the person who fell hit the roller coaster cars three times. Another witness said that what happened was captured in souvenir photos taken at the amusement park.
According to news reports in the American press, the man who lost his life was on the roller coaster with his son during the incident. It was stated that his wife and daughter watched them from below. However, authorities have not yet explained the reason for the person's fall.
9 ROLLER COASTERS SHUT DOWN AT 6 AMUSEMENT PARKS
After the disaster, Six Flags management temporarily took 9 roller coasters with similar features out of service at 6 different amusement parks.
Goliath, which opened in 2006, can reach a height of 61 meters and a speed of 113 kilometers per hour. During the approximately 3.5-minute ride, passengers pass through sharp turns and steep drops.
Company officials expressed their deep sorrow over the incident and offered their condolences to the relatives of the person who lost his life. It was announced that support was provided to visitors and employees affected by the incident.
POLICE LAUNCHED AN INVESTIGATION
The major crimes unit of the Cobb County Police Department launched an investigation to determine the cause of the fatal incident.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the person who lost his life to the public. It is being investigated whether the fall from the roller coaster was caused by a technical malfunction, the safety systems, or another reason.