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One dead and several injured after incident involving US rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia
- On Monday, October 12, 2026, one rider died and four others were injured during an incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, prompting immediate evacuation of passengers from the 200-foot-tall ride.
- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation temporarily closed nine similar roller coasters across six amusement parks "out of an abundance of caution" while authorities investigate the fatal incident and the company cooperates fully with local investigators.
- Witnesses reported seeing a man fall from the Goliath roller coaster and strike parts of the ride multiple times before landing, though officials have not confirmed the specific cause of death or other injury details.
- Detectives with the Cobb County Police Department Major Crimes Unit are leading the investigation while park staff responded immediately to the scene; Six Flags stated it is cooperating fully with authorities.
- This incident follows recent legal scrutiny at Six Flags Magic Mountain, where the company retired the X2 roller coaster last month following multiple injury-related lawsuits, highlighting broader industry safety concerns.
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·Atlanta, United States
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Opened in 2006, the Goliath roller coaster reaches a maximum height of 61 meters and descends at speeds up to 113 kilometers per hour
·Los Angeles, United States
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