One dead, several others hurt on Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia
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One dead after rollercoaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
One person has died and several others were injured after an incident on a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, an amusement park in the US state of Georgia.
The Cobb County Police Department said it was investigating the fatality at the park, about 15 miles (24km) from Atlanta, according to CBS, a BBC news partner.
Police did not specify the ride involved, but aerial footage from news helicopters showed the Goliath rollercoaster stopped midway, with riders being helped off by workers.
Six Flags Over Georgia expressed its sadness: "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."
Officials have not revealed the cause of death. The BBC has reached out to local authorities and park officials for further information.
Witnesses told local media they saw a man ejected from the ride, a claim not verified by the BBC.
A park spokesperson said: "Our team and local authorities responded immediately, and we are cooperating on an investigation into the incident."
Mableton Mayor Michael Owens confirmed his city's public safety director was working with local police and park security.
The Goliath ride opened in 2006 and features an elevation of 200ft (60m), a 170ft plunge, a 540-degree spiral, and a top speed of 70mph (112km/h), according to the park website. It receives a thrill rating of 4 out of 5 from Six Flags.
This incident follows the closure of Six Flags' popular X2 rollercoaster in southern California after over 100 riders reported brain injuries.
Despite safety tests, Six Flags decided to retire the ride, stating it was "the right thing to do."