Reports: 1 dead after incident on roller coaster at Georgia's Six Flags – WBAL-TV

Reports: 1 dead after incident on roller coaster at Georgia’s Six Flags  WBAL-TV

A person has died after falling from a roller coaster at the Six Flags Over Georgia theme park in Mableton, Georgia, according to reports. Local television stations WXIA and WSB-TV in Atlanta initially reported the deadly incident. Mableton Mayor Michael Owens released a statement to WSB-TV acknowledging the tragic events. "We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident at Six Flags Over Georgia today. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the individual’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time," Owens said. "Mableton Public Safety Director Dr. Kerry Stallings is coordinating with Cobb County Police and park security as the situation is addressed. We are grateful to the personnel responding to this incident and will continue to support coordination with the appropriate authorities." Owens added, "Out of respect for the family and the ongoing investigation, we will refrain from commenting further at this time." The Associated Press reports that a Six Flags spokesperson said the park and local authorities responded immediately and that they are fully cooperating with local authorities as they investigate.

Authorities and Six Flags did not identify the roller coaster. However, local TV stations showed video of passengers being evacuated from the Goliath coaster. Citing eyewitnesses, WXIA reported that the victim, a man, had fallen from a car on the Goliath roller coaster and hit