1 dead, several injured in roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia: Police
AUSTELL, Ga. -- One person died and several others were injured in an "incident involving a roller coaster" at a Six Flags amusement park in Georgia, authorities said.
The incident occurred at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County shortly before 4 p.m. Monday, according to police.
"Officers assigned to the park, along with uniformed patrol officers, responded to the scene," the Cobb County Police Department said in a statement. "Detectives with our Major Crimes Unit are responding to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident."
Police did not release any further details on the incident.
Riders on the amusement park's Goliath roller coaster were seen being evacuated off the ride on Monday.
A Six Flags spokesperson said that the "park team and local authorities responded immediately, and we are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation."
"We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today," the spokesperson said in a statement. "Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with the guest's family, friends, and loved ones. We are also providing support to the guests and team members affected."
The spokesperson added that they will not be releasing additional information at this time "out of respect for the family's privacy."
Six Flags Over Georgia is located in Austell, west of Atlanta.
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