Lucrezia Ciotti A man has died and several people were injured in an accident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in the United States. The ride stalled hundreds of feet above the ground, while the company ordered the precautionary closure of nine other similar attractions. Authorities are investigating the cause of the tragedy.
One Dead, Several Injured in Georgia Goliath Roller Coaster Accident
Tragedy has struck at Six Flags Over Georgia amusement park in Austell, near Atlanta, United States. On Monday, October 12, a man died in an accident on the Goliath roller coaster, while several others were injured.
Cobb County Police are working to reconstruct the incident and determine the cause of the accident. The victim's identity has not been released at this time, and no definitive details on the incident have been released.
From images broadcast by the American media, it emerges that the convoy stopped during the journey, leaving around twenty passengers stranded at a height of about sixty metres.
To allow them to reach the ground safely, park staff organized a descent via an emergency staircase , accompanying people in small groups. According to local broadcaster WSB-TV , four people were injured, although authorities have not yet provided a definitive toll or information on their conditions. The management of Six Flags Over Georgia expressed its condolences , declaring itself " deeply saddened by the accident that occurred today to a visitor " and ensuring its cooperation with investigators.
Six Flags Shuts Down Nine Attractions After Tragedy: Previous California Precedents
Opened in 2006, the Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia reaches a height of approximately 60 meters and a top speed of 113 kilometers per hour . The ride, lasting approximately three and a half minutes , includes a drop of over 50 meters and a 540-degree spiral. The accident reportedly occurred just a few weeks after another incident involving the chain: on September 29, Six Flags Magic Mountain announced the permanent closure of the X2 roller coaster, following reports of serious injuries suffered by several passengers and a settlement with the family of a 22-year-old man who died in 2022. At this time, no connection has been indicated between the two incidents. The investigation into the Georgia accident is ongoing to determine who is responsible and understand what happened during the ride.
Following the visitor's death, Six Flags has temporarily suspended nine other roller coasters at six parks in the United States and Canada. The decision, according to the company, was made " out of an abundance of caution ," without specifying the criteria used to select the affected attractions.