A person died and others were injured at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday, officials said, as witnesses reported seeing a man fall from a roller coaster.
\n\nThe Cobb County Department of Emergency Communications confirmed the death at the amusement park just outside Atlanta but was unable to immediately provide details.
\n\nCobb County Police Sgt. E. D. Smith said in a statement that the incident was reported just before 4 p.m. and that the department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating.
\n\nWitnesses who spoke to NBC affiliate WXIA of Atlanta said they saw a man fall from the Goliath roller coaster, with at least two saying they saw him strike parts of the ride multiple times before hitting the ground.
\n\n“He fell and hit the car three different times,” a witness told the station.
\n\n“We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today,” a park 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.”
\n\nIt said details would not be immediately released “out of respect for the family’s privacy.”
\n\nWitness Logan Conner said he was on…
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