One person died and several others were injured following an incident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon. The amusement park, located approximately 15 miles northwest of Atlanta, was the site of the tragedy involving one of its roller coasters.
Witnesses reported seeing a man fall from the Goliath roller coaster. According to the park's website, the ride reaches speeds of 136kmh and features a drop of 175ft, or 77m.
Cobb County police confirmed the casualties, though it was not immediately clear what led up to the rider's death. Six Flags Over Georgia stated they are deeply saddened by the tragedy.