One Dead and Four Injured in Six Flags Goliath Incident

A fatal incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County, Georgia, left one park visitor dead and four others injured, according to officials who spoke with Channel 2 Action News. The incident prompted an evacuation of riders while the attraction remained stopped.

Footage captured by NewsChopper2 showed people being removed from the ride. Riders were evacuated four at a time, while a set of the coaster's cars remained at the top of the track, according to WSB-TV.

Officials confirmed the death and injuries to Michele Newell, Channel 2's Cobb County Bureau Chief. The source did not provide the identities of those involved or further details about the circumstances of the incident.

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation said the park was supporting those affected and cooperating with local authorities investigating what happened.

"We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today. 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." A spokesperson for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation said.

The company also said park personnel and local authorities responded immediately. It declined to release further information, citing the family's privacy while the investigation proceeds.

"The park team and local authorities responded immediately, and we are cooperating fully with local authorities as they complete their investigation. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be sharing additional details at this time." A spokesperson for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation said.

The City of Mableton, where Six Flags Over Georgia is located, also issued a statement expressing condolences and confirming coordination between public safety officials, Cobb County Police, and park security.

Mableton Mayor Michael Owens said Public Safety Director Dr. Kerry Stallings was coordinating with law enforcement and park security as officials addressed the incident. The city also thanked personnel responding to the emergency.

"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." Mableton Mayor Michael Owens said.

Owens said the city would continue supporting coordination with the appropriate authorities. He also cited the family's privacy and the ongoing investigation as reasons for withholding further comment.

"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.

Out of respect for the family and the ongoing investigation, we will refrain from commenting further at this time." Mableton Mayor Michael Owens said.

Authorities had not released additional details about the incident in the information provided by WSB-TV. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation said it would cooperate with investigators as they work to establish the circumstances surrounding the death and injuries.