One dead, several injured after roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
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- One person died and several others were injured in a roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon.
- Cobb County Police are investigating; the park is cooperating fully and authorities have not released details about victims or circumstances.
One person has died and several others were reported injured following a roller coaster incident Monday afternoon, October 12, at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County, according to information obtained by 11Alive in Atlanta.
The Cobb County Police Department said officers were notified of the incident at approximately 3:58 p.m. Officers assigned to the park, along with uniformed patrol officers, responded to the scene.
Detectives with the department’s Major Crimes Unit are responding to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Six Flags Over Georgia released a statement confirming the incident and expressing condolences to the victim’s loved ones.
“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,” the park said.
The park also said it is providing support to guests and team members affected by the incident.
According to Six Flags, park personnel and local authorities responded immediately, and the park is cooperating fully with investigators.
“Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be sharing additional details at this time,” the statement said.
Authorities have not released additional information about the person who died, the number of people injured, or the circumstances leading up to the incident.
CNAW2News will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates as additional information becomes available.
Image: WSB-TV
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