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On Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia in Austell, a man died after falling off the Goliath rollercoaster, which reaches speeds of 70 miles per hour and rises to a height of 200 feet. Witnesses reported seeing the fallen rider strike multiple parts of the ride before hitting the roof of an attraction below. The incident led to the evacuation of those still on the ride, with passengers being removed four at a time. In response to this tragedy, Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar roller coasters across six parks "out of an abundance of caution." Local authorities are investigating the cause of the accident and providing support to affected individuals.
Man falls to his death from Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia, witnesses say. (2026, October 13). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/man-falls-to-his-death-from-six-flags-roller-coaster-in-georgia-witnesses-say/
“Man falls to his death from Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia, witnesses say.” CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026, https://www.cbsnews.com/video/man-falls-to-his-death-from-six-flags-roller-coaster-in-georgia-witnesses-say/.
“Man falls to his death from Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia, witnesses say.” CBS News, October 13, 2026. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/man-falls-to-his-death-from-six-flags-roller-coaster-in-georgia-witnesses-say/.
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