One dead and more injured after incident on Six Flags rollercoaster in US
The incident took place a Six Flags Over Georgia, about 15 miles (25km) north-west of Atlanta, according to the Cobb county police department.
The Guardian reports that the incident took place a Six Flags Over Georgia, about 15 miles (25km) north-west of Atlanta, according to the Cobb county police department.
Six Flags Over Georgia ‘deeply saddened’ by tragedy, reportedly occurring on Goliath coaster with 175ft drop One person has died and several others were injured in an incident involving a Six Flags rollercoaster on Monday afternoon in Georgia, according to police.
This world story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Six Flags, Six Flags Over Georgia and Goliath.
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- United States · Americas
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- Six Flags, Six Flags Over Georgia, Goliath, Atlanta
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- World
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