Six Flags Over Georgia has temporarily closed nine rides after a person died in an incident involving a roller coaster at the Austell amusement park, the Associated Press reported.
The park, located about 15 miles west of downtown Atlanta, did not immediately release details about which rides were closed, the name of the roller coaster involved, or the circumstances of the death.
According to the AP, the closure affects nine attractions at the park. No information was provided about the victim’s identity, the time of the incident, or whether other guests were injured.
Six Flags Over Georgia is one of the largest amusement parks in the Southeast and a major summer destination for Atlanta-area families. The park features more than 40 rides, including several high-profile roller coasters such as Goliath, Twisted Cyclone, and Batman: The Ride.
The fatal incident comes during peak operating season for the park, which typically draws thousands of visitors daily from metro Atlanta and beyond.
Park officials have not issued a statement beyond confirming the ride closures, according to the AP. It remains unclear when the rides will reopen or whether state safety inspectors are involved.
This is a developing story. AtlantaStar will update this report as more information becomes available.
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