Georgia's Cobb County Board of Commissioners said in a statement that one person was killed and several others were hurt Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia. Board chairwoman Lisa N. Cupid said the county is collaborating with Six Flags and other partners on the investigation.
Reports that cited local police said the incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. Monday on Goliath, the Atlanta-area park's 200-foot-tall roller coaster. After the ride halted near the crest, later video showed riders being escorted off, the report said. A local TV station reported that onlookers recounted seeing a man plunge from the coaster, striking sections of the ride multiple times.
A Six Flags spokesperson told ABC News the company is fully cooperating with the investigation and has shut comparable attractions temporarily at all of its parks. CNBC's request for comment did not receive an immediate response from Six Flags.
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The stock fell more than 16% Tuesday, pacing for its worst day since August. Shares now sit at lows last seen in December 2009, and over the past year the stock is down by greater than 50%.
Shares sitting at lows not seen since 2009 and a one-day slide of more than 16% highlight how quickly sentiment can shift in single-stock names. Big swings like this are a reminder that company-specific news can dominate returns, especially in businesses tied to public perception and foot traffic.
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