Six Flags temporarily closes 9 rides across 6 parks after deadly incident on Georgia roller coaster
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Six Flags has temporarily closed nine rides across six parks following the death of a man who fell from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, where several others were also injured.
- The deceased was identified as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta; witnesses described him falling out of his seat in a slow-motion incident.
- The company stated the closures are precautionary and emphasized guest and team member safety as a top priority, while cooperating with ongoing investigations.
- This incident follows the recent permanent shutdown of the X2 roller coaster at Magic Mountain amid lawsuits alleging serious injuries, highlighting safety concerns at Six Flags parks.
- Experts note that investigations will review footage, maintenance records, and witness statements to determine the cause, and there are calls for federal oversight to standardize amusement ride safety.
