Six Flags closes nine rides after fatal Georgia roller coaster incident
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Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar rides across six parks after a man died in an incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday.
Police identified the man as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, of Atlanta. Witnesses told local news outlets that he came out of his seat while the coaster was moving. Fortune reported that Kariem struck other patrons before landing below the ride. Police said several people were injured, while officials have not publicly determined what caused the incident.
The coaster stopped on an incline after the incident, and aerial footage showed workers helping passengers leave the train by a stairway. The park was evacuated Monday, according to WAFF.
Six Flags said it closed comparable attractions “out of an abundance of caution” but did not provide a full list. CBS News reported that Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey was among those closed. The company said it was deeply saddened by the death and was cooperating with authorities.
The Cobb County Police Department is investigating, and Georgia’s Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner said it was conducting an in-depth review. Goliath’s manufacturer, Bolliger & Mabillard, also said it was investigating. The ride reaches 200 feet and speeds of up to 70 mph.
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