Six Flags closes 9 rides across 6 parks after deadly incident
Summary
Six Flags closed nine rides at six parks after a man died falling from a roller coaster called Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia. The company is working with authorities while an investigation looks into what caused the accident.Key Facts
- A 42-year-old man named Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster.
- Goliath is a fast ride that reaches 70 miles per hour and 200 feet in height.
- Several other people were hurt in the same incident.
- Six Flags closed similar rides at other parks as a safety precaution.
- One closed ride is the Nitro coaster at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey.
- The park in Georgia was closed the next day as planned.
- Authorities are reviewing videos, maintenance records, and witness statements to find the cause.
- Experts say amusement park safety rules need to be the same across all parks.
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