Six Flags closes 9 rides across 6 parks after deadly incident: news

Six Flags Closes 9 Roller Coasters Across 6 Parks Following Fatal Incident

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. has temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six theme parks as a safety precaution following a fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.

The Fatal Goliath Incident at Six Flags Over Georgia

The coordinated shutdowns were prompted after a guest died after falling from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia outside Atlanta. First responders and park medical staff treated individuals at the scene, and local authorities immediately opened an official investigation to determine the exact cause of the restraint or ride malfunction.

List of Closed Roller Coasters and Affected Theme Parks

Six Flags shut down similar rides manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) across multiple North American properties out of an abundance of caution while safety inspections are conducted:

• Six Flags Great America (Illinois): Raging Bull

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• Six Flags Great Adventure (New Jersey): Nitro

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• Six Flags Magic Mountain (California): Goliath

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• Canada’s Wonderland (Ontario, Canada): Behemoth and Leviathan

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• Carowinds (North Carolina / South Carolina): Fury 325 and Thunder Striker

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• Kings Island (Ohio): Diamondback and Orion

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Safety Protocols and Ongoing Investigations

Six Flags announced that park operations and engineering teams are working alongside safety inspectors and state regulatory agencies to review operating standards, train restraint systems, and dispatch procedures. The company has not yet provided a definitive timeline for when the affected roller coasters will reopen to park visitors.