Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster death prompts temporary closures
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A man was thrown from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia and died. The incident led to the temporary closure of nine other Six Flags hypercoasters.
A man was thrown from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta and died.8,4 The victim was identified as a 42‑year‑old man by the Cobb County Police Department.4 The incident caused injuries to other riders on the coaster.7
Six Flags temporarily closed nine other hypercoasters across North America following the incident.2,1 The company’s shares fell to a 17‑year low after the accident.3 Authorities are investigating the cause of the ejection.6
The Goliath ride was operating at the time of the incident.8,6 The park is located in Georgia, USA.8,7,4 The incident occurred on a roller coaster ride.8,7,6
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