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One dead and several injured after incident involving US rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia

Six Flags said the closures are precautionary while investigators review the fatal ride accident that injured several others.

  • On Monday, October 12, 2026, Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia; police found him unresponsive beneath the attraction.
  • Six Flags Entertainment Corporation temporarily closed nine similar roller coasters across North America 'out of an abundance of caution' while safety audits examine mechanical and operational factors.
  • Cobb County Police confirmed Kariem struck four juveniles after ejection, causing non-life-threatening injuries, while the Georgia Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner conducts an 'in-depth and comprehensive review' of the ride.
  • Kariem served as a technology teacher and robotics coach at Wesley International Academy in Atlanta for 12 years; the school community expressed devastation at his loss.
  • This incident follows Six Flags Magic Mountain's retirement of the X2 roller coaster last month amid lawsuits alleging serious brain injuries, intensifying regulatory scrutiny of the company's aging ride portfolio.
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