MABLETON, Ga. — After a death on the Goliath ride at Six Flags Over Georgia, the theme park company confirmed similar rides across its parks were closed.
“Out of an abundance of caution, we have temporarily closed similar attractions across our parks,” a Six Flags spokeswoman said. “The safety of our guests and team members remains one of our highest priorities.”
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The tragic incident at Six Flags Over Georgia happened just before 4 p.m. on Monday.
Channel 2 Action News flew NewsChopper2 over the park as Goliath riders were evacuated.
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On Monday evening, officials confirmed to Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell that not only had someone died, but four people were also injured.
A Six Flags representative said the following rides were closed due to the Goliath incident:
- Six Flags Great America - Raging Bull
- Six Flags Magic Mountain - Goliath
- Six Flags Great Adventure - Nitro
- Canada’s Wonderland - Leviathan and Behemoth
- Carowinds - Fury 325 and Thunder Striker
- Kings Island - Orion and Diamondback
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