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Death on Six Flags rollercoaster in US triggers ride closures across six states

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Six Flags says nine rollercoasters across six amusement parks temporarily closed after reported fatal incident on Goliath ride in Georgia

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Section: US news
By: Guardian staff reporter
Published: Oct 13, 2026, 4:27 AM UTC
Updated: Oct 13, 2026, 8:09 PM UTC

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The Goliath roller coaster will remain closed as Six Flags Over Georgia reopens for the first time since Monday's deadly incident.

The Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionSix Flags reopens amid ongoing roller coaster death investigation

Six Flags Over Georgia reopens Friday at 6 p.m. for Fright Fest, while the Goliath coaster remains closed under state orders.

FOX 5 AtlantaSix Flags Over Georgia reopening excludes Goliath coaster

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Six Flags

American amusement park company

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation is an American multinational amusement park company headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, with administrative offices in Sandusky, Ohio, and Arlington, Texas. It was formed on July 1, 2024, through the merger of Cedar Fair and the former Six Flags company. The company has 34 properties in North America, including 20 amusement parks and 14 water parks with nine on-site resorts. The company also manages two parks in Saudi Arabia.

Goliath

Philistine giant in the Bible

Goliath is a legendary Philistine warrior of giant stature attested to in the Biblical narratives of 1 and 2 Samuel.

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Six Flags reopens amid ongoing roller coaster death investigationThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution9 hr. ago
Six Flags Over Georgia reopening excludes Goliath coasterFOX 5 Atlanta32 hr. ago
Man's death at Six Flags Over Georgia causes concern over amusement park safety, how roller coasters are inspectedWBIR3 days ago
Could Six Flags Go Out Of Business? Georgia Death Might Spell Financial DisasterForbes3 days ago
Family of US man who died on Six Flags ride question if death was preventableinkl12 hr. ago
Fatal Six Flags Accident Triggers Coaster Shutdowns, Raises Questions for Universal Studios JapanDisney Fanatic18 hr. ago
Roller-coaster rider’s death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling ridesCTV NewsCanada2 days ago
Six Flags park set to reopen after man thrown off roller coaster to his deathYahoo News UK44 hr. ago
Maintenance at Six Flags Parks Faces Scrutiny After Man Dies on Goliath CoasterAOL.com38 hr. ago
Six Flags Takes Drastic Action: Nine Rides Closed After Dad's 200-ft Death FallThe Times of IndiaIndia45 hr. ago
Officials say investigation into Six Flags roller coaster death continues as the park prepares to reopenWBRC15 hr. ago
Six Flags Over Georgia to reopen as planned Friday as Goliath coaster remains closed after fatal fallABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos3 days ago

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