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Six Flags Closes 10 Rides After Fatal Georgia Rollercoaster Accident

Six Flags says it operates a comprehensive safety program involving rigorous inspections and takes all reported guest injuries seriously.

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Six Flags death: Investigation finds maintenance failures at multiple Six Flags parks over the years. Pic via@wsbtv)

Six Flags has temporarily closed 10 rides across seven states following the death of 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem on the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta.

The closures come amid growing scrutiny of the company’s maintenance practices and safety record. Investor lawsuits allege that Six Flags failed to make adequate capital investments in routine maintenance and ride improvements following its 2024 merger with Cedar Fair.

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Safety concerns also surfaced at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, where the X2 rollercoaster was permanently closed last month after CNN reported that more than 100 riders claimed they suffered brain injuries.

Six Flags says it operates a comprehensive safety program involving rigorous inspections and takes all reported guest injuries seriously. The company has not publicly addressed the specific allegations in court filings.

Although theme park accidents remain relatively uncommon, California regulators have received nearly 300 accident reports involving Six Flags parks since 2021, according to the report.

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