Man who died in Six Flags rollercoaster fall in Georgia was a father and educator
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem was a father of 10-year-old daughter, and overcame two bouts of cancer, his family says Police on Tuesday identified the victim of the fatal accident at Six Flags Over Georgia as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta. Kariem fell to his death after being ejected from his seat and several others were injured in an incident involving a rollercoaster at the theme…
Two Canadian theme parks, Canada's Wonderland in Toronto and La Ronde in Montreal, temporarily closed rides following a fatal accident at a Six Flags roller-coaster in Georgia, USA. The incident occurred when a 42-year-old man fell from his seat on the Leviathan and Behemoth roller-coasters, hit other riders, and plummeted to the ground. This tragic event prompted Six Flags to close nine similar rides across Canada and the United States as a precautionary measure.
At Canada's Wonderland, the Goliath roller-coaster, which shares the same manufacturer as the coaster involved in the Georgia incident, was among the rides affected. The park's spokesperson emphasized that the safety of guests and employees remains their top priority. The company stated that it would conduct a thorough safety review with the ride's manufacturer before the Goliath could reopen.
La Ronde, owned by Six Flags, also closed its Goliath roller-coaster for an additional safety review. The park assured the public that it would not reopen the attraction until the review was completed and the company was confident in its safety.
Six Flags Entertainment declined to comment on the specific closures, citing ongoing investigations. The Canadian Press reported on these developments, drawing from information provided by The Associated Press.
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