Nine roller-coasters close across US, Canada after man dies during ride
Nine roller-coasters have been closed across the US and Canada as new information emerges about the death of a 42-year-old man.
Nine roller coasters have been temporarily closed across the United States and Canada following the tragic death of a 42-year-old school employee during a ride at Six Flags over Georgia. The victim, Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, was ejected from his seat and fell to his death at the park's tallest coaster, Goliath, which features a 61-meter first hill.
Eyewitnesses described the man appearing to hover before striking several people and falling. Police and a state agency investigating ride inspections are probing the incident, but questions remain about the cause of the accident, including whether there were issues with Kariem's restraints. The incident has prompted Six Flags to shut down nine similar coasters across North America.
Goliath, built by Swiss company Bolliger & Mabillard, does not have seat belts but instead uses lap bars that encircle riders' legs and waists. The park's management expressed condolences and stated that they are actively investigating the incident.
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