Six Flags has temporarily closed multiple roller coasters at amusement parks across North America as a precaution following a fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia that left one person dead and others injured.
The closures affect major attractions in California, New Jersey, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina and Canada, with no reopening dates announced.
The amusement park operator confirmed the precautionary closures after Monday’s incident at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to Atlanta’s WSB-TV.
“Out of an abundance of caution, we have temporarily closed similar attractions across our parks,” a Six Flags spokeswoman told the station. “The safety of our guests and team members remains one of our highest priorities.”
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Among the affected rides are Goliath at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California, Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey and Raging Bull at Six Flags Great America in Illinois.
At Kings Island in Ohio, a Six Flags spokesperson confirmed to FOX19 that the park temporarily closed its Orion and Diamondback roller coasters.
Canada’s Wonderland in Ontario also closed its Behemoth and Leviathan coasters, Six Flags spokesperson Sara Gorgon told CityNews.
Additional closures include Fury 325 and Thunder Striker at Carowinds in North Carolina, according to Cincinnati television station WLWT.
The precautionary shutdowns come as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding Monday afternoon’s deadly incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.
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Cobb County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Lisa Cupid confirmed the fatality in an official statement.
“A terrible tragedy occurred today at Six Flags Over Georgia. One person has died, and others were injured,” Cupid said.
She said Cobb County Police officers responded immediately and detectives with the department’s Major Crimes Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
CBS News Atlanta reported that its cameras captured passengers being evacuated from the Goliath roller coaster following the incident.
Authorities have not publicly determined the cause of the death or the injuries.
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Six Flags has not announced when the affected roller coasters will reopen.
FOX Business has reached out to Six Flags and Cobb County authorities for additional information.
