Six Flags Temporarily Closes Nine Roller Coasters Following Fatal Incident
Six Flags has temporarily closed nine roller coasters across multiple amusement parks after a rider reportedly fell to his death from the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Terre Haute, IN, October 13, 2026 — Six Flags announced the temporary closure of nine roller coasters spanning various amusement parks within its network. The decision follows a reported fatal incident involving a rider on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
The exact number of parks affected by the broader closure of nine roller coasters was not immediately specified. Reports indicate that the immediate catalyst for the widespread shutdown was an incident where a rider reportedly fell to their death from the Goliath ride at the Six Flags Over Georgia park. Further details regarding the circumstances of the fall have not been released.
The company has initiated the temporary closure of these attractions as a precautionary measure while investigations are underway. The duration of the closures for the nine roller coasters remains undetermined. Information regarding the specific models of the closed roller coasters beyond the Goliath, or any permit status or inspection outcomes related to these closures, was not provided in the summary.
Six Flags has not yet released a detailed statement beyond the confirmation of the closures. The name of the rider who reportedly died, as well as the precise timeline of the incident, were not made available in the provided summary. The contractor responsible for the Goliath coaster or other affected rides was also not identified.
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