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UPDATED Oct 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Oct 13, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
Six Flags closes 10 rides after fatal coaster incident
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
One person died and several others were injured Monday in an incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to Cobb County officials. Six Flags said it temporarily closed Goliath and nine similar attractions across its parks while cooperating with local authorities. Shares fell more than 14% Tuesday.
WHO: Six Flags Entertainment
WHAT: temporarily closed 10 similar attractions across its parks after a fatal incident involving Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia.
WHEN: Oct 13, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: The company said the temporary closures were made out of an abundance of caution following the fatal incident.
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