A day of thrills turned tragic at Six Flags Over Georgia after a 42-year-old man died and others were injured in a rollercoaster incident.
The victim, identified as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta, died at the amusement park near Atlanta.
Police are investigating, but officials have not yet released details about how the incident happened or how other riders were injured.
Witnesses described a terrifying scene. Some told local media they saw a man fall from the ride.
Although the BBC said it could not independently verify those accounts.
One passenger recalled the sudden panic: “We were having a great time” before people began screaming, “Oh my God, what is happening?”
The rollercoaster involved has not been officially confirmed.
Aerial footage showed the Goliath ride stopped midway, with staff helping passengers get off.
Safety Checks Under Scrutiny
In response, Six Flags temporarily closed nine rides across the United States and Canada as a precaution.
The company said it was “deeply saddened” and offered condolences to the victim’s family.
Goliath, which opened in 2006, reaches speeds of up to 70 mph and rises 200 feet above the ground.
The tragedy comes weeks after another Six Flags park announced plans to retire its X2 coaster following injury allegations.
Although the company said that ride had passed safety tests.
For now, investigators must establish what went wrong.
When a ride promises excitement, how can parks ensure every passenger returns safely?
