Six Flags temporarily closes 9 other roller coasters after fatal incident in Georgia
Summary
Six Flags has temporarily closed nine large roller coasters in the U.S. and Canada after a fatal accident on the Goliath coaster in Georgia. The rides affected are mostly made by the Swiss company Bolliger & Mabillard, which is investigating the incident.Key Facts
- A person died and others were hurt on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
- Nine similar "hypercoasters" were shut down at six Six Flags parks in North America.
- These coasters are very tall (over 200 feet) and fast (some over 90 mph).
- Most of the closed coasters were built by Bolliger & Mabillard, a Swiss company.
- Goliath was made by Giovanola, a now-closed Swiss manufacturer.
- The rides include Nitro, Raging Bull, Behemoth, Leviathan, Fury 325, Thunder Striker, Orion, and Diamondback.
- Six Flags said safety is a top priority and the company is working with manufacturers to understand the accident.
- The Fury 325 coaster is the tallest and fastest among those temporarily closed, reaching speeds up to 95 mph and heights of 325 feet.
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