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TUE · 2026-10-13 · 17:59 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-1013-118655
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Six Flags closes some rides after man flung to his death from roller coaster

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. has temporarily closed 10 rides across its theme parks, including the Goliath ride.

BloombergSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-10-13 · 17:59 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
Six Flags closes some rides after man flung to his death from roller coaster
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Six Flags Entertainment Corp. has temporarily closed 10 rides across its theme parks, including the Goliath ride. This decision comes after a fatal accident on Monday involving the Goliath ride, where a man was reportedly flung to his death. The company stated the closures are out of an abundance of caution and that guest and team member safety is their highest priority. These paused attractions are located at seven resorts, including Kings Island in Ohio. The closures are part of a response to a string of incidents at Six Flags facilities.

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The safety of guests and team members is Six Flags' highest priority.

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The company stated the closures were made "Out of an abundance of caution."

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Six Flags temporarily closed 10 rides, including the Goliath ride, following a fatal accident.

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The affected attractions are located at seven Six Flags resorts.

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Six Flags Entertainment Corp. said it would temporarily close 10 rides at its theme parks, including the Goliath ride that was involved in a fatal accident on Monday, amid a string of incidents at its facilities. “Out of an abundance of caution, we have temporarily closed similar attractions across our parks,” the company said in a statement. “The safety of our guests and team members is our highest priority.” The attractions paused are located at seven resorts including Kings Island in Ohio and...
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