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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anna Loren and Owen Scott

Deadly Six Flags roller coaster incident sparks closures across US

Six Flags Georgia Police
  • One person died and several others were injured during a rollercoaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday afternoon.
  • Witnesses reported that a man was ejected from the ride vehicle and struck by the cart multiple times in front of fellow passengers.
  • The Cobb County Police Department's major crimes unit is actively investigating the incident to determine how the death and injuries occurred.
  • Six Flags Entertainment Corporation announced that similar rollercoasters across its theme parks have been temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution.
  • The fatal event follows recent lawsuits alleging traumatic brain injuries that prompted Six Flags Magic Mountain in California to permanently close its X2 ride.

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Person dead and several others injured in rollercoaster incident in Georgia

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