The Latest Breaking News from Six Flags

Video report: Man dies after ‘falling out of rollercoaster’ at Six Flags over Georgia

A man riding with his son has died after being "flung from the ride" on Monday (12 October), witnesses claim. Several others were injured.

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Horrifying Souvenir Photos Capture Moment Father Loses His Life After Falling Out Of Six Flags Roller Coaster

Witnesses raised concerns about the ride’s safety restraints as Six Flags confirmed it was cooperating with authorities investigating the incident.

Bored Panda · Oct 13

A man falls to his death from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia

Police are investigating after a man fell to his death from a roller coaster at a Six Flags near Atlanta, watched by other visitors to the amusement park as he was catapulted from the ride

The Independent UK · Oct 13

Six Flags Goliath Rider's Fatal Fall Allegedly Captured in Souvenir Photo, Witness Says Victim 'Hit the Car' Three Times

An alleged souvenir photo appearing to show the man who died after falling from Six Flags Over Georgia's Goliath has circulated online, with a witness saying he 'hit the car' three times.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Six Flags Witnesses Say Man Was Detached From His Seat and Hit Goliath Coaster Car Three Times in Fatal Fall

A man died after falling from the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta, while witnesses described the incident and police investigated the cause.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Deadly Six Flags roller coaster incident sparks closures across US

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The Independent UK · Oct 13

Death on Six Flags rollercoaster in US triggers ride closures across six states

Six Flags says nine rollercoasters across six amusement parks temporarily closed after reported fatal incident on Goliath ride in Georgia

The Guardian - US · Oct 12

One of the oldest amusement parks in the US is trying out new names

Cedar Point opened for business in 1870, making it the second-oldest continuously-operating amusement park in the nation

The Independent UK · Oct 3

California Roller Coaster Permanently Closed After Over 100 Riders Claim 'Catastrophic' Brain Damage

Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently retired its X2 roller coaster after two serious July incidents and lawsuits alleged that riders suffered traumatic brain injuries. The claims remain unproven.

International Business Times UK · Oct 1

Six Flags officially closes X2 roller coaster after multiple severe brain injuries were reported

X2 has been closed since July 12 after two riders suffered life-threatening brain injuries less than a week apart

The Independent UK · Sep 29