Six Flags roller coaster kills one man and injures several others as 9 rides closed across 6 parks
A Georgia teacher died after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, which also resulted in injuries to other riders.
Why it matters
This incident raises significant safety concerns regarding amusement park ride maintenance and operational protocols.
‘The vehicle hit him, and then he flew back up again, and it hit him again,’ a witness says
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A Georgia teacher has died after being “flung” from a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia , according to a report.
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem , 42, of Atlanta, was riding the Goliath rollercoaster with his son Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia when he was flung from the ride in an incident that left several other riders injured.
Kariem’s relatives told 11Alive he was a passionate educator who loved his city and was dedicated to bringing families together.
A witness also told the outlet that Kariem was hit several times after he was ejected.
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