Six Flags Temporarily Closes 9 Other Roller Coasters After Georgia Death
Cyberzenhub.com – Six Flags temporarily closes 9 other roller coasters across North America after a fatal incident involving Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia. The company suspended operations on comparable large-scale rides while the circumstances of the Georgia accident are reviewed.
The affected attractions are hypercoasters, towering steel roller coasters designed around steep drops, high speeds and extended moments of airtime. Several rise more than 300 feet and travel at speeds above 90 miles per hour.
The safety of our guests and associates remains one of our highest priorities.
Six Flags temporarily closes 9 other rides as a precaution, and it has not announced when those attractions could reopen. The company’s decision does not establish a cause for the incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Which roller coasters are affected?
The paused rides are located at six parks in the United States and Canada. Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, New Jersey, and Raging Bull at Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, Illinois, are among the attractions taken out of service.
Canada’s Wonderland paused Behemoth and Leviathan. Six Flags Magic Mountain suspended its version of Goliath, while Carowinds paused Fury 325 and Thunder Striker. Kings Island in Ohio shut down Orion and Diamondback.
Although the rides differ in age and layout, they share the broad hypercoaster category. These coasters are generally more than 200 feet tall and emphasize speed, height and weightless sensations over frequent inversions.
Manufacturers review the Georgia incident
All but one of the nine temporarily closed roller coasters were designed by Bolliger & Mabillard, the Swiss manufacturer that has built rides for Six Flags and other amusement parks since 1988.
The manufacturer said it was actively investigating the Georgia incident and would not provide additional comment until it had a clearer understanding of what happened.
We are deeply saddened by this tragic accident. Our thoughts are with the family and those affected.
The Goliath coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain is the exception in the closure group. That ride was manufactured by Giovanola, a Swiss company that is no longer in business.
Older and newer coasters included in the pause
Raging Bull, which opened in 1999 at Six Flags Great America, is the oldest ride included in the temporary shutdown. Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia began operating seven years later.
When Raging Bull debuted, it was promoted as the world’s first hyper-twister roller coaster. The ride has a 202-foot drop and reaches speeds of 73 miles per hour.
Orion at Kings Island is the newest coaster in the group. Opened in 2020, it measures 5,321 feet long, has a 300-foot drop and reaches a maximum speed of 91 miles per hour.
Fury 325 at Carowinds is the tallest, longest and fastest of the rides affected. It reaches 325 feet, extends 6,600 feet and has a top speed of 95 miles per hour.
What the temporary closures mean for park visitors
Guests planning visits to the affected parks may find major attractions unavailable while the review continues. Six Flags temporarily closes 9 other coasters because they are considered comparable to the Georgia ride, not because officials have identified a shared defect or cause.
Hypercoasters are often signature attractions because their high lift hills, prominent track profiles and sustained speed make them among the most visible rides in a park. Their absence could change plans for visitors who hoped to experience those headline attractions.
FAQ
Are all Six Flags roller coasters closed?
No. The temporary action applies to nine specific hypercoasters at parks in the United States and Canada.
When will the closed rides reopen?
Six Flags has not provided a reopening date. Operations could resume after the company and investigators complete their review.
Does the closure confirm what caused the Georgia incident?
No. The temporary shutdown is a precautionary measure and does not determine the cause of the fatal incident.
Should visitors check ride availability before traveling?
Yes. Visitors should review the current attraction status for their specific park before leaving, since ride availability can change during inspections or maintenance.
