Six Flags Closes Nine Roller Coasters After Fatal Incident
Six Flags has temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks following a reported fatal incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
Lafayette, IN, October 13, 2026 — Six Flags has announced the temporary closure of nine roller coasters spanning six of its amusement parks nationwide. This decision follows a reported fatal incident involving the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
The amusement park operator has not yet provided specific details regarding the cause or nature of the incident at Six Flags Over Georgia, nor has it released the names of those involved. The closure of multiple rides across several parks indicates a precautionary measure being taken by the company while the situation is being investigated.
The impacted roller coasters are located at six different Six Flags properties. The Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia was the site of the reported fatal incident, which triggered the broader shutdown of other rides. The specific number of parks affected is six, with nine distinct roller coasters now out of operation across these locations.
At this time, the duration of the temporary closures for the nine roller coasters has not been specified by Six Flags. Information regarding when these rides might resume operation is also pending further investigation and company announcements. The company’s official statements have confirmed the closures but have not elaborated on the timeline for reopening or the findings of any internal or external reviews related to the incident.
Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses and Six Flags assesses the operational status of the affected attractions.
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