Six Flags has temporarily closed nine rides across six parks following the death of a man who fell from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. The incident, which also injured several others, prompted the company to shut down similar attractions as a precaution. The victim, identified as 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem from Atlanta, fell from his seat on the hypercoaster, which reaches speeds of 70 mph and heights of 200 feet. Witnesses described the event as surreal, with one noting the man appeared to come straight out of his seat. Six Flags expressed deep sadness and is cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation. This tragedy follows the recent permanent closure of the X2 roller coaster at Magic Mountain due to lawsuits over alleged injuries. Experts suggest the need for federal oversight of amusement ride safety standards to prevent such incidents.
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Six Flags closes 9 rides across 6 parks after deadly incident
