Six Flags closes 9 rides in 6 parks after person dies in roller coaster incident in Georgia

A local news story from Florida, reported by WFLA Tampa.

Local News · Florida · October 13, 2026

From WFLA Tampa

The death would be at least the seventh at the Georgia park, including one in 2006 in which a man had a likely heart attack on the Goliath coaster, according to the Doan Law Firm, which tallies amusement park accidents and represents victims.

Reported by WFLA Tampa, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at WFLA Tampa →

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