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Man dies after falling from Six Flags rollercoaster in Georgia
Hassan Kariem, 42, died after falling from a rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, outside Atlanta, on Monday.
Park staff found the Atlanta resident beneath the ride, unresponsive and not breathing.
Several other people were injured and taken to hospital after the incident.
Kariem had visited the park with his family over the years and returned with his partner and relatives to continue that tradition.
Witnesses said the ride’s restraints made an unusual clicking noise and staff checked them before the car set off, but these accounts have not established what caused the fall.
Authorities are investigating how the accident happened; the park has not provided further details in the information available.
Kariem worked in education and technology for Atlanta Public Schools, which said he would be deeply missed.
A 42-year-old man died after falling from the Goliath rollercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on 12 October.
Police identified him as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, an Atlanta resident.
Four other riders were injured, and the cause of the incident has not been determined.
Witnesses reported unusual clicking sounds from the restraints before the ride began.
Authorities are investigating, and Six Flags said it is cooperating with them.
- Who
- Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died. Four other riders were injured.
- What
- Kariem fell from the Goliath rollercoaster and died.
- When
- 12 October, local time.
- Where
- Six Flags Over Georgia in Mableton, Georgia, near Atlanta.
- Why
- The cause has not been determined. Witnesses reported unusual sounds from the restraints.
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- Victim
- Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42
- Ride
- Goliath rollercoaster
- Park
- Six Flags Over Georgia, Mableton, Georgia
- Incident date
- 12 October, local time
- Injured riders
- Four
- Cause
- Not determined
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What people are saying
I just really want a full investigation, and we want answers about how this happened.
The restraints kept making a clicking sound, as if they were locking and then unlocking again.
I saw the car and there was one seat with the restraints completely open.
We are deeply saddened by the guest incident at our park today (12th).