A man has died after falling from a rollercoaster at a Six Flags amusement park in the US state of Georgia on Monday. Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, was found dead under the ride after being ejected and hitting other people on it, according to police.
The Cobb County Police Department stated the incident at Six Flags Over Georgia park occurred just before 16:00 local time (20:00 GMT) on Monday. Preliminary information from witness and employee interviews indicates Mr Kariem was ejected and struck other patrons before falling beneath the attraction.
While the specific ride involved has not been officially named, aerial footage showed the Goliath rollercoaster stopped midway, and multiple witnesses identified it as the ride involved. The office of the state's insurance and fire safety commissioner is also conducting a review.
Six Flags, which operates 20 amusement parks, 14 water parks, and nine resorts across Canada, the US, and Mexico, has temporarily closed nine rides across the US and Canada as a precaution. The company expressed its sadness and offered condolences to Mr Kariem's family.
Mr Kariem's family said he was a father and an educator who had survived two bouts of cancer. He worked for Wesley International Academy for over 12 years as an IT manager, technology teacher, and robotics coach.