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Six Flags closes 10 rides after fatal roller coaster incident

Six Flags Entertainment Corp. is temporarily closing 10 rides across its theme parks following a fatal incident where a man was ejected from a roller coaster and fell to his death. The company stated that the safety of its guests and team members is its highest priority. This action comes amid a string of incidents at its facilities, leading to a significant drop in the company's stock price. AI

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Six Flags closes 10 rides after fatal roller coaster incident

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Bloomberg ·

    Six Flags closes some rides after man flung to his death from roller coaster

    Six Flags Entertainment Corp. said it would temporarily close 10 rides at its theme parks, including the Goliath ride that was involved in a fatal accident on Monday, amid a string of incidents at its facilities. “Out of an abundance of caution, we have temporarily closed similar…