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- calendar_today October 13, 2026
Canada's Wonderland Responds to Deadly Incident at Six Flags Georgia
Canada's Wonderland has closed two of its major roller coasters as a precaution after a fatal incident on a similar ride at Six Flags Over Georgia. The move comes after one individual died and several others were injured at the Georgia amusement park on Monday.
Which Rides Were Closed?
The affected attractions at Canada's Wonderland, located in Toronto, are the Behemoth and the Leviathan roller coasters. According to spokesperson Grace Peacock, both rides were closed on Monday following news of the Georgia incident. Peacock stated, "Out of an abundance of caution, we have temporarily closed similar attractions across our parks. The safety of our guests and team members remains one of our highest priorities."
Details of the Roller Coaster Closure
Canada's Wonderland, operated by Six Flags, did not provide a timeline for when the Behemoth and Leviathan might reopen. The precautionary closures were enacted after officials learned about the fatal event in Georgia. The spokesperson emphasized that guest and team member safety stands at the forefront of the park's decisions regarding ride operations and roller coaster safety.
Incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
The incident at Six Flags Over Georgia, about 24 kilometres northwest of Atlanta, resulted in one confirmed death and multiple injuries on Monday afternoon. Detectives from the Cobb County Police Department’s major crimes unit are conducting an ongoing investigation. Authorities have not confirmed details regarding how the person died or how the injuries occurred.
While law enforcement and park officials have refrained from naming the specific roller coaster involved, local media aired footage showing evacuations from the Goliath coaster. According to the Six Flags Over Georgia website, Goliath opened in 2006, reaches speeds up to 113 km/h and heights of 61 metres, with a ride duration of approximately three and a half minutes.
Industry-Wide Impact and Additional Closures
Following the Georgia incident, Six Flags closed a total of nine roller coasters at six different amusement parks across North America to review ride safety. This wider response underscores a shared commitment to amusement park safety and has led to scrutiny and investigations into roller coaster incidents and accidents.
The fatality in Georgia represents at least the seventh death recorded at the park. Recently, Six Flags Magic Mountain in Southern California announced it would retire its X2 roller coaster following lawsuits that allege serious injuries related to the ride.
No Timeline for Reopening
At this time, there is no indication of when Canada's Wonderland may reopen the Behemoth and Leviathan roller coasters. The situation remains under review as authorities investigate the cause of the incident in Georgia and Six Flags continues its safety assessments across its parks.
Source: cbc.ca.
