Canada’s Wonderland has temporarily closed two of its major roller coasters, Behemoth and Leviathan, following a fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia that has prompted precautionary ride closures across North America.
The decision affects two of the Vaughan, Ontario, amusement park’s best-known attractions. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation said similar roller coasters were being temporarily taken out of service as a precaution while authorities investigate the death and the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The closures were reported on October 12 and confirmed by Canadian media on October 13, 2026. No reopening date has been announced for either attraction. <Cite refs={[“turn545987search5″,”turn545987search9”]}/>
What Happened at Six Flags Over Georgia?
The incident occurred on Monday, October 12, at Six Flags Over Georgia, near Atlanta. According to the Cobb County Police Department, officers responded at approximately 3:58 p.m. and found a 42-year-old man, identified as Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta, beneath a roller coaster. He was unresponsive and was later confirmed dead.
Investigators said preliminary information gathered from witnesses and park employees indicated that Kariem was ejected from the ride and struck other guests before falling beneath the attraction. Several other people were also injured, although officials had not released detailed information about their conditions in the initial reports.
The police department’s Major Crimes Unit is investigating. Authorities have not yet publicly established what caused the fatal incident or explained the circumstances that led to the rider leaving his seat. <Cite refs={[“turn545987search0″,”turn545987search11”]}/>
Why Behemoth and Leviathan Were Closed
Six Flags said it was temporarily closing similar attractions across its parks “out of an abundance of caution.” The precautionary measure followed the fatal incident in Georgia, with Behemoth and Leviathan among the rides affected.
The closures do not establish that either Canada’s Wonderland coaster experienced a malfunction or that a safety defect has been identified at the Ontario park. Rather, the company’s action is part of a broader response while the incident is investigated and the relevant rides are assessed.
As of October 13, officials had not provided a confirmed date or time for the two attractions to resume operation. Visitors planning a trip should check Canada’s Wonderland’s official updates before travelling specifically to ride either coaster. <Cite refs={[“turn545987search5″,”turn545987search9”]}/>
Other Roller Coasters Temporarily Taken Out of Service
The closures extend beyond Canada’s Wonderland. Reports say nine roller coasters across six theme parks in the United States and Canada were temporarily shut down following the Georgia incident.
The affected attractions include:
- Canada’s Wonderland, Ontario: Behemoth and Leviathan
- Six Flags Magic Mountain, California: Goliath
- Six Flags Great America, Illinois: Raging Bull
- Six Flags Great Adventure, New Jersey: Nitro
- Carowinds, North Carolina: Fury 325 and Thunder Striker
- Kings Island, Ohio: Orion and Diamondback
The temporary shutdowns involve large steel roller coasters, several of which were designed by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard. The manufacturer has said it is actively investigating the incident and would not comment further until more information becomes available. <Cite refs={[“turn545987search1″,”turn545987news2”]}/>
What Visitors to Canada’s Wonderland Should Know
The temporary closures may affect guests who planned to experience Behemoth or Leviathan during their visit. However, the reported shutdown of these two rides should not automatically be interpreted as a closure of the entire amusement park.
The most important outstanding detail is when the attractions will reopen. No confirmed reopening timeline was available in the reports published on October 13. Visitors should verify ride status through official park communications, since operating schedules and safety assessments can change.
Investigation Into the Fatal Ride Incident Continues
Police continue to examine the circumstances surrounding Kariem’s death. Investigators are expected to establish more about how the incident occurred, but the cause has not been confirmed in the information released so far.
The temporary closures at Canada’s Wonderland and other parks reflect a precautionary response by the operator while questions remain unanswered. Until the investigation and relevant assessments progress, the reopening schedule for Behemoth and Leviathan remains uncertain.
Key Facts
| Detail | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Canadian park | Canada’s Wonderland |
| Location | Vaughan, Ontario, Canada |
| Temporarily closed rides | Behemoth and Leviathan |
| Reason for closure | Precaution following a fatal incident at another Six Flags park |
| Georgia park | Six Flags Over Georgia |
| Date of incident | October 12, 2026 |
| Deceased | Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, of Atlanta |
| Investigation | Cobb County Police Department’s Major Crimes Unit |
| Reopening date | Not announced in reports available October 13 |
Disclaimer: This article is based on information published by police and news organizations as of October 13, 2026. The investigation into the Georgia incident remains ongoing, and the cause has not been conclusively established in the information cited. Ride operating status and reopening dates may change as official updates become available.