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Four children hospitalized after a fatal coaster fall at Six Flags Over Georgia

A 42-year-old technology teacher was thrown from the Goliath hypercoaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, killing him and sending four child riders to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Hassan Kariem, a technology teacher, was ejected from the high-speed Goliath coaster shortly before 4 p.m. on Monday, resulting in his death. Four juvenile passengers were rescued and taken to a nearby hospital, where their injuries were reported as minor. Cobb County police and the state safety office have opened investigations into the incident. Officials said no further details about the children can be released because they are minors.

Why it matters

The accident raises concerns about coaster safety and prompts state investigations into amusement-park ride standards.

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