Six Flags shares fell more than 10% after hours after reports of a fatal roller coaster incident at its Georgia park. The company said it is cooperating with an investigation and has closed similar attractions.
01Summary
- 01Six Flags Entertainment shares dropped more than 10% in after-hours trading on Monday.
- 02The stock had closed 4.5% higher during regular trading before the sell-off.
- 03One person died and several others were injured in an incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia in Cobb County shortly before 4 p.m. Monday.
- 04Six Flags said it responded immediately with park staff and local authorities, and that it had temporarily closed similar attractions across its parks.
- 05Police did not provide additional details, and Six Flags said it would not release further information out of respect for the family’s privacy.
02Why it matters
The incident has an immediate impact on Six Flags’ share price and could affect visitor confidence at its parks. It also raises questions about safety checks and the scope of any investigation.
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