Canada's Wonderland and La Ronde close roller-coasters after deadly Six Flags incident Two Canadian amusement parks have temporarily shut down roller-coasters as a precaution after one person died and several others were injured on the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Two Canadian amusement parks, including Canada's Wonderland, say they are closing down roller-coasters out of an abundance of caution following a deadly incident at a Six Flags park near Atlanta. Canada Wonderer Roller Coasters Temporarily ClosedIn a statement, Grace Peacock, a spokesperson for Canada's Wonderland, confirmed that both Behemoth and Leviathan are currently closed. The safety of our guests and team members remains one of our highest priorities, Peacock's statement read. Canada's Wonderland became a Six Flags property back in 2023 after the amusement park's owner Cedar Fair merged with the theme park giant. It is unclear when the two roller-coasters are expected to reopen.In a statement, Montreal amusement park La Ronde also confirmed a roller-coaster closure in the wake of the incident in Georgia. We are deeply saddened by the tragic incident at Six Flags Over Georgia and extend our heartfelt condolences to everyone affected, an emailed statement from a spokesperson read. At La Ronde, the safety of our guests and employees is our highest priority.Out of an abundance of caution, we have temporarily closed our Goliath roller-coaster while we conduct a thorough safety review in collaboration with the ride's manufacturer. The statement went on to note that the coaster is a beloved attraction and has been safely carrying guests on millions of rides for more than 20 years. We are taking this additional time to carefully review the attraction.It will not reopen until this review is complete and we are fully satisfied that it can be operated safely, the spokesperson said. The closures come after one person died and several others were injured in an incident on Monday at Six Flags Over Georgia, located about 24 kilometres northwest of Atlanta. The incident occurred on Monday afternoon on the Six Flags Goliath roller coaster, according to authorities.Six Flags Goliath Hypercoaster Investigation DetailsIt is not clear how the person died but members of the major crimes unit are investigating the incident. The Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia is a Bolliger & Mabillard hypercoaster that opened in 2006. It reaches speeds of up to 112 kilometres per hour and features a 61-metre drop. The ride is one of the park's most popular attractions and has been operating for nearly two decades.Following the incident, Six Flags Over Georgia said it was working closely with local authorities and would provide updates as the investigation continues. The park did not say whether the ride would remain closed while the investigation is ongoing. The closures at Canada's Wonderland and La Ronde are voluntary and come as a precaution while the parks review their own safety protocols.Both parks said they are cooperating with ride manufacturers and will not reopen the coasters until they are fully satisfied that they can be operated safely. Canada's Wonderland, located in Vaughan, Ontario, is one of the country's largest theme parks and welcomes millions of visitors each year. La Ronde, located in Montreal, is the largest amusement park in Quebec and is owned by Six Flags Entertainment Corporation. Behemoth and Leviathan are two of Canada's Wonderland's most iconic roller-coasters.All Affected Coasters Built By Bolliger MabillardBehemoth opened in 2008 and Leviathan opened in 2012. Both are manufactured by Bolliger & Mabillard, the same company that built the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. La Ronde's Goliath is also a Bolliger & Mabillard coaster, which opened in 2006. It is one of the park's signature rides.The temporary closures are expected to remain in effect until the safety reviews are completed. No timeline has been provided for when the reviews will be finished or when the rides will reopen. With files from The Associated Press