Nine roller-coasters close across US, Canada after man dies during ride

Key points

• Six Flags has temporarily closed nine roller-coasters across the United States and Canada after a man was thrown from a ride and died at Six Flags over Georgia. Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, was ejected from the Goliath coaster and fell to his death, striking several people on the way.
• Police and a state agency that oversees ride inspections are investigating how he came out of his seat and whether his restraints were faulty.
• Six Flags has not said why the other coasters were shut or what checks will be done before they reopen.