Roller-coaster rider’s death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides - CTV News

WorldCanadians can still feel safe riding roller-coasters after Tuesday's death at a Six Flags amusement park in the U. S., experts tell CBC News, because such accidents are "stunningly rare. "Canadian parks close rides as a precaution after man ejected from coaster in GeorgiaKevin Maimann · CBC News · Posted: Oct 14, 2026 4:00 AM EDT | Last Updated: October 14Listen to this articleEstimated 5 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Attractions are seen at Six Flags Over Georgia on Tuesday, when police say a man died after being thrown from his seat on one of the park's roller-coasters. (Mike Stewart/The Associated Press)Canadians can still feel safe riding roller-coasters after Tuesday's death at a Six Flags amusement park in the U. S., experts tell CBC News, because such accidents are "stunningly rare. " Police say a 42-year-old man killed while riding the Goliath roller-coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, in Mableton, Ga., was thrown from his seat and struck other patrons before landing below the ride. Several others were injured.

Dane beats defending champion Florian Vermeersch, Connor Swift and teammate Mads Würtz Schmidt in four-up sprint to the line

Thomas Andre and Colombe Julia (FRA01) have triumphed at the 2026 Offshore Double Handed World Championship, winning the final race after a nail-biting battle that went right down to the wire. The closing hours of the 190NM final race on Friday 2 October were sailed in light, fickle winds, with the lead changing hands between four boats. But it was FRA01 who found the best route through the final patches of breeze, crossing the finish line at 12:20:26, just over two days after setting off.