Toronto: Following a tragic roller coaster accident in the United States, two of the most prominent rides at Canada’s famous amusement park, Canada’s Wonderland, have been temporarily shut down. Located in Vaughan, Ontario, the park’s top rides—“Leviathan” and “Behemoth”—were suspended immediately as a precautionary measure.
The Trigger: The “Goliath” Incident
The move was triggered by a fatal accident involving the “Goliath” roller coaster at the Six Flags amusement park in Georgia, USA, where a passenger was thrown from the ride and killed, while four others sustained injuries. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the parent company of both Canada’s Wonderland and the U.S. park, ordered the temporary closures.
Both the Leviathan and Behemoth hypercoasters at Wonderland share a similar technology and design to the accident-stricken U.S. ride. Both coasters were manufactured by the renowned Switzerland-based company Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M).
Temporary Closures Across North America
As part of the widespread precaution, the parent company has temporarily halted the operation of nine roller coasters in total across various parks in North America, including the two in Canada.
Park officials stated that these rides will only reopen to the general public after comprehensive safety inspections are fully completed. However, a specific reopening date has not yet been announced.
A Six Flags spokesperson emphasized that the safety of visitors and staff remains their top priority, and that this temporary restriction is intended to ensure strict safety compliance in the wake of the U.S. tragedy.
