Six Flags adding seat belts to some rollercoasters following death
Six Flags is installing seat belts on several rollercoasters, including the Goliath in Georgia, following a fatal accident earlier this month. The company has also hired independent experts to conduct a comprehensive safety review across all its amusement parks.
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This highlights critical safety infrastructure updates in the amusement park industry following a high-profile tragedy, impacting public trust and operational standards.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Grace Eliza Goodwin Getty Images The train of the Goliath roller coaster is seen on the track at Six Flags over Georgia Six Flags has announced it will be adding seat belts to some of its rollercoasters after a man fell to his death on the Goliath ride in the US state of Georgia earlier this month.
The company's CEO John Reilly said in a letter to customers late on Friday that the company is reinforcing safety measure across its parks, including adding seat belts to Goliath and similar rides, which already feature lap bar restraints.
The chain of amusement parks has 34 locations across North America, with over 220 rollercoasters in total.
Georgia's Goliath ride will remain closed pending safety reviews and out of an abundance of caution, so will eight other rides at five other parks, Reilly added.
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