Six Flags to add seat belts to some roller coasters after death in Georgia

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   Six Flags adds seat belts to roller coasters after Georgia death

   Six Flags will add seat belts to some roller coasters, starting with the Goliath coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, following a fatal incident where a rider was ejected and fell to death. The company is implementing new safety measures across several parks. The death occurred earlier this month on the Goliath ride. Similar coasters with restraints will also be updated.

   Why it matters

   The addition of seat belts aims to enhance safety on roller coasters with similar restraints. The incident at Six Flags Over Georgia prompted a review of safety protocols. Roller coaster safety has been under scrutiny following several incidents. The Goliath coaster and others like it will be equipped with seat belts.

   What is confirmed

   • Six Flags Over Georgia will add seat belts to its Goliath roller coaster.
   • The Goliath roller coaster was closed following a fatal incident earlier this month.
   • Six Flags will add seat belts to several roller coasters as part of new safety measures.
   • The death occurred when a rider was ejected from the Goliath ride.

   What to watch next

   • Implementation timeline for seat belt installation on affected roller coasters
   • Potential changes to safety protocols at other Six Flags parks
   • Investigation findings into the fatal incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
   Sources used for this update (19)

   1. WSJ — Six Flags to Add Seat Belts to Rides Following Death
   2. The New York Times — Higher, Faster, Gnarlier: Have Roller Coasters Become Too Extreme?
   3. BBC — Six Flags adding seat belts to Goliath rollercoaster following death
   4. The New York Times — Six Flags Will Add Seatbelts to Some Roller Coasters After Rider’s Death
   5. FOX 5 Atlanta — Six Flags adding seat belts to Goliath after death
   6. AJC.com — Six Flags Over Georgia to add roller coaster seat belts after educator’s death
   7. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Six Flags announces new safety measures for Goliath coaster following rider death
   8. The Washington Post — Six Flags to add seat belts to some roller coasters after death in Georgia
   9. Lake and McHenry County Scanner — Raging Bull at Six Flags in Gurnee remains closed, will get seat belts after man fatally ejected on similar coaster in Georgia
   10. WSB-TV — Six Flags announces major safety change to Goliath coaster, others
   11. PBS — Six Flags says it will install seat belts on Georgia roller coaster after rider's death
   12. CBS News — Six Flags to install new safety restraints to Goliath, other roller coasters after deadly incident at Georgia park
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