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Man Dies on Goliath Ride; Six Flags Enhances Safety Measures
24 Oct
Summary
- A man died after being ejected from the Goliath roller coaster.
- Six Flags is adding seatbelts to more rides for enhanced safety.
- Eight additional rides across five parks were temporarily closed.
A fatal incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia on October 12 has prompted significant safety enhancements. Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, died after being ejected from the ride, an event that also injured four children.
Following this tragedy, Six Flags announced it would be adding seatbelts to the Goliath coaster and other similar rides to bolster passenger safety. The company has temporarily closed the Goliath ride pending safety reviews.
Out of an abundance of caution, eight additional rides at five other parks have also been temporarily shut down. These include popular attractions like Diamondback, Orion, Fury 325, Thunderstrike, and Raging Bull.
Six Flags is also reinforcing its operator training programs and has engaged independent engineers to conduct a comprehensive review of safety procedures across all its parks. The company has committed to transparency and accountability as it works to improve its safety standards.
