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Coaster Death Closes Six Flags Great Adventure Ride
Six Flags said the closures are temporary and affect nine similar high-speed coasters across the United States and Canada.
- On Monday, Oct. 12, 42-year-old Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem died after being thrown from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta, striking other patrons before landing on a structure below.
- The 200-foot-tall Goliath reaches speeds of 70 mph and relies solely on lap latches for restraints. Georgia's Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner is conducting an 'in-depth and comprehensive review' of what happened.
- Witness Nick Mendenhall, who had ridden Goliath minutes before, described the fall as 'slow-motion' and said he prayed, 'God, let this man stay in that car,' as the man was ejected during the final turn.
- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has temporarily closed nine similar attractions across parks in the United States and Canada 'out of an abundance of caution,' according to a company spokesperson, while investigations continue.
- Federal law exempts major amusement parks from federal oversight, leaving regulation to individual states. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts has repeatedly introduced legislation seeking to change these exemptions and establish federal safety standards.
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One passenger died and several more were injured in Six Flags Over Georgia, police said. The company said it would temporarily close nine attractions in the US and Canada
The American company Six Flags suspended nine rides in North America after the fall and death of a man on roller coasters in Georgia. The man died on Monday while riding on the tallest roller coaster in the park. The police and government inspectors are investigating the causes of the tragedy, writing Fox News. After the incident, Six Flags temporarily closed nine similar roller coasters across North America, transmitting Fox News with reference…
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