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Six Flags to Add Seatbelts on Roller Coasters After Rider’s Death

The company said that all Six Flags rides and attractions would undergo safety reviews, as the park operator faces lawsuits over safety concerns.

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A Goliath roller coaster train sitting on the track after riders were evacuated at Six Flags Over Georgia earlier this month.

Higher, Faster, Gnarlier: Have Roller Coasters Become Too Extreme?

A coaster dares riders to be daring, with steep drops, high speeds and improbably tight curves. But safety has become a concern again after a man was thrown from his seat and died in Georgia.

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After Six Flags Roller Coaster Death, Critics Call for Federal Oversight

Regulation of amusement parks is left to the states, and deaths are rare. But some say stronger rules are needed.

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The Goliath roller coaster, where a man fell to his death on Monday.
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