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Fatal Georgia Accident Prompts National Safety Overhaul of Six Flags Roller Coasters
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Fatal Georgia Accident Prompts National Safety Overhaul of Six Flags Roller Coasters

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Six Flags has examined safety inconsistencies and issues after a fatal accident at one of its parks, and similar rides to the one where the fatality occurred will be outfitted with additional safety equipment.

The company has announced that a popular ride at one of its biggest parks will now include seat belts, as Six Flags looks to prevent further incidents like the one that took place in Georgia.

At Six Flags Great America in Illinois, seat belts will be added to the Raging Bull roller coaster.

Raging Bull has similar restraints to the ones used on Goliath in Georgia, where a passenger was ejected from their seat before falling to their death.

Examining Coaster Safety After Fatal Incident

Raging Bull has been closed at Six Flags Great America since the Goliath incident in Georgia, but it will reopen with the additional safety measure added.

According to WGN-TV’s Marcus Leshock , the ride will add the seat belts to the original restraints.

Nitro at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey will also be…

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