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Six Flags to add seat belts to rides after Georgia park death

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Six Flags Entertainment announced it will install seat belts on certain rides, including the Goliath roller coaster at its Georgia park, following the death of a rider who was ejected from the coaster earlier this month. The 42-year-old victim, Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem of Atlanta, fell to his death after being thrown from his seat.

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Left-leaning outlets emphasized the fatal incident and the company's reactive safety measure, framing seat belt installation as a necessary safeguard after a preventable tragedy occurred at the park.

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Right-leaning coverage reported the safety upgrade factually, noting Six Flags' response to add seat belts to affected rides in the wake of the incident.

WTWashington Times20hSix Flags to add seat belts to certain rides after death at Georgia park