A fatal incident on a major rollercoaster has prompted an amusement park to take immediate safety measures. A rider was ejected from the Goliath coaster in Georgia after being struck by other cars during the ride, leading to the park temporarily halting operations. Following the incident, the operator has announced plans to install seatbelts on the attraction, which features steep drops of over 160 feet. The victim, described as a father and educator, was killed in the accident, raising concerns about ride safety protocols.
Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem fell from ride earlier this month, spurring amusement park to temporarily shut it downSix Flags will install seatbelts on its Goliath rollercoaster in Georgia, after a rider plummeted to his death earlier this month.Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, a 42-year-old father and educator, was thrown from his seat on the Goliath, a coaster that plunges riders down 165ft, before a second drop of 180ft. On his way down, he collided with the ride’s other cars. Continue reading...
