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‘Who’s watching those in these organizations?’: Experts and policymakers look to close ‘loophole’ regulations on park rides following Six Flags’ death

‘Who’s watching those in these organizations?’: Experts and policymakers look to close ‘loophole’ regulations on park rides following Six Flags’ death

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The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly faster and steeper in their quest for the biggest thrill. Even so, deaths on roller coasters are still extremely rare, and Georgia officials have said little about what happened Monday when Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, 42, was thrown from his seat while riding the Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia before striking other patrons and then landing below the ride.

Source: Fortune Crypto

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