Six Flags adds important safety feature after teacher died
Hassan Kariem, 42, was killed at the theme park in Austell earlier this month, after he was thrown from his seat on the Goliath rollercoaster. Four others were injured.
TL;DR
- Six Flags is adding seatbelts to nine rollercoasters after a fatal incident.
- Hassan Kariem died after being ejected from the Goliath rollercoaster on October 12th.
- Four other individuals were injured in the incident.
- CEO John Reilly stated that seatbelts will be added to the Goliath and other similar rides.
- The company is also reviewing its safety procedures with independent engineers.
- The Goliath ride and eight other affected rides are temporarily closed.
- An investigation into Kariem's death is ongoing, with authorities examining the coaster's restraints and safety systems.