Six Flags adding seat belts to Goliath after death – FOX 5 Atlanta

Six Flags adding seat belts to Goliath after death  FOX 5 Atlanta

Six Flags Over Georgia announced Friday it will install seat belts on the Goliath roller coaster and inspect attractions across the country following the death of 42-year-old Hassan Kariem. Theme park operators ordered seatbelts installed on the Goliath roller coaster following the fatal ejection of Hassan Karim as engineers evaluate ride safety protocols across five parks. AUSTELL, Ga. – Six Flags Over Georgia announced Friday it will install seat belts on the Goliath roller coaster and inspect attractions across the country following the death of 42-year-old Atlanta Public Schools employee Hassan Kariem. Kariem died after falling from Goliath at the Austell amusement park, prompting safety reviews and the closure of several rides nationwide.

Theme park officials confirmed they are reinforcing precautions by adding seat belts to Goliath and other coasters featuring similar restraint designs. The company has hired independent engineers and ride inspection specialists to conduct a comprehensive audit of safety procedures across its entire ride portfolio. The park system stated ride operators undergo a multi-stage training program that includes classroom instruction, hands-on drills and supervised experience. Over the past four years, park guests have taken more than one billion rides across all locations. "Our hearts remain with the family and loved ones of Hassan Kariem, those injured, and everyone impacted by the tragic incident at Six Flags Over Georgia,"