GoKawiilSix Flags to add seat belts to coasters after rider death
Six Flags announced it is installing seat belts on some of its roller coasters following the death of a rider earlier this month. The company said it is also reviewing operational procedures across its parks in response to the fatal accident, which had raised questions about ride restraints.
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The move suggests Six Flags sees existing restraint systems as insufficient for rider safety on at least some rides, though it has not detailed which coasters are affected. Broader scrutiny of amusement park safety standards and oversight could follow if regulators or other operators respond to the incident.
- Six Flags will add seat belts to some roller coasters after a fatal accident
- The company is reviewing operational procedures at its parks
- The death raised questions about adequacy of existing ride restraints
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-27
Published there as: “Six Flags reveals major roller-coaster safety overhaul after rider’s death”
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