Six Flags says seatbelts will be added to rides in wake of death

• Six Flags has temporarily closed nine roller coasters across its amusement parks to review safety procedures following a recent fatal incident.
• The closures follow the October 12 death of 42-year-old teacher Hassan Jihad Ibn Kariem, who was ejected from the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia.
• Six Flags announced plans to install seat belts on Goliath and other coasters equipped with similar restraint systems.
• Independent engineers and ride safety experts have been hired to audit safety procedures and evaluate operations across all parks.
• The safety review comes weeks after Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closed its X2 ride amid multiple lawsuits alleging severe brain injuries.

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