NEWS: Six Flags Increases Safety Precautions After Goliath Coaster Incident

Six Flags has released a new official statement sharing several updates with guests and Passholders.

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This statement outlines increased safety measures and the current status of the Goliath coaster following the tragic incident that took place at Six Flags Over Georgia. We are bringing you all the most important information from this update.

In the statement, Six Flags began to outline a new safety measure that will be put in place on several coasters across their parks. Additional restraints in the form of seatbelts will now be added to the Goliath coaster as well as coasters around the Six Flags parks that have a similar restraint system.

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Six Flags shared, “Safety guides every decision we make, from the design and operation of our attractions to the training and procedures our teams follow every day. We are reinforcing safety precautions at our parks and taking additional measures.” They also explained that their ride operators are extremely well trained on safety measures, sharing, “Our ride operators complete a comprehensive, multistage training program that includes classroom instruction, hands-on training and supervised, on-the-job experience, with additional instruction and evaluation provided as necessary. We remain focused on reinforcing these practices and supporting our employees in their responsibility to put safety first.”

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In addition to this reassurance that safety precautions are at the core of Six Flags and will continue to be upheld with high standards moving forward, they also shared a statement from Six Flags President and CEO John Reilly. Here, he shared an update on the Goliath coaster: “Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia remains closed pending necessary safety reviews and clearances. Eight additional rides at five other parks are temporarily closed out of an abundance of caution.” Across the country Six Flags parks remain open, with over 220 roller coasters still in operation.

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Reilly also shared, “I know trust is earned through actions and not words. As CEO of Six Flags, I take that responsibility personally. We will continue to communicate about our progress and hold ourselves accountable to our commitments to you.” We are glad to see Six Flags taking the necessary precautions to find what caused the tragic incident at the Goliath coaster and ensure the safety of all guests moving forward.

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We will continue to keep you informed of any other Six Flags news or updates, so stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more.

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