After Six Flags Roller Coaster Death, Critics Call for Federal Oversight
Regulation of amusement parks is left to the states, and deaths are rare. But some say stronger rules are needed.
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Regulation of amusement parks is left to the states, and deaths are rare. But some say stronger rules are needed.
Read MoreThe police identified the 42-year-old man who died at Six Flags Over Georgia on Monday. The company said it was temporarily closing multiple rides in the U.S. and Canada as a precaution.
Read MoreThe ride at Magic Mountain near Los Angeles has fueled lawsuits claiming that it had caused brain injuries, including two that were fatal.
Read MorePlus, what it’s like to live next to a roller coaster.
Read MoreThe Hollywood theme park built a “whisper quiet” ride to avoid angering nearby neighbors. They didn’t fully account for the enthusiasm of the riders.
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