Florida coasters under scrutiny after death at Georgia Six Flags

Key Points:

• A fatal incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia has raised safety concerns about rides made by Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, which also built several coasters in Central Florida parks.
• SeaWorld Orlando has temporarily closed its Mako roller coaster for safety inspections of its restraint system, while other Bolliger & Mabillard coasters at SeaWorld, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Busch Gardens remain open.
• Attorney Michael Haggard, experienced in ride-related injury cases, urged all parks to shut down Bolliger & Mabillard rides until a full investigation is completed, questioning the adequacy of restraint systems.
• SeaWorld and Bolliger & Mabillard expressed condolences and emphasized their commitment to safety, with SeaWorld stating it follows rigorous inspection protocols and Bolliger & Mabillard actively investigating the Georgia incident.
• In a related note, a 2025 death occurred at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe on the Stardust Racers coaster, where a rider suffered fatal head injuries, underscoring ongoing safety challenges in amusement park rides.