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Roller coasters keep getting more extreme. Have they gone too far?
Roller coasters keep getting more extreme. Have they gone too far?
Roller coasters keep getting more extreme. Have they gone too far?

Published on: 10/22/2026

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Roller coaster safety is receiving renewed attention after a rider died on Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia and the company temporarily closed similar rides elsewhere. (AP Photo/Kate Brumback)

Roller coasters are supposed to feel dangerous without actually putting riders in danger. CBS News Atlanta reported that a fatal accident at Six Flags Over Georgia is raising a bigger question: As roller coasters get taller, faster and more intense, how far is too far?.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/10/how-far-can-roller-coasters-go-a-deadly-accident-renews-questions-about-safety.html

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