Six Flags fatal accident renews push for federal oversight of amusement park rides

A fatal roller coaster accident at Six Flags Over Georgia sparks renewed calls for federal amusement park ride oversight.

People keep dying on roller coasters. Should theme park fans be scared?

A recent death in Georgia is the latest in a disturbing string of ride accidents.

Theme Park Safety Expert Details How a Fatal ‘Ejection’ Like the One at Georgia Six Flags Could Have Happened (Exclusive)

PEOPLE spoke to Brian Avery, an amusement ride safety expert and university professor, about the fatal incident at Six Flags ...

I thought Ferris wheel gondolas wouldn't fall... Actually, there was an accident where one fell off entirely.

A Ferris wheel at an amusement park.It rotates slowly. You can see the scenery. Couples ride it. Children enjoy it.There is ...

Roller coaster death and injuries leave fans asking whether the thrill is worth the risk

Riding roller coasters isn’t risk-free and can have serious health consequences. Here’s what riders should know before ...

After 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.

"A nightmare that I can not wake from": Six Flags rollercoaster death in Georgia puts spotlight on a decade-old tragedy in Arlington

This week a roller coast in Georgia brought renewed attention to past amusement park tragedies - including one incident that ...
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All the Horror Fiction We've Recommended This Fall (So Far)

When I put together our big fall preview list a couple of months ago, some readers thought there might be a bit too much ...

Uni-ba Report: 'Going to USJ without Hollywood Dream is like a beef bowl without the beef, I tell ya'

Early October.Kisaragi had planned to go to USJ with her younger sister on the 17th. Since the planning was left entirely to ...

‘It’s hard enough getting out of bed’: The Dreamworld families, 10 years on

I don’t want to go back to that day … that’s where I can’t go,” Kim says from her Canberra home. “It’s hard enough getting ...
Family Destinations Guide

The Nostalgic Cartoon-Themed Playground In California That Feels Like Stepping Into The 1950s

Dennis The Menace Playground sits right along Lake El Estero in Monterey, tucked into a corner of the city that somehow feels both nostalgic and alive at the same time. The name comes from the classic ...