Roller coaster rider's death puts spotlight on the safety of ever more thrilling rides

A local news story from North Carolina, reported by CBS17 Raleigh.

Local News · North Carolina · October 14, 2026

From CBS17 Raleigh

The horrific death of a man who was ejected from a Six Flags roller coaster in Georgia is drawing attention to the safety of amusement park rides that have become increasingly faster and steeper in their quest for the biggest thrill.

Reported by CBS17 Raleigh, October 14, 2026. Read the full story at CBS17 Raleigh →

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