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Coaster closures spread after fatal Six Flags Over Georgia incident

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SeaWorld Orlando temporarily closed its Mako coaster, while La Ronde shut its Goliath for a safety review.

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  1. FOX 35 Orlando

    SeaWorld Orlando temporarily closes Mako after Six Flags Georgia coaster death (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    SeaWorld Orlando has temporarily closed its Mako roller coaster following the death of a man who fell from a similar coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, officials said. Mako is from Swiss manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, the same company behind Six Flags' Goliath coaster, which was involved in the …

  2. Fox5 Atlanta

    Coaster closures spread after fatal Six Flags Over Georgia incident (opens Fox5 Atlanta)

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    SeaWorld Orlando temporarily closed its Mako coaster, while La Ronde shut its Goliath for a safety review.

  3. Florida Daily

    Florida Theme Parks Review Roller Coaster Safety Following Fatal Six Flags Accident in Georgia (opens Florida Daily)

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    Florida theme parks face renewed safety questions as investigators examine a deadly roller coaster accident involving rides made by the same manufacturer. ORLANDO, Fla. — A deadly roller coaster accident at Six Flags Over Georgia has prompted SeaWorld Orlando to temporarily close its popular Mako at…

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