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Europa-Park maintains Silver Star operations after fatal US roller coaster accident
Following a fatal accident at Six Flags Over Georgia in the United States, concerns have been raised regarding similar roller coasters manufactured by the Swiss firm Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M). On October 12, a 42-year-old man died after being thrown from the Goliath roller coaster. In response, the operator has closed the ride and several other comparable attractions in North America.
In Germany, the Silver Star roller coaster at Europa-Park is also a B&M model. However, Europa-Park officials confirmed that the ride remains fully operational. The park stated that its safety protocols include daily technical inspections before opening, as well as annual TÜV certifications, to ensure the functionality of all restraint and locking systems.
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Bolliger & Mabillard · Europa-Park · Goliath · Silver Star · Six Flags Over Georgia
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Safety measures for the Silver Star include annual TÜV inspections and daily technical checks before opening. www.hna.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Swiss engineering firm Bolliger & Mabillard manufactured both the Goliath and Silver Star roller coasters. www.hna.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Silver Star roller coaster remains fully operational at Europa-Park in Rust, Germany. www.hna.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] The operator closed the Goliath ride and several comparable rides in North America as a precaution. www.hna.de · www.op-online.de
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 42-year-old man was thrown from the Goliath roller coaster and died at the scene on October 12. www.hna.de · www.op-online.de