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Roller Coasters #701535

NBC Evening News for Friday, May 17, 2002
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.

(Mount Holly, New Jersey: Robert Hager) Concerns that newer roller coasters are going too fast and exposing riders to health hazards examined; scenes shown of roller coasters, a space shuttle liftoff and an Indy car race; details given of plans for New Jersey to set limits on the G-forces on roller coasters. [Norgenia KELLEY - says she could not see half of her face after a roller coaster ride.] [Representative Ed MARKEY - says amusement parks try to create faster rides.] [Six Flags president Gary STORY - says G- forces last only for nanoseconds.]

Reporter(s):
Brokaw, Tom;
Hager, Robert
Duration:
00:02:50

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