Kansas City Black Mamba Comeback After Worlds Of Fun Safety Scare

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Meanwhile, here's local amusement park reporting . . . 

The Missouri Department of Public Safety said it received an email Wednesday afternoon from a woman who stated she had safety concerns about the roller coaster.

She stated in her email that she had been at the park a few weeks ago and her son's lap belt did not lock snugly around her child's waist, according to the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

20 lap belts were not functioning properly when inspected Thursday morning.

Worlds of Fun said it implemented modifications requested by the fire Marshall to ensure it meets safety standards before opening on Thursday evening. On Thursday evening, O’Connell said that corrective actions had been taken and the Mamba is approved to reopen.

The ride and park were open Thursday night for Halloween Haunt.

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