A record-breaking roller coaster of Japan with the fastest speed in the world becomes the destination of thrill seekers but has just been permanently closed after a series of accident scandals.
That is the Do-Dodonpa bullet train located in the Fuji-Q Highland amusement park in Yamanashi province. Previously, this adventure game area was temporarily closed since August 2021 after consecutive incidents of players suffering broken spines or neck bones.
Then authorities Park operators have sought solutions to solve the problem while improving safety for players. However, recently, in response to calls from public opinion to soon reopen this entertainment area, the amusement park management board has made the opposite decision.
“We discussed with the manufacturer and concluded that there is no solution to completely eliminate risk of injury. The roller coaster still jerks backwards or stops halfway. As the operator of an amusement park, we recognize that we have to be responsible to society and that visitors need to put safety first. Therefore, the park decided to permanently close this roller coaster,” part of the statement said.
It is known that reports of players suffering injuries first appeared in 2007 after a plastic part on the train fell on a tourist’s foot. Next, a series of accidents occurred.
The Do-Dodonpa bullet train system opened at the amusement park in September. December 2001 is considered the fastest in the world, reaching a maximum speed of 172 km/h in just 18 seconds. In 2017, the upgrade added a 49m long vertical loop, increasing the maximum speed to 178 km. /h in just 1 56 seconds.
< p>From December 2020 to August 2021, 18 tourists were injured after playing this adventure game, including 9 cases of broken bones.
The cause of injuries is G-force The extreme force that accompanies the launch of the glider allows players to experience three times the force of gravity, which is more than the acceleration force an astronaut experiences when launching a rocket. The entire 1,244m journey lasts only 55 seconds.
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