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Sunway Lagoon roller coaster malfunction triggers emergency stop, injures 10
Selangor's Department of Occupational Safety and Health has identified a mechanical failure as the cause of an emergency braking incident at the popular theme park. The ride's safety systems activated following a sliding failure, leaving 10 people injured.
LSN Malaysia ·
A roller coaster at Sunway Lagoon in Petaling Jaya experienced a sudden emergency stop after the ride's safety mechanisms were triggered by a mechanical malfunction, according to Selangor's Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH).
The incident resulted in injuries to 10 individuals who were aboard the ride at the time. DOSH has attributed the emergency braking activation to a sliding failure in the ride's mechanical systems, which automatically engaged the safety protocols designed to halt the attraction.
The emergency braking system functioned as intended when the malfunction was detected, preventing what could have been a more serious incident. Sunway Lagoon is one of Malaysia's major theme park attractions, drawing significant numbers of visitors daily.
Authorities have not disclosed additional details regarding the specific nature of the sliding failure or the severity of the injuries sustained. Investigations into the incident are ongoing as DOSH continues its assessment of the ride's safety systems and maintenance records.