Cops probing for negligence, sabotage in Sunway roller-coaster case
Police say two victims are still being treated in hospital but are not in serious condition.
Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar has announced that an investigation is underway to determine if negligence or sabotage played a role in the Sunway Lagoon roller-coaster accident that injured ten individuals. The probe is being carried out in collaboration with other technical agencies, including the fire and rescue department and the state occupational safety and health department (DOSH).
Two victims remain in the hospital, though their conditions are not serious, while the remaining injured parties received outpatient treatment. The roller-coaster has been shut down pending further investigation, according to Shazeli, who addressed a press conference in Shah Alam.
During the conference, Shazeli stated that he intends to gather testimonies from theme park employees, the ride operator, and the victims. The incident occurred around 9 PM on a Saturday, and involved twenty-two local and foreign visitors aged between 11 and 44. No fatalities were reported.
Earlier, the Selangor DOSH had suggested that the roller coaster may have experienced a sliding failure before abruptly coming to a halt, leading to the automatic emergency braking system being activated. Jeffrey Cheah, founder of the Sunway Group, had previously suggested that metal fatigue could have been the cause of the incident.
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