Sunway Lagoon roller coaster failed to move, triggered emergency brakes - DOSH
SHAH ALAM: A roller coaster at Sunway Lagoon theme park in Subang Jaya is believed to have stopped abruptly after failing to move forward during a ride last Saturday.
Last Saturday night, a roller coaster at Sunway Lagoon theme park in Subang Jaya abruptly stopped after failing to move forward, triggering emergency brakes. The Selangor Department of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) found that the ride, carrying 22 passengers, was operating normally before the incident occurred about 200 metres from the launch area.
Ten passengers sustained minor injuries and were treated at nearby hospitals. The department issued a prohibition order and launched further investigations, including technical inspections by the DOSH Putrajaya Forensic Engineering Division to determine the cause of the incident, under Section 18(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994.
Sunway Group founder Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah later confirmed the accident, suggesting it may be due to metal fatigue and stating that police had ruled out foul play. The ride had been temporarily closed for comprehensive inspection and maintenance work about two to three weeks before the incident.
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