Sunway Lagoon coaster probe may take up to 4 months, say cops
Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar says police are gathering technical reports and statements to determine the cause of the Aug 22 incident.
On Aug 22, a roller coaster incident at Sunway Lagoon resulted in 10 visitors being injured, according to Selangor police chief Shazeli Kahar. The investigation into the incident, which took place around 9pm and involved 22 local and foreign visitors aged between 11 and 44, could take anywhere from three to four months to complete.
The delay is due to the need for technical reports from various agencies involved, including the occupational safety and health department (DOSH), fire and rescue department, and forensic teams. Police have taken statements from staff operating the ride, victims, and medical officers. The incident involved a "sliding failure" about 200 meters from the disembarkation point, which triggered the ride's automatic emergency braking system and caused it to stop abruptly.
No deaths were reported, and as of Sept 2, all visitors who received treatment and observation at hospitals had been discharged. The roller coaster remains closed pending the conclusion of the investigation.
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