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Japan rollercoaster once billed as world’s fastest permanently closed due to safety concerns
The Do-Dodonpa ride was launched by the Fuji-Q Highland theme park in the Yamanashi prefecture in 2017 and quickly became popular for being the world’s fastest at 180kph launch speed.
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Japan’s fastest roller coaster closed for good over safety concerns, reports of broken bones
Many social media users have criticised the decision to close Do-Dodonpa, with one message on the Abema Times website saying, "Because of the complainers, Japan will soon run out of roller coasters!
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Amusement park by Mt. Fuji shuts down dangerous ride after injuries
Transport ministry officials launched an investigation into the Do-Dodonpa roller coaster at Fuji-Q Highland here in August 2021, following reports from the prefectural government of four injuries ...
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4 riders on roller coaster by Mt. Fuji break bones over 8 months
Riders on the Do-Dodonpa roller coaster at the Fuji-Q Highland amusement park sustained fractures including in their necks, chest and backs, Yamanashi Prefecture announced on Aug. 20.