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Japan stops ‘bone-breaking’ rollercoaster from fracturing more bones
The Fuji-Q Highland theme park in Japan has formally announced the closure of the Do-Dodanpa ride, once the fastest roller coaster in the world. The ride was suspended in August 2021 by the ...
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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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Japan’s fastest roller coaster closed for good over safety concerns, reports of broken bones
The Do-Dodonpa ride at the Fuji-Q Highland theme park ... The upgrade in 2017 that added a 49-metre vertical loop and raised the top speed to 180kph in 1.56 seconds from launch.