Japan: Passengers on rollercoaster stranded 15 metres above ground after technical fault

Hazard Type

Unintentional

Hazard Origin

Power Failure

Hazard Consequences

Stress

Phases

Operation

Injury

Above 10 – Reversible Injury

Working Role

Passenger

Date: 09 Feb 2022
Country: JPN
City: Osaka
Place: Universal Studios Japan, 2 Chome-1 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, Japan
Venue/Location: Universal Studios Japan
Show/Event: Flying Dinosaur ride
Industry: amusement

Passengers on a rollercoaster were left stranded 15 metres in the air after a technical fault brought it to a sharp halt, the theme park has confirmed. A sensor went off and brought it to an emergency stop.

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