All injured guests discharged from hospital after roller coaster mishap
PETALING JAYA: All those admitted to hospital for observation following the roller coaster incident at Sunway Lagoon on Aug 22 have been discharged.
The park operator, Sunway Theme Parks, said today it recognised that the incident had been distressing for those involved and had caused concern among their families.
“We sincerely regret what our guests experienced and remain in close contact with those affected to provide the necessary assistance and support,” it said in a statement.
The company said the safety and wellbeing of its guests remained its highest priority.
It said it understood that the incident had raised concerns among visitors and the wider public about the safety of its attractions.
“The attraction involved remains closed while investigations are ongoing,” it said.
It said it continued to work closely with the authorities and was cooperating fully with the investigation.
“Sunway Theme Parks remains firmly committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and to ensuring the wellbeing of everyone who visits our parks,” it said.
On Aug 27, the Selangor occupational safety and health department said a preliminary investigation found that the roller coaster had operated normally before experiencing a “sliding failure” about 200m from the disembarkation point.
The malfunction triggered the ride’s automatic emergency braking system, causing it to stop abruptly.
Ten passengers were taken to a nearby hospital for injuries sustained when the ride stopped suddenly.
Selangor DOSH also issued a prohibition order at the site, allowing the Putrajaya DOSH forensic engineering division to conduct further technical inspections to determine the cause of the incident.
Sunway Group founder Jeffrey Cheah said the incident might have been caused by metal fatigue, and that police had ruled out foul play.
The incident, which occurred at about 9pm, involved 22 local and foreign visitors aged between 11 and 44. No deaths were reported.
