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Amusement park by Mt. Fuji shuts down dangerous ride after injuries
According to the park, Do-dodonpa and its predecessor had been iconic attractions at Fuji-Q Highland since Dodonpa opened in December 2001, thrilling 9.3 million riders.
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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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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 had already paused operations since 2021 over reports of injuries among riders When it opened in 2001, the coaster was billed the fastest in ...
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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.