Sunway Lagoon Coaster Still Closed Pending Probe

Sunway Lagoon said on September 2 that the roller coaster involved in an August 22 accident at its Subang Jaya theme park remains closed while multiple investigations continue. The park operator said all guests who were admitted to hospital after the incident have been discharged. No reopening date has been announced. Malaysian police and workplace-safety authorities are still examining what caused the ride to stop abruptly and whether any safety lapses were involved. ### Which ride is still shut, and since when? The roller coaster involved in the August 22 incident has stayed out of service since the accident at Sunway Lagoon in Subang Jaya, according to statements carried by Malaysian media on September 2. Sunway Lagoon Sdn Bhd said the attraction would remain closed pending the outcome of the investigation. (mediaselangor.com) August 22 was the date of the mishap that injured riders during a nighttime run at the park. Earlier reports said the ride was believed to have stopped abruptly after failing to move forward during the ride. ### How many people were hurt in the accident? Twenty-two visitors were on the ride when the incident happened at about 9 p.m., according to earlier reports citing local authorities. (mediaselangor.com) Ten people were injured and taken to medical centres around Subang Jaya for treatment, and no deaths were reported. Sunway Theme Parks said after the accident that the injured included local and foreign guests and that it was providing medical assistance and support. (mediaselangor.com) On September 2, the company said all hospitalised guests had been discharged and that it remained in contact with those affected. ### What are investigators trying to establish? Selangor police said on August 27 that they were examining whether there were elements of negligence or sabotage in the incident. (mediaselangor.com) Police chief Datuk Shazeli Kahar said the investigation was being carried out with other agencies, including the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department and the Selangor Department of Occupational Safety and Health, or DOSH. DOSH said separately that it had opened a forensic investigation into the accident. DOSH director-general Hazlina Yon said the department would take enforcement action if it found violations of the law. ### What has been said about the possible cause? The Selangor occupational safety and health department said the roller coaster was believed to have experienced a “sliding failure” before the ride’s emergency braking system was triggered, according to a report published on August 27. (mediaselangor.com) Police had ruled out foul play at that stage, the same report said. (nst.com.my) Sunway Lagoon has not publicly announced a final cause. The company has said it is cooperating fully with relevant authorities throughout the investigation and has framed guest safety as its priority. ### What has the company said about reopening? (freemalaysiatoday.com) Sunway Lagoon Sdn Bhd said on September 2 that the ride would stay closed pending the probe. The operator did not give a timetable for reopening and did not say what conditions would need to be met before the coaster could resume operations. Selangor state officials said earlier they were waiting for a technical report to support a comprehensive investigation. (malaymail.com) That report, together with the police and DOSH findings, is likely to shape the next formal steps for the ride and the park operator. September 2 is the latest public update from the company on the ride’s status. Any reopening decision would follow the completion of the police and DOSH investigations and any technical findings submitted to Selangor authorities. (mediaselangor.com) (mediaselangor.com)