They closed one of the fastest tracks in the world: People’s bones cracked on it – Dromedár.sk

In Japan, they had to close one of the world’s fastest tracks, called Do-Dodonpa. According to initial findings, some visitors appear to have suffered back fractures, possibly due to high speed and consequent congestion. Trolleys on the track can accelerate from zero to 180 kilometers per hour in 1.56 seconds.

The amusement park in the town of Fuji Yoshida at the foot of Japan’s most famous hill, Fuji, has already issued an official statement, according to which the 1,244 meter long track will be closed indefinitely. “due to security clearance“. From December 2020 to August 2021, it was supposed to injure four people, although the park adds that “the link between injuries and amusement machines has not yet been confirmed“.

Representatives also noted that in 20 years of operation they have not registered anything similar. However, an inspection of the system so far has not revealed any damage that could explain the accidents. Professor of Architecture Naoya Miyasato, cited by the Vice portal, however, came up with the theory that the problem may be in how people sit. “Ideally, they should not have free space between the backrest and the seat. If they sit incorrectly, amusement park staff should alert them.“

According to the government of Yamanshi Prefecture, where Fuji-Q Park is located, both men and women between the ages of 30 and 50 were injured. All had serious injuries, including fractures of the cervical and thoracic spines, which may require up to three months in hospital.

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