Japan: In May 2007, a roller coaster partly derailed in an amusement park in Suita, Osaka Prefecture. One woman was killed and 19 others were injured. The second car of the roller coaster derailed and leaned outward.
According to the police, the axle shaft of the second car broke about 200 meters before the end of the run. The wheels of the second car came off and were discovered on the ground
In February 2007, the amusement park should have been inspected but due to no available garage, the inspection was postponed until 15 May.
Improper safety management may have led to the accident
Source: Doily Yomiu,ri, 6 May 2007
Asian Casualty Report 10th Edition June 2008 – Gen Re
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Roller coaster derailed
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