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Malaysian roller coaster malfunction injures 10, sparks public outcry

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A roller coaster at Sunway Lagoon in Malaysia malfunctioned on Saturday, leaving 10 riders stranded and with minor injuries. The incident, which occurred in Subang Jaya, has led to public outcry on social media, with videos of the event circulating and demands for accountability from the theme park operator. Authorities are investigating the cause, with a top official suggesting metal fatigue as a potential factor, while Sunway Lagoon has confirmed the incident and stated their cooperation with the investigation. AI

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Malaysian roller coaster malfunction injures 10, sparks public outcry

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Joseph Sipalan ·

    Terror as Malaysian roller coaster fails mid-ride, 10 injured

    A roller coaster malfunction at a major theme park on the outskirts of Malaysia’s capital city injured 10 people on Saturday, the operator confirmed after coming under fire for what critics called a prolonged silence over the incident. Authorities said on Monday that the riders h…

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