The world’s fastest rollercoaster, Do-Dodonpa, which can reach speeds of 172km/h (106.9mph) in just 1.8 seconds, was shut down after several riders shattered bones. Q Highland in Fujiyoshida, ...

FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture--A looping roller coaster here near Mount Fuji has been shut down for inspection after four people on the ride sustained broken bones between December last year and ...

FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi Prefecture—After causing a string of injuries and being forced to suspend operations for two and a half years, a popular looping roller coaster at an amusement park near Mount ...

A roller coaster in Japan known for its speed and acceleration was shut down in August 2021 after several riders reported broken bones. The coaster, Do-Dodonpa, at the Fuji-Q Highland theme park ...

A roller coaster that is said to be the fastest accelerating thrill ride in the world has been shut down indefinitely due to rising safety concerns. Fuji-Q Highland, an amusement park that’s located ...

Do-Dodonpa debuted in 2001 as the world's fastest coaster Japan bids farewell to its speed demon. The Do-Dodonpa rollercoaster, once the world's fastest with a heart-stopping 180kph launch, has been ...

A record-breaking Japanese roller coaster that also gained notoriety for breaking thrill-seekers’ bones has been shut down for good. The Do-Dodonpa ride at the Fuji-Q Highland theme park in Yamanashi ...

The world's fastest-accelerating rollercoaster, the Do-Dodonpa at Fuji-Q Highland Theme Park in Japan, was suspended earlier this month after four riders sustained severe injuries. Billed as a ...