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 ...

Even though the Do-dodonpa is the world’s fastest-accelerating roller coaster (it tops out at between 172-180 kilometers per hour) and puts riders through motions “comparable to the G-force ...

The Do-Dodonpa roller coaster is at the Fuji-Q Highland amusement park in Fujiyoshida City, Japan. The ride has been out of operation since Aug. 12, according to a statement on the park’s website.

The Do-Dodonpa, a roller coaster in Japan capable of going from zero to 100 mph in under two seconds, is under investigation for causing serious injury to passengers. Primary Menu Sections.

The Do-Dodonpa coaster is an eight-person ride that lasts about a minute long, according to Fuji-Q Highland.. It reaches a max speed of 112 mph in less than two seconds and travels down a 4,081 ...

The Do-Dodonpa gained its fame (or notoriety, depending on who you ask) around the world for being the fastest-accelerating roller-coaster on the planet, jumping from zero to 112 miles per hour in ...

The Do-Dodonpa roller coaster in Japan has been suspended after four people reported broken bones from riding the amusement. The coaster has the world's fastest acceleration — reaching a top ...

The Do-Dodonpa roller coaster in Japan accelerates from 0 to 112 mph in less than two seconds, but some riders are blaming broken bones on the coaster. Skip to Article. Set weather.

Looping in view of Mount Fuji, the Do-Dodonpa roller coaster in Japan has been one of the prized fixtures of the Fuji-Q Highland Park since the ride opened in 2001.. One of the world’s fastest ...

The Fuji-Q Highland amusement park, located in Fujiyoshida City, Yamanashi, has suspended operation of its Do-Dodonpa roller coaster “for the time being” amid a safety overhaul.