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Sunway Theme Parks has confirmed that 10 guests were injured in an incident involving an attraction at Sunway Lagoon on Saturday night, 22 August
In a statement shared across its social media platforms on Tuesday, 25 August, the theme park management said it deeply regretted the incident and that its immediate focus has been providing medical assistance to those affected.
"Since the incident, our immediate focus has been on the care, medical needs, and wellbeing of those affected. We have provided the necessary medical assistance and support, and remain in close contact with the guests and their families," it said.
The management added that it is providing full cooperation to all relevant authorities in conducting a thorough investigation into the incident.
"Our thoughts are with the guests and their families, and we sincerely regret the distress and concern caused by the incident," it said.
On Monday, 24 August, Subang Jaya district police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat confirmed that 10 visitors were injured in an accident involving a roller coaster at a theme park in Subang Jaya on Saturday night
The police released the statement after videos and posts about the incident went viral on social media.
A video purportedly showed a woman being carried down a flight of stairs on a stretcher from the roller coaster area.
According to the New Straits Times, Wan Azlan said there were 22 people, including Malaysians and foreign tourists aged between 11 and 44, on the ride when the incident occurred at around 9pm.
Meanwhile, Sunway Group founder Tan Sri Jeffrey Cheah also expressed regret over the incident, adding that it may have been caused by metal fatigue
"It's an incident that all of us regret very much. We are lucky that there were no fatalities," Cheah told the New Straits Times.
"In my view, the incident may be attributable to metal fatigue," he said, adding that police had ruled out foul play.
Cheah also disclosed that the ride had been temporarily closed for comprehensive inspection and maintenance work about two to three weeks before the incident.
He added that authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
