A woman in her 30s from Taiwan sustained a leg fracture while using the long slide on Mount Sarakura in Kitakyushu on May 28. The accident occurred during landing, and the city halted slide operations the following day after being informed on June 2.
City officials had previously noted incidents involving excessive speed and added warning signage. Going forward, the city plans to investigate the cause of the accident in coordination with the manufacturer and resume use only after confirming safety. Source: KBC
Photo from Sarakurayama Cable Car ofificial Instagram
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