Safety
Despite the high speeds and huge acceleration, Dodonpa has reported only one injury and no fatalities in its 10 years running. The injury occurred on 15 May 2007, and the victim, a 37-year-old man sustained only a minor injury when a plastic cover at the front of the train came loose and hit his right knee. The park operator stated that the cover likely came off due to cracks created over time by vibrations in the train. And further inspection of the other trains showed no similar damage. Thankfully, the man was not badly hurt because the plastic cover disconnected near the end of the ride when the train had slowed down, significantly.
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