Roller coaster derails in Raub, sparking safety concerns

SHAH ALAM - The Final Destination nightmare came true at a funfair near Raub, Pahang where a roller coaster train allegedly derailed from its track.

The disturbing video shared by a member of the 'Penduduk Raub Pahang' Facebook group went viral on social media.

The footage shows several visitors, including a child clearly in pain as a result of the incident and sounds of a woman screaming in distress.

"What's happening at the Raub funfair? People are being thrown off," the anonymous user posted.

In the comment section, one of the victims Nur Izzati Mohamed Kamil came forward to confirm that she suffered a broken rib and her child's knee was swollen in the incident

"I (am) the victim of the Raub funfair roller coaster, and I am good, except for my broken rib and my child's swollen knee, which still causes difficulty in movement," she commented.

Nur Izzati said the funfair management had contacted her and would take responsibility for the incident.

"We have dealt with the management and they have taken responsibility for me and my child.

"They have also come to meet us and apologise on their behalf," she added.

The incident has triggered concerns among social media users, with many expressing concerns about the safety standards of such funfairs.

Comments reflect a mixture of fear, reluctance, and skepticism towards attending similar events, emphasising the paramount importance of safety over mere entertainment.

"That's why I don't let my kids play at this funfair. Afraid something like this might happen. It's not about the expensive tokens but I don't trust the things at this funfair to be safe," Sojanah Joe commented.

"Luckily I didn't get into that roller coaster," said user Lily.

"Make a report and close the funfair immediately before someone dies," Muhammad Hafizullah commented.