I was shocked when I read about the serious injuries resulting from an adventure bus that overturned during a Sand Dune ride in Lancelin which is a small coastal town, north of Perth. I have gone on a similar ride in my early twenties and never thought of it as dangerous at the time. It was thrilling and the sand dunes were stunningly beautiful.
I did fall from the jeep though, but that was due to my own carelessness. I was not paying attention and momentarily forgot how high up the jeep was due to the huge wheels as I was stepping off the bus.
I truly hope that the Singaporeans who have been injured have a speedy and full recovery. I feel for them as it must have been traumatic and horrifying. The latest news is that 23 of the 30 passengers have been discharged, but there have been critical injuries.
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From what I read, it seems like it was a freak incident.
What I experienced about 2 decades ago, was a bit like this but with a monster truck with huge wheels, but the memory is a bit hazy for me now. It might even have been the same bus, but it was a time when I didn’t take as many pictures and truly regret it now. The area is breath-takingly gorgeous as this blogger reveals.
I took a similar ride in my early twenties as well. I don’t recall a monster truck, it felt more like the coach bus actually. I did fear for my life initially because the slopes were so steep! But after the 1st slope, I got used to it and the rest was not so scary. I just read that one of the tourists broke her neck! How horrible for that to happen.
I just recall that the wheels were huge like in the photo. I feel so sorry for the Singaporeans with the spinal injuries and truly hope they recover. Their families must be so worried.