Riders on the Magnum XL-200, which is a roller coaster at the Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, froze at the top of a 205-foot drop because of a mechanical issue that caused the ride to stop suddenly on Tuesday.
Riders on a record-breaking roller coaster got more than the thrill they bargained for after they went on the Magnum XL-200, and at the top of the 205-foot drop, it froze. A dozen people were forced to evacuate the ride at the Cedar Point amusement park. According to the local media reports and accounts of the incident that were shared on social media, a mechanical issue caused the ride to suddenly stop. A spokesperson for the park did not return NPR’s request for comment but told Fox News Digital that the incident was just a “standard ride stoppage” that was triggered by a “check engine light” situation, and the steel-framed ride couldn’t immediately be restarted. There were photos on social media that show park staff leading the riders, gripping a handrail, down a steep step of stairs, gripping a handrail. All the passengers appeared uninjured. When the Magnum XL-200 debuted in 1989, it was given a Guinness World Record for being the world’s tallest roller coaster and the first to top 200 feet in height.
In a video shared by the Ohio amusement park, you can see a view of the Lake Erie shoreline from Magnum XL-200’s first drop. Cedar Point advertises claims on its website that “iIf it’s a clear day, you might be able to see the coast of Canada on the horizon.” The ride’s steep plunge propels the coaster through a series of hills and tunnels, twists, and turns, culminating in a “pretzel turnaround,” which the park describes as its “signature” engineering feat. On Thursday, the ride was closed according to Facebook users in a public group chat that was dedicated to discussing the park.
The incident is the latest in a string of roller coaster malfunctions that have made national headlines this summer. Just last month, eight passengers on the Fireball rollercoaster, at a Wisconsin festival were stuck upside down for several hours as rescue teams scrambled to conduct a mid-air evacuation. Back in Another Cedar Point, another ride, the Wild Mouse, stopped unexpectedly twice during a preview phase in May, according to a report from Akron Beacon Journal. No passengers were reported as injured in any of these malfunctions.
Officials from Cedar Point have said that the rides are regularly inspected and tested to make sure they meet safety standards. However, they have also noted that malfunctions can sometimes occur. They have also said that the safety of their customers is their top priority.
Riders on a record-breaking roller coaster got more than the thrill they bargained for after they went on the Magnum XL-200, and at the top of the 205-foot drop, it froze. A dozen people were forced to evacuate the ride at the Cedar Point amusement park. According to the local media reports and accounts of the incident that were shared on social media, a mechanical issue caused the ride to suddenly stop. A spokesperson for the park did not return NPR’s request for comment but told Fox News Digital that the incident was just a “standard ride stoppage” that was triggered by a “check engine light” situation, and the steel-framed ride couldn’t immediately be restarted. There were photos on social media that show park staff leading the riders, gripping a handrail, down a steep step of stairs, gripping a handrail. All the passengers appeared uninjured. When the Magnum XL-200 debuted in 1989, it was given a Guinness World Record for being the world’s tallest roller coaster and the first to top 200 feet in height.
In a video shared by the Ohio amusement park, you can see a view of the Lake Erie shoreline from Magnum XL-200’s first drop. Cedar Point advertises claims on its website that “iIf it’s a clear day, you might be able to see the coast of Canada on the horizon.” The ride’s steep plunge propels the coaster through a series of hills and tunnels, twists, and turns, culminating in a “pretzel turnaround,” which the park describes as its “signature” engineering feat. On Thursday, the ride was closed according to Facebook users in a public group chat that was dedicated to discussing the park.
The incident is the latest in a string of roller coaster malfunctions that have made national headlines this summer. Just last month, eight passengers on the Fireball rollercoaster, at a Wisconsin festival were stuck upside down for several hours as rescue teams scrambled to conduct a mid-air evacuation. Back in Another Cedar Point, another ride, the Wild Mouse, stopped unexpectedly twice during a preview phase in May, according to a report from Akron Beacon Journal. No passengers were reported as injured in any of these malfunctions.
Officials from Cedar Point have said that the rides are regularly inspected and tested to make sure they meet safety standards. However, they have also noted that malfunctions can sometimes occur. They have also said that the safety of their customers is their top priority.
