On Tuesday, riders aboard the Magnum XL-200 roller coaster at Cedar Point amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio, got more than they bargained for when the ride froze at the top of a 205-foot drop due to a mechanical issue. About a dozen people were forced to evacuate the ride and walk down a steep set of stairs, gripping a handrail. All passengers appeared uninjured.
(Cedar Point roller coaster riders rescued from 205-foot drop amid mechanical issues | WVXU)
A spokesperson for the park told Fox News Digital that the incident was a “standard ride stoppage” triggered by a “check engine light” situation. This was a really dangerous accident since the frame could have broken and many lives could be lost. ( Riders rescued from steep drop of Cedar Point coaster Magnum XL-200 : NPR)
When the Magnum XL-200 debuted in 1989, it was awarded a Guinness World Record for being the world’s tallest roller coaster, the first to top 200 feet in height1. Cedar Point, which calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world, has beaten its own record twice since then, most recently with the 420-foot-tall Top Thrill Dragster, which was closed after repeated issues. (Cedar Point roller coaster riders rescued from 205-foot drop amid mechanical issues | WVXU)
The ride was still closed as of Thursday, according to Facebook users in a public group dedicated to discussing the park. This incident is the latest in a string of roller coaster malfunctions that made national headlines this summer.
Josh Lett, a Guest who witnessed the malfunction, said the evacuation was like nothing he’d ever seen at the Ohio Theme Park. Cedar Point has not commented further on technical issues with the coaster.
Cedar Point is known worldwide as a destination for roller coaster enthusiasts but has been facing some bad news recently. Frank Witsil from Detroit Free Press reported that there did not appear to be any injuries from this latest incident but it followed other reports that have raised safety questions at the amusement park.
(Cedar Point roller coaster riders rescued from 205-foot drop amid mechanical issues | WVXU)
A spokesperson for the park told Fox News Digital that the incident was a “standard ride stoppage” triggered by a “check engine light” situation. This was a really dangerous accident since the frame could have broken and many lives could be lost. ( Riders rescued from steep drop of Cedar Point coaster Magnum XL-200 : NPR)
When the Magnum XL-200 debuted in 1989, it was awarded a Guinness World Record for being the world’s tallest roller coaster, the first to top 200 feet in height1. Cedar Point, which calls itself the roller coaster capital of the world, has beaten its own record twice since then, most recently with the 420-foot-tall Top Thrill Dragster, which was closed after repeated issues. (Cedar Point roller coaster riders rescued from 205-foot drop amid mechanical issues | WVXU)
The ride was still closed as of Thursday, according to Facebook users in a public group dedicated to discussing the park. This incident is the latest in a string of roller coaster malfunctions that made national headlines this summer.
Josh Lett, a Guest who witnessed the malfunction, said the evacuation was like nothing he’d ever seen at the Ohio Theme Park. Cedar Point has not commented further on technical issues with the coaster.
Cedar Point is known worldwide as a destination for roller coaster enthusiasts but has been facing some bad news recently. Frank Witsil from Detroit Free Press reported that there did not appear to be any injuries from this latest incident but it followed other reports that have raised safety questions at the amusement park.