Roller coaster riders rescued from 205-foot drop amid mechanical issues

Riders aboard the Magnum XL-200 roller coaster at Cedar Point amusement park experienced unexpected excitement when a mechanical issue stopped the ride at the top of a 205-foot drop.

Incident Details: At least five passengers had to evacuate the roller coaster on Tuesday due to a mechanical problem that stopped the ride suddenly.
* The park called it a “standard ride stoppage” similar to a “check engine light” situation and the coaster couldn’t be restarted immediately.
* Social media photos show park staff helping riders down a steep staircase, and no injuries were reported.

Background on the Ride: The Magnum XL-200 debuted in 1989 and was then the world’s tallest roller coaster, the first to exceed 200 feet.
* Cedar Point, known as the roller coaster capital of the world, has since broken its own record twice.
* The ride offers views of the Lake Erie shoreline, and on clear days, Cedar Point claims riders can see the Canadian coast from the ride’s first drop.

Roller Coaster Malfunctions: This is the latest in a string of roller coaster malfunctions that made headlines this summer.
* Last month, eight passengers on the Fireball ride at a Wisconsin festival were stuck upside down for several hours before being rescued.
* A rollercoaster in North Carolina was closed for repairs after visitors noticed a fissure in one of its steel beams,
* Another ride at Cedar Point, the Wild Mouse, unexpectedly stopped twice during a preview phase in May, with no reported injuries.

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