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Cedar Point's Power Tower evacuated after cable fails
SANDUSKY, Ohio (WJW) — Cedar Point evacuated and shut down its Power Tower attraction on Sunday evening after a cable detached from the ride vehicle, a park spokesperson confirmed to FOX 8 News.
'The ride's safety system performed as designed, the ride vehicle returned to the loading position and all guests exited the ride safely,' park spokesperson Tony Clark told FOX 8 News in an email.
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A video posted to YouTube appears to show the cable lying on the ground after the ride was shut down.
The ride is expected to remain closed while the park performs a 'thorough review and inspection,' Clark said.
A Ohio Department of Agriculture spokesperson told FOX 8 that Cedar Point contacted them about the incident around 8 p.m. on Sunday.
ODA's Amusement Ride Safety Division issued a 'stop operation order' on the ride that will be released 'upon a complete reinspection of the ride,' the spokesperson said.
'No injuries have been reported to ODA at this time,' the spokesperson confirmed.
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The 300-foot-tall vertical drop attraction stands right in the middle of the park. It opened in 1998, according to the park's timeline.
Power Tower lets riders choose whether to be propelled upward or downward at speeds of up to 60 mph.
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