Steel bracket falls from Cedar Point coaster, prompting safety checks
A steel bracket fell from Cedar Point’s Millennium Force rollercoaster in Sandusky, Ohio, landing near two visitors seated in a nearby VIP area. No injuries were reported, but the incident raises questions about ride safety amid a series of recent mechanical problems at US theme parks.
The ride was shut down on Friday and reopened on Saturday evening after maintenance inspections and safety checks, according to a park spokesperson. Millennium Force is a 310-foot steel coaster with a top speed of 93mph, manufactured by Intamin; Cedar Point is owned by Six Flags Entertainment.
- A bracket fell from Cedar Point’s Millennium Force.
- It landed near two visitors; no injuries were reported.
- The ride reopened after inspections and safety checks.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “More theme park horror as metal bracket falls of huge Midwestern rollercoaster”.