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Video shows 'small metal washer' from famed roller coaster came off, almost hit park guest in the head
Park officials said the coaster reopened after a thorough inspection and gave the guest 4 free meal vouchers.
- On Sunday, June 21, Marisol Santiago posted a Facebook video showing a metal washer that fell from the Magnum XL-200 roller coaster at Cedar Point, narrowly missing her head.
- In a statement issued to PEOPLE, Six Flags confirmed that "a small metal washer from the coaster's lift mechanism became detached" during the incident.
- Cedar Point employees shut down the ride for approximately one hour, performed test rides, and carried out a "thorough inspection" before resuming normal operations.
- Santiago received 4 free premium meal vouchers from staff, who thanked her for reporting the detached piece to ensure passenger safety.
- The ride resumed full operations after the inspection confirmed safety, with Cedar Point prioritizing guest protection through immediate incident response and maintenance verification.
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Video shows 'small metal washer' from famed roller coaster came off, almost hit park guest in the head
When Magnum XL-200 made its debut at Cedar Point back in 1989, it was the first roller coaster in the world to top 200 feet.
·Spokane, United States
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