Famous, nearly 100-year-old roller coaster shut down after malfunction
The Cyclone, a wooden thrill ride built in 1927, has a drop of 85 feet, length of 2,640 feet, top speed of 60 mph
(FOX NEWS) — A near-century-old iconic Coney Island roller coaster in New York City was shut down indefinitely after malfunctioning during a ride on Thursday.
Operators shut down the Cyclone, Luna Park’s 97-year-old wooden roller coaster, as it was climbing up to its famed drop because of a damaged chain sprocket in the motor room, according to the Associated Press.
CYCLONE STUCK: The Cyclone on Coney Island was stuck, and riders had to be removed from the rollercoaster this evening. https://t.co/ybxDChbZOm pic.twitter.com/fPe5sMv2P6
— News12BK (@News12BK) August 23, 2024
After stopping the ride, several people were removed from the roller coaster without injury, New York City’s Department of Buildings said.
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