(credit: cedarpoint.com)
SANDUSKY, Ohio (CBS Detroit) — One of the tallest roller coasters in the world was closed on Monday after a scary mechanical malfunction.
The Top Thrill Dragster at Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio was shut down after a cable line became detached from the ride late Sunday night.
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READ MORE: 'MI Kids Back On Track' Plan Introduced To Expand Tutoring For Michigan StudentsThe ride will undergo a “thorough inspection” and is expected to reopen on Tuesday.
The Top Thrill Dragster is the second-tallest roller coaster in the world at 420 feet. It reaches a top speed of 120 miles per hour in under four seconds.
MORE NEWS: Detroit Incinerator To Be Demolished This YearThe ride is shut down periodically due to high winds and other weather concerns.