Two Magnum XL-200 trains bump near station

Saturday, 26 May 2007

The following statement is from Cedar Point's Public Relations Department.

At approximately 11 a.m. this morning, a train on the Magnum that was completing its ride bumped into a train that was stopped near the ride's loading station.

Three guests were taken to the park’s first aid station for examination. Two of the three were examined and went back into the park. The third was later taken to the local hospital to receive treatment for an asthma condition.

There were 24 guests on the train that was stopped in the holding area located just before the loading station. The other train had 35 guests in it. These guests were examined at the ride and went back into the park.

The incident was caused when a train did not stop completely in the braking area and continued to roll into the holding area. The train was traveling less than 10 mph when it bumped the stopped train.

The ride was closed immediately and will remain closed until the cause of the incident has been determined.

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