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Rides of a 200ft rollercoaster were forced to make the perilous climb down to safety after the ride broke down at its highest point.
The Magnum XL-200 rollercoaster came to an unexpected stop at the peak due to a mechanical malfunction on Monday (July 31).
Terrified theme park attendees were forced to evacuate their seats and manoeuvre their way to safety.
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It is understood no staff ascended to assist the riders, who were forced to make their won way down with nothing but a thin metal handrail to hold onto.
The incident occurred at Cedar Point in Ohio, US, one of the premier amusement parks in the state for rollercoaster enthusiasts, as reported by The Mirror.
The Magnum XL-200, known for its record-breaking height, tops out at a dizzying 205ft and has held the prestigious title in the "Guinness Book of World Records" for its leading-edge height, according to the amusement park's website.
Tony Clark, director of communications for Cedar Point, said the incident was the result of a "standard ride stoppage" which triggered the guest evacuation.
He added this was a "check engine light" situation and the ride couldn't be immediately restarted.
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Eyewitnesses recounted the tense situation as they watched riders being guided down the massive structure by park staff.
Among them was Josh Lett, who told Fox News Digital, "I haven't seen anything similar to this happen before."
The ride, which lasts about two minutes and 45 seconds, is also renowned for its views of the coastline of Canada.
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