SANDUSKY, Ohio — A female guest was transported to a nearby hospital Sunday afternoon after being struck by a metal object that fell from a roller coaster at Cedar Point, according to the amusement park.
Around 4:30 p.m., a female was waiting in line to ride the Top Thrill Dragster when a small metal object became dislodged from a train at the top of the 420-foot-tall ride.
The park said the falling object then struck the guest in line.
Sandusky Fire and Cedar Point EMS responded to the scene and transported her to a nearby hospital for care.
The condition of the guest is unknown.
Cedar Point said it is focusing on the victim and her family at this time.
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