Cedar Point Power Tower Cable Detachment Prompts State-Ordered Closure, No Injuries

Cedar Point's Power Tower ride was shut down on Sunday night after a cable detached from the ride vehicle, prompting an evacuation but no injuries. The ride's safety system functioned as designed, safely returning the vehicle to the loading position, and all guests exited without incident. The Ohio Department of Agriculture issued a stop operation order and is investigating the incident alongside Cedar Point and the ride's manufacturer. Power Tower, a 300-foot-tall vertical drop attraction that opened in 1998, features two Space Shot and two Turbo Drop towers and is unique in the world. The ride will remain closed while a thorough review and inspection are conducted, with no timeline provided for reopening. This incident recalls a similar 2014 cable failure on another Cedar Point ride, Skyhawk, which resulted in injuries, but fortunately no injuries were reported in this latest event.