SANDUSKY, Ohio (WTVG) – State inspectors have yet to give Cedar Point’s Top Thrill 2 the green light for launch on opening day, the 13 Action News I-TEAM has learned.
A spokesperson for the Ohio Department of Agriculture, the agency responsible for inspecting rides, said an inspection for Top Thrill 2 was still underway Friday afternoon. Inspectors at this time are unable to confirm whether the ride will be given the go-ahead for opening day on Saturday, citing ride safety as the agency’s top priority.
The ODA spokesperson said Cedar Point released Top Thrill 2 to ODA for inspection on Monday. ODA said Tuesday morning its team had begun inspecting the ride.
“Every roller coaster is unique and requires reviewing thousands of feet of track along with carts, speed, electrical aspects, signage, and more,” the spokesperson said. “We share in riders’ excitement for opening day, however ride safety is our priority and we are unable to confirm at this time if the ride will open tomorrow.”
Once ODA’s work is complete, a ride inspection report will be available.
The ride was closed indefinitely just weeks after opening in 2024.
The original Top Thrill Dragster was closed after a metal object flew off the roller coaster back in 2021, leaving a woman in critical condition with a brain injury.
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This article was published by WTVG on 2025-05-02 14:04:00
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