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SANDUSKY, Ohio (WJW) -- Cedar Point evacuated and shut down its Power Tower attraction on Sunday evening after a cable detached from the ride vehicle, a park spokesperson confirmed to FOX 8 News.

"The ride’s safety system performed as designed, the ride vehicle returned to the loading position and all guests exited the ride safely," park spokesperson Tony Clark told FOX 8 News in an email.

A video posted to YouTube appears to show the cable lying on the ground after the ride was shut down.

The ride is expected to remain closed while the park performs a "thorough review and inspection," Clark said.

The 300-foot-tall vertical drop attraction stands right in the middle of the park. It opened in 1998, ac

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