A New York City summer staple, the Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster, is indefinitely out of service after it was halted mid-ride last week, authorities said.
The wooden ride was on its ascent Thursday when operators took it out of service because of a damaged part, a crack in the chain sprocket in the motor room, the city’s Buildings Department said in a statement.
Several people were removed from the ride, and no injuries were reported, officials said.
Video posted on social media show someone being carefully escorted down the tracks, NBC New York reported.
City officials expect to issue two violations to Luna Park in Brooklyn, for failure to maintain, because of the crack in the sprocket and its failure to notify the Buildings Department about the incident.
The Cyclone will remain out of service until repairs are made and inspectors sign off that it is safe, officials said.
Luna Park said in a statement that safety is the park’s “No. 1 priority” and that rides are tested daily before the park opens and sometimes throughout the day.
“The Coney Island Cyclone is a 97-year-old roller coaster that is meticulously maintained and tested daily. DOB inspected and cleared the Cyclone to open on August 21, 2024. It is not uncommon to stop a ride and evacuate the ride if an issue arises for the safety of our guests,” the statement said.
