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Video shows 'small metal washer' from famed roller coaster came off, almost hit park guest in the head

When Magnum XL-200 made its debut at Cedar Point back in 1989, it was the first roller coaster in the world to top 200 feet.

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What happened When Magnum XL-200 made its debut at Cedar Point back in 1989, it was the first roller coaster in the world to top 200 feet.
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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jun 25, 1:15 PM

Video shows 'small metal washer' from famed roller coaster came off, almost hit park guest in the head

When Magnum XL-200 made its debut at Cedar Point back in 1989, it was the first roller coaster in the world to top 200 feet.

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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jun 25, 1:15 PM

Video shows 'small metal washer' from famed roller coaster came off, almost hit park guest in the head

When Magnum XL-200 made its debut at Cedar Point back in 1989, it was the first roller coaster in the world to top 200 feet.

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KGW8 (Tegna, Portland OR)News report · Jun 25, 1:15 PM

Video shows 'small metal washer' from famed roller coaster came off, almost hit park guest in the head

When Magnum XL-200 made its debut at Cedar Point back in 1989, it was the first roller coaster in the world to top 200 feet.

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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jun 25, 1:15 PM

Video shows 'small metal washer' from famed roller coaster came off, almost hit park guest in the head

When Magnum XL-200 made its debut at Cedar Point back in 1989, it was the first roller coaster in the world to top 200 feet.

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Jun 25, 1:15 PM: KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis) joined the source map.

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