▲ A piece of metal that fell off the roller coaster


It was belatedly known that a woman who visited a famous American amusement park was hit in the head by an iron from a roller coaster running at a speed of close to 200 km/h and was in critical condition.



According to USA Today and the New York Post on the 28th, Rachel Horse (44), a woman who visited Cedar Point, an amusement park in Ohio on the 15th (local time), was waiting in line to ride the roller coaster 'Top Thrill Dragster'. I was hit in the head by a large iron that suddenly flew in.



The iron was larger than the palm of an adult male.



Mr. Hoss was rushed to the 911 rescue team, which was dispatched after receiving the report, and was hospitalized, but he suffered brain damage and is being treated in the intensive care unit.



Ohio authorities investigating the incident said it was an 'L-shaped' bracket attached to the back of the iron roller coaster train that struck Mr.



It was also revealed that about half of the bolts securing the bracket were missing.



Authorities also said it was possible that the train was running at full speed on the track by the time the bracket fell off.



According to the park's website, the maximum speed of the roller coaster is 120 mph (193 km/h), and it takes just 3.8 seconds to reach top speed from standstill.



Authorities sent various evidence collected from the scene to the research center to investigate the exact cause of the accident.



In addition, the Top Thrill Dragster has been suspended while the investigation is ongoing.



This accident is also buried It became known when the roller coaster stopped running.



USA Today previously reported that no major problems were found when the authorities inspected the roller coaster on May 14.



However, it was reported that he ordered an upgrade of the hydraulic system to comply with the driving regulations, and this was also done according to the procedure.



Launched in 2003, Top Thrill Dragster was once the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, and continues to be a hit with tourists and roller coaster enthusiasts alike. 



(Photo=Capture of WKYC video from U.S. local broadcast, Yonhap News)