Structural problems at New York-New York's "Manhattan Express" have shut down the roller coaster for the third time in the 3-month-old ride's existence.
Photo by Jim Laurie.
Troubled roller coaster grounded for third time
County building officials shut down New York-New York's roller coaster for the third time Saturday, less than a day after resort officials reopened the ride and assured the public it was "perfectly in operational shape."
Inspectors found cracking on the tracks and have closed the 3-month-old coaster indefinitely.
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Tuesday, March 25, 1997
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