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Coney Island’s Cyclone roller coaster closed indefinitely after malfunction

A malfunction forced the indefinite closure of the Cyclone, a nearly century-old roller coaster at Coney Island, New York City, on Thursday. Operators halted the 97-year-old wooden roller coaster at Luna Park, citing a damaged chain sprocket in the motor room as the cause. The New York City Department of Buildings confirmed that riders were safely evacuated without injuries. Inspectors…