"Roller Coaster Shutdown: Cracked Support Beam Raises Safety Concerns"
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A crack in a pillar of the Fury 325 roller coaster at Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina prompted its shutdown. The crack was spotted by a visitor who recorded the damage, and the ride will remain closed as repairs are made. The North Carolina Department of Labor will be investigating the incident. The rest of the park remained open while the roller coaster was closed.
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