Carowinds' Fury 325 rollercoaster was shut down after a large crack was discovered in a support beam. Rollercoaster expert Gary Kilpatrick suggests that the crack could have been caused by issues with a welded area, a defect in the material, or fatigue stress from the ride. If left unnoticed, the crack could have led to a catastrophic failure. The builder of the ride, Bolliger & Mabillard, is likely responsible for the incident and repairs. The rollercoaster remains closed until further notice while inspections and repairs are conducted.
Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina, closed its Fury 325 roller coaster after a crack was found on a support beam. A park patron, Jeremy Wagner, spotted the crack and captured it on video, prompting the shutdown. The park's maintenance team is conducting inspections and repairs, while state officials plan to inspect the ride. Safety is the park's top priority, and the rest of the park remains open.
Carowinds amusement park has closed its popular roller coaster, Fury 325, after a large crack was discovered on a support beam. A visitor captured a video showing the crack and the beam visibly moving as a passenger-filled car passed by. The park has shut down the ride for a thorough inspection and repairs, emphasizing that safety is their top priority. The reopening date has not been announced.
Carowinds' Fury 325, the largest roller coaster in the park and the country, has been closed after a crack was discovered in one of its metal support beams. A video showed the crack expanding as a cart full of riders passed by. The park's maintenance team is conducting a thorough inspection, and the roller coaster will remain closed until repairs are completed. The park's spokesperson stated that more details would be released on Monday.
Carowinds amusement park has closed its Fury 325 rollercoaster indefinitely after a large crack was discovered on a support beam. The crack was reported by a viewer who shared photos and a video showing the affected part of the beam visibly moving as the coaster cars ran on the track it supports. The park has not provided a timeline for when the ride will reopen.
