Carowinds’ Fury 325 roller coaster, one of the world’s tallest and most popular coasters, has a crack in a support beam.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A crack formed in one of the support pillars for theAn N.C. state inspection of Carowinds’ Fury 325 roller coaster, one of the world’s tallest and most popular coasters, began Monday after a crack in a support pillar was reported by a visitor on Friday.
Such inspections are multi-layered, similar to airplanes, said Jim Seay, owner of Premier Rides, which manufactures roller coasters and other attractions. Premier has worked with Carowinds’ owner Cedar Fair parks for 30 years. that “the park’s maintenance team is conducting a thorough inspection, and the ride will remain closed until repairs have been completed.”
The ride can accommodate about 1,470 people per hour, according to Carowinds. The ride last about 3 minutes and 25 seconds, and reaches speeds of up to 95 mph.
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