"Cracked Support Pillar Forces Closure of Famous Roller Coaster at Carowinds"
TL;DR
Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina closed its Fury 325 roller coaster after discovering a crack on a steel support pillar. The park's maintenance team is conducting inspections and repairs, with no specified timeline for reopening. Carowinds emphasized that safety is their top priority and that all rides undergo daily inspections. The Fury 325 is advertised as the tallest, fastest, and longest giga coaster in North America.
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