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"Cracked Support Beam Forces Closure of Popular Roller Coaster at Carowinds"

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Source: WYFF4 Greenville
"Cracked Support Beam Forces Closure of Popular Roller Coaster at Carowinds"
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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.

Topics:nationtravel-and-leisure#carowinds#crack#roller-coaster#safety#support-beam#travel-and-leisure
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  1. Popular roller coaster at Carowinds closed after large crack is found  WYFF4 Greenville
  2. Video spots crack in rollercoaster at Charlotte amusement park  NBC News
  3. Massive crack found in support beam of roller coaster  WFAA
  4. Fury 325 Shut down, visitors noticed crack on famous park ride  WBTV
  5. Video: See cracked support pillar sway as roller coaster goes by  CNN

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