"Structural Crack Forces Closure of Fury 325 Roller Coaster at Carowinds"
TL;DR
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.
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