Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina closed a roller coaster Friday after discovering a crack in a support pillar, park officials said.
The park says the Fury 325 is one of the tallest and longest rides in the massive park that straddles the North and South Carolina state lines.
“The tallest, fastest, longest giga coaster in North America” will remain closed until inspections and repairs take place, the park said. The crack is at the top of a steel support pillar.Carowinds says the Fury 325 takes riders to a peak height of 325 feet and reaches 95 mph.“Safety is our top priority and we appreciate the patience and understanding of our valued guests during this process.
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