Dad's Discovery of Roller Coaster Crack Prompts Park Response, Ride Shutdown

A father noticed a large crack in a steel support column at the top of a roller coaster and alerted employees at the amusement park.
After the father spoke to multiple employees, the roller coaster was shut down.
The park is working with the roller coaster manufacturer to remove and replace the damaged support column.
Extensive testing and inspections will be done before reopening the roller coaster to ensure safety.
The park is also implementing new inspection procedures, like using drones, to better identify any issues in the future.