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Massive Carowinds Roller Coaster Temporarily Closed After Crack Discovered

  • Carowinds theme park in North Carolina shut down their popular Fury 325 roller coaster after inspectors found a crack in one of the ride's support beams.
  • Fury 325 is billed as the tallest, fastest and longest giga coaster in North America with a drop of 325 feet.
  • The roller coaster will remain closed until repairs have been made and inspections are completed to ensure guest safety.
  • The rest of the amusement and water park at Carowinds remained open while Fury 325 was shut down.
  • Videos of the cracked support beam have gone viral, raising concerns about the safety of thrill rides.
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