Charlotte, North Carolina — Ride the Roller Coaster Carowinds A large crack in the support beam was reported to park employees and has been closed until further notice.
WCNC Charlotte Viewer Jeremy Wagner shared photos and video of the cracks on the Fury 325 coaster late Friday night. The video shows the vehicle driving through a point with the affected part of the beam visibly moving as it travels over the track it supports.
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Wagner said he shared the video with park officials at the guest service center, but was later informed the ride was closed. A Carowinds spokesperson confirmed this when contacted by WCNC Charlotte. Statements such as the following were provided:
Carowinds closed Fury 325 today after park officials noticed cracks in the top of the steel stanchions. The park management team is conducting a thorough inspection and the ride will be closed until repairs are completed. Safety is our top priority and we appreciate your patience and understanding during this process. As part of our comprehensive safety protocol, all vehicles, including the Fury 325, undergo daily inspections to ensure proper function and structural integrity.
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Park has not announced when Fury 325 will reopen.
Carowinds closed its Copperhead Strike roller coaster in 2019 after a passenger injured his thumb on board. The Fury 325 also came under further scrutiny in 2015 after it unexpectedly stopped near the top of the steepest descent.
Ricochet, which I boarded in 2017, was also stuck for about an hour.
