Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina was forced to close one of its popular roller coasters on Friday after a crack was discovered in a support pillar, according to park officials. The roller coaster in question, Fury 325, is known for being one of the tallest and longest rides in the massive park that spans across the North and South Carolina state lines.
Dubbed as “the tallest, fastest, longest giga coaster in North America,” Fury 325 will remain closed until inspections and repairs can be carried out. The crack was found at the top of a steel support pillar, raising concerns about the structural integrity of the ride.
A “giga” roller coaster typically features a drop between 300 and 399 feet, as explained by King’s Island in Ohio. Carowinds proudly boasts that Fury 325 takes riders to a peak height of 325 feet and reaches speeds of up to 95 mph.
Despite the closure of Fury 325, the rest of the amusement and water park remained open on Saturday, as stated on Carowinds’ website. The park emphasized that safety is their top priority and expressed gratitude for the patience and understanding of their valued guests during this process. Carowinds assured visitors that all rides, including Fury 325, undergo daily inspections to ensure proper functioning and structural integrity.
As the inspections and repairs take place, visitors will have to wait eagerly for the reopening of Fury 325, eager to experience the thrill of one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in North America once again.
How will Carowinds amusement park communicate updates to visitors regarding the reopening of Fury 325, and what steps are being taken to expedite the inspection and repair process
Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina has closed its popular roller coaster, Fury 325, after discovering a crack in a support pillar. The park, spanning across North and South Carolina, is known for its massive rides, and Fury 325 is hailed as the tallest and longest giga coaster in North America.
The crack at the top of a steel support pillar has raised concerns about the ride’s structural integrity. Fury 325, which boasts a peak height of 325 feet and speeds of up to 95 mph, will remain closed until inspections and repairs are completed.
While Fury 325 is temporarily closed, the rest of Carowinds’ amusement and water park remains open. The park emphasizes that safety is their top priority, and they appreciate the patience and understanding of their valued guests during this process. Carowinds assures visitors that all rides, including Fury 325, undergo daily inspections to ensure proper functioning and structural soundness.
As inspections and repairs are underway, visitors eagerly await the reopening of Fury 325 to experience the thrill of one of North America’s tallest and fastest roller coasters once again.
