Cracked Pillar Shuts Down North Carolina Roller Coaster

As if I needed another reason to NOT ride roller coasters. I am terrified of them… mostly because of my fear of heights and lack of control! But then I…

Cody

Updated Jul 3, 2023 10:37 AM EDT

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As if I needed another reason to NOT ride roller coasters. I am terrified of them... mostly because of my fear of heights and lack of control! But then I see stories like this... A North Carolina roller coaster is shut down after someone notices a crack in a support pillar.

The roller coaster, Fury 325, is a popular coaster at North Carolina's Carowinds. A visitor to the park shared photos on social media. By Friday, there was video proof of the crack in a steel support pillar.

According to NPR, Carowinds released a statement saying their rides are inspected daily. Despite photos being taken earlier in the week, the ride was not shut down for inspection until Friday, June 30.

The North Carolina roller coaster, Fury 325, is described by the park as the "tallest, fastest, longest giga coaster in North America." The coaster reaches a maximum height of 325 feet and reaches speeds up to 95 mph.

Carowinds Roller Coaster

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“Cody” Blaine Jackson is one half of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on Kicks 99, and also serves as the Digital Program Director for Beasley Media Group in Augusta. She’s a Georgia native but currently resides just across the river in South Carolina. She started in the radio industry as a part-time board operator, and moved up through various roles, including on-air positions and program director for multiple stations. Her passions include fitness and anything to do with animals, as she has two fur babies, her dogs Harley and Waylon. Cody likes to write about pets, fitness and Augusta local events.

Cracked Pillar Shuts Down North Carolina Roller Coaster

As if I needed another reason to NOT ride roller coasters. I am terrified of them… mostly because of my fear of heights and lack of control! But then I…

Cody

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