What roller coaster closed due to crack?

North Carolina roller coaster 'Fury 325' shut down after massive crack was discovered.



The roller coaster that made international headlines for closing due to a massive structural crack was Fury 325 at the Carowinds amusement park in Charlotte, North Carolina. In June 2023, a park visitor recorded video of a support beam visibly shifting as a train full of passengers rounded a high-speed curve; the footage revealed a complete clean break through the steel column. Carowinds immediately shut down the ride, which is known as one of the world's tallest and fastest "giga-coasters." The manufacturer, Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), worked with park engineers to replace the fractured support and perform a thorough inspection of the entire structure. Investigations suggested the crack was likely caused by metal fatigue near a weld point. The ride successfully reopened in August 2023 after rigorous testing and the installation of new sensors to monitor the integrity of the beams. The event serves as a notable example of the importance of both professional inspections and the "citizen reporting" that can occasionally spot hazards before an accident occurs.

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