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July 8, 2023

North Carolina official says 'completely severed' crack in roller coaster was visible 6-10 days before closing

A North Carolina official said in a media interview that the Fury 325 roller coaster crack was seen by park visitors six to 10 days prior to closing.

July 7, 2023

Carowinds roller coaster was 'no doubt' close to major incident when visitor discovered massive crack: expert

The North Carolina roller coaster where a crack was discovered by an amusement park visitor was "no doubt" very close to a major incident, according to a ride safety expert.

July 6, 2023

Georgia amusement park guests watch in horror as boy, 5, 'flies out' of water slide: 'Is he alive?'

A 5-year-old boy was injured Tuesday while on a Georgia amusement park water slide, officials said.

July 6, 2023

Carowinds amusement park announces next steps after potentially deadly roller coaster crack exposed

The Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina will replace a column that supports the Fury 325 roller coaster after a crack was discovered, park officials said Thursday.

July 5, 2023

North Carolina man who spotted crack in massive roller coaster recounts astonishing discovery: 'Not normal'

A North Carolina man who video-recorded a crack in the Fury 325 giga roller coaster that prompted its closure spoke out on his discovery during 'Fox & Friends.'

July 5, 2023

Crack in North Carolina roller coaster's support beam reminds thrill seekers of risks of amusement parks

A crack in the support beam of a roller coaster at a Charlotte, North Carolina, amusement park is the latest reminder of the risks that come with amusement park rides.

July 4, 2023

Wisconsin rollercoaster riders stuck upside down for hours after ride suddenly stops: report

A rollercoaster at a festival in Crandon, Wisconsin, stopped abruptly, leaving some riders hanging upside down for at least three hours, according to reports.

July 3, 2023

State officials 'on site' at Carowinds amusement park after visitor exposes potentially deadly coaster crack

Labor officials are inspecting a North Carolina theme park ride that was spotted with a safety defect last week, prompting its temporary closure.

July 1, 2023

'Tallest, fastest' giga roller coaster in North America temporarily closes after visitor notices scary defect

Carowinds, a North Carolina amusement park, has temporarily closed a roller coaster after a visitor spotted a crack while the ride was in motion.

July 1, 2023

North Carolina amusement park visitor discovers crack on rollercoaster while people were on ride

An amusement park visitor in North Carolina discovered a crack in the support pillar of a rollercoaster while people were riding it this week. (Credit: Jeremy Wagner)