In the wake of recent unsettling discoveries, operations of the Fury 325 giga roller coaster at Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina have been shutdown.

The popular ride has become the subject of scrutiny following the detection of not one, but two possible structural issues within a span of a month.

Jeremy Wagner, a park-goer, was the first to uncover a major crack on a steel support beam of the Fury 325 coaster on June 30.

His astute observation, made amidst the exhilaration and noise of the park, led to the temporary discontinuation of the ride. A video subsequently shared with Fox News Digital showed visible oscillation around the crack and a discernible air gap where a weld should have been.

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Carowinds, in response to the initial issue, began collaborating with the ride manufacturer on installing a new support column. While the park may have made every attempt to address safety concerns, according to a statement released on Friday by the North Carolina Department of Labor, an additional “weld indication” was subsequently detected.

Meredith Watson, the spokesperson for the North Carolina Department of Labor, stated, “No certificate of operation has been issued nor do we have a timeline of when the certificate of operation will be issued for the Fury 325.”

The importance of the certificate of operation cannot be overstated – it is a non-negotiable requirement for the ride’s operation.

A Carowinds spokesperson responded to the situation, saying that “it is not uncommon to discover slight weld indications in various locations of a steel superstructure.” They maintained that the detected issues don’t compromise the structural integrity or safety of the ride.

Further explaining the actions underway, the spokesperson said, “We are conducting a full maintenance review of Fury 325 during this testing process.”

The review covers various aspects, including the steel superstructure, the trains, and the ride control system. Following the detection of any concerns, non-destructive testing is performed to establish the necessary remedy.

Upon the completion of a repair, they “conduct a comprehensive series of detailed tests and inspections in preparation for the reopening of Fury 325,” the spokesperson said.

“Additionally, as is customary, we conduct test cycles to ensure its smooth operation before guests are allowed on the ride,” the spokesperson added.

North Carolina Department of Labor Commissioner, Josh Dobson, emphasized their commitment to safety, stating that “until we’re 100% comfortable issuing that new certificate of operation, we will not do so.”

Fury 325, marketed as “the tallest, fastest, longest giga coaster in North America,” reaching speeds of 95 mph and a peak height of 325 feet, now awaits the conclusion of a series of detailed tests and inspections to ensure its safe return to thrill-seeking visitors.

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