North America’s ‘Tallest’ Roller Coaster Shuts Down After Crack Discovered in Support Pillar

() — Carowinds amusement park in North Carolina closed one of its roller coasters on Friday after discovering a crack in one of the support pillars, park officials said.

The park reported that Fury 325 is one of the tallest and longest rides in the massive park that straddles the North Carolina and South Carolina state lines.

“North America’s tallest, fastest and longest gig coaster” will remain closed until necessary inspections and repairs are completed, the park said. The crack is at the top of a steel support pillar.

The coaster has a drop of between 300 and 399 feet (91 and 121 meters), according to Kings Island in Ohio.

Carowinds says the Fury 325 takes passengers to a maximum height of 99 meters (325 feet) and reaches 152 km/h (95 mph).

The rest of the amusement and water park remained open on Saturday, according to the Carowinds website.

“Safety is our top priority and we value our valued guests’ patience and understanding during this process. As part of our comprehensive safety protocols, all rides, including the Fury 325 roller coaster, undergo daily inspections to ensure proper function and structural integrity,” Carowinds said.