Carowinds starts repairs on Fury 325 coaster - Thursday, July 13

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Workers began the process of removing the cracked support beam of the Fury 325 roller coaster at Carowinds Wednesday following nearly two weeks of inspections.Carowinds announced that cranes were assembled at the park Wednesday to hold the coaster's track in place while workers remove the cracked support beam. A new beam built by Bolliger & Mabillard, the manufacturer of Fury 325, is expected to be delivered to the park Thursday for installation."Our skilled associates will diligently install the column, ensuring precise alignment and securely fastening the track/column connection," a Carowinds statement reads. After originally telling the Associated Press that the crack may have started at least six to 10 days before a viral video was shared, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson told WCNC Charlotte on Wednesday that officials aren't sure when it formed, but they're investigating and hope to learn more once the beam is removed from the ride.READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/carowinds-fury-325-roller-coaster-crack-repair-cranes-support-beam-replacement-charlotte/275-93109968-e293-456b-a357-4761d1f69882

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Workers began the process of removing the cracked support beam of the Fury 325 roller coaster at Carowinds Wednesday following nearly two weeks of inspections. Carowinds announced that cranes were assembled at the park Wednesday to hold the coaster's track in place while workers remove the cracked support beam. A new beam built by Bolliger & Mabillard, the manufacturer of Fury 325, is expected to be delivered to the park Thursday for installation. "Our skilled associates will diligently install the column, ensuring precise alignment and securely fastening the track/column connection," a Carowinds statement reads. After originally telling the Associated Press that the crack may have started at least six to 10 days before a viral video was shared, North Carolina Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson told WCNC Charlotte on Wednesday that officials aren't sure when it formed, but they're investigating and hope to learn more once the beam is removed from the ride. READ MORE: https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/carowinds-fury-325-roller-coaster-crack-repair-cranes-support-beam-replacement-charlotte/275-93109968-e293-456b-a357-4761d1f69882

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