0 Carowinds new giga coaster stuck for third time, parkgoers say

CHARLOTTE - For the third time in just over a week witnesses told Channel 9 Carowinds’ newest thrill ride got stuck mid-ride.



Park goer Aimee Eudy told reporter Alexa Ashwell Fury 325 became stuck Saturday as soon as she got off of the ride. She was not the only person to contact Channel 9.



The ride appeared to be stuck at the top of a steep incline. A park official did not know if riders were on Fury 325 at the time.



Channel 9 reached out to Carowinds and a spokesperson said the ride stopped because a safety mechanism detected a problem.

Past coverage:



Official: Carowinds resets Fury 325 due to safety mechanism

Problems plague several rides at Carowinds

Riders stuck on Fury 325 at Carowinds for nearly 20 minutes

No reason given behind glitch that stalled Carowinds coaster





A spokesperson previously described safety mechanisms that are set up to automatically stop the ride if a problem is detected.



Eudy said she witnessed the ride stall more than once.



Chopper 9 Video: Empty cars running on Fury 325



“I was debating whether I was going to get on it or not because it's a scary thing when it gets stuck when you're in the line and then it gets stuck directly after you get off. It's a scary thing,” Eudy said.



Chopper 9 flew over the ride on Friday after reports that it was stuck.



VIRTUAL RIDE: Carowinds new Fury 325



Channel 9 has reported on incidents the park has experienced in its first month open this season.



A statement from Carowinds officials read: “The safety of our guests and associates at Carowinds Amusement Park is paramount. Our rides have a sophisticated, computerized system that can cause ride stoppages as a precautionary measure.”





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