Fury-ous riders: Carowinds’ newest coaster latest to get stuck

Carowinds newest and tallest ride, Fury 325, was the latest attraction to the Carolinas’ park to become stuck mid-ride Saturday night. This marks the third time a ride at Carowinds has gotten stuck in three weeks.

A Channel 9 viewer sent in photos showing Fury 325 stuck with people on board.

A spokesperson for the park said the ride stopped just after 7 p.m. at the lift hill and was stuck for about 20 minutes. A sensor detected a problem and stopped the ride as a safety feature, according to the official.

The passengers were let off at the stairs. No injuries were reported.

Carowinds blamed the safety system for the past two problems with rides. Last week the WindSeeker stopped, dangling riders 150 feet in the air.

The weekend before, the Flying Ace Aerial Chase also stranded riders.

WSOC-TV contributed to this report.