Experts say closure of Carowinds coasters is standard while investigators search for answers

A local news story from North Carolina, reported by QCity Metro.

Local News · North Carolina · October 13, 2026

From QCity Metro

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Two popular roller coasters at Carowinds have been temporarily closed after a fatal incident involving a roller coaster in Georgia.

Reported by QCity Metro, October 13, 2026. Read the full story at QCity Metro →

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