THE tallest roller coaster in the world has been blown up by a rapid-fire series of explosives and reduced to a pile of rubber. Kingda Ka, the record-breaking 456-foot-tall roller coaster, imploded at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey on Friday morning.
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Footage shows the iconic ride tumbling down after a series of explosions. The detonations were supposed to go off between 9 am and 10 am - but the tower was blown up at around 7 am. The Ocean County Prosecutors warned residents who live near the theme park, which is about 72 miles outside of New York City, the explosion would be loud.
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"The noises may be startling, but please don't be alarmed," the prosecutor's office warned. Video from above the explosion obtained by CBS News showed the roller coaster's massive pieces laying in a pile of metal scraps. Smoke lingered over the New Jersey theme park, which opens for the 2025 season on Saturday, March 29.
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After being launched in 2005, Kingda Ka was known for throwing riders up the massive tower at speeds of 128 mph. Now, the theme park is removing the pile of rubble to create a brand new roller coaster. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos.
