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Moment world’s tallest roller coaster is BLOWN UP with 456-foot tower turned to pile of rubble in series of explosions

Moment world’s tallest roller coaster is BLOWN UP with 456-foot tower turned to pile of rubble in series of explosions
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Moment world’s tallest roller coaster is BLOWN UP with 456-foot tower turned to pile of rubble in series of explosions
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Source: The Sun
Author: Carsen Holaday
Published: Feb, 28 2025 15:03

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Video from above the explosion obtained by CBS News showed the roller coaster's massive pieces laying in a pile of metal scraps.

Kingda Ka, the record-breaking 456-foot-tall roller coaster, imploded at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey on Friday morning.

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.

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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