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.
Footage shows the iconic ride tumbling down after a series of controlled 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, about the loud plans.
“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.
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.
Kingda Ka and another coaster called Green Lantern are both being removed from the park to make way for the new ride.
In their place, Six Flags is opening The Flash: Vertical Velocity, which is described as “North America’s first super boomerang coaster.”
Park president Brian Bacica stated in a press release in November, “We acknowledge that parting ways with cherished attractions can be challenging, and we value the enthusiasm of our guests.”
“These changes are an important part of our growth and dedication to delivering exceptional new experiences.
“We look forward to sharing more details next summer.”
Imploded just two months before its 20th birthday, the king was ready to finally fall.
Kingda Ka suffered mechanical failures that led to months-long closures in its final years.
The iconic coaster even survived a lightning strike in 2009.
