The king has fallen.
Six Flags’ iconic Kingda Ka curler coaster — as soon as ranked the tallest and quickest on the planet — has been decreased to mere rubble in a caught-on-camera implosion.
Footage of the dramatic collapse confirmed the 456-foot-tall attraction crashing to the bottom on the Jackson, New Jersey, theme park early Friday.
A number of explosions might be seen going off on the base of the landmark experience simply moments earlier than the huge metal construction began to topple and went down in a cloud of smoke.
Giant sections of the thrill-seeking experience have been strewn throughout the park within the aftermath, aerial footage reveals.
Native officers had blasted out social media posts warning residents to brace for “a series of rapid explosions” within the lead up.
“The noises may be startling, but please don’t be alarmed. Keep pets indoors if they are sensitive to loud sounds,” a publish on the Ocean County Prosecutor’s workplace Fb stated. “If you or someone you know is affected by loud noises, take necessary precautions.”
Kingda Ka, which was in-built 2005, had carried out nicely over 12 million rides in its lifetime previous to being eradicated.
Six Flags had introduced late final 12 months that the famed experience can be destroyed to make approach for a brand new “multi-record-breaking launch coaster” set to open in 2026.
“We understand that saying goodbye to beloved rides can be difficult, and we appreciate our guests’ passion,” Brian Bacica, the park’s president, stated on the time.
“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.”
