Kingda Ka imploded: Former tallest, fastest roller coaster in the world brought down
Kingda Ka, the former tallest and fastest roller coaster, imploded
Kingda Ka, a Six Flags' landmark that was once touted as the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, was imploded on Friday.
JACKSON, N.J. - Kingda Ka, a Six Flags landmark that was once touted as the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world, was imploded on Friday.
The 456-foot-tall attraction was brought down to make room for a new roller coaster, according to the park.
What we know:
Once touted as the world's fastest and tallest roller coaster, the towering 456-foot-tall attraction was reduced to rubble on Friday morning.
The implosion was scheduled to happen between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m., but a series of explosions took down the ride just before 7 a.m.
SkyFOX was over the amusement park when Kingda Ka was brought down, leaving behind a pile of broken track pieces and massive steel beams.
Six Flags announced last year that Kingda Ka, built in 2005, will be permanently closed and destroyed to make way for a new roller coaster.
What we don't know:
Six Flags has not shared details about the roller coaster that will be erected in Kingda Ka's place.