A Look at the Explosive Demolition of Kingda Ka Roller Coaster in NJ

A Look at the Explosive Demolition of
Kingda Ka Roller Coaster in NJ

Early Friday morning, a few bystanders witnessed a series of explosions that demolished the 20-year-old roller coaster in Jackson, NJ.

While many were still enjoying their morning coffee on Friday morning, Six Flags Great Adventure began the long-awaited demolition of the tallest roller coaster in the world.

About 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jackson Township Police released an update stating that the coaster would implode between 7 and 8 a.m., despite an Ocean County Prosecutor's Office notice that stated it would happen between 9 and 10 a.m. Friday

6ABC in Philadelphia captured the aftermath of the implosion, showing Kingda Ka in pieces on the ground.

Due to safety concerns during the demolition, Jackson police had declared that no one would be allowed inside the theme park.

"We urge everyone to avoid approaching the scene in any way in order to obtain a better view, as doing so could result in an arrest and trespassing charge. "As the chapter closes on this historic attraction," Jackson police said, thanking the public, "explosives can be unpredictable, even though this is being carried out by a professional company."

In November, park officials announced the removal of Kingda Ka, the ride that sent riders hurtling through the air at 128 mph for almost two decades, along with Green Lantern, the Twister, and the Parachutes.

The Sky Way, a chair ride that transports visitors from Frontierland, the area around the log flume, to the area around the Joker and Harley Quinn rides, is also being taken down.

The theme park, which has been in Jackson for 50 years, is set to receive a $1 billion investment that includes two new roller coasters. Visit Six Flags Online!