WATCH: Kingda Ka Brought Down to Rubble Following Implosion at Six Flags Great Adventure

It was one of the most familiar sites in all of New Jersey (visible for miles), but now it's just a pile of rubble.

Six Flags Great Adventure is Demolishing Kingda Ka on Friday

Crews at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ began dismantling the ride during the park's office season. The 456-foot high tower, however, remained until this morning.

It was demolished in a "series of rapid explosions" that was caught on camera from mutliple angles in this short of shocking video:

Here's another in this sort of shocking video shared by Philadelphia TV station, Fox29, and their helicopter:

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Prior to this morning's implosion (which occured just before 8 a.m.), local law enforcement officials were indicating the ride could be imploded closer to 10 a.m. However, it seemed to go off without a hitch earlier in the morning.

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“We advise everyone to stay FAR away from the scene and at no point, make any attempt to gain entry to get a better view and run the risk of being arrested and charged with Treaspassing,” the Jackson Police Department warned late Thursday.

The park remained closed to the general public today, but onlookers gathered on the sides of roads in the area surrounding the park to try to catch a glimpse of history.

Kingda Ka was the tallest coaster on the East Coast until it closed at the end of the 2024 season.

Park officials have not confirmed what will be built in its place in the future. The park opens for the 2025 season on March 29th.