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'World's most dangerous rollercoaster' has 'heart-stopping' drops hitting 128mph in seconds

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With Halloween right around the corner, some people are on the hunt for a little fright.

Whether thrill-seekers get their frights from watching a movie or walking through a scary maze, others prefer unleashing their inner daredevil by riding some gripping rides. Recently, we unveiled the .

It's so lethal, the coaster even has a "life or death button" as a clip of the concept ride went viral on earlier this year. Now over on social media, people have been left sweating after user @upinthespace shared what he describes as the three "most dangerous" rides in .

The user detailed the three rides, including Japan's Eejanaika, Top Thrill Dragster in Ohio and the Kingda Ka which resides in Six Flags Great Adventure, USA. Now would you be brave enough to climb aboard any of these rides?

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Discussing the Eejanaika, the TikTok poster said: "It takes the concept of spinning coasters to a perilous extreme with its unique 4D design, allowing to independently flip and rotate with a heart-stopping 250ft drop and a relentless series of spins and inversions.

"Making it a dizzying and unpredictable journey even for the most seasoned thrill seekers." The user then detailed the Top Thrill Dragster, which has now been renamed as Top Thrill 2 and is currently listed as "temporarily closed" on .

"Reaching a height of 420 feet and propelling riders at a mind-bending speed of 120 miles per hour in a mere four seconds, Top Thrill Dragster is renowned for its sheer velocity," the person said. "The coaster's abruptly 90 degree ascent and subsequent 90-degree decent amplify the sensation of weightlessness."

But finally the last rollercoaster which was mentioned is certainly not for the faint-hearted as it climbs a staggering heigh of 456ft. It was revealed: "Kingda Ka holds the title of the world's tallest and fastest rollercoaster. Accelerating from 0 to 128mph in just 3.5 seconds.

"This adrenaline packed ride subjects thrill-seekers to intense G forces, making it a formidable and potentially stomach-churning experience."

Since the video was shared, it scooped 22,300 likes and hundreds of comments. One joked: "Kingda Ka is light work." While another added: "Top Trill Dragster, love that ride." Others claimed they felt "faint" after seeing the clip.

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