Magic Mountain closes X2 coaster permanently after history of injuries
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed its X2 roller coaster following guest safety concerns, numerous lawsuits, and a CNN investigation that exposed years of injuries and deaths. Park officials announced the retirement of the famous California ride, which was the first roller coaster in the world to spin riders 360 degrees in their seats. Hundreds of people have alleged brain injuries, and the ride also faced a wrongful death claim and an ongoing state investigation before officials decided to shut it down.
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- ✓ Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closed its X2 roller coaster following safety concerns and lawsuits alleging rider brain injuries.
- ✓ The closure announcement came roughly a month after a CNN investigation exposed a long history of injuries and deaths linked to the ride.
- ✓ X2 was the first roller coaster in the world that spun riders 360 degrees in their seats.
What changed
Six Flags announced the permanent closure and retirement of the X2 roller coaster.
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Magic Mountain Permanently Closes X2 Roller Coaster
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed its X2 roller coaster following guest safety concerns, numerous lawsuits, and a CNN investigation that exposed years of injuries and deaths. Park officials announced the retirement of the famous California ride, which was the first roller coaster in the world to spin riders 360 degrees in their seats. Hundreds of people have alleged brain injuries, and the ride also faced a wrongful death claim and an ongoing state investigation before officials decided to shut it down.
Why it matters
The closure ends the operational history of a ride that served as the Valencia park crown jewel and a revolutionary attraction in the amusement industry. The permanent retirement follows mounting legal pressure and intense media scrutiny regarding rider safety.
What is confirmed
- Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closed its X2 roller coaster following safety concerns and lawsuits alleging rider brain injuries.
- The closure announcement came roughly a month after a CNN investigation exposed a long history of injuries and deaths linked to the ride.
- X2 was the first roller coaster in the world that spun riders 360 degrees in their seats.
Still unconfirmed
- Park officials cited safety and attendance issues for the closure.
What to watch next
- Updates on the ongoing state investigation into the ride and the park.
- Developments concerning pending lawsuits and wrongful death claims filed against Six Flags.
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- www.foxla.com — Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closes X2 roller coaster ...
- The New York Times — X2, the Troubled California Six Flags Roller Coaster, Reaches Its End
- BBC — Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries
- cnn.com — Six Flags to close world-famous roller coaster after CNN investigation exposed years of injuries and deaths
- The Guardian — Six Flags permanently shuts down X2 rollercoaster after claims of brain injuries
- Los Angeles Times — Magic Mountain closes X2 coaster permanently after history of injuries
- www.cnn.com — Six Flags to close world-famous roller coaster after CNN ...
- www.dailynews.com — The groundbreaking and troubling history of Six Flags’ X2 coaster
- www.latimes.com — Magic Mountain closes X2 coaster permanently after history of ...
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- www.arcamax.com — California's Six Flags Magic Mountain closes X2 coaster permanently after history of injuries | News & Fe....
- www.hollywoodreporter.com — Magic Mountain to Permanently Close X2 Roller Coaster
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