Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently shutters ride amid brain injury lawsuits
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed its world-famous X2 roller coaster following numerous lawsuits and allegations of traumatic brain injuries. More than 100 people claimed they suffered injuries on the California ride, which reached speeds up to 76 miles per hour. While the theme park insists the attraction is safe, executives noted that guest confidence issues influenced the decision to shutter the ride permanently. The closure follows a CNN investigation that exposed years of injuries and deaths associated with the coaster.
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- ✓ Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closed the X2 roller coaster.
- ✓ More than 100 people alleged they suffered injuries on the ride.
- ✓ Lawsuits and claims against the ride alleged traumatic brain injuries.
- ✓ The roller coaster reached speeds up to 76mph.
What changed
Six Flags announced the permanent closure of the X2 roller coaster at Magic Mountain following lawsuits and media investigations.
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Six Flags Shutters X2 Rollercoaster Amid Brain Injury Lawsuits
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed its world-famous X2 roller coaster following numerous lawsuits and allegations of traumatic brain injuries. More than 100 people claimed they suffered injuries on the California ride, which reached speeds up to 76 miles per hour. While the theme park insists the attraction is safe, executives noted that guest confidence issues influenced the decision to shutter the ride permanently. The closure follows a CNN investigation that exposed years of injuries and deaths associated with the coaster.
Why it matters
The permanent shutdown of the attraction marks a major step for the amusement park following years of safety scrutiny and legal pressure. The ride drew hundreds of allegations from visitors reporting serious medical issues after riding. Theme park management ultimately decided to retire the structure to address declining guest confidence.
What is confirmed
- Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closed the X2 roller coaster.
- More than 100 people alleged they suffered injuries on the ride.
- Lawsuits and claims against the ride alleged traumatic brain injuries.
- The roller coaster reached speeds up to 76mph.
- Park officials cited guest confidence concerns in the decision to close the attraction.
What to watch next
- Developments in pending brain injury lawsuits against Six Flags
- Further statements from park officials regarding safety audits on other rides
confidence 100%Sources used for this update (11)
- BBC — Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries
- CNN — 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
- Fox Business — Six Flags retires X2 roller coaster after multiple lawsuits allege traumatic brain injuries
- The Washington Post — Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently shutters ride amid brain injury lawsuits
- ABC7 Los Angeles — X2 roller coaster permanently closed at Six Flags Magic Mountain amid lawsuits
- www.theguardian.com — Six Flags permanently shuts down X2 rollercoaster after claims of brain injuries | California
- nypost.com — Six Flags shuts down X2 roller coaster after series of injuries
- www.newsweek.com — Six Flags Magic Mountain Shutters X2: Roller Coaster Closed ...
- www.newser.com — Six Flags Shutters Controversial Coaster - Newser
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