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Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits

Six Flags Magic Mountain is permanently retiring its X2 roller coaster following nearly 20 years of operation. Park officials announced the permanent closure amid a wave of lawsuits alleging serious traumatic brain injuries caused by the ride. Park President Brian Oerding stated that although the coaster consistently passed safety inspections, the facility chose to shut it down to maintain public confidence. The decision follows a CNN investigation exposing years of injuries and fatalities, a recent settlement with the family of a rider who died, and a fresh round of legal actions filed by injured patrons.

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  • ✓ Six Flags Magic Mountain announced it is permanently retiring the X2 roller coaster after nearly 20 years.
  • ✓ Park President Brian Oerding stated that X2 consistently passed safety tests, but the closure was decided to maintain guest confidence.
  • ✓ Three lawsuits alleging traumatic brain injuries were filed.
  • ✓ The ride had already been closed since July.
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Six Flags Magic Mountain announced the permanent retirement of the X2 roller coaster following an influx of lawsuits alleging severe brain injuries.

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  1. Six Flags Retires X2 Roller Coaster After Brain Injury Lawsuits

    Six Flags Magic Mountain is permanently retiring its X2 roller coaster following nearly 20 years of operation. Park officials announced the permanent closure amid a wave of lawsuits alleging serious traumatic brain injuries caused by the ride. Park President Brian Oerding stated that although the coaster consistently passed safety inspections, the facility chose to shut it down to maintain public confidence. The decision follows a CNN investigation exposing years of injuries and fatalities, a recent settlement with the family of a rider who died, and a fresh round of legal actions filed by injured patrons.

    Why it matters

    The closure arrives after hundreds of individuals accused the attraction of causing severe neurological harm. Two female riders were hospitalized in July, prompting an initial shutdown that preceded this permanent retirement. The ride has faced severe public scrutiny following investigative reports detailing a history of injuries and deaths.

    What is confirmed

    • Six Flags Magic Mountain announced it is permanently retiring the X2 roller coaster after nearly 20 years.
    • Park President Brian Oerding stated that X2 consistently passed safety tests, but the closure was decided to maintain guest confidence.
    • Three lawsuits alleging traumatic brain injuries were filed.
    • The ride had already been closed since July.
    • Six Flags recently settled a wrongful-death lawsuit from the family of a 22-year-old man who died after riding the coaster in 2022.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Hundreds of individuals allege brain injuries caused by the X2 rollercoaster.

    What to watch next

    • Further legal filings or settlements involving injured riders and Six Flags
    • Official findings or statements from health and safety regulators regarding the ride
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. BBC — Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries
    2. CNN — Six Flags to close world-famous roller coaster after CNN investigation exposed years of injuries and deaths
    3. Los Angeles Times — Magic Mountain closes X2 coaster permanently after history of injuries
    4. NBC News — Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits
    5. Fox Business — Six Flags retires X2 roller coaster after multiple lawsuits allege traumatic brain injuries
    6. ABC7 Los Angeles — X2 roller coaster permanently closed at Six Flags Magic Mountain amid lawsuits
    7. en.wikipedia.org — 6 - Wikipedia
    8. laist.com — Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits | LAist
    9. flipboard.com — Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits
    10. www.kob.com — Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits - KOB 4
    11. www.wsls.com — Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits - WSLS News 10,WSLS 10 News
    12. www.theepochtimes.com — Six Flags Magic Mountain Retires X2 Roller Coaster Amid Brain Injury Lawsuits | The Epoch Times
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