Six Flags permanently shuts down X2 rollercoaster after claims of brain injuries
More than 100 people have said they were injured by the ride in California, which reached speeds up to 76mph
TL;DR
- Six Flags has permanently shut down the X2 rollercoaster at Magic Mountain in Valencia, California.
- The decision comes after numerous allegations of serious injuries sustained by riders.
- A CNN investigation found at least two deaths and two reported brain hemorrhages linked to the ride in July.
- More than 100 people have reportedly been injured on the X2 rollercoaster.
- Attorneys have filed civil lawsuits, accusing the park of failing to adequately warn about head and brain injury risks.
- Six Flags stated that while the ride passed safety tests, the closure was made due to affected guest confidence and because it was the "right thing to do."
- The X2 rollercoaster reached speeds up to 76mph and featured seats that rotated 360 degrees.