Six Flags permanently closes X2 rollercoaster after injury claims

Summarised from 9 outlets · Updated 2 Oct, 14:50 · Archive

Six Flags has permanently shut down its X2 rollercoaster at Magic Mountain in California following allegations of serious injuries.

Six Flags announced on Tuesday that it will permanently close its X2 rollercoaster at Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, following widespread injury allegations from past riders. The ride, which operates at speeds of up to 76mph and features distinctive 360-degree rotating seats, had been closed since mid-July.

More than 100 people have come forward with allegations of serious injuries linked to the attraction. The Independent reports that two riders suffered life-threatening brain injuries less than a week apart, prompting the initial closure. Multiple lawsuits have alleged that hundreds of riders experienced brain injuries from the ride.

The Daily Mail reports that the ride has been linked to at least one death, though this is not confirmed by other outlets. Various outlets reference allegations of brain injuries, comas and other serious medical conditions allegedly caused by the ride during its nearly 20 years of operation.

The closure followed a CNN report that linked many injuries to the ride. The Guardian reports that the ride had been a Magic Mountain park favourite, having been enjoyed by more than 16 million people according to the Daily Express.

Six Flags stated that the X2 had passed a range of safety tests, but decided to permanently retire the ride. The Daily Mail reports that the company will demolish the attraction, though other outlets describe it as permanently shutting down or retiring the ride without specifying demolition plans.

How it is being reported

• Behemoth theme park shuts down iconic rollercoaster over 'brain injury' allegationsSix Flags Magic Mountain in California has announced it will permanently close its iconic X2 rollercoaster, following allegations riders suffered serious brain injuries while on board. The rollercoaster, one of the theme park's best-known rides, has been closed since July. X2 features seats that rotate 360 degrees as the train travels along its track, making it a distinctive and popular attraction at the behemoth site – overseen by the largest regional amusement park operator in North America. Six Flags said X2 had passed a range of safety tests, but the decision to retire the ride was…GB News · 30 Sept, 18:48
• Six Flags X2 rollercoaster demolished after report exposed brain injuries and deathsSix Flags has said its X2 rollercoaster, enjoyed by more than 16 million people, is to be demolished after a report into deaths, comas and injuriesDaily Express · 30 Sept, 00:52
• Six Flags' X2 rollercoaster linked to brain injuries, comas and deaths to be demolishedSix Flags Magic Mountain has announced the closure of the notorious X2 rollercoaster after being linked to deaths and numerous injuries over the past two decadesThe Mirror · 30 Sept, 00:15
• Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuriesThe announcement comes after multiple lawsuits alleged that hundreds of riders suffered brain injuries from X2, a ride with seats that spin 360 degrees.BBC World · 29 Sept, 23:33
• Six Flags to close X2 coaster at Magic Mountain park after reportSix Flags said Tuesday that it will retire its X2 roller coaster in California, about a month after a CNN report linked many injuries to the ride.UPI · 29 Sept, 22:45
• Six Flags will DEMOLISH notorious X2 rollercoaster after thrill ride was accused of killing one man and injuring multiple othersThe Southern California theme park said Tuesday that it is permanently shuttering the ride after nearly 20 years.Daily Mail · 29 Sept, 22:20
• Six Flags officially closes X2 roller coaster after multiple severe brain injuries were reportedX2 has been closed since July 12 after two riders suffered life-threatening brain injuries less than a week apartIndependent World · 29 Sept, 21:43
• Six Flags permanently shuts down X2 rollercoaster after claims of brain injuriesMore than 100 people have said they were injured by the ride in California, which reaches up to 76mph Six Flags has permanently shut down its embattled X2 rollercoaster in Valencia, California, the company announced on Tuesday, as a groundswell of past riders have come forward with allegations of serious injuries. X2, a Magic Mountain park favorite, which reaches up to 76mph (about 122km/h) and has seats that can rotate 360 degrees, had been closed since mid-July. Continue reading...Guardian World · 29 Sept, 21:16
• Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently shuts down X2 after series of catastrophic brain injuriesSix Flags Magic Mountain in California announced that it would permanently close the X2 coaster after passengers suffered a string of serious injuries.New York Post · 29 Sept, 20:12

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