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Six Flags Demolishes Controversial Roller Coaster Following Brain Injury Lawsuits

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Six Flags permanently shutters the X2 roller coaster at Magic Mountain after multiple lawsuits linked the ride to severe brain injuries and deaths.

What's new · 2m agoSubsequent coverage revealed that the ride is slated for demolition and that lawsuits alleged hundreds of injuries, including fatalities.

Six Flags has announced the permanent closure and demolition of the X2 roller coaster at its Magic Mountain amusement park in California. The decision follows multiple lawsuits and investigative reports alleging that hundreds of riders suffered severe brain injuries, comas, and fatalities on the spinning attraction. The ride had initially been shut down in July after two riders sustained life-threatening head trauma within days of each other.

The X2 roller coaster featured seats that spun three hundred sixty degrees.
More than sixteen million guests rode the attraction before its retirement.
Lawsuits claimed the ride was responsible for numerous severe brain injuries and at least two deaths.

By the numbers

16Mpeople who enjoyed the ride

Timeline

Jul 12The X2 roller coaster was initially closed after two riders suffered life-threatening brain injuries.
Sep 29Six Flags announced the permanent retirement and upcoming demolition of the roller coaster.

Why it matters

Amusement park safety and the accountability of major entertainment chains face intense scrutiny when high-intensity attractions result in catastrophic physical injuries.

What outlets agree on

Outlets agree that Six Flags has permanently closed the X2 roller coaster at its California amusement park following reports and lawsuits detailing severe brain injuries among riders.

Where coverage differs

Some sources mention deaths and comas linked to the attraction alongside brain injuries, while others focus primarily on severe brain trauma and lawsuits.

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40% of the sources are Left

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