Six Flags shuts down X2 coaster after brain injury lawsuits

Six Flags shuts down X2 coaster after brain injury lawsuits

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Six Flags Magic Mountain announced on September 30 that it would permanently close the X2 roller coaster after multiple lawsuits and a state safety investigation linked the ride to serious brain injuries. The decision ends operations at the Valencia, California park.

Earlier, CNN reported the park’s decision to shut down X2 following an investigation that uncovered several serious injuries and deaths associated with the coaster. Fox Business later noted that the closure came amid ongoing lawsuits alleging riders suffered severe brain trauma.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain Brian Oerding

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Six Flags Magic Mountain, Valencia, California, United States Santa Clarita, California, United States

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September 30, 2026
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Six Flags to retire X2 roller coaster amid injury lawsuits
Six Flags to retire X2 roller coaster amid injury lawsuits

A.V. Club • 30 Sep 18:12

Six Flags announced the permanent closure of its X2 coaster after multiple lawsuits and a state safety investigation linked the ride to serious brain injuries.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain shuts down X2 coaster amid brain injury lawsuits
Six Flags Magic Mountain shuts down X2 coaster amid brain injury lawsuits

Fox Business • 30 Sep 13:43

Six Flags Magic Mountain announced the permanent closure of its X2 roller coaster after multiple lawsuits alleged riders suffered serious brain injuries, prompting an ongoing safety investigation.

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September 29, 2026
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Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 coaster amid dozens of alleged brain injury claims
Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 coaster amid dozens of alleged brain injury claims

BBC • 29 Sep 22:33

The California amusement park announced the permanent closure of its X2 roller coaster after more than 100 riders filed claims of brain injuries, citing safety concerns and legal pressure.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently shuts down X2 roller coaster after series of injuries
Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently shuts down X2 roller coaster after series of injuries

Los Angeles Times • 29 Sep 22:09

Six Flags Magic Mountain has closed its X2 coaster permanently, citing a history of serious injuries and two deaths, while an ongoing state safety inspection continues.

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

ABC7 Los Angeles • 29 Sep 17:01

Six Flags Magic Mountain announced the permanent closure of the X2 roller coaster after nearly two decades of operation, citing safety concerns linked to multiple lawsuits alleging serious brain injuries.

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Six Flags to permanently close X2 roller coaster amid safety concerns
Six Flags to permanently close X2 roller coaster amid safety concerns

CNN • 29 Sep 16:24

Six Flags Magic Mountain announced the permanent closure of its X2 coaster following a CNN investigation that revealed multiple serious injuries and deaths linked to the ride.

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