Los Angeles (United States), Oct. 1 (LaPresse) – Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced the retirement of its famous X2 roller coaster, following lawsuits alleging severe brain injuries caused by the attraction. The Southern California theme park said it will permanently close the attraction after nearly 20 years of operation. Six Flags recently reached a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a 22-year-old man who died after riding the roller coaster in 2022; three additional lawsuits over traumatic brain injuries were also filed last week. “Although X2 has consistently passed numerous safety tests, we have decided to close the attraction because we believe it is the right choice,” park president Brian Oerding said in an online statement. “Ride safety is a cornerstone of our business, and we take very seriously any situation that could undermine visitors’ trust.” The attraction has been closed since the evening of July 12, after two women – who rode it less than a week apart – required emergency transportation to a hospital immediately after the ride.
USA: X2 roller coaster closes at Six Flags Magic Mountain, lawsuits over brain injuries
Los Angeles (United States), Oct. 1 (LaPresse) – Six Flags Magic Mountain has announced the retirement of its famous X2 roller coaster, following lawsuits alleging severe brain injuries caused by the attraction. The Southern California theme park said it will permanently close the attraction after nearly 20 years of operation. Six Flags recently reached a settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the family of a 22-year-old man who died after riding the roller coaster in 2022; three additional lawsuits over traumatic brain injuries were also filed last week. “Although X2 has consistently passed numerous safety tests, we have decided to close the attraction because we believe it is the right choice,” park president Brian Oerding said in an online statement. “Ride safety is a cornerstone of our business, and we take very seriously any situation that could undermine visitors’ trust.” The attraction has been closed since the evening of July 12, after two women – who rode it less than a week apart – required emergency transportation to a hospital immediately after the ride.