Six Flags permanently shuts down X2 rollercoaster after claims of brain injuries

Source: www.theguardian.com · Section: headlines · Bias: Center · Published: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 20:16:39 GMT

More than 100 people have said they were injured by the ride in California, which reached speeds up to 76mphSix Flags has permanently shut down its embattled X2 rollercoaster in Valencia, California, the company announced on Tuesday, as numerous 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...

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