Six Flags is Closing the X2 Roller Coaster After Years of Injuries
The Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park in Southern California has decided to permanently close the famous X2 roller coaster, which has been associated with numerous serious injuries and fatalities.
Following the release of a comprehensive investigation, Six Flags Magic Mountain announced that it will permanently close the world-famous X2 roller coaster, which has been linked to deaths and severe injuries for years.
Decision to Close Permanently
Six Flags management officially announced that X2, the park's most famous roller coaster, will be permanently closed.
Six Flags Magic Mountain President Brian Oerding stated that the ride had passed safety tests, but that this closure was the right decision.
Findings of the Investigation
Investigations and research conducted revealed that the thrill ride has a history of dozens of serious injury and fatality cases.
Allegations spanning more than a decade include hospitalizations and life-altering accidents.
Recent Severe Incidents
In incidents occurring in July, two women suffered brain injuries, while attorneys reported that over a hundred new victims had come forward.
It was also recorded that three separate lawsuits were filed this year by riders who suffered life-threatening injuries.
Technical Features of the Roller Coaster
Located at the Six Flags Magic Mountain park in Southern California, X2 is known as a fourth-dimension style thrill ride.
The coaster was recognized for its 360-degree rotating seats and speeds reaching approximately 80 miles per hour.