Six Flags Magic Mountain closes its X2 rollercoaster after an inquiry and reports link the ride to serious rider injuries, including brain-related harm. The ride is described by outlets as an extreme coaster that can reach high speeds and uses rotating seats.
The Guardian and The Hollywood Reporter say the closure follows two riders reporting similar brain injuries after riding X2, with one rider described as experiencing brain compression and another remaining in a coma. CNN’s investigation, cited by The Guardian, also discusses additional injuries connected to the ride. The Daily Mail reports the park shuts X2 following a report that associates it with more than a dozen severe injuries, while it emphasizes outcomes such as long-term disabilities and deaths.
Outlets differ in emphasis and detail: some focus on the specific brain injuries in the recent incidents, while others highlight broader injury counts and severe consequences. However, all accounts describe a closure tied to findings from an investigation and safety concerns surrounding the X2 ride.
