Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closes and retires the X2 roller coaster after additional claims involving brain injuries. The theme park announces the attraction’s permanent shutdown, stating that it is taking the action on a long-term basis.
Both outlets report that the decision comes as legal actions related to the rides’ safety continue to grow. In comments cited by SFGate, Magic Mountain President Brian Oerding says retiring the coaster is the “right thing to do.” The Hollywood Reporter similarly describes the company’s choice as “retiring” the ride, framing it as a corrective step.
While the two reports emphasize different details—one highlighting the mounting number of lawsuits and the other describing further injury claims—the core information is consistent: the park is ending X2’s operation permanently and not reopening it. The coverage focuses on the park’s stated rationale and the ongoing injury-related disputes rather than on any specific investigative findings.
