Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closes its X2 rotating-seat roller coaster, according to multiple outlets. The ride has been shut since mid-July and is now being retired amid ongoing legal action.
Several reports say riders have filed lawsuits alleging the coaster caused serious brain injuries, including neurological harm. One outlet also reports that at least one related lawsuit has settled and references a wrongful-death allegation. Forbes adds that Six Flags suggested the closure is influenced by guest confidence after the injury claims came to light, while other outlets focus on the retirement decision and the fact that lawsuits are pending.
An announcement from the park’s president is reported as the basis for the permanent closure, with coverage describing X2’s status changing from a temporary shutdown to a full retirement. The reporting consistently frames the move as a response to the litigation and the allegations made by riders and their families, though details of court proceedings are not presented uniformly across sources.
