Key facts
- Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed its X2 rollercoaster following allegations of serious rider injuries.
- Hundreds of riders have claimed injuries, including brain hemorrhages and at least two alleged deaths, from the X2.
- Attorneys representing injured riders have filed new civil lawsuits, describing the ride as defective with inadequate warnings.
- The X2 rollercoaster had been closed since mid-July.
- Park President Brian Oerding stated the closure was the "right thing to do" and aimed to address guest confidence, despite the ride passing safety tests.
Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently shut down its X2 rollercoaster in Valencia, California, after a growing number of riders alleged serious injuries, including brain hemorrhages and at least two deaths. The ride, known for its spinning seats and high speeds, had been closed since mid-July.
Attorneys Gary Dordick and Christopher Bulone, representing hundreds of individuals who claim harm from the X2, have filed new civil lawsuits. They describe the rollercoaster as "defective" and allege that the park failed to provide adequate warnings about the risks of head and brain injuries. One of their clients, Naomi Greer-Wilkinson, reportedly suffered a brain hemorrhage and remains hospitalized.
In a statement, Magic Mountain park president Brian Oerding said that while the X2 had consistently passed safety tests, the decision to retire it was made because "it's the right thing to do" and to address affected guest confidence. The park noted that the ride, which opened in 2008, had welcomed over 16 million guests.