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Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026
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Six Flags Permanently Shuts Landmark X2 Roller Coaster Following Safety Scandals
Six Flags Magic Mountain is decommissioning its signature four-dimensional ride following a surge in legal claims and reports of severe rider injuries.
Six Flags is permanently decommissioning the X2 roller coaster at its Magic Mountain park in Southern California.
The decision follows a period of intense scrutiny regarding the ride's operational safety, which documented over a dozen severe injuries and multiple fatalities over the last decade.
While the attraction consistently passed formal safety inspections, the operator cited the erosion of guest confidence as the primary motivation for the removal.
The move follows the emergence of more than one hundred new claims from victims alleging traumatic brain injuries sustained on the ride within the last two years.
The ride had gained international acclaim for its four-dimensional mechanics, featuring seats that rotate 360 degrees at speeds of nearly 80 miles per hour.
The permanent closure concludes a protracted legal and public relations conflict over the ride's safety standards.
The decision follows a period of intense scrutiny regarding the ride's operational safety, which documented over a dozen severe injuries and multiple fatalities over the last decade.
While the attraction consistently passed formal safety inspections, the operator cited the erosion of guest confidence as the primary motivation for the removal.
The move follows the emergence of more than one hundred new claims from victims alleging traumatic brain injuries sustained on the ride within the last two years.
The ride had gained international acclaim for its four-dimensional mechanics, featuring seats that rotate 360 degrees at speeds of nearly 80 miles per hour.
The permanent closure concludes a protracted legal and public relations conflict over the ride's safety standards.