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Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits

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Ding, J. (2026, September 29). Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/six-flags-magic-mountain-retires-x2-roller-coaster-amid-brain-injury-lawsuits/article_92d683eb-bbd0-50c0-b33a-f6621e9fc322.html

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Six Flags Magic Mountain has decided to permanently close its X2 roller coaster after nearly two decades due to legal issues. The park recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit involving a rider who died in 2022, and additional lawsuits claiming traumatic brain injuries have been filed recently.

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Six Flags Magic Mountain permanently closed its X2 roller coaster on September 19, 2023, after nearly two decades due to multiple lawsuits alleging traumatic brain injuries. The ride, which reached speeds of up to 76 mph, was shut down following the deaths of a 22-year-old man in 2022 and two women who suffered severe brain damage within days of each other in July. Since then, more than 100 people have reported injuries they believe were caused by the ride. Despite passing numerous safety tests, Six Flags decided to retire X2 because "it's the right thing to do," according to Brian Oerding, president of Magic Mountain Park. The closure comes amid increasing guest concerns and legal pressures.

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“Both articles describe Six Flags Magic Mountain retiring the X2 roller coaster due to brain injury lawsuits, occurring at the same park and time frame.”

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Six Flags Magic Mountain is retiring its famous X2 roller coaster amid lawsuits alleging serious brain injury caused by the ride. asserted

Mountain → retire → ride

The Southern California theme park said Tuesday that it is permanently shuttering the ride after nearly 20 years. asserted

it → say → years

Six Flags recently settled a wrongful-death lawsuit from the family of a 22-year-old man who died after riding the coaster in 2022, and three more lawsuits alleging traumatic brain injuries were filed last week. asserted

lawsuits → settle → injuries

Six Flags Magic Mountain retires X2 roller coaster amid brain injury lawsuits

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