Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries

September 29, 2026 · 8:16 pm 2 sources

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• Six Flags permanently shuts down X2 rollercoaster after claims of brain injuries
  The Guardian · September 29, 2026 20:16
  More than 100 people have said they were injured by the ride in California, which reaches up to 76mph Six Flags has permanently shut down its embattled X2 rollercoaster in Valencia, California, the company announced on Tuesday, as a groundswell of past riders have come forward with allegations of…
• Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries
  BBC News · September 29, 2026 22:33
  The announcement comes after multiple lawsuits alleged that hundreds of riders suffered brain injuries from X2, a ride with seats that spin 360 degrees.