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Six Flags to Permanently Close X2 Roller Coaster at Magic Mountain
Six Flags announced the permanent closure of its X2 roller coaster at Magic Mountain in California following a CNN report linking the ride to numerous injuries. The ride has been shut down since July, and the company cited guest confidence concerns as the reason for retirement.
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The closure addresses safety scrutiny and guest confidence issues following reports of injuries associated with the rotating-seat coaster, with the company acknowledging years of safety concerns.
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Six Flags is closing the ride after it has faced lawsuits from riders alleging serious brain injuries, with the coaster having been shut since July amid ongoing safety allegations.