Six Flags permanently closes X2 coaster after injury lawsuits, two deaths

Six Flags has permanently closed the X2 roller coaster at its Magic Mountain park in California following years of lawsuits, hospitalizations, and two deaths linked to brain injuries. The company maintains the ride passed technical inspections, but the closure follows sustained legal and safety scrutiny. This marks a notable concession by the operator and raises broader questions about amusement ride safety oversight.