Six Flags Magic Mountain to Permanently Close X2 Coaster After Brain Injury Claims
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Six Flags Magic Mountain is permanently closing its X2 roller coaster following legal claims alleging the attraction caused traumatic brain injuries. The Valencia theme park's president announced the permanent closure of the groundbreaking ride on Tuesday morning.
Park officials stated that while the attraction consistently passed numerous safety tests, retiring the popular ride is considered the right course of action in light of the ongoing claims. The closure marks the end of the coaster's operation at the Southern California amusement park.
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Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.
The Hollywood Reporter (US)Focuses on the park's official statement and framing the closure as retirement.
KTLA 5 (Los Angeles, US) (US)Emphasizes the timing of the announcement and the legal context surrounding brain injury claims.
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