This is the Six Flags Magic Mountain X2 roller coaster - that’s so extreme it’s just been retired
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Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed its X2 roller coaster after nearly 20 years of operation. The Southern California theme park announced the retirement of the ride on Tuesday.
The permanent shuttering of the attraction comes amid lawsuits alleging that the extreme roller coaster caused serious brain injuries. Additionally, the park recently settled a wrongful-death lawsuit related to matters surrounding the venue or its operations.
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10News KGTV (San Diego, US)Highlights local park connection and recent legal settlements involving brain injuries.
Stuff (Wellington/Auckland, New Zealand)Focuses on the extreme nature of the ride and its international appeal.
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