Six Flags has announced the permanent retirement of the X2 rollercoaster at the Magic Mountain park in Valencia, California. The ride, which reaches speeds of up to 76mph and features seats that rotate 360 degrees, had been closed since mid-July.
The decision follows a series of lawsuits and allegations that the attraction caused serious brain injuries. More than 100 people have reported being injured by the ride, including two cases that were fatal. This announcement comes about a month after a report linked many injuries to the ride.
Recent incidents contributing to the closure included two women who required emergency surgery after separately riding the rollercoaster. Following these events and a groundswell of allegations, Six Flags has permanently shut down the embattled ride.