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Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries

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The Guardian – World
“Six Flags permanently shuts down X2 rollercoaster after claims of brain injuries”

More than 100 people have said they were injured by the ride in California, which reaches up to 76mph Six Flags has permanently shut down its embattled X2 rollercoaster in Valencia, California, the company announced on Tuesday, as a groundswell of past riders have come forward with allegations of serious injuries. X2, a Magic Mountain park favorite, which reaches up to 76mph (about 122km/h) and has seats that can rotate 360 degrees, had been closed since mid-July. Continue reading...

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BBC News – World
“Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after more than 100 allege brain injuries”

Hundreds of riders were allegedly injured on X2, which has seats that spin 360 degrees.

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BBC News – World
“Six Flags shuts down X2 rollercoaster after hundreds allege brain injuries”

The announcement comes after multiple lawsuits alleged that hundreds of riders suffered brain injuries from X2, a ride with seats that spin 360 degrees.

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