Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California, said Tuesday it will permanently close its X2 roller coaster, which had been shut since July, after lawsuits and reports alleged that riders suffered brain injuries.
The ride featured seats that rotated 360 degrees and exposed riders to as much as four times the force of gravity, according to the New York Times and BBC. The BBC reported that hundreds of riders had alleged brain injuries. Six Flags said X2 had passed safety testing but chose to retire it because it was “the right thing to do.”
Park President Brian Oerding said safety is central to the business and that the park acts when guest confidence is affected, according to the BBC. A law firm representing some plaintiffs said the closure came too late for its clients.