The X2 rollercoaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain has been closed for over a month after two individuals reported experiencing brain injuries following rides, according to a CNN investigation. The ride, which features seats rotating 360 degrees and speeds up to 76mph, has been shut since 12 July.
In July, Hawaii resident Pamela Guillen reportedly lost consciousness after her head hit the headrest on the X2. She was diagnosed with a severe subdural hematoma and brain compression. Days later, Los Angeles resident Naomi Greer-Wilkinson also lost consciousness after riding X2 and was hospitalised with a traumatic brain injury, remaining in a coma.
A spokesperson for Six Flags Magic Mountain confirmed the ride's closure but declined to comment on CNN's reporting. CNN's investigation also highlighted a history of reported injuries linked to X2 over two decades, including two fatalities, and raised questions about state inspection processes.
Six Flags recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit brought by the family of Christopher Hawley, who died in 2022 from a brain injury allegedly connected to the X2. The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, and Six Flags had denied the allegations.