Two Riders Injured on Six Flags X2 Coaster in Valencia

U.S. · 2026-08-28 23:42:58

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Two riders suffered life-threatening injuries on the X2 rollercoaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia, California. Six Flags shut down the ride.

The AV Club reported that all promotion for the coaster has stopped. Brain compression and coma were among the documented injuries. The Guardian US and CNN reported that an investigation has examined the medical details.

The ride operates at 76 mph (122 km/h). The AV Club stated that the incident has triggered renewed safety scrutiny.

Sources

• AV Club: Six Flags putting the brakes on monster rollercoaster after a series of injuries
• The Guardian US: Rollercoaster at LA’s Six Flags shut after two riders suffered brain injuries, inquiry finds