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Six Flags "permanently retiring" its X2 roller coaster
A.V. Club • • business
Key Points:
- Six Flags has permanently closed the X2 ride following multiple lawsuits alleging brain injuries caused by the attraction, which was known for extreme maneuvers at speeds up to 76 mph.
- Three parties have filed suits against Six Flags and the ride's manufacturer, S&S Worldwide, prompting an investigation by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health.
- Victims include Pamela Guillen, who required emergency brain surgery and rehabilitation, and Naomi Greer-Wilkinson, who remains in a coma; reports also indicate at least 100 additional injury claims and some deaths linked to the ride.
- The controversy gained attention after reports surfaced that Six Flags offered families of injured riders compensation in the form of McDonald’s meals, raising questions about the company's handling of the situation.
