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Brian Oerding said that while X2 consistently passed a multitude of safety tests, Six Flags decided to close the ride because they believe it’s the right thing to do.
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Brian Oerding, president of Six Flags Magic Mountain, stated that Six Flags decided to close the X2 roller coaster because they believe it is the right thing to do, despite the ride consistently passing safety tests.
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Brian Oerding
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-29",
    "person": "Brian Oerding",
    "organization": "Six Flags Magic Mountain"
}
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Safety Amusement Parks Roller Coasters
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September 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM (2 weeks ago)

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X2, the Troubled California Six Flags Roller Coaster, Reaches Its End
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/29/us/six-flags-magic-mountain-x2-roller-coaster-closed.html

Six Flags Magic Mountain has permanently closed its X2 roller coaster following numerous lawsuits, including two wrongful death cases, alleging the ride caused brain injuries. The decision comes after years of criticism and recent legal settlements.

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