Six Flags Brain Hemorrhage: A Look at Likelihood of Roller Coaster Injuries
Summary
Six Flags Magic Mountain has closed its X2 roller coaster after two severe brain injury incidents in July. The coaster’s unique design causes riders to spin independently, and the cases have raised questions about the safety of extreme thrill rides.Key Facts
- Two women suffered serious brain injuries after riding the X2 roller coaster in July.
- One woman had emergency brain surgery and spent weeks in a coma; the other is in critical condition.
- The X2 coaster features seats that rotate 360 degrees independently of the track.
- X2 was the world’s first “fourth-dimension” coaster and is called a “fifth-dimension” thrill ride.
- The ride reaches speeds up to 76 mph and has a 215-foot drop.
- The coaster has been closed since July 12 as California regulators investigate.
- Lawsuits claim the coaster caused catastrophic brain injuries and one death.
- X2 was refurbished in 2008 with new effects and upgraded trains.
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