The roller coaster that became a nightmare: hundreds of brain injuries at the famous California park

Three new lawsuits have been filed against the Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park in California and the manufacturer of the X2 roller coaster, alleging severe brain injuries among riders. Lawyers report more than 300 complaints and over 100 reports of brain injuries in the last two years. The ride has been closed since July 12 pending safety inspections.

Three new lawsuits have been filed against the Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park in California and the ride manufacturer S&S Worldwide, alleging that the extreme X2 roller coaster caused severe brain injuries to riders. The lawyers representing the victims report more than 300 complaints from people claiming health damages, including over 100 reports of serious brain injuries in the last two years. The ride has been closed since July 12 following an inspection by the California Division of Occupational Safety and Health. The lawsuits describe severe injuries: plaintiff Pamela Gayan collapsed seconds after getting off the ride on July 5 and required emergency surgery for a brain hemorrhage; another rider has been hospitalized in a coma since July 11; attorney Michael Wilk claims he suffered a head injury and now experiences memory problems, confusion, and personality changes. The ride reaches approximately 129 km/h, its seats rotate independently, and it includes drops and sharp turns. Lawyers argue that the combination of acceleration, deceleration, and rotations places significant strain on the head and neck. The company and the park reject the claims, arguing that the forces are not strong enough to cause brain injury and that warning signs are posted.