Six Flags Magic Mountain closes X2 roller coaster over brain damage claims

In the statement made by Six Flags Magic Mountain amusement park, it was stated that the roller coaster called X2, which is one of the most popular entertainment vehicles and whose seats rotate 360 ​​degrees, was subjected to a series of safety tests following allegations that it "caused brain damage". In the statement, it was noted that the roller coaster, which allegedly caused brain damage to more than 100 people, passed safety tests, but that closing it was "the right thing to do."

Additionally, park official Brian Oerding, whose opinion was quoted in the statement, said, "Amusement ride safety is the cornerstone of our business and we take it seriously when we see guest confidence being impacted." he said.

Dordick Law Corporation law firm announced that approximately 400 people contacted them with injuries they believed were caused by this roller coaster.

According to the BBC, in the statement made by the law firm, "They boarded the X2 expecting excitement, but they left with catastrophic brain damage. Some had brain surgery. Some are still struggling." evaluation was made.

'ROLLER TRAIN KILLED 22-YEAR-OLD WORKER'

Lawyer Brent Wisner from the Wisner Baum law firm, who stated that he represents the family of 22-year-old Christopher Hawley, who died after getting on the

Wisner called for legal reform and oversight. Hawley's family reached a compromise with the park management in the death case in August. According to the Los Angeles Times, the roller coaster, which was put into service in 2002 under the name "X", was closed a few months after its opening to correct design flaws.