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California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims

Most sources report the roller coaster was shut after brain damage claims, while one specifies it was permanently closed amid lawsuits.

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What happened California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims.
The headline split Arab News frames it as "California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims". KGO / ABC7 San Francisco frames it as "X2 roller coaster permanently closed at Six Flags Magic Mountain amid lawsuits".
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Arab NewsNews report · Oct 1, 1:15 AM

California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims

shutbrain damage claims

A popular California roller coaster is being permanently shut down after dozens of people claimed to have suffered brain damage while riding it. The X2 at Six Flags Magic Mountain features...

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CNA SingaporeNews report · Oct 1, 1:17 AM

California roller coaster shut after brain damage claims

The X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain will shut for good after almost 20 years, amid a cloud of safety-related legal complaints.

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The Straits TimesNews report · Oct 1, 12:30 AM

California roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain shut after brain damage claims

The X2 features precipitous drops and jarring twists with seats that swivel 360 degrees.

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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Oct 1, 12:24 AM

X2 roller coaster permanently closed at Six Flags Magic Mountain amid lawsuits

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The X2 roller coaster, which is the subject of multiple lawsuits, has been permanently closed, the president of Six Flags Magic Mountain announced Tuesday.

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KGO / ABC7 San FranciscoNews report · Oct 1, 12:24 AM

X2 roller coaster permanently closed at Six Flags Magic Mountain amid lawsuits

The X2 roller coaster, which is the subject of multiple lawsuits, has been permanently closed, the president of Six Flags Magic Mountain announced Tuesday.

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Oct 1, 12:24 AM: KABC / ABC7 Los Angeles joined the source map.

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