Regional Parks / Safety

X2 Remains Closed at Six Flags Magic Mountain During California Safety Inspection

Cal/OSHA opened an inspection into a reported July 5 incident involving the roller coaster.

X2 roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain
Image Credit: Six Flags Magic Mountain

X2 remained closed at Six Flags Magic Mountain on Sunday, August 16, while California safety officials continued an inspection tied to a reported July 5 incident.

Cal/OSHA Inspection Centers on July 5 Report

Los Angeles County firefighters responded around 9 p.m. July 5 to a report of an unconscious person and transported the person to a hospital, according to original reporting by the Los Angeles Times. The fire department could not confirm whether the person was unconscious when crews arrived or whether the person lost consciousness on the roller coaster.

A Six Flags spokesperson told the Times that the amusement park closed X2 on July 12. Cal/OSHA opened an inspection into the reported July 5 incident and said Friday that the inspection remained ongoing.

CrowdLevels Recorded X2 Closed on August 16

CrowdLevels recorded X2 as closed at 12:37 p.m. PDT Sunday. The Six Flags scheduled ride closure list also includes X2.

A reopening date has not been announced.

Sources: Los Angeles Times original reporting, CrowdLevels current attraction data, and Six Flags Magic Mountain's scheduled closure list.

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