# Six Flags to shut down world-famous X2 roller coaster after CNN investigation

https://mins.news/en/item/79025

- CNN, 2026-09-29 16:44 UTC
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- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/29/us/six-flags-roller-coaster-x2-invs?Date=20260929&Profile=cnn

> Six Flags says it will close the world-famous X2 roller coaster after a CNN investigation exposed a history of brain injuries and deaths linked to the ride.

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