A famous roller coaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California has been closed for more than a month after two women were hospitalized with serious brain injuries following separate rides. The X2 coaster, known for reaching speeds of up to 76 mph and rotating its seats 360 degrees, was shut down on July 12. Pamela Guillen, 40, said she repeatedly hit her head against the headrest during the ride and later lost consciousness. Doctors discovered a severe brain injury that required emergency surgery. Just days later, 25-year-old Naomi Greer-Wilkinson also became seriously ill after riding X2 and was hospitalized with a brain hemorrhage.

The incidents have renewed attention on the coaster’s history, including the 2022 death of 22-year-old Christopher Hawley after he suffered a major brain injury following a ride. His family later filed a lawsuit against Six Flags alleging negligence and design problems, and the case was settled in 2026, with the terms remaining private. An attorney for the family said X2 had previously been associated with other reported injuries. Six Flags has denied that the ride caused Hawley’s death and has not publicly explained why X2 remains closed. The recent cases have raised questions about passenger safety and whether additional precautions may be needed. For now, the ride remains unavailable while concerns surrounding the coaster continue to draw attention.