"You enter in perfect conditions and, when you come back, you're a medical emergency case". There's a working roller coaster in the USA causing serious brain injuriesPhoto by Jhonny' Mages on Pexels
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"You enter in perfect conditions and, when you come back, you're a medical emergency case". There's a working roller coaster in the USA causing serious brain injuries

CNN Portugal28 August 2026 at 18:08

The X2, one of the most extreme roller coasters at Six Flags Magic Mountain park in California, is at the center of a CNN investigation. The journalistic work revealed several cases of passengers who suffered serious brain injuries after riding this attraction, including emergency hospitalizations and at least one death.

According to the article, passengers who entered the attraction in perfect health conditions returned in a state requiring urgent medical intervention. The roller coaster, known for its extreme intensity, has been associated with cases of serious brain injuries.

The CNN investigation exposes a pattern of incidents that raises questions about the safety of this and possibly other similar attractions at American amusement parks.

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