The closure of Six Flags' X2 roller coaster has drawn new attention to the risks associated with extreme thrill rides.

Extreme rollercoaster ‘leaves two women with brain injuries’ - The X2 rollercoaster at Six Flags Magic Mountain is marketed for the ‘ultimate daredevil’ ...

Two women reportedly developed serious brain haemorrhages within days of riding the X2 roller coaster in California. A ...

Looking for a rush like no other? Would climbing 200 feet into the air and then flying downhill at speeds of 75 miles an hour in the winged seat of a roller coaster do the trick? This summer, a new ...

For a few minutes of pure, unfiltered, scream-out-loud fun, nothing beats a ride on a roller coaster. We've rounded up the world's most exhilarating rides, from old-school wooden wonders to towering ...

The upcoming Tormenta coaster coming to Six Flags Over Texas marks the latest in the race to create extreme theme park thrills amid the company's slumping attendance. By James Hibberd Writer-at-Large ...

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