Man Dies After Riding Roller Coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) – A man in his 30s died Wednesday after experiencing a medical emergency following a ride on a roller coaster at universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
The man was found unresponsive after disembarking the ride adn was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released the name of the deceased or further details surrounding the incident as of Thursday morning.
Epic Universe, Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, opened to the public in May. The park features five themed worlds and a 500-room hotel, marking the first major customary theme park debut in Florida as Universal’s Islands of Adventure opened in 1999. It brings the total number of Universal parks in Florida to four.
Florida law exempts large theme parks like Universal and Walt Disney World from routine state safety inspections. Rather, these parks are responsible for conducting their own inspections and adhering to internal safety protocols.However, they are required to report all serious injuries and deaths to the state.
Recent reports filed with the Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services indicate a series of medical incidents at Florida theme parks in the second quarter of this year. These included twelve reports from Disney world, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando, ranging from a 78-year-old becoming unresponsive on a carousel to an 87-year-old losing consciousness after a ride. Since Epic Universe’s opening in May, three additional reports have been filed, including incidents involving dizziness, visual disturbances, and chest pains among riders.
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