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A guest at Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando died Wednesday after riding a roller coaster at the new theme park, park officials said in a statement.
The person became unresponsive while riding Stardust Racers at the Florida park, a Universal spokesperson said in the statement.
The attraction remains closed, according to the statement.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said off-duty deputies found a man in his 30s on the ride. He was then taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
It is not clear how he died. The District Nine Medical Examiner’s Office said the person’s body was in their care and will undergo an examination today.
The Universal spokesperson said the park is cooperating with the Sheriff’s Office’s investigation. Representatives from NBCUniversal did not immediately respond to NBC News’ request for comment.
“We are devastated by this tragic event and extend our sincerest sympathies to the guest’s loved ones,” the Universal spokesperson said.
Epic Universe opened in May and features a slew of new attractions, including Nintendo World and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter’s Ministry of Magic.
Epic Universe and NBC News share the same parent company, NBCUniversal.
Rebecca Cohen is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital.
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