The Brief
- A guest has died after becoming unresponsive while riding a coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe theme park in Florida.
- The guest became unresponsive after riding Stardust Racers. The guest died at the hospital, Universal said.
- “We are devastated by this event and extend our sincerest sympathies to the guest’s loved ones.”
ORLANDO, Fla. – Universal confirmed to FOX 35 News late Wednesday night that a guest at Epic Universe died after becoming unresponsive after riding one of its roller coasters.
What we know:
In a statement to FOX 35, Universal said the guest became unresponsive after riding its Stardust Racers roller coaster. The guest was taken to the hospital, where he or she later died.
Universal statement on Epic Universe guest death
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