A woman in her 60s tragically lost her life after experiencing the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland in Anaheim on Monday evening, according to officials. The Anaheim Police Department confirmed the heartbreaking incident in a statement to Fox News Digital, noting that it unfolded at approximately 6:30 p.m. local time.
"Anaheim Fire & Rescue rushed to the Disneyland Resort after receiving a call about an unresponsive woman in her 60s who had just completed a journey through the Haunted Mansion attraction," an officer detailed.
Officials reported that Disneyland's security team swiftly administered CPR until paramedics arrived on the scene. The woman was then urgently transported to a nearby hospital, where she was sadly pronounced dead. "In deference to the family's privacy, no additional details will be disclosed. This appears to have been a tragic medical emergency, and our deepest sympathies are with the family," the police conveyed.
A spokesperson for Disneyland confirmed to Fox News Digital that a guest had required medical attention and was subsequently taken to a hospital on Monday. Police emphasized that there was no evidence to suggest any malfunction with the ride, which resumed operations shortly after the incident.
Authorities also stated that the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner's Office will conduct a thorough investigation to determine the official cause of the woman's death.
