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A woman in her 60s died Monday evening after riding the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, officials said.
The Anaheim Police Department confirmed in a statement to Fox News Digital that the incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. local time.
“Anaheim Fire & Rescue responded to the Disneyland Resort for an unresponsive female in her 60s who had just completed the Haunted Mansion attraction,” an officer said.
Officials said Disneyland security personnel performed CPR until paramedics arrived. The woman was then transported to a local hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.
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A woman has died after riding the Haunted Mansion ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. Park security performed CPR before she was taken to the hospital. (Jeff Gritchen/MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images)
“Out of respect for the family, no further details will be released. This is an unfortunate medical episode and our hearts go out to the family,” police said.
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A Disneyland spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital that a guest required medical attention and was taken to the hospital on Monday. Police said there was no indication of an operational problem with the attraction, which reopened shortly after the incident.
Authorities also said the Orange County sheriff-coroner will determine the official cause of his death.
This is a developing story.
