Worker dies in Disneyland Paris accident

A Disneyland Pairs worker had died in an apparent electrical accident while carrying out maintenance on the Phantom Manor ride.

A worker has died at a haunted house attraction at Disneyland Paris, according to a park official.

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity because she wasn't authorised to be publicly named, said the Phantom Manor ride was closed and a police investigation was underway.

In a statement to The Associated Press on Tuesday, the park said: "We at Disneyland Paris are truly saddened to learn of the passing ... Our hearts go out to family and friends at this difficult time."

The park wouldn't provide further details.

Le Parisien newspaper reported that the 45-year-old worker died while conducting maintenance early on Saturday before the park was open in an apparent electrical accident.

The park employs about 15,000 people and has about 15 million visitors each year.


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