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Woman Dies After Universal Orlando Rollercoaster Incident

A 70-year-old visitor succumbed to injuries sustained on the Revenge of the Mummy attraction.

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Sarah Connor
Sarah Connor
A 70-year-old woman has died following an incident on a rollercoaster at Universal Orlando, Florida.
She was transported to a hospital, where she ultimately succumbed to her injuries.
The Revenge of the Mummy attraction has been linked to 21 reported injuries since it opened in 2004.
Florida requires major theme parks to self-report injuries and incidents, yet a review of state records from 2004 to 2024 yielded no specific data for this attraction.
Universal Orlando's self-reported data includes details on the Universal Dance Association College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship, where the University of Tennessee performed on January 16 and 17, 2026.
The relevance of this cheerleading data to the Revenge of the Mummy attraction remains unclear.
Available records show no active lawsuits currently filed against the park.
The most recent information pertains to Universal Fan Fest Nights in 2026, which featured attractions including Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride at Universal Orlando, Florida.
The incident has prompted an investigation into the ride's safety protocols and whether staff followed them on the day of the event.
Universal Orlando has not commented on the incident, but the park's safety record is now under intense scrutiny.
The investigation will examine whether the ride's safety protocols were adequate and whether staff adhered to them.
The outcome of this investigation will be crucial in determining the cause of the fatal accident.

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