00:00Man passes away on Florida theme park's new roller coaster.
00:04A tragic incident has been reported at one of the newest theme parks in the world.
00:08A man in his 30s died Wednesday after riding a roller coaster at Epic Universe in Orlando, Florida.
00:14Deputies confirmed the death but released no additional details.
00:17It is still unclear what happened in the moments after the coaster pulled back into the station.
00:23Investigators say it's too early to determine if the ride played any role.
00:27Epic Universe opened in May with five themed areas, including the Stardust Racers coaster, reaching 62 miles per hour.
00:35As of Thursday morning, the theme park remains open, though the coaster is closed indefinitely.
00:42Officials say investigators are just starting their review.
00:46It's very early in the investigation, and we have no further information for release at this time, the sheriff's office stated.
00:52Universal called the incident heartbreaking, extending sympathies, and is cooperating fully.
00:58The shocking news comes only weeks after another sudden death on a theme park ride.
01:04In August, a 53-year-old man died on the frozen ride at Hong Kong Disneyland.
01:09Officials found no link to the ride, blaming health conditions, as his wife confirmed his heart issues.
01:14The Orlando case raises questions about health risks with high-speed rides.
01:19Florida authorities haven't confirmed any medical conditions for the Epic Universe guest.
01:25The focus now turns to investigators who are working with Universal to understand what went wrong and whether this was a medical episode or something more.
01:34As excitement wanes, doubt looms over Epic Universe, known for its groundbreaking attractions.
01:40The world is waiting to see what answers emerge, and whether the death at Epic Universe signals a heartbreaking accident or the start of a deeper safety review.
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