Body found in haunted house at Disneyland Paris

Death: the man was found inside the haunted house
Disneyland Paris
Hannah Al-Othman4 April 2016

A Disneyland Paris worker has been found dead inside the theme park's haunted house.

Police launched an investigation into the death of a 45-year-old man in the Phantom Manor, a spooky attraction featuring ghosts and ghouls.

The body of the technician, who had worked at the theme park for 14 years, was discovered in the house at about 10am on Saturday.

Following the discovery, the haunted house was immediately shut and has remained closed since the incident.

It is unlikely to open until at least Wednesday, as a police investigation is ongoing.

Officials said the man, who has not been identified, was working on the lighting backstage at the time of his death.

An initial examination suggests that the tragedy was an "accidental death by electrocution", but a full autopsy is yet to be carried out.

"An investigation is ongoing," said the spokesman, who said that police and electrics experts were assisting with the probe.

The man's lifeless body was found by colleagues, who have provided statements to police.

A spokesman for the theme park meanwhile said management was "deeply saddened" by the man’s death, and sent commiserations to his "family and relatives".

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