The closure is routine is such situations, and no reports of problems have been heard so far. The woman was transported to the hospital. No word on condition yet.
We'll await additional reports on the woman in this incident, but let's make this another reminder to stay safe while visiting theme parks.
Space Mountain is not a fast coaster, with a top speed under 30 mph, but it is whippy, and people with medical conditions should not ride. But not everyone is aware of their health status, and on hot days (which are most days in Orlando), even healthy people can be at risk if they don't stay on top of hydration.
Update from comments: Space Mountain opened as scheduled Sunday morning. No issues found with the ride.
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So listen to Robert, if you have the slightest hesitation of riding the ride, don't ride it. Even if you have ridden it before, if you are feeling sick, extremely tired or overly anxious, please don't ride.
I was at Knott's Berry Farm years ago on the same day a woman died on Montezuma's Revenge. She received a brain aneurysm from the ride but I'd hardly blame the ride. The ride posts warnings and its up to people to know their own conditions. In same cases, you have no idea that you have a condition until it becomes fatal. In cases like this, it's not the ride's fault nor would the rider have ever known they had one. I hate to be so dismissive but let's face it.... These things happen. That's about all you can really say, unless you're an attorney who smells money and deep pockets.
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