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Disneyland Paris employee found dead in park's haunted house attraction

Prosecutor's office said the 45-year-old was working on a backstage lighting system in the Phantom Manor where his body was found on Saturday.

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French police have launched an investigation into the death of a Disneyland Paris worker after his body was found in a Haunted House, reports The Telegraph.

They confirmed they are investigating the death of a male technician in the Phantom Manor.

The body of the 45-year old father was found at 10 a.m. on Saturday, and it is believed he died of electrocution while carrying out work in the attraction, which showcases ghosts and other sinister themes.

A spokesperson for the prosecutor in the nearby town of Meaux said the man, who has not been identified, was working on the lighting backstage when he died.

An autopsy has not yet been performed, but initial investigations point towards death by accidental electrocution.

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

Police have also interviewed colleagues who found the man's body in the attraction.

Read more of this report from The Telegraph.

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