Taipei Escape Room Employee Playing 'Hanged Ghost' Suffocates, Rescued After Hospitalization
An employee at an escape room in Taipei nearly died after accidentally suffocating while playing a 'hanged ghost' role. She was rushed to the hospital and her life was saved. Police are investigating the incident for negligent injury.
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- 📰 Published: May 11, 2026 at 09:43
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TAIPEI, May 11 (CNA) — A near-fatal incident occurred at an escape room establishment in Xinyi District, Taipei City, on the evening of the 10th. A female employee surnamed Wu, who was playing the role of a 'hanged ghost,' accidentally became trapped in a prop rope. On-site personnel immediately noticed something was wrong and notified police and fire services for assistance. Ms. Wu lost vital signs due to suffocation but was saved after being sent to the hospital.
Police and fire services received a report at 7:41 PM on the 10th that a female employee at an escape room in Xinyi District had no vital signs for unknown reasons. Personnel were immediately dispatched to assist with emergency medical transport and rescue. Fortunately, her life was saved, and she is currently under observation in the hospital.
Investigations revealed that Ms. Wu, an employee of the establishment, was playing the role of a 'hanged ghost' during work when the accident occurred. She accidentally became trapped and hung by a prop rope, leading to suffocation and loss of breathing and heartbeat. It was not until on-site customers and other staff noticed something amiss and went in to check that the accident was discovered.
Fortunately, after emergency assistance and transport to the hospital by paramedics, her life was saved, and she is temporarily out of danger.
Police dispatched personnel to the scene for investigation, reviewed surveillance footage, and notified six relevant individuals to clarify the situation. Currently, preliminary findings rule out the involvement of others with concrete evidence.
However, as Ms. Wu's family has filed a complaint against the establishment for negligent injury and negligent grievous bodily harm, police have notified two company representatives to provide explanations. The case has been forwarded to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of negligent injury and negligent grievous bodily harm under the Criminal Code.
Taipei City Fire Department has also notified the Taipei City Department of Labor Inspection. The detailed cause of the incident awaits further investigation.
Additionally, whether the establishment's business scope and workplace safety protection comply with regulations has been reported to relevant competent authorities of the Taipei City Government for intervention and investigation. (Editor: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150511
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Police and fire services received a report at 7:41 PM on the 10th that a female employee at an escape room in Xinyi District had no vital signs for unknown reasons. Personnel were immediately dispatched to assist with emergency medical transport and rescue. Fortunately, her life was saved, and she is currently under observation in the hospital.
Investigations revealed that Ms. Wu, an employee of the establishment, was playing the role of a 'hanged ghost' during work when the accident occurred. She accidentally became trapped and hung by a prop rope, leading to suffocation and loss of breathing and heartbeat. It was not until on-site customers and other staff noticed something amiss and went in to check that the accident was discovered.
Fortunately, after emergency assistance and transport to the hospital by paramedics, her life was saved, and she is temporarily out of danger.
Police dispatched personnel to the scene for investigation, reviewed surveillance footage, and notified six relevant individuals to clarify the situation. Currently, preliminary findings rule out the involvement of others with concrete evidence.
However, as Ms. Wu's family has filed a complaint against the establishment for negligent injury and negligent grievous bodily harm, police have notified two company representatives to provide explanations. The case has been forwarded to the Taipei District Prosecutors Office for investigation on suspicion of negligent injury and negligent grievous bodily harm under the Criminal Code.
Taipei City Fire Department has also notified the Taipei City Department of Labor Inspection. The detailed cause of the incident awaits further investigation.
Additionally, whether the establishment's business scope and workplace safety protection comply with regulations has been reported to relevant competent authorities of the Taipei City Government for intervention and investigation. (Editor: Kuan Chung-wei) 1150511
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