Wednesday 15 July 2009

Walt Disney World monorail crash kills employee

Officials at Walt Disney World Resort were investigating what caused the first fatal accident in the 38-year history of the park's Monorail, a one-time symbol of founder Walt Disney's vision for future transportation.

Two of the monorail's trains collided in the park's Magic Kingdom section, killing one of the train's operators, emergency officials said. At least five guests were treated at the scene for minor injuries, authorities said. The other train's operator was not injured, but was emotionally shaken and taken to a hospital.

The transit system, which shuttles thousands of visitors around the sprawling resort each day, was shut down while authorities investigated.

"They are extremely rare," Griffin said of accidents at the park. "The safety of our guests and cast are a top priority above all else."

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Source: InjuryLawyers4u.co.uk | Daily Mail Online
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