Woman Rear-ended By Epcot Bus, Died at Hospital
A woman has been killed in a bus crash that happened near Walt Disney’s Epcot Center over the weekend.
A report from the Florida Highway Patrol states that a Disney’s Magical Express bus rear-ended a car Friday afternoon. Witnesses said the car stopped in the middle of the road, and the bus was unable to stop, colliding with the rear end of the stopped vehicle.
According to the report filed by the Florida Highway Patrol, the 63-year-old woman who had been driving the car was taken to Celebration Health in Kissimmee. She was later pronounced dead as a result of her injuries. Authorities have not yet released the name of the victim pending notification of family.
The bus was carrying 36 passengers at the time of the accident. Two of the passengers on the Disney’s Magical Express bus were also taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
Currently, no charges have been filed.
Disney’s Magical Express is a complimentary shuttle service that transports park guests between the airport and the resort facilities. The services is operated by Mears Transportation and contracted by the Disney Corporation.
In an official statement from Disney, the company said that it is providing support for the passengers who were on the bus that was involved in the accident. Mears Transportation has stated that they are also in full cooperation with law enforcement.
The cause of the accident is still currently under investigation.
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