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Disney monorail accident: Was there a death at the Contemporary Resort? What we know
According to social media posts, an individual may have fallen onto the Monorail tracks and was struck by an oncoming train at Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Multiple reports are circulating online alleging that a person died at Disney’s Contemporary Resort at Walt Disney World on Tuesday. According to unverified social media posts, an individual may have either fallen or jumped onto the Monorail tracks and was struck by an oncoming train. Some posts also claim that a body was seen being removed from the scene. Monorail and Observation Deck are closed as a result.
WDWNT reported that multiple sheriff’s units and emergency vehicles were present at the Contemporary Resort. A crime scene tape had been placed around a service entrance. Videos showing law enforcement activity at the location have also surfaced on social media.
However, as of now, neither Disney nor local authorities have confirmed any details regarding the incident.
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Ferry boat crashes into dock at Disney's Magic Kingdom
On July 30, a ferry boat collided with a dock at Magic Kingdom park in Walt Disney World, alarming guests on board. Speaking to PEOPLE, one visitor recounted the incident.
The guest, Deanna, said she was visiting Magic Kingdom with her husband and their two daughters. They stayed until park closing, hoping to watch the nighttime parade. However, cast members announced the parade would be canceled due to impending weather.
According to Deanna, staff directed guests to exit the park and recommended taking the monorail to return to the Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), where most guests had parked. Since they had arrived via monorail earlier that day, the family decided to take the ferry back.
Once on board, the family split up. Deanna and one daughter went to the upper deck, while her husband and their other daughter remained on the lower level. What happened next shocked everyone on board.
“The boat hit with full speed, I mean, it went full speed into this barrier,” she told PEOPLE.
