Monorail Crash at Disney World claims one life

July 5, 9:42 AMDisney ExaminerSusan Ayers

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According to CFNews13.com a Disney World monorail driver was killed after colliding with another train at the Orlando, Fla., park.

Fox News also reported on the story and stated that the driver had died early Sunday when he rear-ended another train at approximately 2 a.m. EDT.

The operator of the other monorail train was taken to the hospital, but was uninjured, according to a statement from the Reedy Creek Fire Department.

The deceased , who was not identified, had to be cut out of his cab and was pronounced dead at the scene, CFNews13.com reported.

There were two employees and five guests on both trains but none were injured.

Witnesses said the crash took place on the EPCOT track near the Disney World parking lot as people were leaving the park following a Fourth of July fireworks show.