It was only a few days ago that a monorail driver was tragically killed in an early morning accident, and on the heels of that news comes another incident that doesn’t reflect favorably on Disney’s transportation service offered to its customers. Last week, two Disney buses collided as they were transporting guests from one part of Disney World to another, leaving 12 people injured.
According to an article in the Orlando Sentinel:
“The rear-end crash happened about 2:40 p.m. when one southbound bus stopped to merge as the World Drive narrowed from three to two lanes, said Sgt. Kim Miller, an FHP spokeswoman. The second bus, which was traveling slowly, did not stop in time.
About 50 people were on both buses. A dozen were taken to area hospitals. Miller described their injuries as minor. Neither bus driver was hurt.
The buses were ferrying guests from the Magic Kingdom to the Caribbean Beach and All-Star resorts, Disney spokeswoman Andrea Finger said.
Finger, said the company is conducting its own investigation and working with law enforcement to ensure the “well-being of those involved.” Disney sent representatives to the hospitals where passengers were being examined, she said.”
While situations such as auto accidents are difficult to handle, the difference between them and these sorts of occurrences is that the passengers in trains and buses have no control over what happens. If you or someone you love has been injured in a bus accident, you need to contact the bus accident lawyers at the Phillips National Injury Group as soon as possible to schedule a free initial consultation.
Sat, Jul 25, 2009
Bus Accidents