Disney World Cast Member Dies in Tragic Accident

We are learning of a tragic accident at the Walt Disney World Resort this morning near Pop Century Resort. According to reports, a Cast Member has passed away.

The @OrangeCoSheriff says it got a 911 call around 9:18 AM to respond to a guard gate next to the Pop Century Resort at Disney. They "found a male in his late 30’s unconscious. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene by Reedy Creek FD."

— Amanda Dukes (@Amanda_Dukes1) July 9, 2018

Authorities are still working to find out what happened. The Walt Disney World Resort issued a statement, “All of use at Walt Disney World Resort are deeply saddened…by the loss of one of our Cast Members… This is a tragic accident.”

.@WaltDisneyWorld confirms a cast member died in an accident near the Pop Century resort. "All of us at Walt Disney World Resort are deeply saddened .. by the loss of one of our Cast Members…. This is a tragic accident,." We are still working to find out what happened.

— Amanda Dukes (@Amanda_Dukes1) July 9, 2018

.@WESH chopper video of accident investigation scene at Disney that claimed life of cast member. It happened in industrial area near Pop Century Resort and Waldorf Astoria golf course. Disney says it was not construction related. Waiting on @OrangeCoSheriff to tell us more. pic.twitter.com/wPgON8TmEv

— Amanda Ober (@AmandaOberWESH) July 9, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the Cast Member. We will update once we have more information.

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