Walt Disney World Monorail Crash Kills Driver (VIDEO)

Two monorail trains crashed early Sunday at Walt Disney World, and killed one of the train’s operators. Read more on this tragic story and see video of the monorail crash below.

The driver of one of the monorails was Austin Wuennenberg, 21, that died in the monorail accident.  The other train operator was not injured, but was taken to a hospital badly shakenemotionally. Five park guests were treated at the scene of the monorail crash.

“They are extremely rare,” Griffin said of accidents at the park. “The safety of our guests and cast are a top priority above all else.”

Sheriff’s officials are investigating the cause of the monorail crash.

The monorail crash happened at the park’s ticket and transportation center. About a dozen guards wearing blue Disney security uniforms guarded the monorail station Sunday morning and prevented visitors from approaching the area.

“This is such a close-knit community, ” Griffin said. “Our hearts go out to Austin’s family. It’s a sad day here.”

Catherine McKenna, 45, and her family were visiting the theme park from Ireland. The family had planned to use the monorail to travel to the Magic Kingdom but said they were told the train was broken. They took a ferry instead, but returned on the monorail later.

“It’s very sad,” McKenna said. “You would be very afraid to use it again.”

However, another guest, 55-year-old Jose Sequera of Venezuela, said he was not concerned about safety at the park.

“I think they take care of things,” Sequera said. “Accidents happen, the same as in planes and cars.”

Mike Griffin, Walt Disney World vice president of public affairs, issued a statement offering condolences to the employee’s family and saying the monorail was closed.

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