News Cast Member Killed in Accident

[RSD Part Deux]

In what was described as an “industrial accident”. This happened this morning. More details to come.

 

[drod1985]

Oh man, that's awful. Condolences to the family and friends.

 

[RSD Part Deux]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...sney-world-accident-death-20180709-story.html

 

[kpilcher]

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news...sney-world-accident-death-20180709-story.html

Disney is, so far, only calling it an accident. The full statement attributed to George Kalogridis is in this article we posted a short time ago. Separately both Disney and Orange Co. Sheriff's Office tell us the investigation continues into how this happened.
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/man-found-dead-near-disneys-pop-century-resort-officials-say

 

[bhg469]

Near pop? possibly some skyliner construction? Either way, sad story, young guy and it is very unfortunate.

 

[Stevek]

Near pop? possibly some skyliner construction? Either way, sad story, young guy and it is very unfortunate.

Are skyliner workers considered cast members or contractors? Wonder if it was just a tragic accident at POP? In any case, very sad.

 

[Tom P.]

Disney has now said that the accident was not related to construction in the area, but they have not said the cause of the accident.

 

[aw14]

Regardless of the cause, just terrible.

 

[deeevo]

Looks like it is behind Pop Century costuming.

 

[GhostHost1000]

Disney has now said that the accident was not related to construction in the area, but they have not said the cause of the accident.

I hate to speculate but I wonder if it was electrical somehow with the way it was worded? I don't know - terrible regardless

 

[kpilcher]

I hate to speculate but I wonder if it was electrical somehow with the way it was worded? I don't know - terrible regardless

Based on what I can see from our news helicopter it is not gondola-related. Scene is near a propane tank next to what looks like a place for vehicle maintenance and, possibly laundry

 

[castlecake2.0]

I think that’s the cast services building? Would have break rooms, meeting rooms, costuming etc there among other things

 

[wdwmagic]

Based on what I can see from our news helicopter it is not gondola-related. Scene is near a propane tank next to what looks like a place for vehicle maintenance and, possibly laundry

Thanks for the update.

 

[EricPZ]

Sad news.

 

[larryz]

Thoughts and prayers for his friends and family.

 

[danlb_2000]

Looks like it is behind Pop Century costuming.

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You can't always trust Google maps to be accurate with WDW addresses.

 

[kpilcher]

You can't always trust Google maps to be accurate with WDW addresses.

Screengrab I made from our Sky 6 footage to help our reporter. (copyright WKMG-TV/Graham Media)

 

[deeevo]

You can't always trust Google maps to be accurate with WDW addresses.

I used the video footage from the helicopter and narrowed it down. I didn't use the address.

 

[TwilightZone]

I feel really bad for the family and whoever found him. That must be terrible for both sides.
I just hope he went fast and painlessly.

 

[kpilcher]

Thanks for the update.

My pleasure, Steve.