Twelve hurt when 2 Disney buses crash

Two Walt Disney World buses crashed this afternoon in front of the Contemporary Resort on Disney property, injuring 12 people, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

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.

The accident comes 11 days after monorail pilot Austin Wuennenberg died when another train accidentally backed into his.

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.

"There's nothing more important than the safety of our guests and cast members," Finger said.

Buses Collide At Disney, Injuring 12

A dozen people are taken to the hospital and one man is facing criminal charges after a bus crash at Walt Disney World.

It happened at around 2:45 p.m. Thursday on World Drive when a Disney bus tried to change lanes and a second bus rammed into the back of it.

The collision was strong enough that 12 people had to be taken to local hospitals with minor injuries.

This is the second series incident at Disney in the last two weeks. However, park goers aren’t worried about their safety.

On July 5, a monorail pilot was killed in a crash. That accident is still under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Disney Bus Crash

Officials say two buses have collided at Walt Disney World, leaving a dozen visitors with minor injuries.

A Florida Highway Patrol report says one Disney bus rear-ended another Thursday afternoon. About 50 people were on both buses. The 12 injured passengers were taken to four nearby hospitals for treatment.

The accident comes 11 days after 21-year-old monorail pilot Austin Wuennenberg died when another train accidentally backed into his train at the sprawling Orlando resort.

The park's vast transit system shuttles thousands of visitors around the attraction each day.