Very sad news to report today. A TSA Officer has died after jumping off a balcony.
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Minnie Van Service Now Available Between Orlando International Airport and Walt Disney World Resorts
The Minnie Van service has been available to guests staying on Disney World property for a little bit now. It started as service around Disney World property, but now includes Orlando International Airport. However, there is a bigger fee for this option.
Orlando International Airport Says its Stopping Commercial Flights Tonight
With the impending Category 4 hurricane, Orlando International Airport has announced that it will stop commercial service tonight. The major airport is now preparing for Hurricane Matthew.
Passenger Killed in Orlando Airport Tram Accident Identified
A passenger, who was killed yesterday on an Orlando International Airport tram, has been identified.
According to Local 6, Adam Thomas Lee was thrown through the tram windshield when it came to an abrupt stop. He fell about 15 feet to the ground.
The tram is usually automated, but was being manually run yesterday morning as part of a routine inspection. Passengers are not supposed to be on the tram when they are being run in manual mode, but the passengers were invited on the tram by one of the employees.
Local 6 reports that Lee was allowed to operate the tram while it was in maintenance mode and while in that mode the tram will automatically stop if it is not being controlled.
So when Lee took his hand off the controlls, the tram’s emergency brakes engaged and the force of the stop propelled him through the windshield. The employee who allowed Lee to handle the tram controls has since had their security badge turned back to authorities.
The investigation is ongoing.
Source: Local 6 News