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Body found in burning vehicle at Disney World in Florida, say police

Homicide detectives are investigating at the scene near a miniature golf course

Peter Stubley
Saturday 18 August 2018 17:48 BST
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Officers were called to the burning vehicle near Fantasia Gardens at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando
Officers were called to the burning vehicle near Fantasia Gardens at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando (Jedi94)

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A body has been found inside a burning vehicle at Disney World in Florida.

The unidentified victim was discovered when firefighters extinguished the blaze near the Fantasia Gardens miniature golf course.

Homicide detectives have joined the investigation, according to a statement from Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Deputies were called to the scene at 1209 Epcot Resorts Boulevard to assist the Reedy Creek Fire Department at 4.11am on Saturday morning.

"Reedy Creek Fire Department extinguished the fire and discovered a victim deceased inside the vehicle," said a spokesperson for the Sheriff's Office.

"Fire Marshall, Homicide, and Sector 6 Investigators are on scene conducting an investigation.

"The investigation is ongoing. We will provide information as it becomes available."

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