A Delta Air Lines employee died while working at Orlando International Airport (MCO) on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Delta paused operations at MCO on Thursday, May 7, while authorities launched an investigation into the worker\u2019s death. As a result, one flight was canceled that evening.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Delta stated that the airline is \u201cfocused on extending our full support to the family and taking care of our Orlando team during this difficult time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Delta added that it is working with local authorities as a full investigation is conducted to determine the events leading to the employee\u2019s death.<\/p>\n
MCO stated, \u201c[Our] community is deeply saddened about the loss of a team member from one of our airline partners, a member of our extended airport family. We send our condolences to his family and friends.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Orlando Police Department is leading the investigation into the Delta employee\u2019s death, stating that preliminary information suggests the incident was an accident.<\/p>\n
No further details were released by Orlando police.<\/p>\n
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