Family Killed On 'Dream Trip' To Disney World

A couple and three of their children have been killed in a car crash on a trip to Disney World in Florida.

Michael and Trudi Hardman, both primary school teachers from Texas, died when their SUV veered off a highway and rolled over in Louisiana.

Also killed were sons Dakota Watson, 15, and Adam Hardman, seven, and daughter Kaci Hardman, four.

Police believe one of the children, a 16-year-old, apparently fell asleep behind the wheel of the vehicle, a 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe, en route from Terrell, the family's hometown in Texas, to Orlando, Florida.

The driver and two passengers were injured. Among them was 12-year-old Aaron Hardman, who was reportedly in a critical condition.

The family had scheduled the trip about nine months ago and had planned to stay at Disney World for a week.

"They've always talked about it," said Mr Hardman's brother Timothy.

"It was their dream trip. It was an opportunity for them to take all of their kids."

He said the couple got married about five years ago and had six children between them.

Mr Hardman had three boys from a previous marriage, while Trudi Hardman had two boys from a previous marriage. The couple had a daughter, Kaci, together.

"Michael probably had the biggest heart of anybody you ever knew. He just loved kids," said his brother.