A vehicle crash in the early hours of Thursday morning brought law enforcement to Walt Disney World Resort property and shut down a stretch of road near EPCOT, leaving several people injured.
What Happened
At approximately 12:45 a.m. on April 9, Orange County authorities responded to a collision with injuries at the intersection of EPCOT Center Drive and East Buena Vista Drive — just outside the second theme park gate at Walt Disney World Resort. Scanner monitoring account @WDWActiveCrime logged the call on X (formerly Twitter) shortly after it came in:
🚓 Traffic Alert – 04/09/26 12:45 am
🚓: Vehicle Crash With Injuries at 📍: Epcot Center Drive & E Buena Vista Drive
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney
🚓 Traffic Alert – 04/09/26 12:45 am
🚓: Vehicle Crash With Injuries at 📍: Epcot Center Drive & E Buena Vista Drive#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney pic.twitter.com/xhiX0TTcju— Walt Disney World: Active Calls (@WDWActiveCrime) April 9, 2026
The crash triggered an immediate road closure. At least one Disney Park guest in the area reported that the southbound lanes of EPCOT Center Drive had come to a complete standstill in the aftermath. From X user @bananahotcocoa:
Epcot Center Dr Southbound is completely stopped, I was able to pass it bc I was on the on-ramp and could use the shoulder
Epcot Center Dr Southbound is completely stopped, I was able to pass it bc I was on the on-ramp and could use the shoulder
— Luca (@bananahotcocoa) April 9, 2026
Walt Disney World Resort did not issue a public statement about the crash, which is consistent with how the Central Florida vacation destination typically handles incidents of this nature. Law enforcement has not released details about those injured. Medical information following vehicle accidents is generally kept private unless a fatality is involved or individuals choose to come forward publicly.
Current Road Conditions Near EPCOT
As of Thursday morning, traffic near EPCOT appears to have returned to normal. Guests with plans at the park should not expect any lingering road impacts or delays from the overnight closure.
Anyone who encounters law enforcement activity while visiting Walt Disney World Resort is encouraged to follow directions from authorities and Disney cast members. The Central Florida vacation destination works to keep police activity from affecting the broader guest experience wherever possible.
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