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Multiple Guests Injured in Accident at Disney World, Closure Confirmed

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Multiple people were injured in a vehicle accident near Walt Disney World Resort property on Monday morning, resulting in the closure of several lanes of traffic. Here’s what Central Florida Disney Park guests need to know.

Accident at Disney World Leaves Several Injured

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Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on March 30, law enforcement responded to a vehicular accident with injuries at Florida State Road 429 & Seidel Road, an intersection near Walt Disney World Resort property. @WDWActiveCrime, a user who monitors police scanner activity around the Central Florida Disney parks, posted the call log on X (formerly known as Twitter):

🚓 Traffic Alert – 03/30/26 09:38 am
🚓: Vehicle Crash With Injuries at 📍: Sr429 & Seidel Road
#WaltDisneyWorld #Disney

It’s unclear how many vehicles were involved in the crash, and law enforcement has not said how many people were hurt nor indicated the severity of their injuries. Typically, medical information is kept private unless a fatality results from a vehicle accident.

As is standard practice, Walt Disney World Resort has not commented publicly on this incident.

What Guests Need to Know

A highway with directional signs at Walt Disney World Resort.
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After the accident occurred, @WDWActiveCrime reported that law enforcement had closed all northbound lanes on Florida State Road 429 near the crash site:

⚠️⛔️429 Northbound All lanes are blocked near MM9

Walt Disney World Resort guests are urged to use a different route when traveling near the site of the accident at the intersection of SR429 and Seidel Road. It’s unclear when the roadway will reopen, as crews investigate and clean up the aftermath of the vehicle crash.

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As always, exercise caution and follow all local traffic laws when driving in and around Walt Disney World Resort property.

Have you ever witnessed a law enforcement response at Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park? Share your experience with us in the comments.

About Jess Colopy

Jess Colopy is a Disney College Program alum and kid-at-heart. When she’s not furiously typing in a coffee shop, you can find her on the hunt for the newest Stitch pin.

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