Tour buses collide at EPCOT toll plaza..

UltimtMickeyFan

UltimtMickeyFan

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Apparently one is a Disney bus and the other is a tour bus and happened around 2pm. 5 injuries reported so far. Hoping everyone is ok.

Two Buses Involved In Accident, 5 Injured
Tuesday, March 23, 2010 2:41:54 PM
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LAKE BUEAN VISTA -- Authorities are investigating a traffic accident with two tourist buses at Walt Disney World Resort. One of the buses is owned by Disney.

Police said at least five injuries were reported in the 2 p.m. mishap at One Disney Drive near a toll booth.

A medical helicopter is enroute.
 
Gringrinngghost

Gringrinngghost

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5 people have been Injured.
Wesh 2 said:
ORLANDO, Fla. -- A Disney bus was involved in a crash with a second bus at a toll plaza at Epcot Center Tuesday afternoon.
Authorities said one of the buses rear-ended another at the entrance to park's parking lot.
One person was transported to a hospital in very serious condition, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Orange County fire officials said they have an "extended operation" taking place and have five patients.
A helicopter was dispatched to the scene to assist with patient transport.
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IWant2GoNow

IWant2GoNow

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Oh no... :( Just when I thought 2009 was the fluke accident year... Here's hoping the injuries weren't too serious. I hope these accidents don't continue to happen.
 
llrain

llrain

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not surprised. Last trip I was on 4 busses that had drivers acting carelessly.
one that stands out was speeding like heck down that fort wilderness road.
 
Gringrinngghost

Gringrinngghost

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8 our now reported Injured.
Wesh 2 said:
A Disney bus was involved in a crash with a second bus at a toll plaza at Epcot Center Tuesday afternoon.

A Disney bus is involved in a crash near the entrance to Epcot.
Authorities said one of the buses rear-ended another at the entrance to park's parking lot.
Seven passengers aboard the Disney bus were transported to Florida Hospital-Celebration Health with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Kim Montes.
The driver of the Disney bus was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center in serious condition, Montes said.

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http://www.wesh.com/video/22921658/index.html video from Epcot

Motorists trying to reach Epcot are unable to enter the theme park's parking lot because of the crash investigation, but the park is open. Passengers can reach the entrance by using Disney's Monorail.
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CFNews 13 said:
Eight people are injured after a Disney bus rear-ended a charter bus near Walt Disney World's Epcot theme park.

The accident happened around 2 p.m. at the toll booth near the intersection of World Center and Epcot Center drives.

According to Sgt. Kim Montes from the Florida Highway Patrol, 7 people were transported to Celebration Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

The Disney bus driver was airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center with serious injuries.

FHP said inbound traffic to Epcot has been shut down.
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Click Orlando said:
8 Injured In Disney Bus Crash
Busses Involved In Rear-End Collision
POSTED: Tuesday, March 23, 2010
UPDATED: 3:16 pm EDT March 23,2010


ORLANDO, Fla. -- Eight people have been injured in a tour bus collision on Walt Disney World Property.
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The Florida Highway Patrol said a Walt Disney World bus and a charter bus were involved in a rear-end collision.
Emergency management said the driver of the Disney bus was airlifted to Orlando Regional Medical Center.
Most other injuries were minor, emergency management said. Four people were taken to Celebration hospital and three were taken to Dr. Phillips Hospital.
The crash occurred on Epcot Center Boulevard, just before the toll booth around 2 p.m.
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Gringrinngghost

Gringrinngghost

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- A Disney bus was involved in a crash with a second bus at a toll plaza at Epcot Center Tuesday afternoon.

A Disney bus is involved in a crash near the entrance to Epcot.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a Walt Disney World bus rear-ended a charter bus.
Seven passengers aboard the Disney bus were transported to Florida Hospital-Celebration Health with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Kim Montes.

There were no passengers on the charter bus, according to FHP, and its bus driver was not inside the vehicle during the time of the collision.
The driver of the Disney bus was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center in serious condition, Montes said.
Disney representatives said their primaryORLANDO, Fla. -- A Disney bus was involved in a crash with a second bus at a toll plaza at Epcot Center Tuesday afternoon.

A Disney bus is involved in a crash near the entrance to Epcot.
The Florida Highway Patrol said a Walt Disney World bus rear-ended a charter bus.
Seven passengers aboard the Disney bus were transported to Florida Hospital-Celebration Health with non-life-threatening injuries, according to Florida Highway Patrol Sgt. Kim Montes.

Video: Buses Crash At Epcot
Images: Above Epcot Crash
There were no passengers on the charter bus, according to FHP, and its bus driver was not inside the vehicle during the time of the collision.
The driver of the Disney bus was transported to Orlando Regional Medical Center in serious condition, Montes said.
Disney representatives said their primary concern right now are those involved in the accident.

"Safety is a cornerstone of our company, we are currently focused on the well-being of those involved in the situation and we are working closely with law enforcement on this matter," said a statement. Walt Disney Statement. "The Epcot toll plaza has reopened."

Motorists trying to reach Epcot are unable to enter the theme park's parking lot because of the crash investigation, but the park is open.
Stay with WESH 2 News and WESH.com for further details.
 
benji

benji

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I personally think the Disney buses drive to fast. I understand they have to be on time, but the last few times I rode my drivers were driving way to fast.
 
Tom

Tom

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My mother-in-law just got back from her first trip to WDW and she said that "a number of" her bus drivers were texting WHILE DRIVING.

It's obvious that this Disney bus driver was doing something distracting - you don't ram into the back of a parked bus if you're paying attention.

Unfortunately, this is yet another eye-opener (I hope) for Disney to actually implement some more safety policies that should have been implemented long ago (if they haven't already been), like no cell phone or texting while driving.

I guess it will take 8 more lawsuits for them to learn how to live up to their own "high standards of safety".
 
hokielutz

hokielutz

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I hate to be Mr. Obvious here... but humans operate these vehicles, and humans are never perfect or infallible.


With that said... I hope those injured will recover swiftly, and this accident serves as a reminder to all transportation operators of what can happen during a moment of careless behavior.
 
tiaragirl

tiaragirl

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Really unfortunate on a number of levels. Disney transportation isn't having much luck lately. Hopefully there was a relatively concrete reason, and those involved are A-OK.
 
WDWExplorer

WDWExplorer

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This crap is getting old... i drive on property at least 4 times a week, and I can tell you, nearly EVERY time I am there, I see a bus doing something careless....

Since the other bus that was involved was STOPPED, there can only be fault in one place..

This has got to stop.. it's getting ridiculous..
 

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