By Associated Press - Monday, August 12, 2019

CLINTON, Maine (AP) - Maine police say four people were injured when a horse-drawn wagon struck a vehicle and a telephone pole.

Officer Phil DiLuca of the Clinton Police Department says the “freak accident” happened Sunday when a loud noise spooked the two horses, causing the driver to lose control.

The Portland Press Herald reports one person with critical injuries was flown by helicopter to a hospital while the other three passengers were treated for less serious injuries at nearby hospitals.



The accident remains under investigation by Clinton police and the Kennebec County Sherriff’s Office.

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Information from: Portland Press Herald, http://www.pressherald.com

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