Multiple people injured in horse drawn-buggy crash in Melancthon

OPP officers are investigating a serious crash involving a mini-van and horse drawn buggy.

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According to Police, the crash happened just after 6 p.m. on County Road 9, on Sunday.

Police say that eight passengers in the buggy were transported to the hospital by ambulance with unknown injuries.

Two horses also escaped after the collision; however, they were quickly located and remain safe in a barn at a local farm.

County Road 9 between 4th Line and 2nd Line will remain closed for several hours.