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Three Juveniles Critically Injured After Car Rear-Ends Horse-and-Buggy in Carroll County

Kentucky State Police are investigating after responders transferred the injured child passengers to Norton Children's Hospital with potentially life-threatening wounds.

Overview

  • Kentucky State Police say a passenger car struck a horse-and-buggy in Carroll County, leaving three juveniles who were riding in the buggy critically injured.
  • A preliminary KSP investigation identified the driver as a 44-year-old man from Carrollton operating a white 2010 Nissan Altima.
  • Responders moved the three children from the scene to Norton Children's Hospital in Louisville because their injuries were treated as potentially life-threatening.
  • Officials have not released the specific crash location within Carroll County and have provided few additional details while the investigation continues.
  • Horse-and-buggy collisions often cause severe trauma because occupants are exposed and lack a protective vehicle cabin, which helps explain the decision to send the victims to a pediatric trauma center.