DUPONT, Wis. (WFRV) – A woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries, and two children were also hurt after a horse-drawn buggy and vehicle collided in Waupaca County on Thursday night.
According to the Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified of the crash around 7 p.m. on March 27. Deputies say the crash happened on County Highway C near Sprenger Road in Dupont.
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As a result of the crash, a 49-year-old woman who was driving the buggy was flown by a Theda Star helicopter to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries. Two young passengers, ages three and 11, were also sent to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Deputies say the driver of the other vehicle was a 34-year-old man, he reportedly suffered minor injuries.
The following agencies assisted during the crash:
- Manawa Ambulance
- Marion Ambulance Service
- Marion Fire Department
- Marion Police Department
- Theda Star Medical Helicopter
- Waupaca County Sheriff’s Office
- Wisconsin State Patrol
The crash remains under investigation. Local 5 will update this story when additional details are released.
