Horse-Drawn Carriage Accident Near Bayreuth Causes Injuries and Property Damage

The incident, involving bolting horses and a collision with a vehicle, resulted in minor injuries, significant property damage, and ongoing investigations into its cause.

• A horse-drawn carriage accident occurred near Bindlach, Bayreuth, after the horses were startled and bolted, veering the carriage into a ditch.
• The coachman and a female passenger were ejected from the carriage and sustained minor injuries, according to police reports.
• The horses ran approximately one kilometer to the village of Euben, where they collided with a vehicle, rendering both the carriage and the car inoperable.
• Emergency responders and local residents provided care for the horses, which sustained minor injuries, until a veterinarian arrived.
• The total property damage from the incident has been estimated at 15,000 euros, and investigations into the cause are ongoing.

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