Twenty-five people are injured in a wagon roll-over in Chippewa County. A large number of emergency vehicles responded to Bushel and a Peck orchard earlier today, including a Mayo Clinic helicopter. All students have been reunited with their families, and there are no fatalities.
Below is more information from Chippewa County Sheriff, Travis Hakes:
Today, during field trip to an apple orchard in the Town of Lafayette several children along with parents and chaperones were on a wagon ride through the orchard; off of public roadways. During that time one of the wagons began to lose control going downhill, as they attempted to stop it; it abruptly overturned.
When the wagon overturned it caused multiple injuries to both children and adults. There were approximately 25 patients transported total, 22 by ambulance, and at least one by helicopter. Some patients were transported by personal vehicle. The Chippewa Sheriff’s Office responded and the Chippewa County Emergency Management immediately notified the Hospital Readiness Collation of incoming patients. Due to the seamless collaboration between the our Office, Lake Hallie Police Department, Chippewa Fire District, Chippewa Falls Fire Department, Cadott EMS and Fire, Boyd EMS, Bloomer Ambulance, Eau Claire Fire and EMS, Mayo Clinic Health Systems, Chippewa County Public Health, and Chippewa County Department of Health and Human Services.
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