Harness Horse Bolts and Driver Injured, Burnie Show, Tasmania

 

Sideshows seem to have struck again as the cause of an accident at an agricultural show!

A harness horse at Burnie Show, Tasmania, appeared to be frightened by the sideshow rides and tried to bolt.  The driver attempted to control the terrified horse, but a sharp swerve caused the carriage to tip and he was thrown out of the carriage, while a young girl was left sitting in the back seat. 

The driver had to be treated for a suspected hip injury at the scene and was taken to hospital, while the young passenger was unhurt, but no doubt terrified!

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