Washington, June 5 (IANS) Two horses ran out of control and rammed into spectators during the American Independence Day parade in Iowa, and injured 24 people including children, police said.
The horses ran out of control after they rubbed their heads against each other, causing one’s bridle to come off. They then took off, taking the wagon they were pulling behind them, running into families watching the parade in Bellevue town.
Children as young as two years old were also among the injured, Xinhua reported.
Victims suffered injuries ranging from multiple fractures to collapsed lungs and bruises and abrasions. Five of the injured were in critical condition, police said.
Bellevue is a small town of around 2,300 residents, but the parade drew some 4,000 people, as many came from rural areas, according to estimates.
