Three hospitalized following wagon accident at Lazy 5 Ranch: news

Three Hospitalized Following Wagon Accident at Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville

Three people were taken to local hospitals following an unexpected horse-drawn wagon accident at Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, North Carolina.

What Happened During the Wagon Ride

The incident occurred while visitors were taking part in one of the attraction’s popular horse-drawn wagon tours. According to a statement issued by Lazy 5 Ranch, a tree branch fell unexpectedly and struck the side of the wagon.

The sudden impact startled the team of horses, causing them to jump. The sudden jolt threw three passengers from the wagon. Emergency medical services responded to the scene and transported the three injured individuals to area hospitals for evaluation and medical treatment.

Injuries and Safety Status

Other guests onboard the wagon either escaped without injury or declined treatment at the scene. Officials confirmed that the wagon driver was uninjured and is doing well. A veterinary assessment of the horses confirmed they were unharmed, and the animals were cleared to return to regular duties.

Lazy 5 Ranch Response and Safety Record

In a public statement addressing the accident, Lazy 5 Ranch noted the inherent challenges of managing animal-assisted outdoor attractions while emphasizing their ongoing safety protocols:

“With the factors being animals, horses, people, equipment, and nature, we are well aware of the risk involved. We try our very best to mitigate all risk. We address the risk daily, putting in consideration the design of our equipment, education of our drivers, selection of horses, and road maintenance.”

Management confirmed that across more than three million guests who have taken part in wagon rides throughout the history of Lazy 5 Ranch, this is the first incident that has resulted in hospitalizations requiring an overnight stay. The facility reiterated that visitor, staff, and animal safety remains their top priority moving forward.