Police and emergency personnel responded to a report of a collision involving a horse‑drawn carriage at approximately 7:33 p.m. on Saturday, Saturday night, at the busy intersection of North Main Street and West Market Street in Piqua, Ohio. A Miami County dispatcher confirmed the timing and location of the incident.
The dispatcher relayed that medics arrived on scene shortly after the first call and assessed the condition of a woman who was involved in the crash. The woman sustained injuries that required transport to a nearby hospital for further evaluation and treatment. The specific nature of her injuries has not been released, and officials have not provided an update on her condition.
While the cause of the crash remains under investigation, authorities indicated that they are working to determine what led to the collision. No additional vehicles or persons were reported injured, and there were no immediate reports of damage to surrounding property beyond the carriage and the vehicle involved.
Local officials noted that the incident occurred on the same evening as the Holiday Horse Parade, a community‑wide celebration that took place earlier in Piqua. The parade featured a number of horse‑drawn wagons and attracted families and visitors to the downtown area. The timing of the crash, however, was after the parade had concluded, and there is no indication that the two events are directly related.
Miami County emergency services followed standard protocol, dispatching both police officers and emergency medical technicians to the scene. The officers secured the intersection, directed traffic, and began an initial investigation, while the medics provided on‑scene care before transporting the injured woman to the hospital.
News Center 7 continues to monitor the situation and will provide updates as more information becomes available, including any statements from the woman’s family, the carriage operator, or local law‑enforcement officials. The public is asked to avoid the intersection of North Main and West Market Streets while the investigation proceeds, as investigators may need to conduct a thorough examination of the roadway and surrounding area.
Community members who witnessed the crash or have relevant information are encouraged to contact the Miami County Sheriff’s Office. The department’s spokesperson reiterated that public safety remains a top priority and thanked first responders for their swift action.
As the investigation unfolds, officials will also review safety measures for horse‑drawn vehicles operating in the downtown area, especially during large public events such as the Holiday Horse Parade. The goal is to ensure that both participants and pedestrians can enjoy community traditions without undue risk.
Original reporting: WHIO-TV Dayton (local) — read the source article.
