On a stretch of State Road 218 outside Berne, a quiet way of life collided with modern traffic at high speed. A horse-drawn buggy carrying nine Amish passengers was struck from behind late at night, destroying the carriage and throwing its occupants onto the roadway.
Seven people were injured, most of them children, turning what should have been a peaceful ride home into a chaotic emergency scene. Helicopters, sirens, and flashing lights cut through the darkness as first responders rushed to help the victims.
The crash highlights the ongoing risks faced by Amish communities who share rural roads with fast-moving vehicles—where tradition and modern transportation often meet under dangerous circumstances.
