Horse Breaks Free From Trailer, Triggers Multi-Vehicle Collision on Interstate 95
(WHITE PLAINS, NY) – In a dramatic incident earlier today, a horse escaped from a livestock trailer on Interstate 95, causing a multi-vehicle collision that led to significant traffic delays and minor injuries. According to the New York State Police, the event occurred at approximately 8:30 a.m. near exit 8. Preliminary reports indicate that the horse, a seven-year-old gelding, managed to kick open the rear door of a stationary trailer during a sudden stop, then bolted across four lanes of northbound traffic. The animal’s sudden appearance forced several drivers to swerve and brake abruptly, resulting in a chain-reaction crash involving three passenger vehicles and a delivery truck. First responders arrived at the scene within five minutes. Emergency personnel successfully tranquilized the horse, which sustained minor lacerations, before returning it to its owner, a local equestrian transport company. Two motorists were treated at the site for non-life-threatening injuries, including whiplash and minor cuts, but declined hospital transport. Authorities closed three northbound lanes for roughly 45 minutes to facilitate rescue operations and vehicle removal. The investigation remains ongoing, though officials have not cited any criminal charges. Commuters are advised to expect residual delays through the afternoon.