Lafayette, WI (September 19, 2024) – Three individuals sustained critical injuries when a wagon overturned at an apple orchard on Wednesday, September 18. The accident occurred during a field trip, involving children, parents, and chaperones, at an orchard in Lafayette. A tractor pulling two wagons tipped one of the wagons sideways while descending a hill, injuring 25 people in total.
Five others suffered serious injuries in the incident, according to Chippewa County Sheriff Travis Hakes. Authorities have not confirmed the number of children injured, though the students attend a school in Eau Claire.
Officials are still investigating the accident and will release further details as the inquiry continues.