LAFAYETTE, Wis. — Two hay wagons carrying 25 kids and chaperones overturned on a school field trip at the Bushel and a Peck Apple Orchard. Initial reports said three children suffered life-threatening injuries, at least one of whom was airlifted to a hospital. Otyhers went to hospitals either 62 miles away in Marshfield or 14 miles away in Eau Claire. The mass-casualty situation was confused. Sheriff Travis Hakes confirmed that no one was killed. The sheriff said he understood that five persons suffered serious injuries and that nine were taken to hospitals by ground ambulance. Others were transported by private vehicles. A complete casualty list was being compiled, the sheriff said. The children were fourth-graders and fifth-graders from St. Mark Lutheran Church and School in Eau Claire. The principal, Peter Micheel, said he was focusing on reuniting children with their caregivers.
Turquoise tractor. Towing two haywagons, both of which rolled. Here the wagons have ben righted to rescue children and chaperones pinned underneath.
Bush and Peck profile
On a scenic ridge separating the Chippewa and Eau rivers at18444 County Highway OO. Hayrides $3.50 per child, chaperones free. Orchard planted a century ago. Now includes 20,000 trees producing 30 varieties of apples. In addition there are currants, raspberries and pumpkins, and a three- acre corn maze.