QUEBEC – A bolting horse caused panic Wednesday afternoon on the streets of Old Quebec when it raced out of control and hit a car.
Police said the young horse was likely scared by a truck and ran away from its caleche post.
"The horse took the bit between its teeth near the Chateau Frontenac and circled around in the streets for a few minutes," said police spokeswoman Christine Lebrasseur.
She added the horse caused damage to a car before being eventually stopped.
No one was in the caleche, a two-wheeled carriage, when the horse bolted and Lebrasseur said no one was injured.
Police have launched an investigation to determine if the caleche owner was negligent or if it is simply an accident.
The horse, which had not often been to the old town according to police, is being treated for leg injuries.
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