JACKSON TWP., NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police report two children were killed after a crash involving a vehicle and a horse-drawn buggy carrying six people.

On September 28, around 8:00 p.m., a crash occurred on State Route 225 in Jackson Township involving a horse-drawn buggy and a Mini Cooper.

The driver of the car told police they fell asleep while driving before impacting the buggy.

The six occupants of the buggy were ejected onto the road, shoulder, and embankment.

As a result of the crash, PSP reports that a 7-year-old and a 9-year-old were killed along with the horse.

All others involved were taken to Geisinger Medical Center for treatment of their injuries.

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