An ambulance driving the wrong way nearly caused a collision with jockeys and horses Saturday during the eighth race at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas.

A video circulating on social media shows eight jockeys dramatically swerving their horses out of the way, narrowly avoiding the oncoming ambulance. No injuries were reported.

Evangeline Downs is known for having more horses per race than any other track in the country.

According to media reports , jockey Kody Kellenbergert finished first in the race, but not all of the jockeys were able to finish because of the mid-race incident involving the ambulance. The race was declared “no contest” by stewards, with all bets being refunded.

“I guess there’s a first for everything,” Kellenberger posted on Facebook later Saturday night. “Thank God

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