Crash at Northside Downs Sends Three to Hospital

by Bobby NockNovember 14, 2016

Three harness racers were sent to hospital after a crash at Northside Downs on the weekend.

All suffered non-life-threatening injuries and the horses involved in the mishap escaped with minor injuries.

The injured drivers are Danny Campbell, Rod Hurley and John Beaton.

Beaton had to be airlifted to Halifax hospital and his wife Kim says he suffered broken ribs and also injured his back.

The crash happened after one of the horses fell during the race, causing a pile up.

It was the season finale at Northside Downs on Saturday.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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