Accidents at Effingham County Fair prompt safety concerns
A 5-year-old girl was seriously injured at the Effingham County Fair when a horse racing pace car struck her with an extended starting gate while passing the grandstand. She was airlifted to St. Louis, and her condition is currently unknown. The horse races for the day were canceled, and an investigation is ongoing. A Go Fund Me has been set up for the child's family, raising over $30,000 so far.