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Accidents at Effingham County Fair prompt safety concerns

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Accidents at Effingham County Fair prompt safety concerns
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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.

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  1. 5-year-old girl airlifted after accident at Effingham County Fair  WAND
  2. Spectator injured after accident at Effingham County Fair horse race  WTWO WAWV TV
  3. Child Injured in Opening Race Accident at Effingham County Fair, No Racing on Monday - Effingham's News and Sports Leader, 979XFM and KJ Country 102.3  Effingham's News Leader
  4. UPDATE: Harness racing on Monday canceled at Effingham County Fair  Effingham Daily News
  5. Accident at Effingham County Fair On Sunday, Effingham County Sheriff's Office Releases Statement  Samantha Laturno
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