Wisconsin Rapids Man Arrested After Vehicle Strikes Amish Buggy, Injuring Children

Wausau Rhinelander, WI, September 18, 2026 —

A vehicle collision involving an Amish buggy in the Town of Buffalo has resulted in the arrest of a Wisconsin Rapids man and injuries to several children. The incident occurred when a vehicle reportedly struck the buggy, leading to the reported injuries.

Authorities have confirmed the arrest of an individual identified as a man from Wisconsin Rapids. The exact charges or the name of the arrested individual have not been publicly disclosed at this time.

The collision involved a vehicle and an Amish buggy. As a result of the impact, multiple children sustained injuries. The severity and specific nature of these injuries have not been detailed, nor has the exact number of children injured been provided.

The location of the incident has been identified as the Town of Buffalo. Further details regarding the specific circumstances that led to the collision, such as the date, time, or the sequence of events, were not immediately available. Information concerning the type of vehicle involved or the condition of the buggy also remains undisclosed.

Officials are investigating the incident. The contractor’s name, the cause of the accident, permit status, inspection outcomes, code violations, and fine amounts, if any, are not part of the information provided and were not made public in the initial report.

This is a developing story, and more information is expected as the investigation progresses.

Story summarized from the original created by Juliana Tornabene on www.wsaw.com, see more information here.

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