Update On EPR Spill

Published: August 24, 2009 10:32 am EDT

It has been reported that drivers Phil Sowers and Stephen Trites escaped with non-life-threatening injuries after an accident at Exhibition Park Raceway led to a no-contest Sunday, August 23

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An article by the Telegraph-Journal states that Sowers, 67, suffered some lower back pain, while Trites suffered a dislocated left shoulder.

Chris Connor of Horse Racing New Brunswick has told Trot Insider that he spoke with Trites this morning when the 47-year-old was at the barn.

According to the chartline, I X L made a break going into the first turn and fell. The mare, which started from the pole position, was being driven by Sowers. The fallen mare caused a chain reaction of interference to trailing horses and drivers.

The status of the horses involved in the accident is still unknown at this time.

To view Sunday’s harness racing results, click here.

Click here to the read the Telegraph-Journal article in its entirety.

(With files from Telegraph-Journal)

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