Emergency crews in Casey County responded to a serious vehicle?versus?horse?and?buggy crash Thursday afternoon on KY 837 in the Bethelridge community.

The collision happened shortly before 5 p.m. when the driver of the vehicle was reportedly blinded by the sun and unable to see the buggy in time to avoid impact…

Authorities say three children were airlifted to UK Hospital, while two additional children were taken by ambulance to Somerset.

According to the latest update, two boys have been released from Somerset and are now home with family. Three children remain in the ICU at UK, all on breathing tubes. One of the girls is reported to be in critical condition with brain swelling.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing.