2 People Killed After Crashing Into Horse on Interstate 76 in Colorado

Two people were killed and three injured in an accident involving a horse, on Interstate 76, in Colorado.

The accident occurred late Sunday night, forcing the closure of the highway until Monday morning.

A van struck the horse, which had wandered onto the freeway, injuring the driver and killing the passenger.

Another van then struck the horse, killing that driver.

Two more people were injured when their car struck the second van.

All of the injured were taken to Colorado Plains Medical Center.

Authorities said that the horse was killed in the incident.