Amorous Couple Hit By Tractor in Czech Meadow

P R A G U E, Oct. 20, 2000 -- A peaceful meadow proved a less than idyllicrendezvous spot for a Czech couple who were run over by atractor during an amorous moment.

The couple picked the meadow near the village of Brnicko inthe eastern Czech Republic because it was dark and peaceful, butit was not so for long.

The driver of the tractor took a short cut through the fieldon his way to a party, riding over the woman’s chest and theman’s buttocks, injuring both, the local news agency CTKreported.

Remained a Mystery for Weeks

No one knew about the accident for several weeks — untildoctors and insurers investigated the origins of the couple’sinjuries.

Police charged the tractor driver, who said he did notnotice the lovemaking pair, with causing an injury.