A New Hampshire passenger was seriously hurt Wednesday night after the car they were in hit a moose that was then struck by another driver.

It happened just after 8 p.m. on Route 101 in Candia.

Passenger injured in Candia moose crash

New Hampshire State Police said the driver of a Mazda 3 was driving eastbound when they hit the moose.

After it was struck, the moose crossed the median and went into the westbound lane and was hit again by a Kia Sportage.

Police said that because of the extent of its injuries from the crashes, the moose had to be euthanized.

Route 101 was temporarily shut down so that debris could be cleared.

"Drivers are reminded that there is increased wildlife activity during the fall season, including the crossing of roads and highways," New Hampshire State Police

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