A twelve-year-old girl died at a horse show with numerous spectators. The girl fell to the ground and the horse stepped on her stomach.
A tragic accident occurred at a horse show in La Busse (France). A twelve-year-old girl fell from her horse onto the ground. While she was lying on the ground, the horse stepped on her stomach. She suffered cardiovascular arrest. The rescue workers were able to resuscitate her and took her to a university hospital. However, she died on arrival at the hospital.
The spectators and participants of the tournament had to receive psychological care. The public prosecutor’s office is now investigating to clarify the more detailed circumstances. Due to the accident, the tournament organiser has cancelled the competition.
Source: nw.de