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A stable hand was killed at Cranbourne Racecourse on Tuesday morning after being kicked in the head by a horse.
The woman was working inside a stable at the training centre when the tragedy happened. On-course paramedics responded immediately but were unable to save the woman.
Cranbourne Training Centre.Credit: Joe Armao
Racing Victoria released a statement confirming the death, but have not released the woman’s age nor the name of her employer.
“It is with great sadness that Racing Victoria confirms that a female stable employee has tragically passed away following an incident at the Cranbourne Training Centre this morning,” the RV statement read.
“Victoria Police and WorkSafe are on-site investigating the circumstances of the incident in which the stable employee is believed to have been kicked by a horse in the stables of her employer.
“Trackwork at the Cranbourne Training Centre was closed following the incident.
“RV and Southside Racing are offering assistance and support to her employer and the local racing community at this tragic time.”
More to come.
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