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Woman dies after falling from horse spooked by dog in Leeds | Woman dies after falling from horse spooked by dog in Leeds |
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The horse rider died in hospital on Sunday evening, police said. | The horse rider died in hospital on Sunday evening, police said. |
A woman has died after falling from a horse when it was spooked by a dog, West Yorkshire Police said. | A woman has died after falling from a horse when it was spooked by a dog, West Yorkshire Police said. |
The woman, in her 60s, was taken to hospital after being thrown from the horse near Bullerthorpe Lane, in the Newsam Green are of Leeds on Sunday. | The woman, in her 60s, was taken to hospital after being thrown from the horse near Bullerthorpe Lane, in the Newsam Green are of Leeds on Sunday. |
The force said she later died as a result of her injuries. | The force said she later died as a result of her injuries. |
Supt Emma Winfield, said: "This was a tragic incident where a woman has sadly lost her life, and our thoughts remain with her family who are being supported by specialist officers." | Supt Emma Winfield, said: "This was a tragic incident where a woman has sadly lost her life, and our thoughts remain with her family who are being supported by specialist officers." |
The force said it was reported that shortly before the incident, a dog had been present near to the horse. | The force said it was reported that shortly before the incident, a dog had been present near to the horse. |
The horse, which ran off after throwing its rider, was later found safe and uninjured, | The horse, which ran off after throwing its rider, was later found safe and uninjured, |
A police spokesperson said the owner of the dog had remained on scene, adding that an investigation into the incident was still in its early stages. | A police spokesperson said the owner of the dog had remained on scene, adding that an investigation into the incident was still in its early stages. |
Any witnesses to the incident have been asked to contact police. | |
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