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27/08/2013
Woman Seriously Injured By Horse-Drawn Tram
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has launched an investigation after a woman was seriously injured after being run over by a horse-drawn tram on Monday.
The accident happened at the Middleton Railway Festival of Transport in Leeds when a groom leading four horses at the head of the restored tram became trapped under its wheels.
The tram was making its first outing in 112 years since being restored.
The victim was taken to Leeds General Infirmary and is understood to have undergone surgery on serious injuries to her legs.
Her current condition is unknown.
(MH/JP)
The accident happened at the Middleton Railway Festival of Transport in Leeds when a groom leading four horses at the head of the restored tram became trapped under its wheels.
The tram was making its first outing in 112 years since being restored.
The victim was taken to Leeds General Infirmary and is understood to have undergone surgery on serious injuries to her legs.
Her current condition is unknown.
(MH/JP)
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