Elderly woman seriously injured during Gozo horse race

An elderly woman was seriously injured after she was hit by a horse during a race in Triq ir-Repubblika, Rabat, Gozo.

Police were called to the scene at around 8pm yesterday, where the 72-year-old woman was injured.  She was taken to Gozo General Hospital and was later transferred to Mater Dei.

A police investigation is ongoing.