Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse show
Key takeaways
- The soldier, part of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, fell at about 7pm on Friday after exiting the arena.
- Prefer the Guardian on GoogleA service person has died after falling from their horse after a display at the Royal Windsor Horse show, police said.
- The soldier died at the scene after sustaining serious injuries despite receiving immediate medical treatment.
Why this matters: a developing story that could shape the day's news cycle.
The soldier, part of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, fell at about 7pm on Friday after exiting the arena. Photograph: Maureen Mc Lean/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen. The soldier, part of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, fell at about 7pm on Friday after exiting the arena. Photograph: Maureen Mc Lean/Shutterstock UK news Soldier dies after falling from horse at Royal Windsor Horse show Member of King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery received medical treatment but died at scene after sustaining serious injuries
Prefer the Guardian on GoogleA service person has died after falling from their horse after a display at the Royal Windsor Horse show, police said.
The soldier, part of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, fell at about 7pm on Friday after exiting the arena.