A 37-year-old woman from Marsa was grievously injured this afternoon when she was hit by a horse during races in Triq L-Imġarr, Għajnsielem. She is not in a critical condition.

The accident happened at 5.30pm. The races were part of Ghajnsielem feast.

The police said the woman was taken to Gozo General Hospital for treatment.

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