Stable employee dies after suspected kick from horse at Cranbourne track
Victoria Police are investigating a fatal accident that occurred at the Cranbourne Training Centre on Tuesday morning.
Racing Victoria has confirmed a female stable employee died after she was understood to be kicked by a horse while working in the stables of her employee.
RV issued a statement confirming the tragedy at the stable, which has yet to be named.
'It is with great sadness that Racing Victoria confirms that a female stable employee has tragically passed away following an incident at the Cranbourne Training Centre this morning,' the statement read.
'Victoria Police and WorkSafe are on-site investigating the circumstances of the incident in which the stable employee is believed to have been kicked by a horse in the stables of her employer.
'Trackwork at the Cranbourne Training Centre was closed following the incident.
'RV and Southside Racing are offering assistance and support to her employer and the local racing community at this tragic time.'
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