Runaway Horse Injures Elderly Woman in Maranhão, Brazil

A 75-year-old woman was seriously injured in Porto Franco, Maranhão, Brazil, after being struck by a runaway horse on Friday, May 23rd. The incident occurred on the sidewalk of Praça da Família. Witnesses reported that two young men were riding horses among pedestrians when one of the horses bolted, hitting the woman. "It happened so fast," said one witness, who asked not to be identified. "The horse just ran right into her." The woman suffered a fractured clavicle, other injuries, and suspected head trauma. She was initially treated at a local health facility before being transferred to the Hospital Municipal de Imperatriz for surgery. The incident highlights the potential dangers of riding horses in crowded areas. Local authorities are investigating the incident and may consider measures to prevent similar accidents in the future. The woman's condition is currently unknown, but her family is hopeful for a full recovery.