Suche
Mein Konto
Serious riding accident: 11-year-old injured in leg with pitchfork!
Equestrian accident in Munich-Lochhausen: 11-year-old student seriously injured, rescue helicopter in action. Investigations are ongoing.
Serious riding accident: 11-year-old injured in leg with pitchfork!
On June 10, 2025, a frightening incident occurred at a riding stable in Munich-Lochhausen at around 3:20 p.m. An eleven-year-old girl was seriously injured by the tine of a pitchfork. Fortunately, rescue workers were alerted immediately. Fire brigade, emergency doctor and even a rescue helicopter took to the skies to provide help as quickly as possible rosenheim24 reports.
In order to make the girl fit for transport, the fire brigade used an angle grinder and cut off a tine of the pitchfork. This urgent measure shows how critical the situation was. The girl was then immediately flown by rescue helicopter to the shock room of a Munich children's hospital, where she will hopefully receive the necessary medical care.
The circumstances of the accident
The exact circumstances that led to this accident are still unclear. The authorities have launched an investigation to clarify the exact cause of the accident. Such incidents are not only observed at riding stables in the Munich and Bavaria areas. Animal accidents have increased in the region in recent days nordbayern.de shows.
A similar incident recently occurred in Riedenburg, where a five-year-old girl broke her collarbone while trying to feed a horse a carrot. The animal was frightened and fell, which shows how unpredictable animals can be when handled.
Rescue from the air
The use of rescue helicopters is essential in critical situations. These fly in an emergency not only in the event of serious traffic accidents, but also in other medical emergencies. TAG24 reports that these air rescuers are on duty around the clock and can save valuable time in emergencies. Whether in mountain rescue or supporting the police - their role is extremely important and shows the commitment of the rescue service.
The events in Munich-Lochhausen and the neighboring regions remind us how dangerous dealing with animals can be and how quickly serious injuries can occur. The hope remains that the injured girl will recover soon and can quickly put this painful experience behind her.