A TWO-year-old girl has died after falling from a pony while out riding in North Yorkshire.
The toddler was with members of The Bedale Hunt at Kirkby Fleetham, Hambleton, when she fell on Wednesday morning.
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A two-year-old girl died after falling from a pony in North Yorkshire Credit: Alamy
Paramedics were rushed to the scene and the little girl was taken to hospital where she later died from her injuries.
Officials at the Bedale Hunt said members are “completely devastated but pulling together” for the girl’s family, the Northern Echo reports.
In a statement, a hunt spokesperson said: "We can confirm that a tragic accident happened on Wednesday, 15th September, when a two-year-old girl fell from her pony and subsequently lost her life.
“As a community we are all completely devastated but are pulling together to support the family involved.
“Our sincere condolences go to all those affected and we urge that everybody respects the family’s privacy during what is a very distressing time."
North Yorkshire Police are now compiling a report on behalf of the coroner following the little girl's death, as enquiries continue.
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Of her tragic fall, the force said: "It occurred at around 8am on Wednesday (15 September 2021) and the girl died at hospital during the early hours of Thursday.
"The girl’s family are receiving specialist support while enquiries are ongoing into the incident.
"Police request that the family’s privacy is respected at this very difficult time."