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County Show: Eight people injured in horse ‘rampage’
EIGHT people were injured in a horse ‘rampage’ at the Pembrokeshire County Show on Wednesday afternoon (Aug 15).
Five of the people were transported to hospital due to their injuries, including a 12-year-old child and an 83-year-old man.
The incident, which took place on the second day of the show, saw a horse throw its rider and then jump over a fence into a busy avenue where hundreds of attendees were walking.
Witnesses say the horse ran straight through the crowd, with dozens of people running into stalls to try and avoid it.
Once the horse was brought under control police sealed off the avenue and paramedics began to treat those who were injured in the incident.
The Wales Air Ambulance landed at the show as a precaution, however nobody required an airlift to hospital.
One witness, Jonathan Twigg, told the BBC: “A horse, presumably a show jumping horse seemed to break free from the area it was being held and just went on a rampage.
“It bolted up the avenue through the crowds here and took maybe a dozen people out on the way as it just ran straight into them.
“There are several people now being treated by medics, some were still scattered on the ground with what seemed to be head injuries.
“An air ambulance landed here about 10 minutes ago and there are a few people being treated with oxygen masks.
“I can only assume they’ve recaptured the horse now.”
Pembrokeshire Agricultural Society have said: “Eight people were injured this afternoon (Aug 15) in an incident involving an escaped horse.
“A horse taking part in a competition – on the second day of the Pembrokeshire Show – threw its rider and jumped a fence into the crowd.
“As a result there were eight casualties.
“Five people were taken to hospital including a 12-year-old boy and an 83-year-male. None of the injuries are believed to be life-threatening.
“Medical crews on duty at the Withybush Showground helped treat the injured along with other members of the emergency services. An Air Ambulance attended the scene but was not required.”
He said there would be a full review into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Mr Davies also paid tribute to members of the public attending the show who reacted to the accident in a calm and helpful manner and who rendered valuable assistance.
The third and final day of the show on Thursday (Aug 16) went ahead.
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Man remanded in custody following alleged assault in town centre
A PEMBROKE man has been remanded in custody following an alleged assault against a woman in Pembroke town centre last Thursday.
Morgan Ralph, 38, is accused of assaulting a female, occasioning her actual bodily harm during the alleged altercation on March 14.
Ralph, who appeared before Haverfordwest magistrates on Tuesday morning via a video link from Swansea Prison, pleaded not guilty to the offence.
His solicitor Tom Lloyd, informed magistrates that Ralph was acting in self defence during the alleged incident.
The matter was adjourned to May 23 when Ralph, of St Oswalds, Main Street, Pembroke, will be tried before Haverfordwest magistrates.
He was remanded in custody.
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Retaining wall collapse in Haverfordwest crushes van
A RETAINING wall at Spring Gardens Lane, behind the site of the former Pembroke House Hotel in Haverfordwest, has collapsed following a period of heavy rainfall, causing damage to vehicles parked in the vicinity.
The incident has left two vans damaged, one severely.
The collapse of the wall sent debris sprawling across the car park, illustrating the force of the collapse and the substantial volume of water contributing to the structural failure.
Witnesses described hearing a loud rumbling noise before discovering the aftermath of the collapse.
Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
The collapse serves as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by heavy rainfall and the importance of maintaining and monitoring ageing infrastructure.
Business
People in Wales are worried about running out of money in retirement
FEAR of running out of money in retirement is rising among those in Wales with more than half (55%) concerned their savings will not last them through retirement, new research from Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) shows (please see the attached press release).
In general, women are more worried about running out of money compared to men. More than half (54%) of women surveyed are concerned about how long their money will last in retirement, compared to only 44% of men. Around 46% of men who are not worried about running out of money in retirement say it is because they have a final salary pension scheme – compared to just 38% of women who have this.
The study by Investec Wealth & Investment (UK), part of Rathbones Group, among people with stock market investments including pensions, paints a bleak picture – around 55% of those living in Wales are concerned they do not have enough money for retirement. This is similar to the UK average of 56%.
Women are more worried than men that they do not have enough money for retirement. Almost two thirds (61%) of women surveyed are concerned, with 18% of these very concerned they do not have enough money for retirement. This compares to just over half (53%) of men surveyed, with 14% of these very concerned they do not have enough money for retirement.
The Investec Wealth & Investment (UK) study shows that those living in Wales who have yet to retire are realistic about what will happen to their incomes in retirement – 64% expect their monthly incomes to drop on retirement and 36% did not know.
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