Woman falls from horse and dies at Bendigo Racecourse

UPDATE: THE Bendigo racing community is in mourning after former jockey Donna Philpot died in a track accident on Tuesday morning.

Donna Philpot has died after she fell from a horse at a racetrack in Bendigo. Source: Supplied

THE Bendigo racing community is in mourning after former jockey Donna Philpot died in a track accident on Tuesday morning.

Philpot, 48, was riding in a jump-out when she fell from her mount. Police say it is believed another horse fell on top of her.

Philpot was treated by paramedics on course but was unable to be saved. The horse she was riding was euthanised by a veterinarian as a result of the injuries it suffered.

Donna Philpot died after she fell from a horse at a racetrack in Bendigo. Picture: Aaron Curran

The Bendigo community is mourning Donna Philpot’s death. Picture: Aaron Curran

Paramedics on course after jockey Donna Philpot’s fatal accident. Source: Supplied

WorkSafe’s executive director of health and safety Marnie Williams said four workers had died in Victoria in less than seven days.

Also today a carpenter aged in his late 60s installing flooring died after falling from the first storey of a house being built at Kalkallo north of Melbourne just after 10am.

“Each of these deaths is a tragedy that is devastating for their families, their workmates and their communities,” Ms Williams said.

“It can never be acceptable that a worker does not get home safely at the end of each day. It is why employers and workers must remain vigilant, don’t take risks and put safety first.”

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