Former AKP District Chair seriously injured after falling from a horse

During the traditional pace horse races held in Gaziantep, former AK Party Şehitkamil District Chair Mehmet Yılmaz was seriously injured after falling from his horse. The incident occurred at the 5th Traditional Aktoprak Pace Horse Race held in the Aktoprak neighborhood of the Şehitkamil district.

THE MOMENT WAS CAPTURED ON CAMERA

The horse Yılmaz was riding in the race suddenly lost its balance, fell to the ground, and then tumbled. Yılmaz, who fell from the horse during this time, was seriously injured after being trapped under the falling animal. The moment of the fall from the horse was captured by the festival's drone camera.

FIRST INTERVENTION PERFORMED AT THE SCENE

While initial medical intervention was provided at the scene by citizens and medical teams, it was learned that Yılmaz sustained serious fractures. The injured former district chair was subsequently taken to Gaziantep City Hospital for treatment.

NO LIFE-THREATENING INJURIES

In a statement regarding Yılmaz's health status, it was stated that his injuries are not life-threatening, but his treatment process is ongoing.

News Source: 12punto