Felisa Castaño, 69, left home after being run over by a horse on April 18 during the Day of Light celebrations in Arroyo de la Luz. The intensive care unit at Cáceres University Hospital, where he entered in a serious condition.
as approved by Extremadura Health Service (SES) He left the intensive care unit, where he was admitted severely with a head injury, and moved to the central floor of the hospital.
The woman experienced the accident with him. 7 year old grandson was referred to San Pedro de Alcantara Hospital with hidden prognosis and a normal Computed Tomography (CAT). In fact, he was discharged the next day.
A native of Aliseda, Castaño has lived in Arroyo for years and He is known for his tailoring work.
The accident was recorded on April 18 at around 15:00. The other three people were slightly injured.discharged from the scene.
Two medical teams from DYA Extremadura, a service patrol from the Civil Guard and a service patrol from the Local Police had to go to the crash site.
The race was suspended after the incident. almost an hour, until the care of the injured is complete. The loudspeaker asked participants to cooperate and use common sense, urging them not to cross the street and to respect the departures of the horsemen and Amazons.
Grandmother and granddaughter tried to cross La Corredera, where the popular parade takes place, when they are surprised by the horses. The accident caused the woman to be intubated. severe intracranial hematoma and rib fractures.
Security precautions
At that time several groups sued strengthen the security of this popular celebration reorganized this year after the pandemic and even fatal victimsLike police officer Cándido Carrero Collado, whose case reached court after being run over by a horse during the Day of Light celebrations in 2009. The Extremadura Supreme Court of Justice (TSJEx) ruled in 2011 that the Arroyo de la Luz City Council was responsible for the death of the local police officer.
However Mayor of Arroyo Carlos Caroadvocated the fulfillment of security measures at the celebration and Laying hedges in La Corredera(in his statements to the Extremadura newspaper) assuring that they can be a factor that will increase, dangerousness because it will reduce the space and ability to react to possible evacuations.
However, he already noted that “changes are not overlooked either, because after the party, as every year, the time has come. to evaluate performances”, but it is unknown at this time whether any are promoted for next year.