Boy, two, kicked in head by horse

A two-year-old boy has been kicked in the head by a horse
18 March 2012

A toddler has been treated for a serious head injury after being kicked by a horse.

West Midlands Ambulance Service said the child was airlifted to hospital after the incident near Deansfield Lane in Blakedown, Kidderminster.

A spokesman said; "Crews arrived to find a two-year-old boy with a serious laceration to his head. The boy had been kicked by a horse.

"The child received emergency treatment at the scene and his condition was stabilised.

"He was then airlifted to Birmingham Children's Hospital for further treatment.

"The hospital had been pre-alerted to the child's arrival and his serious injuries."

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