Brit boy, 4, fighting for life after being mowed down by horse and carriage on family holiday to Italy
A BRITISH boy is fighting for his life after being mowed down by a horse and carriage in Italy.
The youngster, four, was at Andalo Riding Centre in Trentino while on holiday with his parents when he was struck.
He hit his head and suffered a number of injuries after being hit by the carriage and thrown to the ground on Friday.
Emergency services including paramedics, firefighters and police dashed to the scene after the boy was flown to Santa Chiara hospital in Trento by helicopter.
He was then transferred to Borgo Trento hospital in Verona, a specialised centre for neurosurgical operations, reports Il Trentino.
The child remains in intensive care in a serious condition.
Andalo Riding Centre offers horse rides through woodland.
In winter, guests can go on an outing on a horse-drawn sleigh.
Visitors can also use the horse and carriage service.