US EditionTragic Accident at Slave Route Challenge: Woman Dies After Tree Falls During Race
- A female runner died on Sunday after an oak tree fell on her during the 2025 Slave Route Challenge in the Company's Garden area of Cape Town.
- All necessary safety measures were established prior to the event through close cooperation with local authorities and medical response teams.
- Emergency services promptly responded and transported the conscious runner to hospital, where she later succumbed to her injuries.
- Organisers described the incident as tragic and unforeseen, expressing condolences and requesting privacy for the mourning family of the participant.
- The City of Cape Town is partnering with event organisers and the police to investigate the incident, which marks an unprecedented event in the 13-year history of the race.
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Tragedy as runner killed by falling tree during Slave Route Challenge
A woman has tragically died after a tree fell on her while competing in the 2025 Slave Route Challenge on Sunday. Event organisers said the incident took place along the race route in the Company’s Garden area. “Emergency services responded swiftly and transported the runner to hospital, where she sadly succumbed to her injuries. On behalf of the Slave Route Challenge Organising Committee, we extend our heartfelt condolences to the runner’s fami…
A runner is in hospital after reportedly being hit by a falling tree near the Thames in Barnes.
Paramedics were called to the area near Barn Elms Boathouse early this morning. We understand the tree is now being removed. A London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed a woman was taken to hospital.
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