A woman died Saturday after a tragic accident involving a parade float during a St. Patrick’s Day parade in Louisville, Kentucky.
Authorities said the woman, believed to be in her 50s, was walking alongside a float when her foot became caught, causing her to fall and be pulled underneath before being struck by a vehicle.
The incident occurred around 4 p.m., about an hour into the parade, according to reports from WHAS-TV.
Emergency responders quickly stopped the vehicle and provided medical assistance. The woman was transported to a hospital but later died from her injuries, according to WLKY. Officials have not yet released her identity.
Officials and Organizers Respond
Craig Greenberg, the mayor of Louisville, Kentucky, expressed condolences following the tragedy.
“I am so sorry to hear about the tragic accident that took a woman’s life at today’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade,” Greenberg said in a statement. “Please join Rachel and me in keeping her family and friends in your prayers. May her memory be a blessing.”
The parade organizer, the Hibernian Cultural and Charitable Association, said it was “deeply saddened by the tragic accident” and extended condolences to the victim’s family and everyone affected.
Witness Reactions
Many people attending the parade reportedly did not initially realize what had happened, according to WAVE-TV.
One participant, Stephanie Youstra, shared sympathy for those involved.
“My heart goes out to anyone who was in that float, and all the people in that float, and the family… I just can’t imagine what they are all feeling.”
Authorities have not yet released further details about the investigation.
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