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A woman in the US state of Kentucky has died after getting trapped underneath a St Patrick\u2019s Day Parade float on Saturday afternoon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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According to reports, the parade was in full swing in Louisville, Kentucky\u2019s largest city, when the woman, who was taking part in the parade, caught her foot underneath the float.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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A spokesperson from the Louisville Metro Police told Wave News that the woman, who is as-yet unnamed, fell and was struck by the vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The woman was rushed to the University of Louisville Hospital following the officers responding to the incident at around 4 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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However, she was pronounced dead at the hospital.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Saturday\u2019s huge event marched through The Highlands, an area of Louisville known for its bustling bars and restaurants.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Following the collision, the procession abruptly ground to a halt in the area.<\/p>\n
Louisville\u2019s mayor, Craig Greenberg, shared a statement in the wake of the crash.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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\u201cI am so sorry to hear about the tragic accident that took a woman\u2019s life at today\u2019s Saint Patrick\u2019s Day Parade,\u201d he wrote on X, formerly Twitter. <\/p>\n
\u201cPlease join Rachel and me in keeping her family and friends in your prayers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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The organiser of the parade, the Hibernian Cultural and Charitable Association, Inc., released its own statement on Facebook.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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While the organisers thanked those who attended Saturday\u2019s event, they urged social media users to respect the privacy of the deceased individual\u2019s family.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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