Korean eventer in fatal accident

Kim Hyung Chil of South Korea died after his horse fell on him in an accident during the Asian Games individual cross country event today,Thursday.

Games organizers said Kim died after being taken to a hospital following the accident that occurred at fence nº 8 of the 2,470-meter event, where his horse Bundaberg Black fell and rolled over the 47-year-old in wet course conditions.

Kim won a silver medal as a member of South Korea's equestrian team four years ago at the Busan Asian Games.