Don't miss our must-read newsletter Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid EmailAn animal keeper has been seriously injured at the Madrid Zoo after being attacked by a gorilla. The 46-year-old woman reportedly suffered a head injury, chest trauma with multiple fractures and and two broken arms this morning. She was stabilised at the scene before being rushed to the Madrid Clinical Hospital in a serious condition. The Municipal Police of Madrid have taken over the investigation as it is classified as a work accident. "Today, the gorilla facilities will remain closed so that both Malabo and the rest of the group are calm."

Source: Daily Mirror September 27, 2020 16:12 UTC