A worker at a zoo in US has been killed after an elephant she was working with pushed her into a stall

Trainer dies after being crushed by elephant

A worker at a zoo in US has been killed after an elephant she was working with pushed her into a stall.

Stephanie James, 33, died of internal injuries suffered during the Friday accident after being taken to the University of Tennessee Medical Centre.

Knoxville Zoo spokeswoman Tina Rolen told the Knoxville News Sentinel that James' death was not caused by a malicious attack by the elephant, but by working in close proximity to such a large animal.

The 26-year-old elephant – Edie – weighs more than 3,630kg and stands 8 1/2 tall at the shoulder.

She has lived at the zoo since 2002.

Zoo officials say they are conducting a full investigation on the accident.

James had worked at the zoo for two years.
Source: AP

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