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A 13-year-old boy was killed in a freak accident at a haunted hayride in Minnesota, when he was run over by a trolley wagon being pulled by a tractor.

The horror incident unfolded on Saturday night on the annual Harvest of Horror Haunted Hayride in St Augusta, in response to the Stearns County Sheriff’s Office.

Emergency companies have been referred to as to a report of an accident at round 7.30pm after the teenager – recognized as Alexander Mick, from Rice – was run over by a trolley wagon being pulled by a tractor.

Staff and bystanders, together with an off-duty police officer and an off-duty medic, instantly started to manage medical help to the boy.

Despite efforts to save lots of him, Alexander – who was often known as Xander – was pronounced lifeless on the scene.

An investigation is now underway into his demise.

The organizers of the Harvest of Horror Haunted Hayride mentioned they’re cooperating absolutely with the authorities.

“We are deeply shaken by this event and are asking for thoughts, prayers and support for the family and friends of the individual involved and all those affected by this tragedy,” a press release on its web site learn.

“Out of respect to the family involved, the organizers have made the decision to cancel the remaining nights of the 2024 Harvest of Horror.”

The teen’s mother has paid tribute to her son in a Facebook submit.

“Hold your babies tight. I would do anything to hold my baby again. Xander made his way to heaven last night and I will forever miss him,” she wrote.

“I am beyond grateful for our friends and family and all their love and support they’ve given. I pray for rest and acceptance and I pray for all those who loved Xander. He was an angel on earth and I’m so happy he gets to rest with Jesus now. Give your loved ones a hug and don’t let go so soon.”

An on-line obituary described the eighth grader as “kind, very polite, unique, creative, investigative, and [someone who] saw the good in everyone” and who had a “great sense of humor and an infectious smile.”

He loved band and choir follow at college in addition to robotics and soccer, the obituary learn.