Australian jockey dies after falling from balcony
A well-known, young Australian jockey has died after reportedly falling from a high-rise balcony.
Tim Bell, originally from Brisbane, is believed to have died after falling from his Singapore unit balcony.
The 22-year-old won the 2013 and 2o14 Brisbane Jockey’s Premiership in his first season as a senior jockey.
A police investigation into the incident is underway, while thousands have taken to social media to express their condolences.
Absolutely shattered to hear that Qld jockey Tim Bell has died in Singapore in a non-racing related incident.My heart goes out to his family
— brad davidson (@braddavo) November 3, 2015
Sad to hear Tim Bell has died, gifted jockey who had a big career ahead of him. #RIP — Nick Wood (@woodynickp) November 3, 2015
