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Friday, December 6, 2024

Man, 80, airlifted to hospital after fall from horse

An 80-year-old man has been airlifted to hospital after a horse riding accident at Upper Horton, northwest of Barraba today.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was tasked by NSW Ambulance to the rural property at around 12.40pm today following reports a man had suffered serious injuries in a fall from a horse.

“NSW Ambulance Paramedics and the Helicopter Critical Care Medical Team have treated and stabilised the 80-year-old male rider suffering head and leg injuries,” the Westpac Rescue Helicopter crew said in a statement.

“The gentleman has since been airlifted to Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital in a stable condition for further treatment.”

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