A weekend of rodeo has taken a fatal turn after a man was critically injured by a charging bull in Tamworth.
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At about 9.10pm on Saturday, ambulance paramedics were called to the Australian Equine and Livestock Events Centre on Goonoo Goonoo Road.
They treated the 62-year-old man from Grafton who had been badly injured by the beast.
He was taken to Tamworth Regional Referral Hospital in a critical condition.
Despite the best efforts of medical crews, he died in hospital a short time later.
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Officers from Oxley Police District are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
They ask anyone with information about the fatality to contact Crime stoppers by calling 1800 333 000 or reporting online at nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
A report is being prepared for the coroner.
