AN 80-YEAR-OLD man has been airlifted to hospital with head injuries after he fell from a horse at a property north of Tamworth on Monday.
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The Westpac Rescue Helicopter was called to a property at Upper Horton, north of Barraba, about 12:30pm after reports a man had been seriously injured in a horse riding accident.
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It is understood the elderly man was riding a horse at a property when he fell off and hurt himself.
Ambulance paramedics and the chopper's critical care team treated the 80-year-old rider at the scene for head injuries, and also for injuries to his leg.
He was stabilised for transport and airlifted to Tamworth hospital for further treatment.
It is understood he was in a stable condition.
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Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. Email: afalkenmire@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Police and crime reporter at the Newcastle Herald. Email: afalkenmire@austcommunitymedia.com.au
