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Bullrider airlifted to hospital after injury at Merriwa rodeo

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A man, believed to be in his 20’s, has been flown to a Newcastle Hospital after coming off a rough ride at the Merriwa Rodeo in Friday Night around 8pm.

Paramedics say the bullrider suffered chest injuries during his ride and was treated by the event medical crews before being airlifted to John Hunter Hospital in a stable condition.


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