A 19-year-old woman was airlifted to Westmead hospital after she was trampled by a horse at a recreational riding venue in Blackheath on Friday, November 23.
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The young woman believed to be a tourist was leading the horse on foot when she fell and was trampled in bushland at the property.
CareFlight’s rapid rescue helicopter flew through windy conditions to get to the property and treat the woman at the scene.
Emergency services were on site to assist getting the patient to the helicopter.
CAR ACCIDENT
Police urge anyone with information about a car accident around 3.30am at Meadow Flat on Wednesday, November 21 to contact Lithgow police on 6352 8399 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Alanna Tomazin
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
