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Emergency services respond to suspected bull attack at Canterbury farm

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Emergency services are responding to a suspected bull attack on a rural property in Canterbury this afternoon.

The Herald understands a person was attacked by a bull and has been seriously injured.

A rescue helicopter and several Hato Hone St John staff are attending the scene in Oxford, Canterbury.

St John said it was notified of an incident on Domain Rd, Oxford, at 3.15pm.

A first response unit, one ambulance, one helicopter and one operations manager attended.

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“One patient, in a serious condition, is being airlifted to Christchurch Hospital.”

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Emergency services are responding to an incident in Oxford, Canterbury. Photo / George Heard
Emergency services are responding to an incident in Oxford, Canterbury. Photo / George Heard

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