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Person seriously injured after incident with animal on Loburn, North Canterbury farm

Jazlyn Whales
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NZ Herald Morning News Update | Survey shows increase in sexual assaults over the past two years and concern tertiary students are having to choose extra work over study.

A person is in a serious condition after an incident with a large animal in North Canterbury this morning.

Hato Hone St John said it was notified of an incident on Traceys Rd, Loburn, at 10.21am.

The Herald understands that it involved a horse.

St John responded by sending a rapid response vehicle and the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

The man was being flown to Christchurch Hospital by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Photo / George Heard
The man was being flown to Christchurch Hospital by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter. Photo / George Heard
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One patient was assessed at the scene and has been airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition, a spokesperson said.

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