One person was taken to Whakatāne Hospital with serious injuries. Photo supplied to NZMEA person was left with serious injuries at the Ōpōtiki Rodeo today after reportedly being "dragged" by a horse. Two ambulances were called to the arena at the northern end of St John St in Ōpōtiki and took away the injured rider, she said. A St John spokeswoman said they got a call to Saint John St in Ōpōtiki about 12.50pm. One person was taken to Whakatāne Hospital with serious injuries, she said.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 28, 2019 04:30 UTC