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27th Jun 2015

Irish jockey Eddie Creighton in induced coma after fall in Australia

His condition has deteriorated

SportsJOE

Irish jockey Eddie Creighton has been placed in an induced coma after a fall at a Melbourne racecourse.

Creighton was riding at Warrnambool on Saturday when he was unseated after his horse The Walrus stumbled early in a race.

He was conscious after the fall and was initially reported to have suffered a suspected broken arm and concussion.

However,  his condition deteriorated at Warrnambool Base Hospital and he was transferred to Melbourne for further treatment.

Hat-tip to BBC

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