Man, 62, taken to hospital after colliding with a pig on his motorcycle in Darwin River
A man has been taken to hospital after an unusual collision in the greater Darwin area
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A man has collided with a pig on his motorcycle, suffering a fractured leg in the Greater Darwin area.
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NT Police Northern Watch Commander Andrew Heath said the collision happened at Leonino Rd in Darwin River but details were still coming through.
“A 62 year old male on his motorbike has collided with a pig, Police say he has a fractured leg,” he said.
“The job has just come through so Police and ambulance are just getting out there at the moment.”
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St John Ambulance Territory duty manager Craig Garraway confirmed the man was being taken back to hospital.
“They’re heading back to town now with a male with minor injuries, maybe a couple of broken bones from this incident,” he said.
“It was hit on the road.”
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