Rodeo cowboy killed by bull in New Year's Eve tragedy at Warwick Showground, ... trends now
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A popular New Year's Eve rodeo has ended in tragedy after a young cowboy was killed when he was struck by a bull in front of horrified spectators.
The 25-year-old cowboy, from NSW, was competing at the annual Warwick Show and Rodeo Society event in regional southeast Queensland shortly after 8pm on Saturday night when he was thrown off the bull and gored in the chest.
He suffered critical chest injuries and was rushed to Warwick Hospital where he later died.
The young rider had been competing in the novice bull ride when tragedy struck in front of hundreds of families.
Footage and photos posted online show the shocked crowd watching on as the injured rider was treated by paramedics
