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Local farmer transported by helicopter after injury

A local farmer was injured in a recent farming incident.

On November 6 just after 11:30 a.m., emergency services were called to Line 49 in West Perth. It was reported someone was hurt by an auger.

A 34-year old was taken by Air Ambulance to a trauma centre with serious injuries.

The Ministry of Labour was notified and is investigating.

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