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Rodeo rider suffers horrific injuries after being trampled by bull in Queensland

A video has emerged online showing the distressing moment a bull trampled a rodeo rider in Queensland.

The footage has been uploaded to LiveLeak and in the shocking clip the rider, reportedly named Rohan Markham, is flung underneath the animal after staying on the bull, named Moonshine, for around 10 seconds.

It is thought the 24-year-old suffered a damaged pancreas and torn liver after being thrown off the bull and stepped on by Moonshine's hind legs, the Morning Bulletin reports.

The rider was thrown off the bull named Moonshine. Source: LiveLeak
The rider was thrown off the bull named Moonshine. Source: LiveLeak
Reports claim the rider got up following the impact but collapsed in the arena. Source: LiveLeak
Reports claim the rider got up following the impact but collapsed in the arena. Source: LiveLeak

It is reported that the rider remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital.

The clip shared online ends following the impact, but it is reported that the rodeo rider stood up and took a few steps in the arena before falling back to the ground.

It is thought the rider suffered damage to his pancreas and a torn liver. Source: LiveLeak
It is thought the rider suffered damage to his pancreas and a torn liver. Source: LiveLeak

The accident took place on Saturday in Rockhampton at a Professional Bull Riders event.