Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen Hospitalized After Horse Riding Accident
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen has been hospitalized after being bucked off a horse, suffering extensive injuries including broken ribs and a spleen injury. He was transported to the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha for treatment and is expected to remain in the hospital for several days. Doctors have reported that his prognosis is good, and he is currently recovering in the ICU. Updates on his recovery are being provided, with the medical team noting that he also suffered a partially collapsed lung and fractures to his vertebrae. The incident has raised concerns, especially with the holiday season approaching.
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