A NETBALL goalie was hit on the head by a falling goalpost and nearly knocked out during a Taunton netball match.

Jemma Gaines, 22, was injured when the goalpost she was defending was blown over by a strong gust of wind.

"All I can remember is someone shouting 'the post' before it hit me on the head," said Jemma, a lifeguard at Taunton Pool.

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