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Teen trail bike rider flown to Tauranga Hospital after breaking leg while setting up Taneatua ride

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A 17-year-old male was flown to Tauranga Hospital after breaking his leg while setting up a trail ride in the Bay of Plenty. Photo/supplied

A 17-year-old male was flown to Tauranga Hospital after breaking his leg while setting up a trail ride in the Bay of Plenty. Photo/supplied

A 17-year-old male was flown to Tauranga Hospital after breaking his leg while setting up a trail bike ride in the Bay of Plenty.

The teen had been riding a bike down a steep hill in Taneatua where when he went over the handlebars and broke his leg on Saturday afternoon.

He was stabilised at the scene by paramedics before the Tauranga-based Trustpower TECT Rescue Helicopter flew him to hospital for further treatment.

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