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A friend rushed to his aid and called 911. The 16-year-old suffered serious injuries in the fall despite wearing a helmet.
Hof - A visit to the skate park ends with serious injuries for a young person in Upper Franconia. As he jumps on his bike, he hits the asphalt head first.
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Serious fall in skate park: teenager seriously injured in Hof
A 16-year-old boy suffered serious head and facial injuries when he fell on his bike in a skate park in Hof, Upper Franconia. The incident occurred on Friday afternoon, April 5, when the teenager likely attempted a jump on a steep curve and hit the asphalt head first, police said Saturday.
A 16-year-old was seriously injured in a fall (symbolic image). © IMAGO / Depositphotos
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After falling in a skate park: friend calls emergency services
A friend rushed to help and made an emergency call. The injured 16-year-old was transported to a hospital. According to police, he was wearing a protective helmet and was riding a so-called “dirt bike” at the skate park - a small and maneuverable mountain bike.
(came/dpa)
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