Chopper rescue for injured farmer

Last updated 06:47 15/10/2012

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A dairy farmer was flown to hospital after a farm accident in the northern Manawatu.

The 19-year-old suffered moderate hip injuries about 6.30pm Saturday while handling stock on a dairy farm in Rangiwahia.

The Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter was dispatched to retrieve the teen.

A St John Ambulance advanced paramedic treated him at the scene before he was airlifted to Palmerston North Hospital.

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