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A scooter is hit from behind. The rider is thrown off and he lands with his head hitting the kerb. He does not move, complains of severe pain in the neck and is unable to turn his head. Well-meaning onlookers rush up to him and try to make him sit up. What would be the best course of action in this situation?

AHe should be propped up and given some water to drink
BHe should not be propped up but turned on his face and rushed to the hospital
CHe should be turned on his back and a support should be placed behind his neck and transported to the nearest hospital
DHe should not be moved at all but carried to the nearest hospital in the same position in which he has been since his fall.
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