Richmond, KY: 3-year-old injured in lawnmower accident

RICHMOND, Ky. (FOX 56) – A 3-year-old was hospitalized after an accident involving a zero-turn lawn mower.

The Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) told FOX 56 News that the incident happened Sunday on Charlie Norris Road.

MCSO Deputy Stotts said a 6-year-old got hold of the keys to a zero-turn lawn mower. When the mower was turned on, the blades “hit and injured” the 3-year-old’s leg.

An officer administered first aid and applied a leg tourniquet, according to the sheriff’s office. The 3-year-old was taken to UK Hospital for treatment.

At this time, the MPs had no current information about the child’s condition.