Toddler loses two legs and part of hand in lawnmower accident

Toddler loses legs in accident with riding lawnmower

Updated: 27 minutes ago

 

A toddler lost both legs and part of her handWednesday night after authorities say she fell in front of a riding lawnmower.
The accident happened in Palm Harbor around 7:30 p.m.
According to Palm Harbor Fire Rescue, the girl's father was driving the mower when the she ran toward it. She slipped and fell, and the father was unable to stop the mower in time.
"She suffered from immediate amputations to both legs below the knees and partial amputation on her hand," Palm Harbor Fire Rescue said in a media release.
The girl was flown to Tampa General Hospital, where officials said the parents are also being treated for symptoms related to extreme emotional duress.