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2-year-old taken to Kosair after lawnmower accident

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- A two-year-old Crestwood child is taken to the hospital after his leg and foot are run over by a lawn mower.

Oldham County Police say the accident took place just after 4 o'clock Thursday afternoon outside the child's home on Adrienne Way near Reamers Lane.

He was transported to Kosair Children's Hospital.

The child was still conscious and alert while Oldham County EMS took him to the hospital.

While the extent of his injuries is unknown, officials say they are not life-threatening.

The child's father, Tony Hester, was operating the lawnmower.

Police say the incident appears to be an accident, and no charges are anticipated.

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