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1 Hospitalized Following Lawn Mower Accident In Chester: Police

The accident happened early Tuesday afternoon, according to state police.

CHESTER, CT — A patient was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after an accident involving a lawn mower Tuesday.

State police said troopers and emergency medical personnel responded to Wig Hill Road in Chester around 12:51 p.m. Tuesday for a medical assistance call.

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Police dispatch told emergency responders the victim had reportedly gone off a cliff on a riding mower, which then landed on top of the person.

State police would not confirm details of the incident Tuesday evening, however.

State police said the patient was transported to a hospital, and the individual's injuries were not life-threatening.

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