Crime & Safety
Boy Impaled by Tree at Breakheart Reservation: UPDATED
The boy was riding a bicycle when he was impaled by a tree branch in his chest, according to state police.
Saugus, MA — An 11-year-old boy was impaled by a tree branch at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus Thursday evening.
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Trooper Paul Sullivan of the Massachusetts State Police told Patch that the boy was riding a bicycle when he was impaled by a tree branch in the chest region. The child was transported to Massachusetts General hospital, and was conscious and talking when transported to the hospital.
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Sullivan told Patch that the injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
State Police spokesperson Dave Procopio told Patch that a state trooper spoke to the boy at the hospital, and he remains conscious and alert at Mass. General Hospital, and is receiving emergency care.
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Correction: Previous editions of this story indicated that the victim was a 12 year old boy, according to State Police. State police officials later corrected themselves, indicating that the boy has not yet turned 12 years old.
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