MERRIMACK, NH — A young child suffered severe burns after falling into a firepit in Merrimack, New Hampshire Sunday.
Officials and fire crews responded to Mayhew Road around 4:00 p.m. after receiving the report of the burned child, according to Merrimack police.
The child was flown to a Boston area hospital to be treated for their serious, but non-life-threatening injuries, according to Merrimack police.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
An initial investigation revealed the child accidentally stumbled into the pit.
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