WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE, OH (WCMH) – A young boy was severely injured after falling off a riding lawnmower, according to police.

The incident happened Friday afternoon on Ely Street in Washington Court House.

According to Washington Court House police, the child was riding on a lawnmower with an adult when he fell off and suffered an injury to his right arm.

The child was taken to a local hospital and flown to Nationwide Children’s Hospital in critical condition.

No further information was released.  Police say they expect to release more information at a later time.