Newton man hurt in mower accident
NEWTON TWP. - Emergency crews rescued a man trapped under a riding lawn mower on Saturday afternoon after a neighbor's barking dog drew attention to the situation.
Edward Snell, 45, was found trapped under the mower and unresponsive at 1621 Newton-Ransom Blvd. about 1:45 p.m., according to South Abington Twp. police, who had no details about the cause of the accident.
Mr. Snell was transported by ambulance to Geisinger Community Medical Center.
He was in critical condition Saturday night, hospital spokeswoman Noelle Snyder said.