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10-year-old boy rescued after sledding accident in northwest Atlanta

ATLANTA — Atlanta Fire Rescue’s swift water rescue team pulled a child to safety Friday evening in Northwest Atlanta.

Officials say the 10-year-old boy was sledding with some friends when his sled went over a steep embankment off of Northcliffe Road.

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Crews used ropes and a basket to pull the child to safety after he injured his leg.

He was taken to a nearby hospital where he was treated for his injuries.

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The child is expected to be ok.

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