PENN TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A 6-year-old boy is recovering in UPMC’s Children’s Hospital after he was involved in an accident that resulted in the amputation of both his feet.
Liam Lavelle was injured in Penn Township in Westmoreland County on Saturday night. He was life-flighted from the scene and underwent surgery as soon as he arrived. Another surgery is scheduled for early Monday morning. It is not clear how many other surgeries may be needed during the recovery process.
Lavelle is non-verbal and autistic and family members say he is a warrior. According to them, he is stable and is currently in the ICU.
An online fundraiser has been started to aid in the boy’s recovery.
The nature of the accident has not been disclosed at this time.
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