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Teen Rushed To Hospital After Slamming Into Tree Stump While Sledding In Montgomery County

LOWER POTTSGROVE, Pa. (CBS) -- A teenager was rushed to the hospital late Wednesday afternoon after a serious sledding accident. It happened in Lower Pottsgrove, Montgomery County.

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Police say the 16-year-old was on a saucer-type sled and couldn't steer it. She slammed into a tree stump, seriously injuring her back.

Medics had to use a rescue sled to reach the teen because the hill was so steep.

Parts of Montgomery County saw up to 15 inches of snow this week.

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