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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two children are injured after an ATV accident on Saturday night in Desoto County.

Bridgetown Fire Department, DeSoto Emergency Services, and DeSoto County Sheriff Deputies responded to a serious accident involving two children on a four-wheeler at 5:20 p.m., according to Desoto County Sheriff’s Department.

One child is suffering from a severe leg injury and was taken to LeBonheur Children’s Hospital.

The other child sustained multiple non-life-threatening injuries and was turned over to their parents for further medical evaluation.

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BFD says this situation could have ended badly if the children were not wearing a helmet.

DCSD says it is illegal to operate ATVs on public roads and encourages anyone riding an ATV to wear a helmet.