Central Islip toddler scalded by hot coffee, police say
A baby boy who was scalded by piping hot coffee that he spilled on himself was rushed to Stony Brook University Hospital Thursday afternoon, Suffolk police said.
The 18-month-old boy suffered second-degree burns on his chest and arms during the accident at a home on East Cedar Avenue in Central Islip at about 5 p.m., police said.
He was taken to a landing zone at 199 Lowell Ave. by Central Islip-Hauppauge Volunteer Ambulance and flown to the hospital by Suffolk County Police helicopter.
No information was available about his condition, but police said his injuries were not life-threatening.
Snow totals may be less across the South Shore A winter storm is expected to pummel LI as artic air settles in across the region. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.
Snow totals may be less across the South Shore A winter storm is expected to pummel LI as artic air settles in across the region. NewsdayTV meteorologist Geoff Bansen has the forecast.
