Boy, 3, killed in Wisconsin farm accident
TOWN OF BERN- A 3-year-old boy is dead after a farm accident in Marathon County.
Deputies say the boy was killed Friday when he was run over by a skid steer loader driven by his 7-year-old brother.
Sheriff's Lt. Fred Goch says the 7-year-old apparently was giving three siblings a ride in the bucket when the 3-year-old fell out and was run over.
The accident happened in the Town of Bern. The victim died at the scene. His name has not been released.
Neighbors tell WAOW-TV five families work on the farm.
Authorities say the investigation continues but they don't expect charges to be filed.
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