1-year-old boy transported by Boston Medflight after suffering burn

A young Massachusetts child was seriously injured on Monday evening.

According to police, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Officers of the Bourne Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Andrew Road in Bourne, to assist the Bourne Fire Department with a one-year-old male that had suffered a burn.

Upon arrival, Officers and Paramedics located the one-year-old inside the residence and began to render aid. Boston Medflight was requested to respond and subsequently transported the victim to a regional trauma center for further treatment.

A preliminary investigation determined that the burn was most likely caused by a faulty hot water heater.

The injuries to the child do not appear to be life threatening. The incident continues to be investigated by the Bourne Police Department and the Town of Bourne Plumbing Inspector.