SOUTHBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — A Connecticut state employee is in critical condition after an accident with a lawnmower at the Southbury Training School Wednesday, according to a representative with the Department of Development Services.

DDS and state police said the accident happened while the employee was cutting grass on the campus grounds around 1:15 p.m.

They suffered severe injuries and remain in the hospital in critical condition, officials said Thursday.

The Connecticut State Police and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are investigating the cause of the accident.

On Wednesday, state police said there is no suspected criminal aspect at this time.

"Our thoughts are with the injured employee, their family, friends, and colleagues during this very difficult tim

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