Child flown to hospital after near drowning in Hernando County: Deputies

A child was flown to the hospital after nearly drowning near Powell Road and Nancy Creek Boulevard in Hernando County, deputies said. 

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office said they responded to a possible drowning in the area. Officials said deputies on scene provided CPR to a child. 

Drivers were also being asked to avoid Powell Road and Griffin Road as a helicopter flew in, according to deputies. 

No other information was immediately available.