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Mom accidentally runs over three-year-old daughter in Port St. Lucie

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A 3-year-old has survived being accidentally run over by her mother in Port St. Lucie, according to police.

It happened Monday as the mother was leaving her garage. Police said the 29-year-old didn't know her daughter made it out of the front door and onto the driveway.

The girl was found under the car, police said.

Officers and fire rescue arrived and took the child to the hospital.

She suffered a broken leg and lacerations but should make a full recovery, according to authorities.