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Fire Crews Rescue Man Who Drove Into Perkiomen Creek

Fire crews in Montgomery County rescued a man who they say drove into the Perkiomen Creek Thursday afternoon.

Fire crews in Montgomery County rescued a man who they say drove into the Perkiomen Creek Thursday afternoon.

Fire crews in Montgomery County rescued a man who they say drove into the Perkiomen Creek Thursday afternoon.

Photo Credit: Perkiomen Township Fire Company

Upon arrival, rescue crews were able to free the driver from the car but requested additional assistance to bring the man up a steep embankment along the Perkiomen Creek in the 600 block of Gravel Pike around 12:30 p.m., according to Royersford Fire Company.

Fire crews used ropes, rigging, and a stokes basket to safely free the driver, authorities said.

The man was transferred to EMS for medical treatment.

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