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Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty In South Central PA Police Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty In South Central PA Police
Fire Police Officer Struck Dead In Line Of Duty In South Central PA Police A volunteer fire police officer was struck dead in the line of duty, Newberry Township police announced at 8:32 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 16.  A coroner was called to the intersection of Red Mill and Corn Hill Roads in Newberry Township at 2:45 p.m. on Friday, as we initially reported, but hours later we learned the officer was struck at 2:20 p.m.  "The fire police officer was directing traffic at the intersection following a separate vehicle crash in the area," the police noted adding "Due to the circumstances of this incident, Newberry Township Police requested the Pennsylvania State…

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Six People Injured At Medical Marijuana Plant Explosion In PA Six People Injured At Medical Marijuana Plant Explosion In PA
Six People Injured At Medical Marijuana Plant Explosion In PA Six people were injured in an explosion at a medical marijuana plant in central Pennsylvania, authorities say. Emergency crews were called to the explosion at the Ilera Healthcare facility located at 3786 North Hess Road in Taylor Township at the Fulton and Bedford County line around 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 22, according to emergency dispatchers. The explosion happened in an incinerator room and damage was contained to the room, reports WJAC citing Hustontown Area Volunteer Fire Company Chief Darius Deshong. Two people suffered burns and were seriously injured—requiring them to be f…

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