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Infant Among 4 Amish Injured In Horse-Buggy Crash: PA State Police Infant Among 4 Amish Injured In Horse-Buggy Crash: PA State Police
Infant Among 4 Amish Injured In Horse-Buggy Crash: PA State Police A 1-year-old girl is in the hospital – along with another Amish child and two adults – following a horse-and-buggy crash, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday, June 23.  The crash began when 83-year-old Charles R. Shannon attempted to drive his 2016 Hyundai Santa Fe around the horse-and-buggy driven by 73-year-old George D. Zimmerman, and then he rear-ended the buggy around 11:50 a.m. on Thursday, June 20, PSP Carlisle Trooper Conner Jones wrote in the release.  This happened in the 400 block of Greenspring Road/PA 641 near the intersection with Stamy Road in Ne…
Two Cut With Knife During Scuffle At PA Waterpark: Authorities Two Cut With Knife During Scuffle At PA Waterpark: Authorities
Two Cut With Knife During Scuffle At PA Waterpark: Authorities Three people were arrested when an argument at a Scranton waterpark became violent last Friday, June 14, according to city police.  Authorities said it happened in the parking lot after an adult swim event at Montage Mountain. Multiple parkgoers "engaged in an altercation" that left four people injured, including two who were cut by a knife, officials said.  Those arrested:  Nyree Kenya Tawanda Pemberton, 25, of Ithaca, New York was charged with aggravated assault, simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct. Divine Naysa Nari Taylor, 22, of Ithaca, New York …
PA Man Killed In 3-Car NJ Crash Involving Dump Truck, Prosecutor Says PA Man Killed In 3-Car NJ Crash Involving Dump Truck, Prosecutor Says
PA Man Killed In 3-Car NJ Crash Involving Dump Truck, Prosecutor Says Authorities have released details in a dump truck crash on Route 31 in Clinton Township that left one person dead on Tuesday, June 18. A 66-year-old man was operating a dump truck that collided with a Toyota sedan driven by a 64-year-old woman around 2:20 p.m. in front of Riley and Jake's Restaurant, the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office said. Both vehicles were heading north. The Toyota then entered the southbound lane and collided with a Volkswagen, operated by a 17-year-old girl. A passenger in the Toyota, Arthur John Latzko, 70, of Stroudsburg, PA, died at the scene, the prosecutor's…
Pedestrian, Driver Hospitalized In Palmer Township Crash: Authorities Pedestrian, Driver Hospitalized In Palmer Township Crash: Authorities
Pedestrian, Driver Hospitalized In Palmer Township Crash: Authorities A crash in a Giant parking lot sent two people to the hospital Monday morning, June 17, according to Palmer police.  Authorities were called to the 801 S. 25th Street store around 11:15 a.m. Police said a driver accelerated through the parking lot and hit a pedestrian before striking a pillar in front of the store. The pedestrian, 18, was hospitalized with "moderate" injuries.  PMFD continues to be busy. Our third call of the day was a reported vehicle vs. pedestrian at the Giant. As crews were... Posted by Palmer Municipal Fire Department on Monday, June 17, 2024 T…
'Explosion' Injures 3 Workers At Facility In PA: Authorities (UPDATE) 'Explosion' Injures 3 Workers At Facility In PA: Authorities (UPDATE)
'Explosion' Injures 3 Workers At Facility In PA: Authorities (Update) Multiple people were injured in an explosion-like event at a manufacturing plant in South Central Pennsylvania. Emergency crews were called to the "fire department incident" at Johnson Controls located at 100 Cumberland Valley Avenue in Waynesboro at 7:23 a.m., according to emergency dispatchers in Franklin County. "An air chamber rupture," was also reported to the police. They added that the incident is contained to the facility. Three people were injured, two of whom were airlifted to hospitals, according to dispatchers and witnesses. The extent of their injuries is unknown. Daily …
Car Crash Sends 4 To Hospital On Montgomery County Line: Police Car Crash Sends 4 To Hospital On Montgomery County Line: Police
Car Crash Sends 4 To Hospital On Montgomery County Line: Police A two-car crash on the Montgomery-Bucks county line injured four people over the weekend, according to Hatfield police.  Authorities said it happened at Bergery Road and Bethlehem Pike around 5 p.m. Saturday, June 8.  A 2011 Ford Escape driven by a 20-year-old man collided with a 2021 Toyota Camry driven by a 58-year-old man at the intersection, police said. Four people were taken to Grand View Hospital and two of them were seriously injured, according to officials.  Anyone with information is asked to call Officer William Summerfield at 215-855-0903…
Police Chase In Carbon County Ends In Crash: State Police Police Chase In Carbon County Ends In Crash: State Police
Police Chase In Carbon County Ends In Crash: State Police A police pursuit through Carbon County ended with a wreck that sent a 20-year-old driver to the hospital on Thursday, June 6, according to troopers.  State police said they tried to stop the driver on Route 248 in Franklin Township around 6:30 p.m. He fled for 10 miles before losing control of his car and striking a tree in Towamensing Township, authorities said.  The driver, a Lehighton resident, was air-lifted to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest with serious injuries. State police said the investigation is ongoing. 
Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities
Two Fighting Dogs Shot, Killed By Police In West Philadelphia: Authorities A police officer fatally shot two dogs after they attacked a woman in West Philadelphia on Wednesday morning, June 5, officials say.  According to PPD, a 57-year-old man was calling for help when a stray dog attacked his pet on his porch on the 1500 block of North 57th Street.  An 18-year-old woman intervened using mace and the pit bulls were separated, but the 57-year-old's other dog ran out from the home and attacked the woman, police said.  She was bitten on her arm and ankle before fleeing, authorities continued.  "(A)ll three dogs turned on each other" and were fi…
22-Year-Old Man In 'Critical Condition' After Crash In Montco, Police Say 22-Year-Old Man In 'Critical Condition' After Crash In Montco, Police Say
22-Year-Old Man In 'Critical Condition' After Crash In Montco, Police Say A Limerick motorcyclist was severely injured in a crash with a minivan in Upper Providence on Monday, June 3, township police say.  The 22-year-old was headed east on Black Rock Road when he lost control on the curve at Olympic Road, authorities said. His bike crossed over into the westbound lane and struck the minivan.  Police said he was taken to a trauma center in critical condition while the driver of the minivan was treated for minor injuries at the scene. The minivan driver is cooperating with investigators, officials added.  Anyone who witnessed the wreck is asked to …
PA Driver Seriously Hurt After Spinning Out In Wild NJ Route 78 Crash: State Police PA Driver Seriously Hurt After Spinning Out In Wild NJ Route 78 Crash: State Police
PA Driver Seriously Hurt After Spinning Out In Wild NJ Route 78 Crash: State Police Two people were injured including one seriously after a three-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Wednesday, May 29 on Route 78 in Hunterdon County, authorities said. A tractor-trailer was parked and unoccupied on the right shoulder on Route 78 West in Lebanon when a Subaru driven by a 60-year-old Northampton, PA woman entered the area and struck the left rear of the truck just after 9 a.m., New Jersey State Police said.  The crash caused the Subaru to spin out and hit a Volkswagen passenger car traveling in the right lane, police said.  As a result of the crash, the tractor-…
Two Shot During Fight At Reading Basketball Court: Police Two Shot During Fight At Reading Basketball Court: Police
Two Shot During Fight At Reading Basketball Court: Police Two people were treated for injuries after shots rang out in Reading early Friday morning, May 24, city police say.  Officers were called to the 1800 block of Forrest Street near Pendora Park around 2 a.m., authorities said.  They arrived to find one man shot in the leg and another in the shoulder, RPD said. Both were taken to Reading Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.  Investigators believe the shooting happened during a fight at the basketball courts. Police said the incident is under investigation and there is "no known threat to the public." Anyone w…
Passerby Injured In PA School Bus Fire, Police Say Passerby Injured In PA School Bus Fire, Police Say
Passerby Injured In PA School Bus Fire, Police Say One person was hurt when a school bus caught fire in Lycoming County early on Monday, Feb. 12, authorities say.  The bus' brakes began burning on Route 220 near Main Street in Jersey Shore Borough, Lycoming Regional police said in a release.  The bus was pulled over and passengers were evacuating when police arrived at the scene, but a passerby was injured while trying to put out the fire, according to officials.  He was treated at the scene before being taken to an area hospital, police said. He is not a student and the extent of his injuries is unclear. The roadway was sh…
Infant Among 7 Hurt In Northeast Philadelphia Fire, Authorities Say Infant Among 7 Hurt In Northeast Philadelphia Fire, Authorities Say
Infant Among 7 Hurt In Northeast Philadelphia Fire, Authorities Say An infant, two police officers, and a firefighter were among the seven people injured in a Northeast Philadelphia rowhouse blaze Thursday morning, Dec. 7, according to officials.  Firefighters were called to the 6300 block of Cardiff Street in Mayfair just before 8 a.m., PFD said.  Heavy smoke and flames were visible when crews arrived and firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control within 30 minutes, authorities said.  In total, seven adults were treated for injuries at the scene and taken to area hospitals, PFD said. Their conditions were not immediately clear.&n…
76ers Guard Struck By Car In Philadelphia Has Broken Rib, Hip Injury: Police 76ers Guard Struck By Car In Philadelphia Has Broken Rib, Hip Injury: Police
76ers Guard Struck By Car In Philadelphia Has Broken Rib, Hip Injury: Police Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre, Jr. was hospitalized after being struck by a hit-and-run vehicle on Saturday, Nov. 11. City police say Oubre was crossing at the 1400 block of Spruce Street at Hick Street when a speeding vehicle tried turning onto Hick, hitting him in the chest with the driver's side mirror. The vehicle fled the location south on Hicks Street. Philadelphia Fire Department medics responded to the scene and brought Oubre to Jefferson Hospital in stable condition with a broken rib and injuries to his hip and right leg.  Tweets by sixers ESPN says the guard will miss a…
Cop 'Dragged' By Tesla During Traffic Stop In Philly: Authorities Cop 'Dragged' By Tesla During Traffic Stop In Philly: Authorities
Cop 'Dragged' By Tesla During Traffic Stop In Philly: Authorities A police officer was treated for injuries after being dragged along the road by a Tesla during a traffic stop in Philadelphia, authorities told Daily Voice.  It happened in Wissinoming late on Monday, July 10, the department said.  The officer had stopped the Tesla on the 5400 block of Charles Street around 9:40 p.m. and was conducting a "vehicle investigation" when the driver hauled off, according to police.  The officer was "dragging along" before being "thrown from the vehicle," and was treated for upper- and lower-body injuries at Jefferson Frankford Hospital, the depart…
Firefighter Falls 25 Feet From Roof Of Burning Home In Philadelphia Firefighter Falls 25 Feet From Roof Of Burning Home In Philadelphia
Firefighter Falls 25 Feet From Roof Of Burning Home In Philadelphia A Philadelphia firefighter remains hospitalized with multiple injuries after falling from a roof at the scene of a house fire, according to those close to him.  Randy Ballinger of PFD's Ladder 13 and his colleagues were called to a burning rowhome in Southwest Philly where victims were trapped inside early on Saturday, Feb. 25, his loved ones wrote on GoFundMe. But while performing "roof operations" on the second floor, Ballinger lost his balance and fell two stories to the ground, 25 feet below. At a nearby trauma center, doctors found the fireman had suffered a concussion, a collapsed lu…
Pennsylvania's Soccer Star Christian Pulisic Injured— Again: Reports Pennsylvania's Soccer Star Christian Pulisic Injured— Again: Reports
Pennsylvania's Soccer Star Christian Pulisic Injured— Again: Reports For the second time in two months Hershey native and soccer star, Christian Pulisic has been sidelined during a match due to an injury, according to multiple media outlets. After having to sub Raheem Sterling off earlier in the match, Chelsea are being forced to use their second sub window of the match within the first 20 minutes. This time it's for Christian Pulisic.📺: @peacock #MyPLMorning | #CHEMCI pic.twitter.com/dZ3aQWn3RS — NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) January 5, 2023 During the Chelsea game against Manchester City on Thursday, Jan. 5, Pulisic was tackled by John Stones "a…
PA's Damar Hamlin Of Buffalo Bills Collapses, Monday Night Football Game Postponed PA's Damar Hamlin Of Buffalo Bills Collapses, Monday Night Football Game Postponed
PA's Damar Hamlin Of Buffalo Bills Collapses, Monday Night Football Game Postponed Defensive back Damar Hamlin, a Pittsburgh College graduate and McKees Rocks native out of Pennsylvania, suffered a terrifying injury that postponed a Monday Night Football game between his Buffalo Bills and the hometown Cincinnati Bengals. Roughly six minutes remained in the first quarter when Hamlin, 24, made an open-field tackle on Bengals wideout Tee Higgins, who'd caught a pass while headed across the middle of the field. Higgins's helmet appeared to hit Hamlin square in the upper chest area. Hamlin got up -- and seconds later fell onto his back without moving again. Replays were bro…
Pennsylvania's Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization Pennsylvania's Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization
Pennsylvania's Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization Christian Pulisic will be returning to the field after he was injured while scoring his first goal at the World Cup during the US game against Iran—  making this the first winning game for the US Men's National Team.  Captain American will be reporting for duty, the fans are tweeting after the US Men's National Team shared the update on Friday, Dec. 2.  As protests continue in Iran and Americans continue to speak out in support of the citizens, the world's eyes were on Pulisic when he made the only goal of the game in the first half of the match at Al Thumama Stadium in Qatar on Tuesday, N…
Eagles Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson Out With Kidney Laceration: Report Eagles Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson Out With Kidney Laceration: Report
Eagles Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson Out With Kidney Laceration: Report Philadelphia Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson will be on the injury list "indefinitely" after rupturing a kidney during Sunday night's victory over the Green Bay Packers, according to news reports. NFL Network reporter Tom Pelissero tweeted early on Tuesday, Nov. 29 that Gardner-Johnson is expected to return to the field sometime this season, but that there is no timetable for his recovery at this point.  #Eagles safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is out indefinitely after suffering a lacerated kidney in Sunday night’s win over the #Packers, per sources. It’s a non-surgical injury. Testing i…
Community Rallies Around Injured Berks County Student Athlete Community Rallies Around Injured Berks County Student Athlete
Community Rallies Around Injured Berks County Student Athlete Noah Martinez, a Muhlenberg High School student and goalie of the soccer team, brought his A-game to the semifinals on Tuesday, Oct. 18.  But just as the teen was going in for a save, Noah hit his jaw — breaking the bone into four pieces and badly damaging several of his teeth.  Now, his community is stepping up to help in his hour of need.  Noah's loved ones launched a GoFundMe campaign to assist his parents as the teen sets down the long road to recovery.  As of Thursday, Oct. 20, the campaign has raised more than $2,600.  The donations are meant to h…
Dynamite Explodes In Schuylkill County: What We Know Dynamite Explodes In Schuylkill County: What We Know
Dynamite Explodes In Schuylkill County: What We Know Multiple people were injured in a dynamite explosion in Schuylkill County Monday, Oct. 10, authorities confirmed. Employees of Maine Drilling and Blasting were throwing out boxes containing boosters when it exploded on West Center Street in Good Spring around 11:45 a.m., according to Pennsylvania State Police. Two workers were injured in the incident, and are expected to survive, police said. Several vehicles and a company trailer were also damaged in the blast. The investigation remains ongoing.
1-Year-Old Boy 'Seriously Injured' In Hit-Run By Pedophile: Pennsylvania State Police 1-Year-Old Boy 'Seriously Injured' In Hit-Run By Pedophile: Pennsylvania State Police
1-Year-Old Boy 'Seriously Injured' In Hit-Run By Pedophile: Pennsylvania State Police A one-year-old boy was seriously hurt in a crash involving a hit-and-run involving a pedophile, authorities say.  Robert Ray Ickes, 56, of Fannettsburg, fled the scene of a crash in the area  20800 block of Back Road in Fannett Township around 5:40 p.m. on August 9, according to a release by state police.  Witnesses told police that Ickes, while driving a 1997 maroon Mercury Cougar, attempted to drive around a car parked on the side of the road and stuck the infant, but kept driving.  The Infant "flew 10-20 feet eastward where he landed near the fog line on the northbou…
Resident Cautiously Jumps From Burning Allentown Row Home: Officials Resident Cautiously Jumps From Burning Allentown Row Home: Officials
Resident Cautiously Jumps From Burning Allentown Row Home: Officials A large fire that began in an Allentown row home and spread to two other buildings prompted one resident to cautiously jump out of a second-floor window, authorities said. Crews were called to the three-alarm blaze on the 1500 block of Liberty Street around 9:45 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 19, Allentown Fire Capt. John Christopher said. A resident tried to escape the flames by jumping from the second-floor window to the first-floor roof, then to the ground, Christopher said. That person suffered minor injuries and was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest for treatment, he added. A mut…
70+ Car Crash Closes Route 581 For Hours 70+ Car Crash Closes Route 581 For Hours
70+ Car Crash Closes Route 581 For Hours A pileup involving approximately 70 vehicles will shut Route 581 in Cumberland County indefinitely Saturday, March 12. The crash was reported on the eastbound side near mile marker 7.1 around 2:10 p.m., in the wake of the afternoon snow storm. It happened between exits for Route 15 and I-83. Several injuries were reported, though none were life-threatening, authorities said. Drivers sat in traffic for two or three hours, some without heat, before being reunited with their families or taken to a local firehouse for treatment.
Four Pennsylvania State Troopers Hospitalized After Pursuit on Route 30 Four Pennsylvania State Troopers Hospitalized After Pursuit on Route 30
Four Pennsylvania State Troopers Hospitalized After Pursuit on Route 30 UPDATE: Two of the troopers were released from the hospital on Tuesday morning, according to Trooper Megan Ammerman. Two Troopers were released from the hospital this morning. We are continuing to pray for a speedy recovery of all members involved 🙏 — Trooper Megan Ammerman (@PSPTroopHPIO) February 22, 2022 ORIGINAL: Four troopers were hospitalized following a crash during a police pursuit along Route 30 on Monday, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. State police attempted to stop a vehicle in the Chambersburg Borough after observing several traffic violations on Mond…
Area Olympian Might Be Sidelined After Crash In Latvia Area Olympian Might Be Sidelined After Crash In Latvia
Area Olympian Might Be Sidelined After Crash In Latvia A finger injury suffered in a crash last week in Latvia could keep an area Olympian from competing. Summer Britcher, a two-time Olympian, is hopeful she will recovered in time for the Beijing Olympics next month where she will be representing the United State on the luge team. Proper recovery is key as her hand is used to help paddle for speed and direct the luge direction. She wrote on her Instagram: "I will still be competing in Beijing, and with such a great team supporting me, I am confident that I will be recovered enough to pull and paddle my way to some fast start times in the Olym…
4 Injured Steelers Players Out Of Sunday's Game 4 Injured Steelers Players Out Of Sunday's Game
4 Injured Steelers Players Out Of Sunday's Game Four Pittsburgh Steelers won't play in Sunday's game and they are not the players you'd expect, according to NBC Pro Sports. Linebacker T.J. Watt is out for a hip injury; Cornerback Joe Haden has a foot injury; Left guard Kevin Dotson has an ankle injury; and Defensive end Isaiahh Loudermilk has a groin injury. Oddly enough, quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick are not on this latest  injury report, but they remain on the COVID-19 reserve list. Ben Roethlisberger in Dec. 2020 and Minkah Annane Fitzpatrick Jr. in Nov. 2019.Wikipedia (All-Pro Reels; Benpekarcik) I…
1 Man Hurt In Bucks County Warehouse Fire 1 Man Hurt In Bucks County Warehouse Fire
1 Man Hurt In Bucks County Warehouse Fire One man was injured in a fire that broke out in a Bucks County warehouse Friday, reports say. Crews arriving at the one-story building in the 600 block of Mears Road in Warminster around 4:30 p.m. noticed heavy smoke and fire, according to Warminster police. One man was left with facial and chest burns, authorities told 6abc. "Everyone is asked to avoid the area as local roads surrounding this scene are closed so the fire department can work safely to extinguish this fire." Warminster police said in a statement. The cause of the fire was not immediately known. This story is developi…
UPDATE: Pennsylvania Driver Critical After NJ Tree Crash UPDATE: Pennsylvania Driver Critical After NJ Tree Crash
Update: Pennsylvania Driver Critical After NJ Tree Crash A Pennsylvania driver was critically injured when her compact car struck a tree in West Milford during the Independence Day weekend, authorities confirmed Tuesday. The 32-year-old Bethel, PA resident was driving a 2006 Toyota Scion xB that crashed outside the Secluded Acres Horse Boarding farm on Union Valley Road shortly after 6 p.m., they said. Both she and a 34-year-old male passenger from Lake Hopatcong were taken to St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center in Paterson, Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and West Milford Police Chief James DeVore said. The driver remained there in…
State Police Seek Pickup Truck Driver Who Caused Rt. 22 Crash That Injured Woman, 2 Children State Police Seek Pickup Truck Driver Who Caused Rt. 22 Crash That Injured Woman, 2 Children
State Police Seek Pickup Truck Driver Who Caused Rt. 22 Crash That Injured Woman, 2 Children State Police are seeking the driver of a red pickup truck that injured two children and an adult in an early morning hit-and-run on Route 22. The driver of an older model red Chevrolet Silverado cut off a Subaru Forrester on Rt. 22 westbound at Rt. 512 in Hanover Township around 6:30 a.m. Thursday, PA State Trooper Nathan Branosky told Daily Voice. The Forrester then struck the center median in a rollover crash, Branosky said. The 38-year-old woman driving the Forrester sustained minor injuries, as did two boys ages 12 and 10, the latter of whom was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenbe…