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Philadelphia Fire Sends Five To Hospital, Officials Say
More than 75 Philadelphia firefighters responded to an early morning blaze in Strawberry Mansion on Tuesday, March 12, according to authorities. First responders were called to the 2800 block of Lehigh Avenue just after 3 a.m., a PFD spokesperson told Daily Voice. Five people were treated at the scene by EMS and then taken to area hospitals, the department said. Firefighters were on the scene for over an hour, they added. PFD is reminding residents that free smoke alarms are available by calling 311 or 215-686-8686.
Police & Fire
Dirt Biker, 26, Killed In Reading Crash
A 26-year-old dirt bike operator died in a crash over Memorial Day Weekend, police in Reading said. Officers were called to North Grace Street and Lancaster Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, May 28, where the dirt bike and a vehicle collided, Reading spokeswoman Maritza Loaiza said. The 26-year-old dirt bike operator was being treated by EMS when police arrived. He was taken to Reading Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
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Dead Shooting In Central Pennsylvania
An 18-month-old infant was shot by a 3-year-old relative in central Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to the family and police confirmed the details of the shooting on Wednesday at 4:50 p.m. Lancaster Bureau of police officers were called to the scene of a child shoot in the 500 block of Woodward Street in the City shortly after 7 p.m., according to Lancaster County Wide Communications. "Upon arrival, officers located an infant lying on the floor inside the residence with an apparent gunshot wound to the face. Officers rendered aid to the infant and were assisted by res…
Business
Person Found Unconscious At PA Kohl's, 20+ People Evacuated For Carbon Monoxide Leak
After one person was found unconscious at a Pennsylvania Kohl's store, more than 20 people were evacuated— 10 of which have been hospitalized, authorities say. EMS was called to the report of the unconscious person at the Chambersburg area Kohl's store on Norland Avenue around 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 23, according to Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters Association, IAFF Local 1813. When Carbon Monoxide Detection Units arrived and investigated, they found "elevated readings from construction equipment that was being used in the building overnight," according to t…
Police & Fire
US Coast Guard Rescues Fisherman Off Jersey Shore
A 46-year-old fisherman suffering a medical emergency was rescued off the Jersey Shore by members of the US Coast Guard from Barnegat and Atlantic City, authorities said. The rescue involved the fishing vessel "Captain John" about 45 miles east of Point Pleasant. A crew member aboard Captain John reportedly used a marine radio to notify Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay watchstanders of the emergency at about 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 6. The Coast Guard launched an MH-65 Dolphin Helicopter crew from Air Station Atlantic City. A 47-foot motor lifeboat crew from Coast Guard Station B…
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PA Boy, 8, Found In Detroit After Kidnapping, Michigan State Police Say
An 8-year-old boy from Pennsylvania was found in Detroit, according to a release by Michigan state police. The Michigan state police Second District Special Investigation Section was contacted by Pittsburgh police to assist in a search for a kidnapped child, according to the release. The boy was determined to be on Detroit’s west side so MSP obtained a search warrant and went to the area, the release states. The boy was found safe and three adults were arrested, MSP says. Two subjects were arrested after the attempted to interfere, they were charged with resisting and obstructing police, …
Police & Fire
2 Drivers Hospitalized In Multi-Car Crash In Reading
Two drivers were hospitalized in a multi-vehicle crash last week in Reading, authorities said. Crews were dispatched around 5:45 a.m. on July 9 to South 6th and Cherry Streets to find one car on its side with the driver trapped, according to the Reading Fire Department. Hydraulic rescue tools were used to stabilize the car and safely extricate the trapped driver by 6:11 a.m., authorities said. Both drivers were taken by EMS to an area hospital for medical treatment.
Police & Fire
Driver Hospitalized After Colliding With Tractor-Trailer In Delaware County
A driver was hospitalized after colliding with a tractor-trailer on a busy highway in Delaware County over the weekend, authorities said. Rescue units arrived to find the sole driver of a sedan trapped under the tractor-trailer on I-476 SB just North of the Route 1 interchange at approximately 6:30 a.m. Sunday, according to Broomall Fire Company. Posted by Broomall Fire Company on Sunday, June 13, 2021 After 35 minutes, crews were able to free the driver and allow EMS to take them to a local trauma center for treatment, officials said. Pennsylvania State Police is investigating the cra…
Police & Fire
Wrong-Way Driver Hits Ambulance Head-On, Bucks Fire Officials Say
A wrong-way driver struck an ambulance head-on over the weekend in Bucks County, fire officials said. The rig was returning to the station when it was struck by a dark colored Chevrolet SUV on New Falls Road between Apple Tree and Red Cedar drives in Bristol Township around 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Levittown Station 13 said on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Station 13 (@levittown_station13) No patients were on board at the time of the crash. Both vehicles were severely damaged and EMS workers suffered minor injuries. Th…
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: New Holland Police Officer, Volunteer Firefighter Wendell Metzler Dies Of Cancer, 52
New Holland Borough police department is mourning the death of Officer Wendell Metzler, who died of cancer. He was 52 years old. Serving on the force for 20 years -- 25 part time for West Earl police -- Metzler lived a life full of service to his community. He previously worked for Ephrata Township police for seven and a half years, and spent 22 working as a volunteer firefighter with West Earl and Upper Leacock Fire Companies. Metzler was a certified emergency medical technician for 34 years, serving Leola Ambulance and Ephrata Community Hospital Advanced Life Support Unit. Wendell …
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