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    1. Safety & Health

    PA Fire Chief Shoved by Driver at Wreck

    June 12, 2023
    South Mountain firefighters were confronted by the angry driver.
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    The driver of this vehicle shoved the fire chief.
    The driver of this vehicle shoved the fire chief.

    Firefighters with South Mountain Volunteer Fire Department who responded to help at a wreck were the ones who needed assistance Saturday night.

    The driver of the pickup truck tried to assault them and shoved their fire chief, according to CBS21.  

    Pennsylvania State Police took the man into custody. 

    He suffered minor injuries in the wreck. 

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