Reading PA Fire Department

Poor Driving equals Busy Day For Rescue

Written by FF. J Batz

April 01, 2008

With the weather conditions changing rapidly, multiple car accidents were dispatched keeping the Rescue busy. Most of the accidents were minor in nature resulting in the rig being turned around quickly. Some however, required a little TLC.

5th and Court Streets

11th and Walnut Streets

Lancaster Ave and Arlington Street


(Photos By FF Paul Lis)

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