Fire chief hurt after pickup truck crashes into Berks County building

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Sunday, March 17, 2019
Fire chief hurt after pickup truck crashes into Berks Co. building
Fire chief hurt after pickup truck crashes into Berks Co. building. Walter Perez reports during Action News at 6 p.m. on March 16, 2019.

BIRDSBORO, Pa. (WPVI) -- A fire chief was taken to the hospital in Berks County after a pickup truck crashed into a building Saturday.



Authorities say the chief was driving the Earl Township Volunteer Fire Company's truck when it hit a pole and crashed into the Birdsboro Sportsmen Club.



Action News is told the fire chief suffered a medical emergency. He was taken to a local hospital and is listed in stable condition.



He was collecting supplies and was not on a call at the time of the crash.

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