Fire chief hurt after pickup truck crashes into Berks County building

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Fire chief hurt after pickup truck crashes into Berks Co. building
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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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