Driver charged after firefighter injured in North Perth collision


A man from Listowel, Ont. is facing charges for an incident that occurred during a residential fire earlier this month.

On April 21 at approximately 8:20 am, the North Perth Fire Department and the Perth County OPP responded to a residential fire on Havelock Avenue South in the Municipality of North Perth.

Police say that while firefighters were getting into position to fight the blaze, a vehicle drove over the fire hose which resulted in a firefighter being injured.

They were later transported to hospital with minor injuries.

In response to the incident, police have charged a 74-year-old resident from Listowel with careless driving.

The accused was issued a provincial notice for the offence.

Police ask that anyone with information regarding the incident contact OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or on-line. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).


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