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Driver charged following injury to firefighter

Perth County OPP have charged a North Perth native following an injury to a firefighter.

On April 21st, North Perth Fire Department responded to a house fire at a property on Havelock Avenue South in Listowel alongside police. While firefighters were getting in position, a vehicle drove over a charged fire hose resulting in a firefighter being injured. They were transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. Police have now charged a 74-year-old from Listowel with Careless Driving.

The accused was issued a Provincial Notice as a result of the charge.

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