Derry Township chainsaw injury sends man to hospital via helicopter
A man was flown to a trauma center for treatment after being injured by a chainsaw Thursday in Derry Township, according to emergency responders.
Bradenville firefighters were dispatched at about 4:30 p.m. to establish a landing zone for a medical helicopter in the middle of Laughlin Farm Road, according to Fire Chief Mark Piantine.
The man suffered a facial injury in the incident that occurred at a residence off Laughlin Farm Road, he said.
Additional details weren’t immediately available.
Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@triblive.com.
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