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Peterborough tow truck driver injured after car falls off truck ramp

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Tow truck operator injured after car falls off truck
A tow truck operator was taken to hospital after a car reportedly fell off the truck's ramp and struck him in Peterborough, Ont., on March 8, 2024 – Mar 8, 2024

A tow truck operator was taken to hospital after reportedly being struck by a vehicle being carried in Peterborough, Ont., on Friday afternoon.

Around 3 p.m., emergency crews were called to the area of Parkhill Road and Leahey’s Lane following reports a car came off a tow truck, striking a hydro pole and the tow truck operator.

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Paramedics treated a man at the scene before taking him to the Peterborough Regional Health Centre for further treatment.

Residents in the area tell Global Peterborough they heard a loud bang and saw the car come off of the tow truck’s ramp.

Glass from the back window of the car could be seen smashed over a driveway.

Peterborough police are investigating the incident.

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