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Big Boy locomotive: More than 100 people treated for heat-related incident at Reading Railroad station
FOX 29 Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- Over 100 people required medical evaluation and care following a mass casualty event at the Reading Railroad Outer Station in Muhlenberg Township, attributed to heat-related emergencies.
- Blandon Fire Company QRS, along with regional mutual aid partners, provided triage, treatment, transport, and logistical support during the incident.
- Emergency resources from multiple counties, including fire, EMS, law enforcement, and hospitals, were mobilized to respond to the situation, with cooling stations set up at Muhlenberg Park.
- The event coincided with a public gathering to see the Big Boy steam locomotive, which experienced delays due to heat and attracted large crowds.
- Authorities have not yet disclosed the exact number of affected individuals or their medical conditions; further updates are pending.
