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One Dead in Collision With Antique Fire Truck

(Town of Pines, IN) - An accident involving an antique fire truck and an SUV resulted in at least one fatality west of Michigan City.

 

A collision occurred Saturday afternoon on U.S. 20 near Town of Pines in Porter County. Reports indicate the old fire truck struck a Toyota Highlander after the SUV turned left into its path. The fire truck, owned by the Orak Shrine of Michigan City, had just left the Michigan City Patriotic Parade. 

 

The Highlander burst into flames with five passengers inside. According to first responders, courageous bystanders helped them out of the vehicle. Three of them were airlifted, one was taken away by ambulance. One person died at the scene.

 

The fire truck also caught fire after the collision. Its driver, Dave Shivelac, was not injured.

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