Officer Credited With Saving Man's Life After Fireworks Accident
(Bern Township, PA) -- A police officer is being called a hero for his response to a fireworks accident in Berks County shortly after midnight on New Year's Day. Bern Township police said a man suffered significant damage to his hand after the accident and was significantly bleeding and going in-and-out of consciousness. The officer wrapped a tourniquet around the affected area, which the department says saved the man's life. His condition is not known at this time.