Boat engulfed in flames on Allegheny River; person hospitalized

PLUM, Pa. — A person is in a hospital after a boat was engulfed in flames on the Allegheny River.

Allegheny County dispatchers said emergency crews were called to the banks of the Allegheny River.

Photos from a viewer show a boat fully engulfed in flames and black smoke billowing from the vehicle into the air.

Investigators said a person was taken to a hospital from this area. Their condition is unknown at this time.

Channel 11 has a crew at the scene and is actively working to learn more.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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