Elderly man with speech difficulty needs medical aid, Amherst VA
Medical EmergencyEmergency responders were sent to assist an elderly man in his 90s near Lexington Turnpike who had difficulty speaking and a history of stroke. Family may arrive but the door might be locked, so fire department entry could be needed.
Audio|Source: Amherst County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Region 3, respond to near Lexington Turnpike.
00:07
An elderly man in his 90s has difficulty speaking and has a history of stroke.
00:18
There was no 3-8, call covered.
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No one is on site with the man; information is third or fourth party.
00:28
A family member is en route but may not arrive before responders; the door may be locked.
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Do you want me to tone fire for entry through the lock?
00:44
Yes, ma'am.
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Copy, thank you.
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Cameras to color fire.
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Fire department to respond with medics to near Lexington Turnpike. Entry may be needed.
01:07
Entry through lock may be needed.
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First dispatch responding to your location.
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T-3, do you advise of your relation to the resident?
01:29
Amherst, no 3-8.
01:32
Okay, Amherst.
01:34
Okay.
01:37
One of you all give me a call about this resident, please?
01:42
Yes, my name, he's chosen right as well.
01:48
It's just prior to North Fort on the right, going west down.
01:56
Okay.
02:03
Cameras, 806.
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806.
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806.
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And we're at near Lexington Turnpike.
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Come for.
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Location mentioned:
Lexington Turnpike, Amherst, VA 24521
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