Medical emergency at Harold Washington Library station, Chicago IL
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, an apparent medical emergency occurred at the Harold Washington Library–State/Van Buren station in Chicago. A train passenger appeared unresponsive, and the operator requested medical assistance. The individual later seemed conscious and breathing while responders assessed whether medical care was needed.
Audio|Heard on: CTA Rail Ops - Chicago Transit Authority
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Hey, I am here at Harold Washington Library–State/Van Buren and (name withheld) wants to get off the train or needs medical attention.
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(Name withheld) is not trying to respond.
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Says sixty-three on my head car.
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Hey, Harold Washington Library–State/Van Buren as you want to get off the train.
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Seventeen, how are you notified about the test? The
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Door, so I stepped out the motor cab and fuel was grown right here in the head car.
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So is (name withheld) conscious and breathing?
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Says about the motorcast fuel as well.
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They right here in the AA car, so
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Conscious and breathing.
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Conscious and breathing.
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You hear that? Their (relationship withheld) is trying to get off the train.
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Okay, so do they need medical?
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Are they declining medical assistance?
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Are they declining medical assistance?
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Harold Washington Library, Chicago, IL 60605
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