Woman falls down stairs with possible fractures and head injury

Heard on: Shelby County IA Fire Dispatch

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Attention Shelby County Ambulance.

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Attention Shelby County Ambulance.

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You're needed at (number withheld) 7th Street.

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(number withheld) 7th Street.

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Have a 55 year old female fell down approximately 13 stairs.

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A flight of stairs is now at the bottom of the steps.

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May possibly have a fractured ankle and knee injuries.

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Again, have a 55 year old female fell down 13, flight of stairs, 13 steps.

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She's at the bottom of the.

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Steps unknown.

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Loss of consciousness.

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Unknown head injury.

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Does have knee injuries and ankle injuries.

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She is at the bottom of the steps now.

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Shelby County Clear Nine Fifty Four.

2026-11-10 15:54 UTC

Medical Emergency

7th St, Harlan, IA 51537

$Woman falls down stairs with possible fractures and head injury$

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a medical call near 7th Street for a 55-year-old woman who reportedly fell down about 13 stairs and is at the bottom of the steps with possible ankle and knee injuries and possible loss of consciousness or head injury.