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Disabled vehicle delays medical aid near Thornton Dr, Knoxville TN

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audio iconMedical Emergency
Thornton Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving an unconscious person near Thornton Drive in Knoxville. En route, personnel encountered a disabled vehicle on an interstate exit ramp where a driver, whose name is withheld, appeared to be out of fuel and was blocking a lane. Extended response times prompted a request for fire department support.

Audio|Heard on: Knox TN EMS-Tac Group Calls
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01:16
Transcript:
00:00
790 copy, you're heading to priority two for an unconscious near Thornton Drive.
00:06
You are responding with QRV1.
00:10
790, be advised we have a 20-minute ETA.
00:16
Dispatch QRV4.
00:18
QRV4 go ahead.
00:21
This is not an NVC.
00:23
This is a disabled vehicle.
00:25
Apparently, this (name withheld) is out of gas and is blocking the right lane.
00:30
I'm currently behind the vehicle for traffic because it's a dark colored vehicle.
00:35
Is there any way we can get an officer or TDOT or someone over here to help out?
00:41
Copy which street is it on?
00:44
40 eastbound at that 387 exit.
00:48
Copy that. Stand by.
00:52
QRV One, I'm en route with a 15-minute ETA.
00:56
QRV One copy.
00:59
Dispatch 790.
01:01
790 go ahead.
01:04
Due to both us and QRV One having extended response time, would you mind toning up fire on this as well please?
01:11
QRV One copy!
01:13
783 diverting you for a priority.

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Thornton Dr, Knoxville, TN 37934

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