Possible mental health emergency near Schuylkill Ave, Reading PA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible mental health crisis involving a young person reportedly leaning over a bridge near Schuylkill Avenue and Westminster Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. The caller attempted to assist the individual and remained cooperative with responders. Police and medical units were on scene.
Audio|Heard on: Berks PA EMS-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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The other is Westminster Street and Schuylkill Avenue for possible (age withheld) leaning over the bridge, possible mental health issue, wearing a hoodie, black pants.
00:12
RPD was advised.
00:14
Medic 502 radio 40 North.
00:17
Second, we'll go to the bridge.
00:20
Medic One, you were a little garbled with that.
00:22
You'll go to the bridge? Correct.
00:25
Precincts, medic (number withheld), please turn around to Opportunity House near North Park Avenue.
00:29
(Age withheld) female, nauseous, vomiting, stuffy nose.
00:34
Five months pregnant, she did get kicked out of the shelter.
00:37
She should be outside waiting for you in a purple and gray coat with a black book bag.
00:42
Hand precautions not indicated.
00:44
No hospital for reference.
00:46
Two okay. Radio Medic One, a female was on the bridge on Schuylkill Avenue in between Blair Avenue and Westminster Street.
00:52
The caller was attempting to assist her.
00:56
Stating she should be cooperative with responders.
00:58
The caller was also transferred to the city.
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Location mentioned:
Schuylkill Ave, Reading, PA 19601
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