66-year-old man with breathing trouble in Russell

Heard on: Massachusetts State Police Dispatch - Troop B

01:04

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Sir, can you start a cruiser to assist with a medical number (number withheld) Blandford Stage Road in the town of Russell?

00:08

It's a (number withheld) year old male having difficulty breathing.

00:11

However, the calling party is advising additional manpower is going to be needed for extrication.

00:16

I have the ambulance and the fire chief on the air.

00:20

We think we need more than that.

00:22

Received B50617, copy that, right?

00:28

En route from North Town Street, Westfield.

00:37

Good night, report to B5.

00:39

B5.

00:45

We are spotting.

00:46

I'm getting on the pike from 91 now.

00:49

What is that? (number withheld) Blandford Stage Road in Russell.

00:53

Affirm, sir.

00:55

All right, 617, stand down.

01:03

617 received, thank you.

8/21/2026 03:39 AM

Medical Emergency

Blandford Stage Rd, Russell, MA 01071

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, a possible medical emergency involving a 66-year-old man having difficulty breathing is reported near Blandford Stage Road in Russell. Additional manpower may be needed for extrication. Ambulance, fire chief, and police are involved.