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Injury reported on eastbound highway near union avenueTacoma WA

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Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409

Emergency responders attended to an injury on eastbound Highway 16 near Union Avenue likely caused by a traffic accident.

Audio|Heard on: Tacoma Fire
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Transcript:
Engine 17, 9, Battalion 1, and Safety 3, Channel A3, BLS[1], injury, eastbound 16 east of union, engine 17, engine 9, battalion 1 and safety 3, channel A3, BLS, injury, eastbound 16 east of union, time 155.
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[1]
BLS: Basic Life Support medical response or transport for non-life-threatening or lower-acuity emergencies.

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Location mentioned:
Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98409

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  1. Patient Assessment and Incident Resolution
  2. Arrival On Scene
  3. Freeway Closure and Route Adjustment
  4. Access Coordination
  5. Initial Dispatch

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