Elderly woman suffers head injury after fall, Washington IL


An 81-year-old woman fell inside her apartment near Newcastle Rd in Washington, IL, causing a head injury with serious bleeding. Alcohol use may have contributed to the fall.
Audio|Source: Washington IL Fire and EMS
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Washington, Maddox on the air what they call. Near Newcastle Rd, apartment (number withheld), 81-year-old female, injury to her head.
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Dispatch, Washington, Medics 3 is en route.
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Washington, Medics 3 in route.
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Medics 3, near Council Road, apartment (number withheld), 81-year-old female.
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Ground fall has a gash to her head.
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Anybody there is going to be serious bleeding.
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They also believe the patient may have been drinking.
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Location mentioned:
Near Newcastle Rd, Washington, IL 61571
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