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Emergency Incidents
Two-vehicle crash on I-80 injures pregnant occupant
Traffic
I-80 & US-65, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a two-vehicle injury crash on I-80 westbound near Highway 141 and Highway 140, with medics requested. One occupant was reported to be five months pregnant, though another account suggested there were no injuries. The crash was described as being in the inside and outside lane area. Separate radio traffic also mentioned a reckless red SUV on Highway 17 and a blue SUV requesting roadside help on I-35.
Two-vehicle crash on I-80 with injured occupant
Traffic
I-80 & US-65, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a two-vehicle crash on I-80 westbound near the 141 to 140 area, with medics requested. One occupant is reportedly five months pregnant, and there are conflicting reports about whether anyone was injured.
Report of possible crash on I-80 near mile 140
Traffic
I-80 & US-65, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible traffic accident on westbound I-80 near the 140 mile marker, with no vehicle descriptions available.
Elderly man falls and suffers head injury at nursing home
Medical Emergency
7th Ave SW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a nursing and rehabilitation center in Altoona for a possible medical emergency involving an 82-year-old man who reportedly fell and suffered a head injury.
Woman ill after heavy alcohol use
Substance Use
17th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible overdose involving a 21-year-old woman who was conscious and breathing after heavy alcohol consumption near 17th Street Southeast.
Two-vehicle crash on I-80 near Altoona
Traffic
I-80, Altoona, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible two-vehicle crash on I-80 near Exit 141 around Altoona, involving a possible Chevy and a trailer with three people in one vehicle and unknown injuries.
79-year-old male with breathing problems in Altoona
Medical Emergency
Hawk Hollow SW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Hawk Hollow Southwest in Altoona for a 79-year-old man who was reportedly short of breath, with acid reflux and back pain. A family member was en route from another location.
Man injured in domestic assault at Altoona apartment
Assault Report
Ironwood Dr SW Apt 204, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS was dispatched to an apartment on Ironwood Drive Southwest for a possible assault victim. Police were also on scene for a domestic incident involving a male with a reported facial laceration.
Semi reported speeding and swerving on I-80
Traffic
I-80, Altoona, IA
As discussed during the dispatch call, state troopers responded to a traffic complaint on I-80 westbound near mile marker 143 involving a white semi truck and trailer reportedly speeding, swerving, and making unsafe passes. The reporting party identified the truck’s company as a specific LLC.
Person with abdominal pain and fever near 5th Ave NW
Medical Emergency
5th Ave NW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units were dispatched to a multi-story facility near 5th Avenue Northwest in Altoona for a reported medical emergency involving abdominal pain and a high fever. The patient was reported to be conscious and breathing but had been sick for several days and was less coherent than usual.
Patient confused at clinic in Altoona
Medical Emergency
8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance crews were dispatched to a clinic on 8th Street Southwest in Altoona for a possible medical emergency involving a confused patient.
Person with back pain at UnityPoint Clinic in Altoona
Medical Emergency
8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance 253 was dispatched to a possible back pain medical emergency at a clinic on 8th Street Southwest in Altoona, between 28th Avenue Southwest and 25th Avenue Southwest.
Car muffler dragging and sparking on I-80 westbound
Traffic
I-80 & US-65, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible road hazard on I-80 westbound near mile marker 141 involving a blue Subaru with a muffler dragging and throwing sparks.
Smoke alarm complaint at Altoona hotel
Fire
11th St NW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of smoke alarms sounding at a hotel on 11th Street Northwest in Altoona. Responding units arrived and reported no alarms, no evacuation, and nothing apparent while they investigated the situation.
Person reporting chest pain at Blue Ridge Place NW
Medical Emergency
Blue Rdg Pl NW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS crews were dispatched for a reported chest pain medical emergency near Blue Ridge Place Northwest, in the area of Great Place Northwest and Providence Drive.
Person fell near 5th Street Northwest in Altoona
Medical Emergency
5th St NW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance units were dispatched to a possible fall at a location on 5th Street Northwest in Altoona, Iowa.
Person overdosed on Park Meadows Dr SW in Altoona
Medical Emergency
Park Meadows Dr SW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible overdose near Park Meadows Drive Southwest between 28th Avenue Southwest and Edwin W Skinner Parkway Southwest.
False medical alarm due to alert necklace at Altoona home
Medical Emergency
11th St SE, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine and ambulance crews responded to a medical alarm at a residence near 11th Street Southeast in Altoona. Responders contacted the patient, who reported that her necklace or medical alert device kept activating without a clear reason.
Person injured foot trying to jump into revolving door
Medical Emergency
Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible traumatic injury at a casino near Prairie Meadows Drive, where a person apparently tried to jump into a revolving door and injured a foot. The patient was reported to be breathing, and a non-emergent ambulance run was requested.
Man with pacemaker possibly having heart attack at Walmart
Medical Emergency
8th St SW, Altoona, IA 50009
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a possible heart attack involving a conscious, breathing 53-year-old man at a Walmart on Eighth Street Southwest in Altoona. He reportedly has a pacemaker that has shocked him twice.
