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Emergency Incidents
81-year-old woman found with knife beside her head
Medical Emergency
Riverside Dr, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a health care facility on Riverside Drive involving an elderly woman found on the floor with a knife near her head. She was reported to be breathing normally and conscious, and the front door was unlocked.
Woman found after automatic fall detection at home
Medical Emergency
Little Creek Dr, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall at a home near Little Creek Drive and Virginia Avenue after an automatic fall detection alarm with no voice contact for a 54-year-old woman.
Stroke patient unresponsive near South Street in Bassett
Medical Emergency
South St, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a possible stroke patient who is not alert near Highway 87 South by School Road and Dandelion Lane.
Car hits deer in parking lot, no injuries reported
Traffic
275c Riverside Dr, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported motor vehicle crash near a salon on Riverside Drive, where a gray Volkswagen Jetta apparently struck a deer. The vehicle was reported smoking but not leaking fluids, and both the vehicle and the deer were out of the roadway in the parking lot with no injuries reported.
Vehicle crash with possible injuries on Big Bear Road
Traffic
Old Quarry Road, Bassett, Virginia 24055, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash with possible injury near Big Bear Road and Old Quarry Road in Bassett, Virginia, after an iPhone crash alert with a limited search radius and an unsuccessful callback.
Small controlled burn checked by fire crew
Fire
Bassett Heights Rd, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported small control burn on Bassett Heights Road in Bassett, Virginia. Responders advised the homeowner on what materials could and could not be burned and waited on scene while the burn was extinguished and the area cleared.
Person unresponsive and not breathing near Bassett Heights Road
Medical Emergency
Bassett Heights Rd, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a priority medical call for an unconscious, unresponsive person who was not believed to be breathing near Bassett Heights Road in Bassett. The caller later reported the person was about 19 years old and cold to the touch, and responders were advised there were difficulties getting access/bringing the patient to the door.
Minor crash involving two cars on Virginia Avenue
Traffic
Virginia Ave, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible sideswipe crash involving a red Toyota Camry and a red Toyota Prius near Virginia Avenue and a cross street. State police are on scene and have requested EMS.
Woman in her 50s has a mental episode at home
Medical Emergency
Woodland Rd, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a possible mental health concern involving a woman in her 50s near Woodland Road by Richwood Road and Highland Street. EMS was advised to stage until a deputy arrived, and the response was downgraded to a lower priority.
Infant reported not breathing normally with congestion and cough on Crabtree Lane
Medical Emergency
Crabtree Ln, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are responding to a priority medical call near Crabtree Lane and Orchard Drive for a three-month-old infant reported to be not breathing normally, with congestion, raspy breathing, coughing, and a possible sore throat.
Woman suffers head injury after fall at Peach Court
Medical Emergency
Peach Ct, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported head injury involving a 69-year-old woman at a home near Peach Court and Cedar Street. She reportedly fell and hit her head on a table, and responders were advised of a 26-minute estimated arrival time.
Woman with high blood sugar treated in apartment
Medical Emergency
Brookshire Ln, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported high blood sugar episode at an apartment on Brookshire Lane near Enterprise Court. A 37-year-old woman was described as weak with normal breathing after taking insulin and a diabetes medication about an hour earlier. The call was upgraded to a higher priority, and units responded and arrived at Martinsville ER.
Elderly man showing stroke symptoms at Ridgewood Rd
Medical Emergency
Ridgewood Rd, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible stroke involving an 84-year-old man at a home on Ridgewood Road near Pocahontas Trail and Batha Heights Road. The man reportedly had slurred speech and walking issues that began about 35 to 40 minutes earlier.
Person fell and is unresponsive near McKinley Road
Medical Emergency
McKinley Dr, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall with a person not alert near McKinley Road and Cedar Creek Road in Bassett, Virginia.
Two patients with low oxygen at Bass Heights Road
Medical Emergency
Old Bassett Hts Rd, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a medical emergency at a nursing home on Kingsway Road in Bassett, Virginia, involving an elderly woman who reportedly fell and had a head laceration. Earlier radio traffic also referenced a separate medical call on Old Bassett Heights Road involving two patients with low oxygen levels.
Female patient falls, possible hip fracture at Murray Hill
Medical Emergency
Murry Hill Ln, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall involving a conscious but agitated woman outside near Murray Hill Lane, with Reed Creek Drive and Selden Drive as nearby cross streets. The caller provided limited information, and the patient was breathing normally with a possible hip fracture.
Allergic reaction reported at Bassett residence
Medical Emergency
Hollandsworth Dr, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a home near Hollandsworth Drive in Bassett for a possible allergic reaction involving an elderly woman who reportedly was stung by a yellow jacket and feels hot and unwell.
76-year-old woman falls near top of stairs in Bassett
Medical Emergency
Pinehurst Ln, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible medical emergency involving a 76-year-old woman who reportedly fell less than six feet near Pinehurst Lane and Copper Drive. She was conscious and breathing normally, and it was unclear if she hit her head.
Toddler ingests super glue causing allergic reaction
Medical Emergency
Allen Park Ct, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported allergic reaction involving a toddler who reportedly got into a bottle of super glue near Allen Park Court and Billy Craig Road. The child had glue in the mouth and on the chest, with swollen lips, drooling, and appearing sleepy.
Woman experiences diabetic illness at residence
Medical Emergency
Fairmont Dr, Bassett, VA 24055
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched for a priority medical call involving a 52-year-old woman with a reported diabetic illness at a home on Fairmont Drive near Highway 304 and Holloway Drive. She was described as weak and faint, with a reported blood sugar level of 109 and last known normal about 30 minutes earlier.
