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Emergency Incidents
73-year-old woman with severe nosebleed at 5th Avenue East
Medical Emergency
5th Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call near 5th Avenue East for a 73-year-old woman with a severe nosebleed. She was reported awake and alert. A separate motor vehicle accident was also reported with a driver who may have a broken arm.
Vehicle hits wall or pole near old Pizza Hut, driver hurt
Traffic
5th Ave E & E 6th St N, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a single vehicle crash near 5th Avenue East and E 6th Street North, where a vehicle apparently hit a wall or pole. An officer on scene later reports the crash driver may have a broken arm.
77-year-old woman with low blood pressure at home
Medical Emergency
E 3rd St S, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a residence near East 3rd Street South in Big Stone Gap for a 77-year-old woman who reportedly has very low blood pressure and may lose consciousness. She is home alone, inside on a couch, with the door unlocked and a friendly dog loose in the residence.
Elderly woman falls and bleeds at Heritage Hall
Medical Emergency
Valley View Dr, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a care facility for a possible medical emergency involving an elderly woman who reportedly fell, was bleeding from the head, and was intermittently unconscious while still on the floor.
Man bleeding heavily from throat after recent surgery
Medical Emergency
E 5th St S, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible severe hemorrhage involving an approximately 40-year-old man at a business parking area. The man reportedly had recent surgery and was bleeding uncontrollably from the nose and mouth, with possible bleeding from the throat.
74-year-old woman falls, reports hip and head pain
Medical Emergency
E 26th St S, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a reported fall involving a 74-year-old woman near East 26th Street South. She was helped into a chair but could barely walk and was complaining of hip and head pain.
Two-year-old having a seizure near Main Avenue West
Medical Emergency
Main Ave W, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a location near Main Avenue West for a reported seizure involving a juvenile, with the duration of the episode unknown.
88-year-old man falls and injures leg at Huddle House
Medical Emergency
Aerial Way, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a restaurant in Big Stone Gap for a reported fall involving an 88-year-old man who injured his leg.
Elderly man with high fever and confusion in Big Stone Gap
Medical Emergency
E South St S, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical call near East South Street South for a 69-year-old man with a high fever and confusion who could not get himself to the hospital.
76-year-old woman falls in shower, unable to get up
Medical Emergency
Shawnee Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported medical lift-assist for a 76-year-old woman who fell in the shower and could not get up at a residence near Shawnee Avenue East.
Woman with body-wide and chest pain seeks medical help
Medical Emergency
Oak Mountain Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a home near Oak Mountain Road for a 38-year-old woman who was recently hospitalized and is reporting body-wide pain, chest pain, nausea, and difficulty eating or drinking, and she requests medical evaluation.
63-year-old woman struggling to breathe at home
Medical Emergency
6th Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a location near 6th Avenue East in Big Stone Gap for a 63-year-old woman reportedly having difficulty breathing with oxygen levels in the low 70s and a history of dementia.
Fire alarm at Lonesome Pine Hospital
Fire
Holton Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible fire smoke alarm at a hospital in Big Stone Gap, with rescue squad personnel receiving the first alert.
83-year-old woman down with back pain at home
Medical Emergency
Royal Oaks Dr, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a home near Royal Oaks Drive in Big Stone Gap for an 83-year-old woman with back pain who is reportedly lying on her back and unable to get up.
Log truck trailer overturns on 12th Street
Traffic
W 12th St N, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, a log truck crash was reported on 12th Street near Flag Rock, where the trailer overturned and spilled logs onto the roadway. The truck was reported to still be upright, with no injuries and no fire hazard reported, and officers were en route.
78-year-old man with possible heart attack in VA
Medical Emergency
E Stone Gap Rd, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible cardiac emergency involving a 78-year-old man near East Stone Gap Road who reported a high heart rate, weakness, and nausea.
Female fell with bleeding and swollen arm at apartment
Medical Emergency
1st Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a possible fall at an apartment on First Avenue East in Big Stone Gap, where a woman reportedly has a bleeding and swollen arm and wants to be evaluated.
Woman with severe low potassium needs ER transport
Medical Emergency
Woodstone Dr E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are dispatched to a home near Woodstone Drive East in Big Stone Gap for a 69-year-old woman with extremely low potassium who needs transport to the emergency room.
Elderly woman with blood infection and severe vomiting
Medical Emergency
4th Ave E, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 98-year-old woman with a reported blood infection and severe vomiting at a residence near 4th Avenue East in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Motorcycle crash near business, injuries unknown
Traffic
E 5th St N, Big Stone Gap, VA 24219
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a motorcycle crash near a business called Nationwide, with injuries unknown and a deputy already on scene requesting rescue response.
