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Emergency Incidents
Rail crossing warning malfunction on Huger Street
Traffic
Huger St, Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a malfunction of the automatic grade crossing warning device at the Huger Street Road crossing near milepost S 361.1, affecting all tracks. Railroad personnel appear to be coordinating a response to the reported equipment failure.
Railroad crossing signal malfunction on Tryon Street
Traffic
Tryon St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a malfunction of the automatic grade crossing warning device at the Tryon Street Road crossing near milepost S361.2, affecting all tracks. Railroad personnel appear to be coordinating track authority and operational notices for the crossing issue.
Odor of smoke reported near Maple Street homes
Fire
Maple St, Columbia, SC 29205
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible odor of smoke outside near Maple Street, possibly coming from a nearby house down the street.
911 hang-up call on Rosewood Drive
Suspicious Activity
Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible suspicious 911 hang-up call in the 3200 block of Rosewood Drive in Columbia, with the cross street not fully heard.
71-year-old woman with lightheadedness and headache en route to ER
Medical Emergency
Palmetto Health Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29212
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS unit 253 is transporting a 71-year-old woman non-emergently to a hospital in Richland for lightheadedness and headache after a possible fall last week.
Person experiencing weakness at residence in Columbia
Medical Emergency
Chandler Ave, Columbia, SC 29210
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical issue involving weakness at a location on Chandler Avenue in Columbia, with unit 249 responding.
Person experiencing weakness near Chandler Avenue
Medical Emergency
Chandler Ave, Columbia, SC 29210
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency involving weakness at a location on Chandler Avenue, with unit 249 en route. EMS is also advised to be ready to respond to a separate location on Clinton Road.
Woman having multiple seizures at Palmetto Health Parkway
Medical Emergency
Palmetto Health Pkwy, Columbia, SC 29212
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are transporting a 49-year-old woman with repeated seizures to a hospital in Columbia. She is breathing slowly and receiving oxygen, with an estimated arrival time of about 15 minutes.
49-year-old woman with chest pain transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
Richland Medical Park Dr, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS unit 201 reports transporting a 49-year-old woman non-emergently to a hospital after she developed apparent chest pain and coronary-like symptoms about 30 minutes earlier. She is alert and oriented with stable oxygen levels and elevated blood pressure.
19-year-old female with vomiting and diarrhea for one week
Medical Emergency
Taylor at, Marion St, Columbia, SC 29220
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS reported a non-emergency transport to a hospital for an adult patient with a gastrointestinal complaint, including vomiting and diarrhea for about a week. Vital signs were provided during the radio report.
Unanswered 911 call from oncology office
Suspicious Activity
Stoneridge Dr, Columbia, SC 29210
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a 911 hang-up call from a location near Stoneridge Drive. A callback attempt went to voicemail, and the address may be associated with a medical office in Columbia.
Person suffers spinal injury from fall near Hickory Ridge Drive
Medical Emergency
Hickory Ridge Dr, Columbia, SC 29209
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported spinal injury after a fall near Hickory Ridge Drive, across from Ramblewood Drive in Columbia, South Carolina.
Person with laceration near Omega Drive in Columbia
Medical Emergency
Omega Dr, Columbia, SC 29223
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible laceration injury near Omega Drive in Columbia, South Carolina.
Customer making repeated threatening phone calls
Assault Report
Harden St, Columbia, SC
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a possible threatening calls complaint from a customer at a business on Harden Street in Columbia.
Person with spinal injury at residential address
Medical Emergency
Providence Plantation Cir, Columbia, SC 29203
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible spinal injury near Providence Plantation Circle in Columbia. The radio traffic indicates the location may also be referred to as Providence Plantation Court.
Woman with syncope and Ehlers-Danlos taken to hospital
Medical Emergency
Taylor at, Marion St, Columbia, SC 29220
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is transporting a 21-year-old woman non-emergently to a hospital near Marion Street in Columbia after a reported fainting episode and a history of Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Person fell off scooter and found on ground at Park Street
Medical Emergency
Park St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a location near Park Street for a possible medical emergency after a person reportedly fell from a scooter. Law enforcement initially indicated no transport was needed, but responders later reported a patient on the ground.
Two cars collide on Lincoln Street
Traffic
Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported two-vehicle crash involving a silver Buick and a dark blue van near the 100 block of Lincoln Street in Columbia.
Crash with injuries on Lincoln Street
Traffic
Lincoln St, Columbia, SC 29201
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible motor vehicle accident with injuries on Lincoln Street, with headquarters and multiple responders en route.
Property manager reports trespassing at apartment
Break-In
Collins St, Columbia, SC 29223
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were dispatched to an apartment on Collins Street near West End Avenue in Columbia for a possible trespassing complaint involving a female subject and a silver Nissan Rogue, at the request of a property manager.
