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Emergency Incidents
Vehicle possibly struck on purpose at truck stop
Traffic
US-30, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible intentional vehicle incident at a truck stop on South 9th Street. The caller reported a suspect vehicle with a 27-county plate and an unknown direction of travel, and said cameras at the scene would be checked.
Elderly pedestrian reported difficult to see near T-Bone
Traffic
US-30, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported an elderly woman walking westbound on the highway shoulder about 300 yards west of T-Bone. She was described as hunched over and difficult to see, wearing a dark skirt, checkered sweater and possibly a scarf.
Person assisted after fall at apartment in Columbus
Medical Emergency
27th St, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fall at an apartment in Christopher Court Apartments on 27th Street in Columbus. Engine 2 and Medic 2 were dispatched to assist.
Disruptive 20-year-old at Columbus residence
Disturbance
145th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers sent deputies to a home near 145th Avenue in Columbus for a possible disorderly conduct incident involving a 20-year-old woman who was reportedly yelling and whose mother requested assistance.
Person experiencing breathing difficulties at apartment
Medical Emergency
44th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving breathing difficulties at an apartment on 44th Avenue in Columbus, Nebraska.
Truck leaking large amount of diesel fuel
Traffic
8th St E, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a white Freightliner with a green stripe reportedly leaking a large amount of diesel fuel while traveling from an industrial area toward Antelope County. The reporting party indicated the driver may not be aware of the leak.
Lawnmower fire on Highway 22 near Columbus
Fire
NE-22, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible lawnmower fire near Highway 22 in Columbus, Nebraska.
Patient with Parkinson's alternates consciousness and high blood pressure
Medical Emergency
Country Links Pl, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Country Links Place in Columbus for a medical emergency involving a patient who was intermittently unconscious and had very high blood pressure.
Person fallen near 25th Avenue in Columbus
Medical Emergency
25th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a possible fall at a residence near 25th Avenue in Columbus. A third-party caller from Lincoln reported the incident, and responders were advised to use the door with the ramp to access the home.
Person found unconscious near east 27th street
Medical Emergency
E 27th St, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible unconscious person near East 27th Street in Columbus, Nebraska. Medic 2 and Engine 2 were assigned to respond.
Person experiencing difficulty breathing at Brookstone Acres
Medical Emergency
38th St, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible breathing problem at a senior living facility near 38th Street in Columbus. Medic and engine units responded and arrived on scene.
Person experiencing breathing difficulties near 43rd Avenue
Medical Emergency
43rd Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving breathing difficulties near 43rd Avenue in Columbus, Nebraska.
Vehicle hits multiple cows on 23rd Street
Traffic
23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a vehicle struck six to eight cows near 23rd Street. The vehicle’s hazard lights were on and it was not blocking the roadway.
Crash with injured person at 23rd Street and 3rd Avenue
Traffic
3rd Ave & 23rd St, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries near 23rd Street and 3rd Avenue in Columbus. An officer on scene reported that a person was complaining of stomach pain, and a medic unit arrived to assist.
Person suffered a fall at Columbus Field House
Medical Emergency
38th St Ste F, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall at the Columbus Field House on 38th Street, with Medic 1 responding to the scene.
Deer blocking turning lane near South 30th Avenue
Traffic
30th Ave & 16th St, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a possible deer in a turning lane near South 30th Avenue and South 16th Street, with the location also described near South 33rd Avenue and South 1st Street.
Person falls at care facility on 40th Avenue
Medical Emergency
40th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible fall at a care and rehabilitation facility near 40th Avenue in Columbus, Nebraska.
Person fell near 16th Avenue in Columbus
Medical Emergency
16th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched to a possible fall near 16th Avenue in Columbus, Nebraska.
Person having seizure at Oasis Bar in Columbus
Medical Emergency
27th Ave, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a reported seizure at a bar on 27th Avenue in Columbus. Medic and engine units were directed to enter through the alley to the south door.
Person struck head in medical emergency at Flexcon
Medical Emergency
23rd St E, Columbus, NE 68601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call at a Flexcon facility on East 23rd Street, with instructions to enter through a glass door in the middle row. A separate motor vehicle accident with injury was reported near the intersection of Highways 22 and 81, involving one patient who apparently hit his head and was expected to require transport.
