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Emergency Incidents
Outdoor smoke or odor investigation at intersection
Fire
Central College Rd & New Albany Rd W, Columbus, OH 43054
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to investigate possible smoke or an odor outside near Central College Road and New Albany Road West.
Multi-vehicle crash blocks lanes on I-71 near Spring
Traffic
E Spring St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers discussed traffic control and a possible full freeway shutdown after a multi-vehicle crash on I-71 near Spring Street. It was later reported that a full shutdown was not needed, with no major injuries known, and a tow was requested to clear disabled vehicles from the roadway.
Vehicle crash with injuries on I-71 near mile 110
Traffic
I-71, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported vehicle accident with possible extrication needs on I-71 northbound near mile marker 110. A medic unit was also assigned to the crash scene. In a separate call, another engine was sent to investigate smoke or an odor near Central College Road and New Albany Road West.
Reckless Fiat tailgating and swerving on I-270
Traffic
I-270, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report of a dark-colored Fiat driving recklessly, tailgating and swerving in the local lanes of I-270 near Gahanna.
Injured person reported at indoor sports facility in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Busch Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible injured person at an indoor sports venue on Busch Boulevard near Schaffer Avenue and Northgate Road.
Person injured after fall at Lauraland Drive East address
Medical Emergency
Lauraland Dr E, Columbus, OH 43214
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched to a possible fall injury near Lauraland Drive East in Columbus.
Behavioral emergency near North High Street in Columbus
Medical Emergency
N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible behavioral emergency at a facility near North High Street in Columbus, with units instructed to stage nearby.
Patient transport to Mount Carmel hospital
Medical Emergency
Hilton Corporate Dr, Columbus, OH 43232
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a medic unit is transporting a stable patient to a hospital, possibly Mount Carmel.
Freeway lanes closed on I-71 near 5th and Spring
Road Closure
N High St, Columbus, OH 43201
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a major freeway incident on I-71 near 5th, with northbound lanes shut down and traffic diverted at Spring Street. It is unclear whether a police cruiser was involved in the incident.
Officers attempt contact at apartment near Dresden St
Disturbance
Dresden St, Columbus, OH 43224
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported being at an apartment near Dresden St (Apt. (number withheld)) attempting to make contact as part of a related run. Additional mentions of freeway lane shutdown and a juvenile in the roadway appear to be separate incidents and are not confirmed as connected to this apartment call in the provided audio.
Medical incident near Chick-fil-A, Sam's, and Walmart
Medical Emergency
Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units and police respond to a possible medical incident involving a patient located between several businesses near Morse Road in Columbus.
Transformer and power lines on fire in Columbus
Fire
Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews report a transformer and power lines on fire near a utility pole in Columbus, Ohio.
Person stable after medical incident at Columbus Walmart lot
Medical Emergency
Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical incident in a Walmart-area parking lot. Medic 28 made contact with a patient and transported the person to Mount Carmel hospital.
Security requests police at Easton Chipotle
Suspicious Activity
Townsfair Way, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to a possible traffic incident near a restaurant in the Easton area, where security was already on scene and requested assistance. Units discussed blocking lanes and attempting to contact two females in black clothing, one of whom reportedly left without a known direction. Officers also attempted contact at an apartment in the area.
Lanes blocked on I-70 westbound near exit in Columbus
Traffic
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible traffic incident on I-70 westbound near an exit, with the fast and middle lanes blocked and units coordinating to redirect incoming traffic. Security at a nearby location requested assistance.
Person reported at light at 13th and Oak
Suspicious Activity
Oak St, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were advised of a possible suspicious person at the traffic light near 13th and Oak, and units said they could respond to the area.
Vehicle crash with extrication on I-71 northbound
Traffic
I-71, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a vehicle accident with extrication needs on I-71 northbound near mile marker 110.
Person reporting chest pain at Calder Lake Drive
Medical Emergency
Calder Lk Dr, Columbus, OH 43125
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible chest pain medical emergency near Calder Lake Drive by Hendrick Isle Lane and Lakeshore Boulevard in Columbus.
Multiple patients with minor injuries transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43213
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible multiple-patient medical incident with four to five conscious patients suffering minor to moderate injuries. Medics requested notification to a hospital near East Broad Street, one unit was canceled, and Medic 402 was reported en route to a children’s hospital.
Person ill at Walmart on Morse Road
Medical Emergency
Morse Rd, Columbus, OH 43219
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible ill person at a store on Morse Road near Morse Crossing and Shelter Road.