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Emergency Incidents
Disabled car in gore area on I-70 westbound
Traffic
I-70, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, a disabled car was reported in the gore area between the main line and the ramp to I-70 westbound near Columbus, with its hood up. A unit requested another responder stop and check on the vehicle.
Person injured in fall at elementary school in Columbus
Medical Emergency
Huy Rd, Columbus, OH 43224
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible injury from a fall at an elementary school on Huy Road near Homestead Drive and Medina Avenue.
Person reported ill near Lynn Street, Columbus
Medical Emergency
Dlyn St, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible ill person on D Lynn Street in Columbus, Ohio.
Fire alarm at children’s health center
Fire
Butterfly Gardens Dr, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a possible fire alarm at a behavioral health center on Butterfly Gardens Drive in Columbus.
Vehicle briefly blocks middle lane on I-71 northbound
Traffic
OH-315, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers discussed a possible disabled vehicle stuck in the middle lane of northbound I-71 near SR-315, causing traffic backups. Responders later reported that the blockage appeared to be clear.
Person requests personal assist near Kyle Avenue
Medical Emergency
Kyle Ave, Columbus, OH 43207
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched for a possible personal assist near Kyle Avenue at the cross streets of Claver Road and Elton Street in Columbus.
Disabled car in gore area near I-71 and I-315 split
Traffic
OH-315, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible traffic hazard involving a blue 1998 Buick that broke down in the middle lane of northbound I-71 near the I-315 split in Columbus. The vehicle was later reported in the gore area between the ramps to I-70 westbound and I-315, no longer blocking traffic, and freeway service patrol stopped to check on it.
Stable female patient transported to OSU East
Medical Emergency
Taylor Ave, Columbus, OH 43203
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 is transporting a stable female patient to OSU East hospital and will leave the scene.
Grass fire on State Route 315 at I-670
Fire
I-670, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews are responding to a reported grass fire on State Route 315 southbound near the I-670 interchange in Columbus, Ohio, involving the ramps to Broad Street and I-670 eastbound.
Disabled car blocking middle lane before highway split
Traffic
OH-315, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a report of a blue Buick broken down in the middle lane of I-71 northbound near the split with 315, reportedly blocking traffic.
Person having a seizure at veterans memorial in Columbus
Medical Emergency
W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible seizure at the National Veterans Memorial on West Broad Street in Columbus.
Bus reports engine failure on I-71 south
Traffic
Greenlawn Ave, Columbus, OH
As discussed during the dispatch call, a COTA bus reported a stop-engine condition while entering I-71 south from Greenlawn Avenue and was directed to exit at the next interchange, creating a possible traffic hazard.
Officer serving papers on Maplewood Drive
Other Incidents
Maplewood Dr, Columbus, OH 43231
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer was sent to a location on Maplewood Drive for a possible issue involving service papers.
Person experiencing high chest pain at Mapleway Lane
Medical Emergency
Mapleway Ln, Columbus, OH 43204
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible chest pain medical emergency near Maple Way Lane in Columbus, with a medic unit and an engine responding.
Fire alarm near South Grant Avenue
Fire
S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible fire alarm activation near South Grant Avenue in Columbus, with units responding from nearby cross streets.
Female patient in critical condition transported to hospital
Medical Emergency
W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43228
As discussed during the dispatch call, an EMS unit is transporting a female patient in critical condition to a hospital near West Broad Street in Columbus.
Man at gas station says he is about to die
Medical Emergency
Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43206
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible medical emergency at a gas station on Lockbourne Road, where a male caller said he was about to die and was yelling and screaming. Fire department units are responding.
Person with difficulty breathing at Columbus gas station
Medical Emergency
Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43206
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS were dispatched to a gas station on Lockbourne Road for a possible medical emergency involving a person with difficulty breathing near Freiburg Avenue and Eastgate Street.
Person reported ill near S Kellner Rd in Columbus
Medical Emergency
S Kellner Rd, Columbus, OH 43209
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS units were dispatched to a possible ill person near South Kellner Road by Medway Avenue and Broadmoor Avenue in Columbus.
Man reports imminent death at gas station
Medical Emergency
Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43206
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible mental health crisis at a gas station near Lockbourne Road, where a man reportedly said he was about to die and was yelling and cursing at emergency responders.
