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Emergency Incidents
Welfare check for woman not heard from in a day
Missing Person
Max Ln, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers were sent to check on a woman at a home near Max Lane in Galax after the reporting party said she had not been able to reach her mother for about 24 hours and had been trying to call for several hours.
Elderly woman with severe breathing difficulty treated
Medical Emergency
Hospital Dr, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews responded to a home for a 72-year-old woman with severely increased breathing effort. She was placed on oxygen with a non-rebreather mask, wrapped in blankets with a hot pack, and transported to a hospital in the Wayne County area. She reportedly has a history of stage four renal failure.
Welfare check for elderly female at Foxfire Lane
Medical Emergency
Foxfire Ln, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers and an EMT were sent to check on an elderly woman house-sitting at a home near Foxfire Lane in Galax after a caller in Florida could not reach her by text earlier in the morning.
Elderly couple suspected of medication overdose at home
Medical Emergency
Tower Rd, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible overdose involving an elderly man and woman near Tower Road by Bedsaul Road and Piper’s Gap Road. The caller reported they may have taken double doses of their medication about 30 minutes earlier.
Woman with severe abdominal pain and bleeding at home
Medical Emergency
Stone Brook Dr, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call for a 47-year-old woman at a home on Stonebrook Drive near Commonwealth Road and Sunshine Valley Lane for severe abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, back pain, and vomiting. A separate report mentioned a possible tree fire near Poplar Camp Road with cross streets Basket Lane and Pleasant View Road.
Medical helicopter transports man with gastrointestinal bleed
Medical Emergency
Hospital Dr, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical helicopter is dispatched to pick up a 66-year-old man with a gastrointestinal bleed from a local hospital emergency room for transport to another hospital emergency department.
Two-car crash with heavy front-end damage
Traffic
Green Hill Ln, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle crash on Green Hill Road in Galax, Virginia. One vehicle had heavy front-end damage, airbags had deployed, and there was no reported entrapment. Responders requested absorbent booms and battery disconnection for the damaged vehicle.
Two-car crash with airbags deployed near Lowe’s
Traffic
Carrollton Pike, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a two-vehicle crash near a Lowe’s store in Carroll County, with airbags deployed and fluids leaking from one vehicle. Drivers were initially reported okay, and fire and state authorities were advised.
Man trapped in tree after climbing stand fails in Galax
Medical Emergency
Cranberry Rd, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, rescue crews responded to a report of a man stuck in a tree near the (number withheld) block of Cranberry Road in Galax. The caller reported that the bottom of his climbing stand came out from under him, and responders were directed through a gate into a field and wood line to reach him.
63-year-old woman with breathing difficulty at home
Medical Emergency
Pipers Gap Rd, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency responders were sent to a home on Pipers Gap Road near Kenwood Lane and Heaven's Way for a 63-year-old woman with difficulty breathing and a history of COPD and bronchitis.
Skyline Highway closed for crash reconstruction
Road Closure
Skyline Hwy, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports that Skyline Highway remains closed for an extended period while accident reconstruction is conducted.
Medical helicopter lands at Skyline Hwy emergency scene
Medical Emergency
Skyline Hwy, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews coordinated a medical helicopter landing in a large open field near Skyline Highway and the Baywood area for a possible medical emergency. One helicopter landed while another was inbound, with no patient information provided at the time.
Helicopter requested for crash with trapped driver
Traffic
Fairview Rd, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, air medical crews are responding to a possible motor vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer with entrapment near 5th and Twin County in Galax, with a landing zone at Fairview Elementary School.
Multi-vehicle crash with entrapment on Bowling Highway
Traffic
Deerview Ln, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a serious vehicle crash near Bowling Highway between Foggy Top Lane and Deerview Road in Galax. A truck and trailer collided with another vehicle, causing heavy damage and confirmed entrapment. Multiple callers reported the crash, and at least three victims plus the truck driver with a broken hand were identified. One patient was pinned with legs between the door and seat but was conscious and alert. Additional ambulances and air medical transport were requested to a nearby school.
Female found disoriented near Copperwood Loop
Medical Emergency
Cockerham's Loop, Galax, Virginia 24333, United States
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible disorientation medical call at a residence on Copperwood Loop in Galax, with area seven responding with a full crew.
Minor two-car crash at Route 58 and Country Club
Traffic
US-58 & Country Club Ln, Galax, VA 24333
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers responded to a reported minor two-vehicle crash at Route 58 and Country Club Lane. All occupants were out of the vehicles, turn lanes were blocked, and responders checked for injuries. The involved parties reportedly did not need EMS.
