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Emergency Incidents
Male patient with vertebral artery hemorrhage transferred to ER
Medical Emergency
4th St, Newport, TN 37821
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 is transferring a 40-year-old man to a hospital emergency room hallway for a reported hemorrhage of his left vertebral artery, with a flight crew notified and an estimated 25-minute arrival time.
Patient with vertebral artery dissection transferred by air
Medical Emergency
2nd St, Newport, TN 37821
As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical helicopter transfer was arranged for a 40-year-old man with a possible vertebral artery dissection at a hospital in Newport, Tennessee, to be flown to an emergency department at a regional medical center in Knoxville. Ground transport from the helipad to the hospital was reportedly delayed because local EMS did not have an ambulance immediately available.
63-year-old woman has difficulty breathing at home
Medical Emergency
Old Solomon Ferry Rd, Newport, TN 37821
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call near Old Solomon Ferry Road for a 63-year-old woman with reported difficulty breathing and low oxygen levels.
Smoke reported from parked pickup truck
Fire
Western Plaza Dr, Newport, TN 37821
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible vehicle fire involving a gold Chevy Silverado near a Tractor Supply location. Smoke was reported coming into the vehicle interior, with no active flames seen, and an engine box was reported melted.
Male patient with brain cancer falls, is delusional
Medical Emergency
Cosby Hwy, Newport, TN 37821
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call at a hospital on Cosby Highway in Newport for a male patient who reportedly keeps falling and is delusional. The patient is said to have brain cancer and may be outside the room, and fire units are already on scene.
Welfare check on abandoned car on I-40 westbound
Suspicious Activity
I-40, Newport, TN
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a welfare check on a possible abandoned charcoal Cadillac on the right shoulder of I-40 westbound near mile marker 433 in Tennessee.
Male cancer patient with COVID falls and injures head
Medical Emergency
Cosby Hwy, Newport, TN 37821
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a motel room on Cocke County Highway for a male patient with cancer and COVID who reportedly fell and injured his head. The patient was later transported by EMS.
Patient choking at Cracker Barrel restaurant
Medical Emergency
Cosby Hwy, Newport, TN 37821
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a restaurant on Cosby Highway in Newport for a reported patient who was actively choking inside the dining area. Law enforcement and fire and EMS units were responding to the possible medical emergency.
Female diabetic with chest pain at pawn shop
Medical Emergency
West Hwy 25/70, Newport, TN 37821
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a pawn shop on West Highway 25/70 in Newport for a woman found lying face down with reported chest pain. Law enforcement indicated she was diabetic and still conscious when medics arrived.
Traffic signal flashing yellow at North and Blaisdell
Road Closure
North St, Newport, TN 37821
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received a report that the traffic signal at North Street and Blaisdell Street in Newport, Tennessee, is flashing yellow and may need to be reset.
Disabled vehicles on I-40 westbound near mile 439
Traffic
I-40, Newport, TN
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported two disabled vehicles on the right shoulder of I-40 westbound near mile marker 439, including a purple Honda CR-V and a silver Mazda CX-5 with North Carolina license plates. A unit offered assistance and noted another vehicle in front of one of the disabled cars that appeared to be helping with a tire change.
Female patient transferred for pneumonia and acute heart attack
Medical Emergency
2nd St, Newport, TN 37821
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 2 is transporting a 43-year-old woman from Newport Medical Center to Jefferson Memorial for higher-level care for possible pneumonia and acute heart attack.
Non-emergent lift assist at Newport apartment
Medical Emergency
River Rest Way, Newport, TN 37821
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 4 and fire units responded to a possible non-emergent lift assist at an apartment on River Rest Way in Newport, Tennessee, with transport reportedly to a medical facility in Powell.
73-year-old woman showing possible stroke symptoms
Medical Emergency
Rankin Hill Rd, Newport, TN 37821
As discussed during the dispatch call, eMS is dispatched to a home on Rankin Hill Road in Newport for a 73-year-old woman with possible stroke symptoms, including numbness in her left leg.
Single-car crash into tree on Alex Street
Traffic
Alex St, Newport, TN 37821
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle crash near Alex Street in Newport, where a vehicle had hit a tree. A patient was reported bleeding from the head and nose, with leg pain, a head laceration, and a possible head injury. Law enforcement was on scene, and rescue units were later canceled.
Traffic stop on red Nissan pickup westbound 432
Traffic
I-40, Newport, TN
As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a red Nissan pickup truck on westbound 432 and said they would provide the vehicle’s plate information.
Male needs help getting up near Newport
Medical Emergency
College St, Newport, TN 37821
As discussed during the dispatch call, newport Fire was dispatched to a location near College Street for a reported lift assist involving a man who was not injured but needed help getting up.
