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Emergency Incidents
Automatic crash alert for vehicle on North Front
Traffic
N Front St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch received an automatic crash notification for a silver-gray Toyota RAV4 near North Front Street and French Street, with no voice contact from the vehicle. Engine 7 was sent to check a possible vehicle accident in the street, and police were notified.
Crash involving silver gray Toyota RAV4 on Front St
Traffic
N Front St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were sent to a reported motor vehicle accident near North Front Street by West Miriam Street and West Perry Street, with unknown injuries and an automatic crash alert from a silver gray Toyota RAV4.
Man with numb left arm and grip loss seeks help
Medical Emergency
S 16th St, Reading, PA 19606
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a medical call near South 16th Street and a Half Street for a 61-year-old man with left arm numbness and loss of grip. The caller reports he was recently in the hospital for blood pressure issues and has a cardiac problem.
Two-car crash sends vehicle into Reading building
Traffic
Franklin St & S 11th St, Reading, PA 19602
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic describes a possible two-vehicle crash near 11th Street and Franklin Street, where one vehicle went onto the sidewalk and into a building. Airbags were deployed and both vehicles were blocking traffic. Everyone was reported out of the vehicles with no injuries, and the building damage appeared minor. Police were requested to handle traffic, and fire units cleared without providing services.
Three-vehicle crash at South 11th and Franklin
Traffic
Franklin St & S 11th St, Reading, PA 19602
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible three-vehicle crash near South 11th Street and Franklin Street in Reading, with multiple callers reporting the accident and no apparent injuries among those involved.
Four-vehicle crash at South Elm and Franklin
Traffic
Franklin St, Reading, PA
As discussed during the dispatch call, engine and medic units are responding to a reported four-vehicle crash near South Elm Street and Franklin Street in Reading, with injuries currently unknown.
Car hits building at South 11th and Franklin streets
Traffic
Franklin St & S 11th St, Reading, PA 19602
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle crash near South 11th Street and Franklin Street where a car went onto the sidewalk and into the northwest corner of a building. Airbags were deployed and traffic was blocked, but responders reported no injuries and no fluid leaks. Police were requested to help control traffic. A separate call reported a telephone pole on fire near Heart Health Road, with smoke and flames visible but no nearby structures threatened.
Person requiring basic life support near Rose Street
Medical Emergency
Rose St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical personnel were dispatched for a possible basic life support medical emergency near Rose Street by Spring Street and Windsor Street.
70-year-old man in respiratory distress possibly having heart attack
Medical Emergency
N 6th St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews respond to the lobby of Hope Rescue for a 70-year-old man in respiratory distress who may be having a heart attack.
Advanced life support response at Hope Rescue Mission
Medical Emergency
N 6th St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 7 is responding to a possible ALS medical incident at a rescue mission on North Sixth Street in Reading.
72-year-old man with respiratory distress at Hope Rescue
Medical Emergency
N 6th St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, medic 7 was dispatched to a rescue mission on North 6th Street for a reported 72-year-old man having breathing problems, possibly related to a recent hospital visit.
58-year-old woman with respiratory difficulty and chest pain
Medical Emergency
Woodward St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews were dispatched to a possible medical emergency involving a 58-year-old woman with breathing difficulty and chest pain near Woodward Street in Reading, Pennsylvania.
ALS medical call near Woodward Street in Reading
Medical Emergency
Woodward St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical units were dispatched for a possible medical emergency near Woodward Street between North 4th and North 5th.
58-year-old woman with chest pain and breathing trouble
Medical Emergency
N 5th St, Reading, PA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported medical emergency near North Fifth Street in Reading for a 58-year-old woman with breathing difficulty and chest pain, with a history of COPD.
Road closures near West Neversink and Camp Road
Road Closure
W Neversink Rd, Reading, PA 19606
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports a possible road hazard with Route 737 closed near West Neversink Road and another road closed to Camp Road in the Reading, Pennsylvania area.
Fire alarm near North Third Street in Reading
Fire
N 3rd St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible fire alarm at a building near North Third Street in Reading.
Medical units at hospital cancel call on Bernville Rd
Medical Emergency
Bernville Rd, Reading, PA 19605
As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic indicates a possible medical incident at a hospital in Reading, with medic units on scene and one call apparently canceled by phone as crews were clearing.
Man with epilepsy experiences chest pain and tremors
Medical Emergency
Holly Dr, Reading, PA 19606
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a home near Holly Drive for a 49-year-old man with chest pain, breathing difficulty, and tremors. The caller reported this may happen when he does not take his medication consistently and noted he has epilepsy.
ALS call near Holly Drive, Exeter Township
Medical Emergency
70-2 Holly Dr, Reading, PA 19606
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched for a possible ALS medical emergency at a residence near Holly Drive and Bavaria Way in Exeter Township.
Fire alarm at McGowen Works on Washington Street
Fire
Washington St, Reading, PA 19601
As discussed during the dispatch call, crews were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at a commercial building near Washington Street in Reading.
