Man injured by falling debris at university construction site, Blacksburg VA
Medical EmergencyA 38-year-old man at a university construction site was hit on the head by falling debris from about 18 feet. He is conscious and breathing but not responding normally. Emergency medical services are responding to the scene near Mitchell Hall.
Audio|Source: Montgomery County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Virginia Tech Rescue Squad, Delta[1] Response, traumatic injuries, Mitchell Hall construction, formerly Randolph Hall, near Old Turner Street, Cross Street, Stanger Street, operate on VTRS1, NRV clear, 1024 hours.
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Ten Boy 10-2-5-powered.
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T EMS.
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I interview Rescue 153.
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Rescue 153.
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You can mark this unit in-route, emergent BLS crew 3.
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1045 hours.
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It's going to be at the larger street gate near Old Turner Street.
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A 38-year-old male, he's conscious and breathing.
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A piece of pile fell approximately 18 feet and struck him in the head with his hard hat on.
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There's no bleeding now but complaining of a head injury.
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He's not responding normally.
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No further information at this time.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Delta: High-priority medical response
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Location mentioned:
Mitchell Hall, 460 Old Turner St Randolph Hall, Blacksburg, VA 24061
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