Vehicle crash traps paraplegic driver on Rankin Road, Cocke County TN


A single-vehicle crash occurred near Rankin Road in Cocke County. The only occupant, a paraplegic driver, is trapped inside the vehicle and cannot exit, possibly injured. Emergency teams are dispatched to assist.
Audio|Source: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Dispatch County Fire, Newport Rescue, get turned out.
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We're in the area of Rankin Road, close to near Rankin Road.
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Got a call, it's a vehicle that's wrecked out there.
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One vehicle, (name withheld) is in the vehicle, were told that he's paralyzed, unsure if it's before the accident or now, but he's unable to get out.
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601 is in row.
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1448. Hoping row.
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148. 1448. 1448.
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One's in row.
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One's in row.
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Bed 1, I need to be en route to the area of near Rankin Road,
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report of an MVA[1], one vehicle.
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The patient's still in the vehicle.
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Apparently he's a paraplegic and he's unable to get out.
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No other information, no rollover.
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You're in right at 1449 and your run number is 6361.
Police codes explained
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[1]
MVA: Motor Vehicle Accident
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Location mentioned:
Rankin Rd, Tennessee 37821
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