Person falls near BART platform edge then declines help, Oakland CA
Medical EmergencyAt West Oakland BART Station, a person stepped off a train and fell near the yellow safety strip at the platform edge. The person got up on their own, refused medical assistance, and walked toward the station benches. Staff confirmed the train was level with the platform and monitored the individual's condition.
Audio|Source: Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) - Rail Operations
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Transcript:
00:00
Individual steps off the train and as soon as they step down the yellow strip, it looked like he just fell to the ground and he's now...
00:14
Is he still on the yellow strip, 373 hold position right back?
00:18
They look like he's pretty much clear in the yellow strip, but he's on the 5-7-3 hold position rebate? 3-3 hold-in position.
00:28
Reback is correct.
00:30
1316, let's do a radio check, headback, make sure they're okay.
00:34
Let me know if they need the medical attention and just to cover all basis.
00:38
Do you have a clear board? Okay,
00:42
well, when you get back there as well, if you can just glance at the car to make sure it's level with the platform.
00:52
It looks like the individual walked towards the bench area.
00:57
We can't reach the agent, so if he could still make contact and inquire whether or not the individual needs any medical attention, please.
01:04
Before, I'm in contact with him.
01:07
He's medical?
01:12
Oh, he's a little...
01:15
You know, he's not really thinking too much, but the car's level, and he's in car 4346, uh, white male with a great hoodie.
01:27
Okay, does the individual need medical, do they decline or request?
01:34
He shook his head and walked away.
01:36
I assume no, I'm going to ask him again.
01:39
Okay.
01:42
He's a client medical.
01:43
He's on his way downstairs.
01:44
He may need a wellness chick.
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Location mentioned:
West Oakland BART Station, Oakland, CA
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