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Heard on: City of Reading Fire/EMS · 4 days ago
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Engine ambulance three, medic seven, near Penn Street outside the adult bookstore.
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ALS medical twenty.
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Medical emergency near Penn St bookstore

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency personnel responded to a medical call involving a man experiencing respiratory distress and possible suicidal thoughts near an adult bookstore on Penn Street. The patient, who appeared cooperative and reported recent synthetic drug use, was transported to St. Joe’s hospital for care. Police were also notified.

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Penn St, Reading, PA 19602
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