Man falls from ladder, injured shoulder and bleeding, Tallapoosa GA


A 72-year-old man fell about 10 feet from a ladder onto concrete near County School Rd and Highway 78. He is conscious, bleeding from his elbow, and may have a broken right shoulder. He is on blood thinners. Emergency crews are responding.
Audio|Source: Haralson County Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Just right, medic to near County School Rd, near Highway 78, ball, timeout (number withheld).
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Engine 8, I'm responding with quick 8.
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Clear, engine 8 and quick 8 en route.
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Medic 2, engine 8, quick 8, near County School Rd, near Highway 78 for fall, 72-year-old male, conscious and breathing, fell about 10 foot from off a ladder.
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Fell on concrete, possibly broke his right shoulder.
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He is alert and talking.
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His elbow is bleeding.
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It's on blood thinners.
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Location mentioned:
Near County School Rd, Tallapoosa, GA 30176
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