Man experiences breathing trouble and chest pain on interstate, Botetourt County VA
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Medical EmergencyA 36-year-old man driving on Interstate 81 near Stancel experienced shortness of breath, dizziness, and chest pain after hearing upsetting news about his grandmother. He has no significant medical history and was parked safely on the shoulder.
Audio|Heard on: Botetourt Fire and EMS
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Company 2, Medics 3FAR, report breathing problems near North Town, Stancel.
00:18
Repeating Medics 3, Company 2, respond near I-81, North Town, Stancel.
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Breathing issue, I'll respond, Channel 3, 2137.77.
00:34
Spots on wage is in rental 3.
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21.38.
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Bye, I'm sorry, minute three, then round.
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2139, Channel 3.
00:57
Medic 3, wagon 2, 36-year-old male driving, got upsetting news about his grandmother.
01:04
Feels like he's hyperventilating, short of breath, lightheaded and dizzy.
01:08
Started complaining of chest pain towards the end of the call.
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No real medical history, no trouble speaking between breaths, to be on the right shoulder in a white Ford Escape.
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I-81, Virginia
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