Excavator accident causes possible spinal injury on construction site, Dexter KS
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Medical EmergencyEmergency responders arrived at a construction site near 232nd Road where an excavator fell about 15 feet during bridge demolition. A person inside the vehicle has possible spinal and back injuries and has not been moved.
Audio|Heard on: Cowley County Fire
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01:36
Transcript:
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Dexter Fire,
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ARC City, MS.
00:02
There is an accident with a possible back injury reported near 232nd Road.
00:34
Dispatch Dexter Fire, ARC City, MS, responded to near 232nd Road regarding possible traumatic injury.
01:03
54.
01:06
So, go ahead.
01:12
Information: the excavator dropped approximately 15 feet during bridge demolition, and the individual inside may have a spinal injury and severe back pain.
01:25
We're going to proceed with Med Evac.
01:30
Is the patient out of the vehicle?
01:34
Negative.
01:35
They have not moved him.
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Location mentioned:
232nd Rd, Dexter, KS 67038
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