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82-year-old man falls at home with arm and knee injuriesGalax VA

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N Main St, Galax, VA 24333

According to the dispatch call, an 82-year-old man fell in his kitchen near North Main Street, Galax, Virginia, with possible broken arm and knee injuries. He is conscious and the knee bleeding is controlled. No head injury or loss of consciousness was reported.

Audio|Heard on: Carroll County Public Safety and Galax City Fire / EMS
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Near North Main Street, Cross Street, Davis Avenue, Beardton Lane.
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82-year-old male, he lost balance, fell in the kitchen,
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did not hit his head, did not lose any consciousness.
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However, they're advising possible broken arm.
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Knee pain, bleeding to the knee, but it is controlled, lying on a linoleum floor.

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N Main St, Galax, VA 24333

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