Elderly woman falls from wheelchair outside store, Gettysburg PA
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An elderly woman fell out of her wheelchair near Springs Avenue outside the Dollar General store. A passerby saw her on the ground and noted she was trying to get someone's attention for help.
Audio|Heard on: Adams County Fire and EMS - Digital
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Transcript:
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Vox 1, Gettysburg, Borough, near Springs Avenue at the Dollar General.
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Fullfall victim, (number withheld), Class 3, 1018.
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Thank you, (number withheld), 3, 1018.
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Thank you, (number withheld), 3, 1020.
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Thank you, (number withheld), Class 3, 1020.
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Thank you, (number withheld).
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Good.
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To near Springs Avenue at the Dollar General.
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We had a call from a passerby who said she saw an elderly female on the ground.
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She fell out of her wheelchair.
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The person was not able to stop and see if she needed assistance, but it looked like she was trying to flag someone down for help.
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Location mentioned:
Springs Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325
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