Passenger refuses medical attention on metro train, Washington DC
Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.
A passenger on a metro train near 14th St NW in Columbia Heights refused medical attention. No further issues were reported.
Audio|Heard on: WMATA MetroRail
Listen to dispatch call
00:39
Transcript:
00:00
Train 549 in the block, Columbia Heights.
00:05
549 from Mr.
00:06
Block, Columbia.
00:07
Operator board says the passenger refused medical attention.
00:11
Medical attention.
00:12
We're headed to the lead car, 545 over.
00:17
Copy, this is I do with 545.
00:20
This is the track on the waterfront over.
00:22
Metro, the passenger refused medical attention.
00:26
Friendly, we should be 501.
00:30
We block to 501.
00:32
You can go back and serve.
00:33
Continue on them.
00:36
You're good on track one for the front.
00:38
You deny medical.
00:39
We're good.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Columbia Heights, 3030 14th St NW, Washington, DC 20009
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.