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16-year-old overdoses on multiple medications in Des Moines, Des Moines IA

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Near 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

A 16-year-old at near 40th Street in Des Moines overdosed on 8 to 10 prescription medications about 5 minutes ago. The individual is alert, conscious, and breathing. Police are on the way to assist emergency responders.

Audio|Source: Des Moines Fire/EMS
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Truck 9-9, Truck 9-9, near 40th Street.
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Near 40th Street on an overdose, medic-9 truck-line response for each channel.
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9, truck 9, near 40th Street,
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Near 40th Street on an overdose, got a 16-year-old.
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He is currently alert, conscious from breathing.
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Overdosed on about 8 to 10 prescription meds about 5 minutes ago. He's currently alert conscious, brain at this time. We got PD en route, but unfortunately MC is not available, but PD is heading with you as well.

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Near 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310

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