Man falls after wheelchair wheels not locked near Chestnut Grv Ln, Heathsville VA


A 24-year-old man who recently had hip surgery fell because his wheelchair wheels were not locked. He has diabetes and kidney failure. Rescue squad was sent for help.
Audio|Source: Lancaster County Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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The Lackett Rescue Squad respond to near Chestnut Grv Ln for a fall.
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Center Upper Lackett Rescue Squad respond to four corrections.
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Near Chestnut Grv Ln for a fall. Time of the scratch, 1502.
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20 7.1.
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I'm going to be out at 187 John Nick Rose, 187 John Nick Rose.
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Will's adjourn, Tom.
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24-year-old male, 218 pounds.
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He has fallen in the floor. He is post-hip surgery first week of August.
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No loss of consciousness.
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No injuries reported.
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He is a diabetic and in total kidney failure.
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We're trying to get in his wheelchair and their wheels weren't locked, and that's how he fell.
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Location mentioned:
Near Chestnut Grv Ln, Heathsville, VA 22473
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