Man falls from wheelchair boarding bus, reports back pain, Hillsboro OR


A 31-year-old man fell from his wheelchair while trying to board a bus at SE 44th Avenue and SE Tualatin Valley Highway. He is conscious and breathing but complains of spasms and back pain.
Audio|Source: Washington County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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We're selling engine two for a code one fall at SE 44th Ave and SE Tualatin Valley Hwy. I've had two colors on this.
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You have a patient that fell from a wheelchair. He's a 31-year-old male, conscious breathing.
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I've been trying to get onto a bus.
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He's complaining with spasm.
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He fell on his back.
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He does not leave you as in the injuries.
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They're advising they're going to be on the westbound side.
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The bus may be leaving.
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Your patient's on the sidewalk.
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