Quadriplegic man injured after wheelchair ramp failure, Green OH


A quadriplegic man fell from his van when the wheelchair ramp failed to deploy. His 400-pound wheelchair landed on top of him. He is conscious and breathing but needs emergency medical help.
Audio|Source: Bath, Peninsula and Richfield Police, Fire & EMS
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Transcript:
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Radio to Valley EMS squad needed 2-135 near Stein Rd.
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The male, quadriplegic, wheelchair has fallen on top of him.
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He is conscious and breathing.
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That weighs about 400 pounds.
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Time now, 1603.
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Radio Valley Medic 2.
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Valley Medic 2.
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ValleyMedicto will be in route.
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Copy, he was coming off the, out of the van, in his wheelchair, the ramp did not deploy.
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He's landed headfirst.
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He has your marine injury already.
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He does have all that weight on him now.
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ValleyMedic2 copies.
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Location mentioned:
Stein Rd, Green, OH 44312
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