The Rise of the Medical Emergency 2024 Pt. 125, Aug. 26th - 30th Reports
An actual firetruck this time
A rapper onstage, a high school student at the school, a driver on the highway. A cop pulls someone over; dies. A 911 operator gets stranded in Ireland, a tv person gets pneumonia, and that pneumonia turns into sepsis. A child’s trampoline park is shut down. A family is rescued from a hiking trail and a mother is in dire straits. A driver enters a clubhouse through the wall, another one goes into a home, and a third into an apartment complex. Another inmate down makes seven for Harris County this year. A couple guys up and die, one guy had a stroke and lied, and rescuers pick up hikers by the wayside. A cruise ship makes a stop and a couple flights also stop. A recycling center shuts down for an afternoon and an ambulance company is covered — by Mum. It’s TROME
#1 Two Hartselle firefighters taken to hospital after fire engine wreck
Source: abc3340.com
Hartselle, AL — ‘Two firefighters were transported to the hospital after a wreck in Hartselle Wednesday.’
‘In a social media post from the city, the two firefighters were returning from a call in a fire engine when one of them, who was also driving, began to have a medical emergency.’
‘The city said the driver lost control of the truck, but the other firefighter was able to veer it away from oncoming traffic.’
‘The truck struck an unoccupied house and a tree.’
‘The city said the driver is expected to be okay and is having tests run.’
Pssst — check his vaccination records.
Look — we wouldn’t do things the way we do them if people were known to just up and out like this. We wouldn’t have roads and cars and firetrucks if people just did this as a matter of course.
We just wouldn’t have them.
#2 Rapper Fatman Scoop passes away after medical emergency during Hamden performance
Source: wfsb.com
‘HAMDEN, CT (WFSB) -Rapper Fatman Scoop, whose real name is Isaac Freeman, passed away after a medical emergency during his performance in Hamden on Friday evening.’
‘According to Sean Grace, Chief of Staff for the Town of Hamden, Freeman was taken to the hospital after an incident occurred on stage.’
‘Details about the emergency and Freeman’s passing are still emerging.’
#3 Medical emergency, power outage at John Adams High School, early dismissal today
Source: southbendtribune.com
‘SOUTH BEND — John Adams High School was placed on a "Hold" Friday morning after a student had a medical emergency, and the school is currently experiencing a power outage affecting phone and internet services.’
‘According to an email sent from John Adams High School Principal James Seitz, the Hold lasted from 10:05 to 10:10 a.m. on Friday, in order to "keep the hallways clear for paramedics to enter the building because of a medical emergency." Goetz said a student experienced a medical emergency related to a condition they were previously aware of, and paramedics took them to a hospital.’
‘Goetz said the medical emergency was not drug-related.’
#4 Deputy H. Francis thanks motorists for quick action in highway medical emergency
Source: theworldlink.com
‘On August 28th, 2024, around 4:45 PM, the Coos County Sheriff's Office received reports about a blue Honda Accord obstructing traffic and driving slowly on Highway 101. Oregon State Police informed our Dispatch that similar complaints about the vehicle had been reported as far north as Reedsport.’
‘While in the area, Deputy H. Francis spotted the vehicle near milepost 255, with a line of cars behind it.’
‘Deputy Francis attempted to initiate a traffic stop, but the driver failed to yield, continuing south at 45 mph. Thanks to Bandon Officer Carpenter, Stop Sticks were deployed, flattening both driver-side tires. Despite this, the driver continued until they were successfully boxed in.’
They got a lot of grit here in TROME.
‘Upon safely removing the driver, who was experiencing a medical event, they were taken to a local hospital by Bay Cities Ambulance. The vehicle was towed due to multiple flat tires and damage from the incident.’
#5 BCSO deputy dies after experiencing medical emergency
Source: ksat.com
‘BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A Bexar County sheriff’s deputy who experienced a medical emergency shortly after initiating a traffic stop has died, according to the sheriff’s office.’
‘The incident happened before 2 a.m. on Aug. 17 at the intersection of Stone Oak Parkway and Canyon Gulf Road, where Sgt. Timothy Williams had an unspecified emergency.’
‘EMS personnel treated Williams at the scene before he was transported to a nearby Methodist Hospital in critical condition.’
‘Williams passed away a week later, according to the sheriff’s office.’
#6 South Carolina 911 dispatcher in Ireland hospital after suffering medical emergency, sheriff's office says
Source: wyff4.com
‘OCONEE COUNTY, S.C. — A 911 operator with the Oconee County Sheriff's Office is in an Ireland hospital after having a severe medical emergency.’
‘The sheriff's office said Katie Johns was on a "once-in-a-lifetime trip to Ireland" with her husband, a city councilman for Walhalla, when she had a medical emergency.’
‘According to the sheriff's office, she was rushed to the hospital in Dublin where she has been since last week.’
Sounds severe.
#7 'RHOC' Star Was Given 10–20 Percent Chance of Survival in Medical Emergency
Source: newsweek.com
‘The Real Housewives of Orange County (RHOC) alum Vicki Gunvalson suffered a medical emergency last week and was given a 10 to 20 percent chance of survival.’
‘The 62-year-old revealed how she was rushed to hospital and was later told she had pneumonia that turned into sepsis. The businesswoman suffered stroke-like symptoms and was initially sent home before the seriousness of the situation was discovered.’ [Emphasis added]
‘After being diagnosed with a sinus infection earlier this month and then going on a European vacation, it was last Thursday when her health started to decline.’
‘"I had a client coming in and she said I was talking gibberish, and I wrote an email out and the email didn't make sense," she continued.’
‘Smith, who is thought to have been dating the reality star since early 2022 and also had sepsis, added: "She had a massive infection...it was actually sepsis, but it was pneumonia."’
From sinus infection to stroke-like symptoms. Gnar.
#8 Trampoline park forced to shut after 'medical emergency'
Source: msn.com
‘A trampoline park has been forced to shut down after a 'medical emergency involving a child'.’
‘Bounce Central in Salford was closed this afternoon as emergency crews - including an air ambulance - raced to the scene. ’
‘No further details have been released at this stage, though there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.’
#9 Family rescued after medical emergency during hike south of Coachella
Source: kesq.com
‘A family of five was rescued from a hiking trail after one person sustained a medical emergency Wednesday afternoon.’
‘The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said the patient, an adult male, was feeling faint during a family hike.’
‘The man was transported by ground to a local hospital for evaluation of minor injuries.’
#10 Indio Family Seeks Help for Indio Mother Hospitalized in Texas After Medical Emergency
Source: nbcpalmsprings.com
You have to watch the video in the article to find out, but she had a headache they found out was a brain “malformation” that required part of her skull be removed to work on.
#11 Medical Emergency Caused Driver To Slam Into Half Moon Bay Clubhouse
Source: patch.com
‘CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY — An undisclosed medical emergency caused a car to crash into a building at a development.’
‘The driver was able to escape the vehicle and was taken by EMS to an area hospital for evaluation, fire officials said.’
#12 SUV crashes into Metairie home after driver suffers medical emergency, JPSO says
Source: msn.com
‘A vehicle crashed into a home in the 100 block of Homestead Avenue in Metairie, La., on Tuesday night.’
‘JPSO investigators told WWL the crash occurred after the adult driver suffered a medical emergency and veered into the home.’
‘The adult driver was taken to the hospital with "non-life-threatening injuries."’
#13 Medical issue leads to vehicle crash at Prairie Sage Apartments
Source: emporiagazette.com
‘A medical emergency caused an Emporia man to crash into an apartment building early Tuesday morning.’
‘[The driver] had a medical emergency that made him lose consciousness.’
‘[His] car went left of center, struck a curb, exited the roadway, and hit the Prairie Sage Apartment complex […].’
‘When [his] vehicle struck the apartment complex, it partially broke through a wall of a bedroom, where the occupant was sleeping. Maintenance crews told The Gazette that the vehicle also damaged air conditioner units that will have to be replaced.’
‘Neither [the driver] nor the apartment occupant was injured in the accident.’
#14 Harris County inmate dies two days after being rushed to hospital after 'medical emergency'
Source: houstonchronicle.com
‘A 49-year-old man died in a Houston hospital last week, two days after suffering an unspecified medical emergency inside Harris County Jail.’
‘Mark Mills, 49, died on Aug. 22, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Mills had been rushed to Ben Taub Hospital two days earlier after suffering an emergency in his cell block, according to the sheriff’s office.’
‘Officials didn’t describe the emergency in detail. The results of a medical examiner’s review of his death was still pending as of Monday afternoon.’
‘Mills is the seventh Harris County Jail inmate to die this year.’
#15 Glasgow Ryanair flight makes emergency landing in Portugal amid medical incident
Source: uk.news.yahoo.com
‘A Glasgow-bound Ryanair flight was forced to land in Portugal following an onboard medical emergency last night, August 29.’
‘The FR654 flight from Tenerife declared the emergency around an hour into their journey from the Spanish holiday hotspot to Glasgow. The plane, which had left the island at 7.44pm after being delayed for an hour, made the unscheduled diversion to Lisbon at around 8.40pm.’
‘It had been due to land at Prestwick Airport at 10.50pm. The nature of the medical emergency is not currently known.’
#16 Pembrokeshire recycling centre closed due to medical emergency
Source: uk.news.yahoo.com
‘A local recycling centre will reopen tomorrow (Saturday, August 31) after it was closed due to a medical emergency.’
‘"Due to a medical emergency, the Pembroke Dock WRC (Waterloo) is closed this afternoon.’
#17 Prayers Up! Rep For Irv Gotti Confirms He Recently Suffered A Medical Emergency (Exclusive Details)
Source: theshaderoom.com
So it sounds like he had a stroke 6 months ago and just kept quiet about it. They say it was from diabetes.
‘A representative for Irv Gotti has confirmed that the 54-year-old music producer recently suffered a stroke.’
‘According to TMZ, music manager Wack 100 initially revealed Gotti’s recent medical emergency during his appearance on a recently released podcast. Furthermore, Wack alleged that people have been keeping Gotti’s condition “under wraps.”’
‘“Oops, I might’ve just said some s**t don’t nobody know,” Wack explained, catching his words. “…Welp, I already done said the s**t… Irv Gotti had a stroke… I got [a picture] of the guy down there at the stroke recovery center… Irv Gotti got a stroke, you see the walker and everything…”’
‘“Irv has been struggling with diabetes for years, which caused him to have a minor stroke over six months ago,” they stated.’
#18 Man dies following medical emergency in Auburn Recreation Area
Source: goldcountrymedia.com
‘A medical emergency Saturday morning on the Connector Trail of the Auburn State Recreation Area resulted in a fatality.’
‘CAL FIRE/Placer County Fire Department responded to a report of a bicycle accident on the trail. CAL FIRE reported firefighters split the search and found patient care with CPR in progress on the victim, identified as a 45-year-old male.’
#19 UAE police airlift hiker who suffered medical emergency at 3,700ft
Source: khaleejtimes.com
‘An Emirati hiker was rescued and airlifted to safety after suffering a health crisis while in the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah.’
‘A helicopter was dispatched as soon as the Ras Al Khaimah Police's Air Wing Department received a call about the medical emergency at an altitude of 3,700ft, Maj Mohammed Abdullah Al Awadhi, head of the department, said on Friday.’
‘After a 40-minute search-and-rescue operation, the Emirati was found and transported to the hospital.’
#20 Cruise ship ends journey in Southampton after medical emergency halted trip
Source: msn.com
‘A cruise ship that was brought to a halt in Southampton waters after a passenger had to be airlifted to hospital is set to return to the city today.’
‘It is understood that a passenger on board the ship suffered a medical emergency.’
‘The medical emergency incident on board the Caribbean Princess comes just a month after a medical emergency on board her sister ship, Regal Princess.’
#21 United Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner Flight 945 From Frankfurt To Chicago Diverts To Edinburgh After Declaring Emergency
Source: simpleflying.com
‘A United Airlines Boeing 787-10 was forced to divert to Edinburgh, Scotland, as it was about to begin crossing the Atlantic Ocean on its way to Chicago, the United States.’
‘United Airlines has provided an update about the diversion.
"United flight 945 from Frankfurt to Chicago O’Hare diverted to Edinburgh to address a medical issue with a passenger. The flight was met by medical personnel on arrival, and subsequently, the flight departed for Chicago O’Hare."’
#22 A451 Kidderminster: Man dies after medical emergency
Source: kidderminstershuttle.co.uk
‘West Mercia Police said they were called to the depot on Green Street at around 3.45pm on Wednesday (August 28) after receiving a report of an unconscious man near the subway. ’
‘Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, it became clear that nothing could be done to save the man and he was confirmed dead at the scene. ’
‘Police have confirmed that the man's death is not being treated as suspicious.’
#23 Man dies from fatal medical emergency in Taverham, Norwich
Source: eveningnews24.co.uk
‘Emergency services were called at 12.45pm yesterday with concerns for the welfare of a man in Fakenham Road, Taverham, near Norwich.’
‘Witnesses also reported seeing a forensics van in the area at around 3pm.’
‘Officers remained at the scene for several hours.’
‘An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman said: " Sadly, despite the best efforts of medical crews, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.”’
Bit of an update here on one of the sports matches interrupted this weekend. Little bit of Fallout TROME.
#24 East of England Ambulance Service explains two hour wait after medical emergency at Bury Town football match in Bury St Edmunds
Source: suffolknews.co.uk
‘The ambulance service has explained why a young man who suffered a medical emergency at a football match in Bury St Edmunds would have been waiting two hours for paramedics to arrive.’
Two hours?
‘As a result, the 20-year-old, who is a season ticket holder at the club, was picked up by his mum and taken to West Suffolk Hospital.’
Bro…
‘Regarding the two hour wait, a spokesperson for East of England Ambulance Service said: "We were called at 3.18pm on Saturday, August 24, with reports that a man had fainted at Bury Town Football Club.’
‘"We advised there could be a delay of up to two hours because of ambulances attending medical emergencies and gave the caller advice on what to do should the patient's condition worsen.’
Boy, those wait times are really something else… (Story #6)
Adieu
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