Man with breathing difficulty found near Poplar Knob Rd, Carroll County VA


A 72-year-old man was found lying on the ground near Poplar Knob Road with breathing difficulty. A white pickup truck was stopped nearby. Emergency services are responding. There are also reports of downed trees possibly blocking the road.
Audio|Source: Carroll County Public Safety and Galax City Fire / EMS
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Is 0.5 southbound, I'm unsure if it's going to be exactly at this mile marker.
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We've took several reports of a white pickup truck and they're advising there's a man laying on the passenger side, on the ground on his back, let the door open.
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I've also got VSP[1] in route, took a report of him clutching his chest.
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Caryl Area 7.349 D.
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Poplar Knob Road breathing difficult.
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You see come quick, 1420.
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I'm in or out.
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Oh, man, they're out.
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... 72, 3490, Poplar Knob Road, Cross Street, Silverline Trail, Mallory Road, 72-year-old,
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complaint of breathing difficulty in weeks, commit third-party caller, and also used caution, taking a porch of trees down multiple places.
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VSP: Virginia State Police
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Location mentioned:
Poplar Knob Rd, Virginia 24333
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