Possible psychiatric emergency on Massachusetts Tpke, Charlton MA
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Medical EmergencyAs discussed during the dispatch call, ambulance and fire crews were called to the Massachusetts Turnpike westbound service plaza near the fuel pumps for a possible psychiatric emergency under a Section 12 request. State troopers were already on the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Oxford & Charlton Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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Fire alarm to ambulance personnel, respond to the Massachusetts Turnpike westbound service plaza near the pumps. EMS is requested for a possible Section 12[1] (psychiatric case).
00:09
Troopers are on scene.
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Repeating: Fire alarm to ambulance personnel, respond to the Massachusetts Turnpike westbound service plaza near the pumps for a possible Section 12[1].
00:17
Section 12[1], troopers are on scene.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Section 12: Involuntary emergency psychiatric evaluation or transport under Massachusetts law (MGL c.123 §12).
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Massachusetts Tpke, Charlton, MA
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