Propane tank explosion injures elderly man near Dagger Spring Rd, Eagle Rock VA
Fire & ArsonAn elderly man suffered burns to his hands and face after a propane tank exploded near Dagger Spring Road in Eagle Rock. Emergency services responded quickly, and there was no active fire reported at the scene.
Audio|Source: Botetourt Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Company 5, Medics 5, County 12, respond, near Dagger Spring Road, Eagle Rock, ALS[1] burns, propane tank explosion,
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Tax 5.
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Repeating Company 5, Medic 5, County 12, respond near Dagger Spring Road, Eagle Rock, ALS[1] burns from a propane tank explosion,
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TAC 5[2], 1050[3].
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County 12 responding, TAC 5[2], 1051[4].
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Blockup, Medic 5 will be en route.
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Medic 5 en route, Tack 5, near Badger Spring Road.
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Put a collar, a propane tank blew up in an 85-year-old male's face.
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He is conscious and breathing.
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He does not know the exact extent of the injuries, but did advise it was at least to his hands and face.
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There is no fire at this time.
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They advise do not come in from the Gala Loop; use Bluegrass Trail instead.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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ALS: Advanced Life Support (medical emergency)
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TAC 5: Tactical Channel 5 (radio channel assignment)
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1050: Unit en route or on scene
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1051: Unit en route or on scene
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Location mentioned:
Near Dagger Spring Rd, Eagle Rock, VA 24085
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