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Single-vehicle crash on Highway 260 near mile marker 281, Payson AZ

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AZ-260, Payson, AZ 85541

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a single-vehicle accident on eastbound Highway 260 near mile marker 281. One person appeared to be injured, and airbags had deployed. Lifeline ambulance and a helicopter were involved in transporting the patient. The incident caused minor lane blockage while responders worked at the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Prescott Area Fire Departments
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02:15
Transcript:
00:00
VIN 51, EMS assignment, mile marker 281, eastbound Highway 260 for a single vehicle accident,
00:07
One patient, passed by five beds, airbag deployed.
00:11
Respond on an appointment, repeat.
00:28
No, call is identified but they are slightly blocking.
00:31
Call was also given over to DPS to respond.
00:58
501, that's negative.
01:00
We will contact TPS for further.
01:03
Passerby on scene advised that one person is injured and that the airbag did deploy, unknown extent of injury.
01:46
It is 21.
01:54
Engine en route to the landing zone with Lifeline ambulance.
02:01
Do you know which helicopter they're using?
02:07
Engine 201.
02:08
One patient en route to landing zone with Lifeline ambulance, you are clearing out of service.
02:13
It's going to be made a step in at their path.

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Location mentioned:
AZ-260, Payson, AZ 85541
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  1. Incident Closure and Unit Availability
  2. Standby Canceled and Ground Transport Initiated
  3. Standby and Patient Status Update
  4. EMS and Air Support Coordination
  5. Scene Assessment and Coordination
  6. Initial Dispatch for Single-Vehicle Accident

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