Two motorcycles collide causing injuries in Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda FL
Two motorcycles collided near LaValley Street in Punta Gorda. Two riders were injured and are being assessed by fire and rescue crews. A medical helicopter was initially requested but later canceled after deciding patients would be transported by ground to a hospital in Sarasota for advanced care.
Audio|Source: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
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Transcript:
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Grabbing on C, two motorcycles involved will be assessing.
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Covaney one coming on C, two motorcycles that are involved, will be assessing near LaValley Street.
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Central engine one.
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The engine one, good.
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We have two patients being evaluated.
00:27
This is a motorcycle versus motorcycle.
00:34
Probably two patients being evaluated at this time.
00:36
Motorcycle versus motorcycle.
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Engine 2 Rescue 2, Engine 2, Rescue 2,
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Near LaValley Street.
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Cross-up Auburn Boulevard for Chessain, Supreme of 918.
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Station, p.0.
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2238 hours.
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The central engine one.
01:14
Can you get an ETA for a helicopter? We have one patient being evaluated that may end up in a trauma alert.
01:28
Okay.
01:45
Airman 5, Airman 5, Alert 1,
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Charlotte County, City of Port Charlotte, Airman 5, Alert 1, Charlotte County,
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City of Port Charlotte,
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with a heading of 3,
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2 degrees, 4, nautical miles, for a French trauma, Airman 5, I'll copy.
02:04
You're staying by for route check.
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I'm acknowledged her, standing by for weather checkup.
02:11
It's time.
02:14
engine one okay you can take chopper off standby we're gonna go ground to Sarasota for higher level
02:28
probably 22 45
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Punta Gorda, FL
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