Man at state hospital jumps from bed causing injury, Wernersville PA
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According to the dispatch call, a 30-year-old male at Wernersville State Hospital intentionally jumped from his bed, resulting in a head cut and paralysis in his legs.
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Transcript:
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South Head of Burk Township, Wernersville State Hospital, near Sportsman Road, Unit 373.
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Between Exeter Mountain Road and Spur Road, ALS.
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Trauma, Medi 6-1-1-1-1-1.
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South Head of Burk Town, Shepornersville, State Hospital,
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near 4th, Unit 37-7-3.
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Between Exeter Mountain Road, ALS.
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Trauma, 0-6-1-1-1-1 in-road.
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Fixed 511 response, 0007, near Sportsman Road, Wernersville State Hospital, Unit 373.
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A 30-year-old male jumped off his bed, has no feeling in his legs, and a laceration on his head.
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He is requesting rescue.
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He weighs 152 pounds.
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Hands per cautions not indicated.
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They advise the male did this intentionally as a suicide attempt.
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Location mentioned:
Main St, Wernersville, PA 19565
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