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FDNY · MANHATTAN · Other
Person Confirmed in 15-Foot Ditch at East 30th Street and Lexington Avenue
FDNY units are responding to a report of a person falling into a hole at East 30th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan. Units on scene have confirmed a person in a 15-foot ditch. Rescue Battalion is continuing to the scene, while other units are being released.
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- Radio The patient is being packaged for transport.
- Person Confirmed in 15-Foot Ditch at East 30th Street and Lexington AvenuePerson confirmed in 15-foot ditch; rescue battalion continuing; other units released
- Radio A person was confirmed in a 15-foot ditch; Rescue Battalion is continuing to the scene while other units are being released.
- Person Falls Into Hole at East 30th Street and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan
Units on this call
Battalion 1 Battalion 6 Ladder 7
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