FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 29, 2023

MFD Responds to Downtown Traumatic Fall Incident

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - On June 29, 2023, at approximately 3:37 am MFD Engines 1 and Ladder Truck 1 responded to a reported fall located in the vicinity of downtown Morgantown. 

Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters found a subject had fallen an undetermined distance landing in a narrow space between two buildings at the address of 160 High St.

The subject received multiple traumatic injuries sustained during the fall and required removal by a technical rope rescue team.  Members from both Engine 1 and Ladder 1 rigged ropes from the alley for hoisting while simultaneously assessing and stabilizing the patient.

Once the subject was removed safely to the sidewalk Mon EMS took over patient care as well as transportation to receive additional medical care. No further details have been provided about the subject's recovery.

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