Paramedics Respond To Dozens Of Calls During Central Oklahoma Storms

During the height of Tuesday night's severe weather, EMSA crews were racing across the metro helping people in distress.

Wednesday, May 30th 2012, 10:51 am

By: News 9


During the height of Tuesday night's severe weather, EMSA crews were racing across the metro helping people in distress.

EMSA reported that between 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. its crews responded to 95 calls, including eight calls for people who were injured during the storm. Six people were hit by hail, one person suffered a cut on the hand due to broken glass, and one person was hit by a loose road sign while seeking shelter under an overpass.

5/30/2012 Related Story: More Storms Roar Through Central Oklahoma Wednesday

Paramedics also rushed to 15 motor vehicle accidents. In one of the crashes, a woman was rushed to a hospital in critical condition. EMSA says the woman stepped out of her vehicle and was hit by a car that hydroplaned.

EMSA was also affected by the storm. Five of its ambulances received hail damage, including two broken windshields.

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