This is a developing story. Details are preliminary and subject to change as more information becomes available.
At approximately 5:59 AM, Newport Ambulance and police were dispatched to 57 East Street for a 74-year-old male experiencing difficulty breathing. Initial reports indicate the patient is alert but having trouble breathing. Responders arrived on scene at 6:01 AM and are providing care. Further details are pending.
Photo: gshguru via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.
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