This is a developing story. Details are preliminary and subject to change as more information becomes available.
Newport Ambulance was dispatched at approximately 10:28 PM on June 1, 2026 to 338 Highland Avenue in Newport City for an 86-year-old male experiencing a medical emergency. Initial reports indicate the patient was conscious and breathing upon arrival of first responders. Newport Police also responded to the scene. Further details about the nature of the medical emergency are not yet available. The scene remains active as crews evaluate and treat the patient.
Photo: The Library of Congress (Wikimedia Commons, Public domain). Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.
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