This is a developing story. Details are preliminary and subject to change as more information becomes available.
At approximately 5:19 PM on May 29, 2026, Newport Ambulance was dispatched to 4568 Route 14, Apartment 7 in Irasburg for a report of a 62-year-old female who fell while attempting to get into her wheelchair. According to dispatch, the woman sustained injuries to both shoulders. Initial reports indicate she was in pain and required assistance. The call was classified as a second call, indicating additional resources may have been requested. Further details, including transport status and the extent of injuries, are not yet available.
Photo: Romain Virtuel via Unsplash. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.
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