In a devastating incident on Thursday morning, a person lost their life after their car plunged from the fourth-story parking deck at Grandview Medical Center shortly before 7:30 a.m. The vehicle came to a rest on its roof, prompting an emergency response from Birmingham Fire & Rescue and Rocky Ridge Fire, who were called to the hospital around 8:30 a.m.
The accident occurred in the hospital’s staff entrance parking lot, raising questions about the victim’s connection to the medical center. BFRS Battalion Chief Clay Hendon, however, indicated uncertainty regarding the fatality victim’s employment status at the hospital.
Upon arrival, emergency crews found a silver four-door vehicle overturned, with firefighters rushing to assist. Tragically, their efforts were halted upon confirming the victim’s death, awaiting the arrival of the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office.
Authorities described the victim as middle-aged, located in the hospital’s rear, opposite the U.S. 280 side. The coroner was expected to arrive around 9:30 a.m. to facilitate the removal of the victim from the vehicle.
This remains a developing story, and as more details emerge, the community is left grappling with the somber events that unfolded at Grandview Medical Center. The focus now shifts to understanding the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident and providing support to those affected.
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Source: vothisaucamau.edu.vn