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Calls Show How Confusion Delayed Emergency Response for Christa Pike

Calls Show How Confusion Delayed Emergency Response for Christa Pike
New York Times Tuesday 13 October 2026, 00:13 UTC By Emily Cochrane 1 min read
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Dispatch and radio calls show confusion that led to a delay in emergency response.

Dispatch and radio calls show confusion that led to a delay in emergency response. [Image text:] NASEVILE FIRE 23 AMBULANCE
Christa Pike Dispatch (ORG)
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