BREAKING: A child was urgently transported to the hospital following a medical emergency in Santa Clarita this afternoon. Authorities report that the incident occurred on Avenida Cappela at approximately 1:18 p.m. on July 13, 2023.
Firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department were dispatched to the scene, arriving just five minutes later at 1:23 p.m.. The child was subsequently transported at 1:30 p.m., as confirmed by Fire Department spokesperson Saadullah Shiekh.
In a coordinated effort, firefighters requested assistance from the California Highway Patrol to escort them safely during the transport, according to radio dispatch traffic. Officials from the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station have stated that the medical call is not linked to any criminal investigation, providing reassurance that the child was conscious and breathing during the incident.
This urgent situation underscores the importance of swift medical response in emergencies, especially involving children. As this story develops, further updates will be provided to the public.
Stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.
