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May 08, 2012

Fatal Ark. head injury: Medics couldn't transport out of county

CEO of ambulance company: 'why we did not transport would be a question for the hospital'

By Deedra Wilson
KARK-TV

CLINTON, Ark. — "In this case I'm heartbroken"

This is emotional reaction from Brett Blackney's friend and client Jean Robinson. She feels maybe his life didn't have to end.

According to (a) Clinton Police Report, Southern Paramedics could not transport Blakney to Little Rock, because they had only one ambulance and couldn't leave the county unattended.

Full Story: Ambulance concerns in Van Buren County

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