Biysk's Emergency Services Handle 1,783 Calls in One Week

Emergency services in Biysk, Russia, responded to 1,783 calls between September 22 and 28. During this week, crews transported hundreds of patients to hospitals, including children and adults with serious conditions. Over the seven-day period, 730 patients were taken to medical facilities in Biysk. Among them, 28 suffered strokes, while 3 experienced heart attacks. Another 92 people were treated for various injuries, with 9 of those resulting from road accidents.

Children accounted for a portion of the emergencies. Two were rushed in with burns, two with poisoning, and 20 with other injuries. However, not all calls led to treatment—113 were cancelled because patients were absent or declined help. No official records exist for the total number of child emergencies in Biysk over the past five years. This makes long-term comparisons difficult.

The week's data highlights the volume of medical emergencies in Biysk. Ambulance teams handled a wide range of cases, from life-threatening conditions to minor injuries. The figures also show that not every call resulted in patient transport.