1:00 a.m. update on tragedy in West, Texas
TEMPLE, Texas – (April 18, 2013) 1:00 a.m. Scott & White has received five patients, three at Scott & White – Hospital, and two at McLane Children’s Hospital. Two of the five patients are listed in critical condition; the other’s conditions are undetermined at this time.
A special phone number has been established for family inquiries: 1-888-394-4947.
The Blood Donation Center will stay open until 2:30 a.m., and then reopen at 8 a.m. in the morning, to allow area residents to come in and donate. Donors can get to the Blood Donation Center by coming in the main hospital entrance at 2401 S. 31st Street, Temple.
As the Level 1 trauma center for the region, Scott & White Hospital – Temple is communicating and coordinating with emergency management out of Waco to provide care for victims.
Additional information will be provided as it is available, as well as public messages on the Scott & White website
www.sw.org and social media locations.
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