Medical Emergency Shuts Down Quaker Lane in Fairlington

Published November 5, 2020 at 10:25AM | Updated November 5, 2020 at 10:46AM

Alexandria Fire Department ambulance. (staff photo by Jay Westcott)

A medical emergency shut down Quaker Lane and 33rd Street on the morning of November 5, 2020. (Map via Google Maps)

A driver suffered a life-threatening medical emergency on Quaker Lane near Fairlington this morning (Nov. 5), and while there was no crash, the incident shut down the roadway from around 8 a.m. to – 9:30 a.m.

The roadway going northbound was shut down due to the number of first responders and police at the scene, according to Alexandria Police spokesman Lt. Courtney Ballantine.

The area that was shut down is near the Fairlington Center and the intersection of W. Braddock Road and King Street.

NOTIFICATION :: The northbound lanes of North Quaker Lane are closed at 33rd Street. The Alexandria Police Department is assisting with a medical emergency. Expect police activity in the area.

— Alexandria Police (@AlexandriaVAPD) November 5, 2020

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