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fromwww.independent.co.uk
11 hours ago

Manchester synagogue attack latest: Multiple people injured

The North West Ambulance Service has declared a serious incident following the stabbing. A spokesperson said: "Following reports of an incident on Middleton Road in Crumpsall, the trust has dispatched resources to the scene. "We are currently assessing the situation and working with other members of the emergency services. "Our priority is to ensure people receive the medical help they need as quickly as possible."
UK news
#stabbing
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Suspected drugs seized at Belfast property as occupants and police officers released from hospital

No noxious substance was detected on Damascus Street; suspected drugs were removed, several people were medically assessed and discharged, and enquiries remain ongoing.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Four hospitalised after contact with 'possibly noxious substance' as hazardous materials unit deployed in Belfast

An emergency incident on Damascus Street in south Belfast caused multiple people and police officers to be hospitalised; streets sealed and emergency services responding.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 days ago

Young motorcyclist killed in horror crash on south London road

A man in his 20s died from severe head injuries after a single-vehicle motorcycle crash on Lakedale Road, Plumstead.
Healthcare
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 days ago

East San Jose hospital back online for trauma patients - San Jose Spotlight

Regional Medical Center's trauma center revived under county ownership, restoring high patient volume and critical trauma, stroke, heart attack, and maternity services.
#traffic-accident
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Swinney apologises to injured footballer over ambulance wait

A 19-year-old footballer waited five hours for an ambulance after breaking her leg during a match; officials apologised and said the call was misclassified.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Massive explosion at warehouse on Swindon industrial estate

The Independent funds on-the-ground, paywall-free journalism through donations while Wiltshire emergency services tackle a massive warehouse fire and explosion in Swindon.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Singpore's Singtel apologises over emergency line outage linked to deaths

A major Optus network outage blocked hundreds of emergency calls in Australia, was linked to multiple deaths, and prompted apologies plus an independent review.
fromThe New York Sun
1 week ago

Secret Service Takes Down Telecommunications Attack Network Poised To Disrupt UN General Assembly Meeting

An investigation led to the agency's discovery of SIM servers and cards housed at multiple locations concentrated within 35 miles of the United Nations General Assembly meeting at New York City. "This protective intelligence investigation led to the discovery of more than 300 co-located SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards across multiple sites," the Secret Service said in a statement. "In addition to carrying out anonymous telephonic threats, these devices could be used to conduct a wide range of telecommunications attacks."
US news
fromCbsnews
1 week ago

Virtual reality helping train firefighters on Long Island. Here's how.

Firefighters strap on VR goggles and step into a virtual kitchen fire in a home in a residential area. "We can take these younger members and immerse them into a virtual reality where they see the fire, hear the fire, hearing people calling for help," East Meadow Fire Commissioner John Priest said. "Operate a nozzle and see how it reacts to the fire." The virtual reality program can simulate 60 different fire scenarios. The training includes a high-pressure hose and nozzle, complete with realistic sensations.
Gadgets
#london
#road-traffic-collision
#fire
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Pedestrians injured in bus collision in Victoria

PA Media A bus driver has been taken to hospital after a collision in central London in which several passengers and pedestrians are understood to have been injured. The Met Police, the London Ambulance Service (LAS) and London's Air Ambulance were called to Victoria Street in Westminster at about 08:20 BST, the force said. There are no reported fatalities, the Met added.
London
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Man with dog unfurls Iran protest banner from King's Cross clock tower

Protester climbed King's Cross clock tower holding a small dog, unfurled a banner demanding freedom for Iran, prompting police and emergency response and station closures.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Lucky escape for pensioner, 92, and woman as their car overturns near Lord's Cricket Ground

An elderly couple had a miraculous escape after their car overturned in a smash near Lord's Cricket Ground on Sunday. The grey vehicle's occupants a 92-year-old man and a woman in her 80s were freed from the wreckage. One patient was taken to a major trauma centre as a priority and the other to a nearby hospital where they both remain. Roads are closed causing chaos for crowds making their way to the stadium for The Hundred women's and men's finals.
UK news
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fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

Tributes paid in Clare as man who died in house fire named locally - 'He will never ever be forgotten'

Joe Vaughan of Moy, North Clare, died overnight in a house fire at his family home and was pronounced dead at the scene.
#arson
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Met police investigate suspected arson attack after Ilford restaurant fire

Suspected arson at an Ilford restaurant injured five people, three critically; firefighters extinguished the blaze and police and fire services are investigating.
#wildfires
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Black Lives Matter

Wildfires sweep Spain, Portugal and Greece during unremitting heatwave

Wildfires in Southern Europe are escalating due to extreme heat and coincide with major religious holidays.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Greece battles major wildfires amid persistent heatwave

Greek crews are fighting wildfires amid a severe heatwave with temperatures exceeding 45C and strong winds exacerbating the situation.
#fire-incident
Soccer (FIFA)
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

What Happened After 4-Year-Old Called 911 To Talk About Swimming and Soccer

A 4-year-old's 911 call turned into an unforgettable birthday celebration with police officers.
#traffic-incident
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Man in hospital after tractor falls from bridge onto motorway

A major crash on the A227 overbridge resulted in serious injuries and the closure of the M20 in both directions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago
Manchester United

Double decker bus crashes into bridge in Manchester

A major incident occurred in Manchester involving a double decker bus crashing into a bridge, injuring at least 15 people.
Television
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Man, 40, rescued by fire, police, EMS after getting stuck in Conn. tube slide

A 40-year-old man was rescued after becoming stuck in a playground tube slide in Connecticut.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Man rescued after being trapped for 2 days behind Northern California waterfall

Ryan Wardwell, 46, was rescued by California police after being trapped for two days behind a waterfall due to the extreme hydraulics of the river.
California
#westminster-bridge
#drowning
London food
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Twickenham fire: Firefighters tackle blaze at popular London dining street as area cordoned off

Firefighters in Twickenham battled a significant fire on York Street, affecting local traffic and businesses.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Girl, 11, dies after incident at river in Cornwall

An 11-year-old girl died after being pulled from the water in Cornwall, and a body of a missing 12-year-old boy was found in North Yorkshire.
California
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Berkeley firefighters are helping with massive Gifford Fire

Berkeley firefighters are assisting in fighting California's Gifford Fire, the largest fire of the year affecting over 200 square miles.
#road-crash
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Person dies after being hit by train at Old Street station prompting huge emergency services response

A person died after being struck by a train at Old Street Tube station in London.
#fire-rescue
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Thirteen children injured after rollercoaster derails in seaside amusement park

A rollercoaster derailment at a Welsh amusement park injured thirteen children and one adult, leading to seven children hospitalized.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Man dead after report of drowning in pool at Mississauga condo, paramedics say | CBC News

Paramedics confirmed the death of a man, believed to be about 40, after responding to a report of a drowning in a Mississauga swimming pool.
Toronto
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

In Kawartha Lakes, Ont., around 60 hectares of land are still burning | CBC News

Total fire ban across Kawartha Lake remains due to ongoing fires in Burnt River and Kirkfield.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

To tackle homelessness, Los Angeles moves to centralize its response

The Emergency Centralized Response Center was established to better coordinate the efforts among government agencies and nonprofits for cleaning homeless encampments and providing healthcare and housing.
Los Angeles
#wildfire
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Edinburgh fire LIVE: Arthur's Seat in flames with smoke seen for miles across city

A significant wildfire erupted at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, prompting an emergency response with no reported casualties.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago
France news

Wildfire rages in southwestern France, closing highway DW 08/06/2025

A major wildfire in southern France has injured two people and prompted evacuations while closing parts of a major highway.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Sorry, scanner listeners: BPD is encrypting its transmissions starting this weekend

"In most cases the delay will be approximately 5 minutes," Mariellen Burns, a Boston Police Department spokesperson, explained via email.
Boston
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

London Fire Brigade reveals it is rescuing an average of six people a day

London firefighters rescue an average of six people daily from diverse emergencies, totaling 3,627 rescues since January 2024.
#rescue
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Industry charts course to smartphone satellite broadband

T-Mobile's T-Satellite service is now available across most outdoor areas in the US, providing connectivity when out of reach of cell towers.
Television
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 month ago

Stoke Newington High Street latest: Busy Hackney road shut by police after 'shooting' - live updates

A serious incident involving gunshots occurred in Hackney, triggering police action and the closure of a major high street.
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

911's hidden emergency - High Country News

Over the next decade, I went on nearly 7,000 911 calls in Portland, Oregon, and we did save heart attack victims, put out house fires and pull people from car wrecks.
Public health
Travel
fromwww.thelocal.it
1 month ago

British hiker hit with 14,000 bill after being rescued in Italy's Dolomites

Ignoring closed path warnings in the Dolomites led to a British hiker's rescue and a subsequent 14,000 rescue bill.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Residents warned of potential major flooding' and damaging surf in NSW after wild weekend weather

Major flooding warnings issued for northern tablelands and Hunter regions in New South Wales.
fromVulture
1 month ago

Man Falls to His Death at Oasis Reunion Show

Oasis would like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the person involved. We are shocked and saddened to hear of the tragic death of a fan at the show last night.
London music
US politics
fromAustin Monitor
2 months ago

Travis County proposes raising property taxes to pay for flood repairs - Austin Monitor

Travis County is expected to raise property taxes by 9.12% to fund flood repairs, potentially costing homeowners an additional $200.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Woman dead, 6 injured after crash in Vaughan, police say | CBC News

A woman, 69, died and six others were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Vaughan.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Woman rushed to hospital after alleged 'rape' in west London

A serious sexual assault was reported at Shepherd's Bush Green, leading to emergency services responding and a woman being taken to hospital.
#train-derailment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Germany news

Germany: Several killed in train accident DW 07/27/2025

A passenger train derailed in south-western Germany, resulting in at least three fatalities and multiple injuries.
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago
Germany news

Germany: Several injured in train crash DW 07/27/2025

At least three people were injured when a passenger train derailed in south-western Germany.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

Op-ed | It'stime for Mayor Adams to payEMS workerswhat they deserve | amNewYork

Emergency Medical Services workers are undervalued and underpaid, facing significant pay disparities that the city must address urgently.
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Oakland is answering 911 calls dramatically faster, despite continuing staffing struggles

Oakland has significantly improved its 911 call response times, answering double the number of calls within 15 seconds.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Brigade saves six trapped Londoners every day

London Fire Brigade rescues an average of six people daily, primarily from non-fire emergencies.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Doctors' strike to cause major delays at south-west London hospitals

Hospitals across South West London are bracing for disruption this week as resident doctors begin a five-day strike on Friday. This comes as the NHS faces one of its busiest summers in recent years due to high emergency admissions driven by heatwaves and complex patient needs.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
2 months ago

The Last Thing We Had in Gaza Was Flour. Now Even That Is Gone.

All we have left is water - and even clean drinking water is becoming nearly impossible to find. Sometimes I wonder: What if they cut that off too? Will I survive just three days? It seems that my death won't come from an Israeli missile or a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's bullet - it will come from hunger. Slow. Silent. Cruel.
Public health
Miami
fromMiami Herald
2 months ago

Miami Gardens child hospitalized after 'self-inflicted' gunshot to leg

A toddler in Miami Gardens suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg, leading to hospitalization.
#health
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

AI voice company Hyper raises $6.3M to help automate 9-1-1 calls | TechCrunch

"Imagine getting stuck talking to someone for eight minutes about a neighbor's dog barking, only to answer the next call late, because of that noise complaint, and hear the trembling voice of a five-year-old whose dad has just collapsed on the floor."
Venture
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago

NYC EMT pay is a disgrace. City Hall should do what's right

The starting pay for EMTs and paramedics in NYC is under $40,000, rising to just under $60,000 after five years, creating a significant wage disparity compared to other first responders.
US politics
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

One child killed after school coach crashes in Somerset - latest

Emergency services received praise for their quick response to a tragic crash involving a school bus in Minehead.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Woman fatally stabbed in commercial parking lot, Toronto police say | CBC News

A woman was found dead with stab wounds in a commercial parking lot in North York Thursday morning, according to Toronto police. Officers responded to reports at approximately 9:37 a.m., located the victim, and rushed her to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.
Toronto
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago

Police give update after firearms operation in Sidcup

A pre-planned police firearms operation occurred in Sidcup, involving heavy police presence but no incidents or arrests.
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