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#train-derailment
fromwww.dw.com
3 days 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
4 days 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.
#drowning
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Canada news

4-year-old child dead after drowning in pond north of Toronto | CBC News

A four-year-old child drowned in a pond in Proton Station, Ontario, after going missing during a family swim.
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Young girl dies after getting into difficulty while swimming in Co Tipperary

A 12-year-old girl drowned while swimming in Co Tipperary.
Brooklyn
fromwww.amny.com
4 days 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.
#wildfires
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Teenager killed and two seriously injured in car crash after collision with lorry

A 19-year-old woman has died after a car collided with a lorry in Wiltshire. She was a passenger in the Hyundai i10, which crashed with a Scania tipper HGV.
UK news
Public health
fromThe Mercury News
5 days 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.
#fire-incident
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Jersey City fire destroys building, 6 firefighters injured after flames erupt overnight, officials say

Six firefighters were injured in a three-alarm fire that destroyed a building in Jersey City.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London politics

Boy, 12, dies in fire in Lewisham in south London

A 12-year-old boy died in a fire in Lewisham, south London, while another woman was hospitalized with injuries.
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Jersey City fire destroys building, 6 firefighters injured after flames erupt overnight, officials say

#london-fire-brigade
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week 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
1 week 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
#fire
fromMiami Herald
1 week 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
#traffic-incident
fromTechCrunch
1 week 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
1 week 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
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Revellers injured after fireworks show goes wrong

Fireworks display at Dusseldorf fair caused multiple injuries, prompting police investigation into the incident.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

Moment baby left stranded on floor during vicious fight involving three men at London Tube station

During a violent brawl between three men at Highbury and Islington Tube station, a baby was left stranded on the floor amidst the chaos. Eyewitnesses reported one man punched another while he held the baby, causing the infant to fall. Passers-by, including a woman in a formal yellow dress, attempted to intervene and separate the fighters.
London
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week 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 weeks 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
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Wexford youngsters branded as heroes after taking life-saving action to help swimmers in difficulty

Kuba Dmowski, Sean Holden, and Tiernan Codd, upon witnessing a group swimming into a dangerous area, took immediate action by calling emergency services, resulting in a successful rescue.
Public health
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Woman's body found in Limerick hotel sparks garda investigation

Investigation ongoing after a woman in her mid-20s found dead at a hotel in Limerick.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Croydon hospital requires improvement' with 'dangerously long delays in care'

Patients at Croydon University Hospital faced excessively long delays in emergency care, requiring improvement in several critical areas.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks 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.
fromMission Local
2 weeks ago

Day 127 at the 16th St. Plaza: Police, DPW, Ahsing and security

City workers, police, and outreach crews extended their hours into the evening at Mission and 16th streets to enhance public safety efforts.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

LIVE: Firefighters battling 3-alarm brush fire in Antioch

A fast-moving brush fire has ignited near homes in Antioch, California, specifically close to Oakley Road and Willow Avenue, drawing a 3-alarm response from fire crews.
California
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Police flock to busy central London road after suspicious item' found

A suspicious item found in Knightsbridge was confirmed non-suspicious after police inspection, leading to the evacuation of the surrounding area.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Motorcyclist fighting for his life after crash with e-bike rider in south east London

A motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries after a collision with an e-bike in Camberwell.
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Homeless Black Men and Psychiatric Emergency Settings

Criminalizing homelessness exacerbates existing biases in the mental health system against marginalized groups, particularly homeless Black men.
New York City
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

NYC saw its 2nd wettest hour in history as rain caused terrifying, freak flash flooding

New York City experienced its second-wettest hour in recorded history with 2.07 inches of rain last night.
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Man in hospital after fall from height with air ambulance in Walthamstow Marshes

A man is in hospital after falling from a height near the Walthamstow Marshes. The incident happened on Lea Bridge Road at around 4.45pm.
UK news
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Several vehicles found on fire in suspected arson at Scarborough auto body shop: police | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Several vehicles found on fire in suspected arson at Scarborough auto body shop: police | CBC News

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Beech b200: What is the aircraft involved in the Southend airport plane crash?

A small plane crash at Southend Airport led to a significant fireball, involving a Beech B200 Super King Air aircraft.
#plane-crash
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Person dies after Southeastern train crashes into van at level crossing in Kent

Officers were called to the railway line in Tonge, near Sittingbourne, shortly after 12.45pm on Sunday following reports of a train striking a van. Paramedics also attended, but the person died at the scene.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Road closed in Co Donegal after serious crash

Emergency services are currently attending to a serious crash on the N56 at Derryfad in Co Donegal. The road is closed and diversions are set up.
Miscellaneous
#southend-airport
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Van bursts into flames' after being hit by train at level crossing

A train has collided with a van at a level crossing in Teynham, Kent, causing flames and service disruptions.
#stabbing
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Man found dead after emergency services called to Dartford roundabout

A man in his 40s was confirmed dead following an emergency response in Wilmington, with no suspicious circumstances reported.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Man fights for life after assault in Croydon town centre

Emergency services were called to North End in Croydon at around 9.15 am on July 12, where a man in his 40s was found with head injuries.
London
#tragedy
fromwww.hackneygazette.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Police probe 'unexpected' death of man after 'fall from height'

A man has died after falling from height in Stamford Hill, prompting police and ambulance services response at 3.15am on July 11.
London politics
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Emergency 911 systems go down across US

"Pennsylvania is experiencing a statewide intermittent 911 outage," a statewide alert reads.
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Teenager lucky' to be alive after friends bury him in sand on UK beach

A teenager buried up to 7ft deep in sand at a Sussex beach was rescued and fortunate to survive without fatal injuries.
fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Hospital's road entrance in weekend closure for 'improvement works'

Patients of an east London hospital will be unable to use the main road entrance this weekend due to roadworks, scheduled from 8am on July 12 until 4pm.
London
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Four stabbed during knife brawl on busy south London high street

Four individuals have been hospitalized following multiple stabbings on a high street in south London, with police responding just before 4pm on Thursday, July 10.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Four people taken to hospital after stabbing in south east London

Officers joined the London Ambulance Service and the London Air Ambulance service at the junction of Denmark Hill and Camberwell New Road where four people were found with injuries.
London
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Investigation launched after grass and shrubland destroyed in Rainham fire

An investigation is underway after a significant fire destroyed ten hectares of grass and shrubland in Rainham.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Boy, 4, seriously' injured at Forest Hill nursery was misunderstanding'

A child was injured at Pitta Patta Nursery, leading to a six-week suspension by Ofsted for further investigation.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Residents unable to return home nearly 15 HOURS after New Cross gas leak

A gas leak caused evacuations and road closures near New Cross Road after an electrical fault damaged a service pipe.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Man fatally stabbed on Knightsbridge street

A man in his 20s was stabbed to death in Knightsbridge, London, and pronounced dead at the scene.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Overturned car shuts M3 motorway in both directions after crash

Drivers on the M3 have been warned of hour-long delays due to a major crash involving an overturned car, leading to road closures and significant congestion.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Man dies and woman seriously injured after two-car crash in Co Westmeath

A crash on the N4 at Ballinalack resulted in one deceased and one seriously injured, with ongoing investigations and appeals for witnesses.
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Shock and sadness following death of girl (16) in Co Down crash

16-year-old Jaidyn Rice died in a collision in Bangor on West Circular Road.
UK news
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Teenager left with life-changing injuries after double stabbing in Erith

Two 16-year-old girls arrested following a double stabbing that left two victims with life-changing injuries.
fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Boy, 16, taken to hospital after stabbing in Ruislip pharmacy

A teenage boy has been taken to hospital after a stabbing in Ruislip. The boy, 16, was found stabbed at Ruislip Manor Pharmacy. Emergency services were called just before 6pm, and the teen was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are non-life-threatening and non-life-changing.
London
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

United Cajun Navy helps Texans deal with flood aftermath

Volunteers mobilized rapidly after devastating flooding in Central Texas, with over 100 confirmed dead and many more missing.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Investigation launched after Lewisham flat destroyed in fire

A fire destroyed a flat in Lewisham, involving ten fire engines and 40 firefighters, with an investigation currently ongoing.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

More 999 alcohol calls in August than at Christmas

Alcohol-related emergency calls to London Ambulance Service exceeded 9,700 last summer, surpassing numbers during the Christmas season.
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

1 of 2 people electrocuted on Cape Cod reportedly dies from his injuries

Jermaine Whitmore, 32, died after being electrocuted while trying to assist a worker in Hyannis.
Public health
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

Helicopter airlifts injured hiker from isolated trail during July Fourth weekend

A helicopter crew airlifted an injured hiker from a challenging location near Alpine Lake during the Fourth of July weekend.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
3 weeks ago

NINE stabbed and one shot in horror weekend of violence across London

Multiple violent incidents in London resulted in injuries and one fatality over a short period.
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Residents warned to 'keep doors and windows closed' due to HUGE Tolworth fire

Residents advised to keep doors and windows closed due to a significant fire at a sports pavilion in Tolworth.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Sinkhole shuts down part of Steeles Avenue after water main break in Brampton | CBC News

A sinkhole has formed on Steeles Avenue due to a water main break, causing significant disruption. Police reported the sinkhole and water pooling at 1:20 p.m.
Toronto
UK news
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Driver dies after car crashes off A13 and overturns near Beckton

Driver dies from injuries sustained in A13 crash after car overturned.
Emergency services responded to a serious crash involving multiple obstacles.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving related to the incident.
fromwww.kilburntimes.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Man rushed to hospital after shooting in Neasden

A man has been taken to hospital after a shooting in Neasden. Police were called to Tanfield Avenue yesterday at 9pm to reports of gunshots fired.
London politics
fromwww.guardian-series.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Chingford Mount road STILL shut by police days after man stabbed to death

A 26-year-old man was stabbed to death in Chingford Mount, prompting a police investigation and ongoing road closures.
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