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Cardiac arrest survivor meets life-saving paramedics

Community action can save lives during medical emergencies, as demonstrated in Mr. Benson's cardiac arrest case.

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'How do you thank someone for saving your life?'

A mother's prompt call to emergency services and effective CPR possibly saved her husband's life during a cardiac arrest.

fromwww.wandsworthguardian.co.uk

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'Defibs give people the best chance of survival'

Defibrillators significantly increase survival chances in cardiac arrest situations, encouraging community hosting to bridge 'defibrillator deserts' in London.

1 week ago

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Battersea parkrunner thanks strangers who saved his life after cardiac arrest

David Walker survived a cardiac arrest at a parkrun thanks to quick action from bystanders and paramedics, highlighting the importance of defibrillators and CPR.

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Person dies just days before Christmas after incident at Beckenham train station

A person died at Beckenham Junction Railway Station despite the efforts of emergency services.

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Person dies after incident at Tooting Broadway Underground station

A person died at Tooting Broadway station after falling onto the tracks, leading to emergency service response.

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Man dies after incident at Colindale station causing major Northern line delays

A man died after an incident at Colindale station, leading to Northern line service disruptions.

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Woman in hospital after crash on busy Peckham road

A woman was hospitalized after a road traffic collision on Rye Lane, Peckham, with emergency services responding promptly.

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Man taken to hospital after falling on busy road in Forest Hill

A man was hospitalized after a fall in Forest Hill, with the condition currently unknown, following swift emergency service response.

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Child rushed to hospital after incident on major road in Erith

A child was taken to the hospital after becoming unwell in Erith, with emergency services responding promptly.

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Person dies just days before Christmas after incident at Beckenham train station

A person died at Beckenham Junction Railway Station despite the efforts of emergency services.

London

Person dies after incident at Tooting Broadway Underground station

A person died at Tooting Broadway station after falling onto the tracks, leading to emergency service response.

London politics

Man dies after incident at Colindale station causing major Northern line delays

A man died after an incident at Colindale station, leading to Northern line service disruptions.

London

Woman in hospital after crash on busy Peckham road

A woman was hospitalized after a road traffic collision on Rye Lane, Peckham, with emergency services responding promptly.

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Man taken to hospital after falling on busy road in Forest Hill

A man was hospitalized after a fall in Forest Hill, with the condition currently unknown, following swift emergency service response.

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Child rushed to hospital after incident on major road in Erith

A child was taken to the hospital after becoming unwell in Erith, with emergency services responding promptly.

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Woman in hospital after crash on busy junction in Walthamstow

A woman was injured in a collision at a busy Walthamstow junction and is hospitalized after receiving treatment from paramedics.

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Ambulance station cat set for 'eviction' allowed to stay after 62,000-strong petition

Defib the cat will remain at Walthamstow Ambulance Station after public support saved him from eviction.

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Woman in hospital after crash on busy junction in Walthamstow

A woman was injured in a collision at a busy Walthamstow junction and is hospitalized after receiving treatment from paramedics.

Miscellaneous

Ambulance station cat set for 'eviction' allowed to stay after 62,000-strong petition

Defib the cat will remain at Walthamstow Ambulance Station after public support saved him from eviction.

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Man escapes van before it bursts into flames inside Blackwall Tunnel

A van fire in the Blackwall Tunnel caused panic among motorists and significant delays, but there were no reported injuries.

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Woman and child rushed to hospital after crash in Peckham

A woman and child were seriously injured in a traffic collision in Peckham, necessitating immediate hospitalization.

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Two taken to hospital after double decker bus crashes into South Norwood bridge

Two people hospitalized after double decker bus crash into South Norwood bridge; others treated on-site.

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Man taken to hospital after crash in Wandsworth

A man was taken to the hospital after a crash in Wandsworth.

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Girl praised for helping sibling scalded by hot tea

Eight-year-old Farah Alim-Palmer displayed remarkable bravery when she called 999 for help after her baby brother suffered a burn.

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Man escapes van before it bursts into flames inside Blackwall Tunnel

A van fire in the Blackwall Tunnel caused panic among motorists and significant delays, but there were no reported injuries.

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Woman and child rushed to hospital after crash in Peckham

A woman and child were seriously injured in a traffic collision in Peckham, necessitating immediate hospitalization.

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Two taken to hospital after double decker bus crashes into South Norwood bridge

Two people hospitalized after double decker bus crash into South Norwood bridge; others treated on-site.

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Man taken to hospital after crash in Wandsworth

A man was taken to the hospital after a crash in Wandsworth.

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Girl praised for helping sibling scalded by hot tea

Eight-year-old Farah Alim-Palmer displayed remarkable bravery when she called 999 for help after her baby brother suffered a burn.

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fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

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Life-threatening 999 calls reach record levels

December 2023 marked the highest recorded emergency calls for life-threatening conditions in LAS history, signaling a serious strain on emergency services.

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fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

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Everything we know so far after four men stabbed and gun reported in Forest Gate

Four men injured in Forest Gate stabbing incident.

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Man in hospital following crash involving a car and pedestrian in Dagenham

A pedestrian was injured in a crash with a car in Dagenham, but his injuries are not serious.

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Man, 50, rushed to hospital after shooting in New Addington

A 50-year-old man was shot in New Addington; his injuries are non-life threatening.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with car in Sidcup

A motorcyclist was injured in a crash with a car in Sidcup, taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

fromwww.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk

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Everything we know so far after four men stabbed and gun reported in Forest Gate

Four men injured in Forest Gate stabbing incident.

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Man in hospital following crash involving a car and pedestrian in Dagenham

A pedestrian was injured in a crash with a car in Dagenham, but his injuries are not serious.

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Man, 50, rushed to hospital after shooting in New Addington

A 50-year-old man was shot in New Addington; his injuries are non-life threatening.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with car in Sidcup

A motorcyclist was injured in a crash with a car in Sidcup, taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

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fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk

5 months ago

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Air ambulance sent to scene as person dies at busy tube station

A person died in an incident at Euston underground station, which is not considered suspicious.

fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk

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Mum and baby reunited with life-saving paramedics

A mother and baby were saved by London Ambulance Service responders after a traumatic birth at home.

5 months ago

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'Me and my baby's lives were at risk in emergency birth - hero paramedics saved us'

Abie Hepworth expressed deep gratitude towards paramedics who saved her and her baby's lives during a complicated home birth.

fromwww.eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk

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Mum and baby reunited with life-saving paramedics

A mother and baby were saved by London Ambulance Service responders after a traumatic birth at home.

5 months ago

London

'Me and my baby's lives were at risk in emergency birth - hero paramedics saved us'

Abie Hepworth expressed deep gratitude towards paramedics who saved her and her baby's lives during a complicated home birth.

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Man, 49, dead and four injured after car hits pedestrians in Colliers Wood

A fatal crash involving a car and pedestrians occurred in Colliers Wood, resulting in one death and four injuries.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with car in London

A motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a car in Feltham, taken to hospital for treatment. Police continue investigations, appealing for witnesses with dash cam footage or CCTV.

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Update on condition of man, 23, stabbed on busy Croydon street

A 23-year-old man was stabbed in Croydon; his injuries are non-life threatening, and police continue to investigate with no arrests made.

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Man, 33, taken to hospital after stabbing in Kilburn

A 33-year-old man was stabbed in Kilburn High Road at 5:10 pm without life-threatening injuries. Police are still investigating.

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Man, 49, dead and four injured after car hits pedestrians in Colliers Wood

A fatal crash involving a car and pedestrians occurred in Colliers Wood, resulting in one death and four injuries.

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Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with car in London

A motorcyclist was injured in a collision with a car in Feltham, taken to hospital for treatment. Police continue investigations, appealing for witnesses with dash cam footage or CCTV.

London

Update on condition of man, 23, stabbed on busy Croydon street

A 23-year-old man was stabbed in Croydon; his injuries are non-life threatening, and police continue to investigate with no arrests made.

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Man, 33, taken to hospital after stabbing in Kilburn

A 33-year-old man was stabbed in Kilburn High Road at 5:10 pm without life-threatening injuries. Police are still investigating.

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London ambulance staff told 'leave scene and end calls' amid increase in racist abuse

London Ambulance Service frontline staff can end calls or leave scenes if facing racial abuse, with measures like wearing body-worn cameras for capturing evidence and ensuring patient safety.

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