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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Someone needs to answer for what happened': Lisbon reacts to streetcar crash that killed 16

Antonio Azevedo was in central Lisbon early on Wednesday evening, waiting to gather enough tourists for a ride in his tuk-tuk, when he heard what sounded like dozens of glass containers being dropped into rubbish trucks. The driver looked around Restauradores Square but saw no trucks, only smoke rising from the lower station of the Elevador da Gloria funicular railway, 100 metres from where his vehicle was parked.
Miscellaneous
#reproductive-rights
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 hours ago
London

Fifteen people in hospital after bus hits pedestrians outside London Victoria station

A London bus mounted a pavement near Victoria Station during rush hour, injuring 17 people; 15 were hospitalized and no life-threatening injuries were reported.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Abandoned manor house gutted by large fire

A large fire damaged Grade I-listed Woolton Hall in Liverpool; firefighters battled the blaze overnight while residents were advised to keep doors and windows closed.
fromBoston.com
6 hours ago

Couple climbs through sunroof to help screaming toddler left in car at South Shore shopping plaza

Around 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Hingham police received a report that a child was alone in a car and screaming for their mother outside the Whole Foods at 94 Derby St. The couple who called 911 had parked next to the vehicle and heard the child, who was in a car seat in the back seat, police said. "The windows were all closed, the engine was off, and the sun roof was open," police said.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
11 hours ago

Several people taken to hospital after London bus crash

A route 24 bus mounted a pavement near Victoria station, injuring several pedestrians and the driver; no fatalities reported and an investigation is under way.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
14 hours ago

Huge fire in Kilburn wrecks house and leaves five needing treatment after 60 firefighters race to the scene

A Kilburn semi-detached flat fire destroyed the first floor and roof; five people were hospitalised and firefighters brought the blaze under control by early morning.
US news
fromStreetsblog
1 day ago

Cop Who Fatally Struck a Man in Flushing Meadows Park Wasn't Even Looking: Witnesses - Streetsblog New York City

An NYPD cruiser struck and killed Erasmos Huerta Gonzalez in Flushing Meadows Corona Park while officers were reportedly distracted and paramedics delayed.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll rises

Powerful earthquakes in eastern Afghanistan have killed over 1,400, injured thousands, flattened villages, and hampered rescue due to rough terrain and damaged mud-brick homes.
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

'Everyone is so sad and upset' - Mayo beekeeper dies after being stung while helping at hive

Kathleen Devine, who was in her 70s and from Knockmore, Ballina, died after a suspected allergic reaction to a sting at a farm near Ballycastle. She and her husband Des had celebrated the marriage of their daughter only last Friday. The couple had been helping a friend to harvest honey from a hive when the incident happened. Ms Devine was wearing a protective suit, but one or two bees are believed to have got inside her suit and stung her.
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fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Woman (70s) dies after she is stung by bees while collecting honey in Co Mayo

A woman in her 70s died after being injured while collecting honey from beehives; several people were injured and two were hospitalized in serious condition.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 days ago

Richmond Hill fire injures 4, police say | CBC News

Four people were taken to hospital after a fire in Richmond Hill Monday morning. York Region police say they were called after 3 a.m. to a home near Skywood Drive and Rollinghill Road. Nearby residents were evacuated. The fire has since been put out, though police say emergency responders remain on scene in case of hot spots. It's not clear at this point the extent of the victims' injuries, police say.
Toronto
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago

Bicyclist dies following collision with vehicle in Woodside Friday

A bicyclist died after colliding with a pickup truck at the Four Corners intersection of Highways 35 and 84 in Woodside.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 days ago

Police swarm Heathrow jet after passenger 'attacks crew and tries to open plane door'

A passenger on a Saudia Boeing 787 at Heathrow allegedly punched a crew member, tried to open a cabin door, prompting emergency response and arrest.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Passenger arrested at Heathrow after punching flight attendant'

A passenger on Saudia Flight SV119 at Heathrow allegedly assaulted a crew member and tried to open a jet door; police arrested him.
London
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'A man got attacked and nobody responded to the alarm'

A man was violently attacked on a DLR train at Stratford while bystanders' emergency calls failed and staff did not respond promptly.
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Woman hospitalised after Galway cinema is damaged by heavy rain

Severe rain caused structural damage and flooding at the EYE Cinema in Wellpark Retail Park, prompting evacuation, one hospital precautionary transfer, and temporary closure.
#fire
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
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Firefighters remain at scene of large blaze at Balbriggan waste facility as residents told to 'keep windows closed'

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago
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Firefighters remain at scene of large blaze at Balbriggan waste facility as residents told to 'keep windows closed'

fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Residents of Dublin town advised to 'stay indoors and keep windows closed' as fire breaks out at waste disposal plant

Residents in the Balbriggan area of Dublin have been advised to "stay indoors and keep their windows closed" after a large fire broke out at a waste disposal plant. Dublin Fire Brigade were notified around 6.30am that the fire had broken out, with nine units currently at the scene in Balbriggan. Shortly before 8am, Dublin Fire Brigade shared a photo of smoke drifting across road,
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fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Dozens of students at Mass. elementary school stung by bees on first day of school

More than 40 students at David Mindess School were assessed by the department for potential allergic reactions or other medical concerns, according to the local fire department.
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US news
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Burning Man attendee airlifted after possible electrocution

A Burning Man attendee stepped into a puddle, was potentially electrocuted and airlifted to a trauma center amid stormy, muddy conditions.
#school-shooting
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

After a Dramatic Birth in a McDonald's Parking Lot, Baby Earns a Fitting Nickname

A Michigan mother unexpectedly delivered her fourth child, Matilda, in a McDonald's parking lot, prompting the family to nickname her 'McTilly'.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

FEMA Staff Put On Leave After Signing Open Protest Letter

In the dissent letter first reported by the Post the employees warned that the inexperience of current leadership could Katrina-level disaster. They said Noem and Richardson lack the qualifications to lead the agency, which has hampered FEMA's ability to manage emergencies. The letter also criticized a FEMA policy that requires expenses above $100,000 to be personally approved by Noem.
US politics
fromsilive
1 week ago

FDNY responds to call of smoke coming from Staten Island bakery; shop closed for the day

Smoke filled a Rossville Avenue pastry shop, triggering a 45-minute emergency response and ongoing cleanup by store employees.
#staten-island
fromsilive
2 weeks ago
New York City

Video captures powerful whirlpool amid flash-flood deluge in NYC neighborhood

fromsilive
2 weeks ago
New York City

Video captures powerful whirlpool amid flash-flood deluge in NYC neighborhood

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Crews repairing Alameda water main break that caused flooding and sinkholes

A 12-inch cast-iron water main burst in Alameda around 6 p.m., flooding three blocks; crews stopped the leak and EBMUD assisted impacted sites.
fromsilive
1 week ago

Several injured after bus and car collide in Brooklyn, report says

A crash in Brooklyn caused several injuries after a bus collided with a car, according to multiple reports. The crash took place around 3:20 a.m. on Sunday morning in the Canarsie neighborhood of Brooklyn, according to amNY. A B47 bus traveling on Ralph Avenue collided with an SUV near the intersection of Glenwood Road, amNY reports. The two occupants in the SUV, a 35-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, were transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition, according to a report from PIX11 News.
Brooklyn
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Man dies of head injuries after workplace accident' at funfair

A man died from head injuries after a workplace accident at the Spanish City Summer Funfair in Whitley Bay; police and the Health and Safety Executive are investigating.
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Multiple dead after tour bus bound for NYC overturns upstate | amNewYork

Multiple people were killed and several others injured Friday when a tour bus returning to New York City from Niagara Falls overturned on Interstate 90 in Genesee County, authorities said. The crash occurred on the eastbound lanes between exits 48A and 49 outside the town of Pembroke just before 1 p.m., according to the New York State Police. Authorities have not yet released the total number of people killed or injured in the crash, but confirmed that at least one child was among the dead.
New York City
#wildfires
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

More Bay Area firefighters answer call to help battle Gifford Fire, other CA wildfires

Local fire agencies from the Bay Area are actively aiding the fight against massive wildfires, particularly the Gifford Fire in Central California.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

Mapped: Wildfires in France and Spain as huge blazes break out in 40C heatwave

Southern France faces its largest wildfire since 1949, with significant destruction and loss of life reported.
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

8 hurt, 55 displaced in Marin County apartment fire

Major fire in San Rafael damaged a three-story, 19-unit apartment, injuring eight, displacing 55, with two missing and one hospitalized after jumping into a creek.
New York City
fromNewsNation
2 weeks ago

Child falls out of 5th floor window in Brooklyn: Police

A 5-year-old fell from a fifth-floor window at a Sheepshead Bay NYCHA building and was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
fromStreetsblog
2 weeks ago

Study: Fire Departments and Street Safety - Streetsblog San Francisco

Fire departments often resist certain street-safety measures despite seeing crash trauma, requiring cultural shifts and operational adaptations to support protected bike lanes.
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

Boy, 5, miraculously survives plummet from 5th-story window of NYC apartment complex: sources

When she went to look at him he seemed to be talking,
Brooklyn
#fire-incident
#pakistan
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Prep talk: Athletic trainer takes action when athlete goes into cardiac arrest

The presence of athletic trainers in high schools is crucial for athlete safety during emergencies.
#coast-guard
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Blaze breaks out Monday night near Eggo waffle plant

A vegetation fire ignited near the Eggo waffle plant in San Jose on Monday night, immediately prompting a response from the San Jose Fire Department.
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago

Newly-opened Original Joe's restaurant in Walnut Creek closes due to kitchen fire

Original Joe's restaurant in Walnut Creek closed due to a kitchen fire, but expects to reopen in a week.
SF politics
fromsfist.com
2 weeks ago

Building Near Civic Center Sees Early Morning Fire, Followed By Machete Incident and Standoff With Resident

A chaotic incident involving a person with a machete and a morning fire prompted a citywide alert in San Francisco.
Canada news
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Woman dead after incident in Merrimack River in NH

A 67-year-old woman drowned in the Merrimack River after suffering a medical event while swimming.
fromSupercar Blondie
2 weeks ago

New York driver finds out the hard way that you shouldn't park next to a fire hydrant

When fighting a fire, every second counts. That's why it's so important that fire hydrants are left unobstructed, to allow for fire crews to have immediate access.
Cars
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Two found fatally shot in Oakland on Saturday

On Saturday morning, two individuals were found fatally shot on the 14000 block of Skyline Boulevard in Oakland. Police received notifications about gunshot victims in the area.
Miscellaneous
#flooding
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Shooting at mosque in Sweden leaves 2 wounded, police say

Police say two people have been injured following a shooting near a mosque in Sweden. Local media say at least one person has been taken to the hospital after being shot as they were leaving Friday prayers.
Berlin
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Manchester airport suspends flights after easyJet planes collide

Tynisha Chaudhry, who was on the Gibraltar-bound flight, compared the collision to a car crash, saying, 'We felt the whole plane shudder - it was a massive hit.'
Manchester United
New York City
fromsilive
3 weeks ago

Car overturns in crash on Staten Island's Hylan Blvd.; FDNY, NYPD on scene

A car overturned at Hylan Boulevard and Richmond Avenue, but the driver escaped serious injury.
#wildfire
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 weeks ago
California

WATCH: California Wildfire Spreads Rapidly in Area North of LA 4,000 Homes Ordered to Evacuate

A new wildfire in Ventura County prompted evacuation orders for over 4,000 homes, fueled by extreme heat and dry conditions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago
France news

Tourists evacuated as France continues to battle biggest wildfire since 1949

The Independent provides critical reporting on various social issues and environmental crises, emphasizing the need for accessible journalism.
fromAbove the Law
3 weeks ago

Politician Calls On New York Bar To Reform 'Disorganized, Delayed' Emergency Response - Above the Law

The response to the medical emergency appeared disorganized, delayed, and lacking in clear protocol. It is troubling that no consistent or codified procedures were in place to ensure an immediate coordinated response.
Law
#chemical-incident
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

London hospital evacuated amid a 'dangerous chemical spill' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

"There was a chemical leak in the basement of Guy's hospital. It's just reopened now. One of the engineers accidentally mixed chlorine with sulphuric acid, and it totally exploded."
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

London Ambulance Service cuts response times by up to eight minutes

London Ambulance Service reduced emergency response times by up to eight minutes amid increased call volumes in July 2025.
fromTheregister
3 weeks ago

Tsunami forecasting to get faster thanks to El Capitan

"Conventional tsunami warning systems often rely on seismic and geodetic data to infer earthquake magnitude and location, but typically use simplistic models that fail to capture the complexity of fault ruptures, which can lead to false alarms or dangerously late warnings."
Science
London
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Crews practise rescue skills at historic building

London Fire Brigade practices emergency response at historic sites to enhance life-saving and preservation efforts after 282 fires were recorded in the last year.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Elderly woman dies after being hit by van in Toronto last month | CBC News

A woman has died after being struck by a van in downtown Toronto. The incident occurred at Brunel Court and Fort York Boulevard on July 27 at 10 a.m.
Toronto
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Redondo Beach 911 system knocked out after trash fire turns toxic

"Due to telecommunications outage in the South Bay, 911 lines are currently down," the department posted on Facebook around 2 p.m. Sunday. By the next hour, lines were up.
California
#firefighters
fromQNS
3 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Three firefighters injured while battling four-alarm South Jamaica fire: FDNY - QNS

fromQNS
3 weeks ago
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Three firefighters injured while battling four-alarm South Jamaica fire: FDNY - QNS

fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Person dies after boat capsizes at South Shore beach

A person died after a boat overturned off of Nantasket Beach on Saturday, according to Massachusetts State Police. Despite life-saving measures, including CPR, the person did not survive.
Miscellaneous
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Total fire ban in effect for Kawartha Lakes as crews battle 'significant' forest fire | CBC News

A total fire ban is in effect as crews fight a significant forest fire in the Burnt River area.
fromnj
3 weeks ago

Man, 25, electrocuted on PATH tracks in Hoboken after dropping phone

A 25-year-old man is in serious condition after being electrocuted on the PATH tracks in Hoboken while attempting to retrieve his dropped phone.
Miscellaneous
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Imagine fire-safe communities where residents can live and evacuate in record time

In 2050, Los Angeles will utilize advanced technology for effective wildfire preparedness and evacuation, emphasizing community action and safety protocols.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago

Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by Eglinton Crosstown LRT test train: police | CBC News

A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after being struck by a Crosstown LRT train during a test run in Scarborough.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Teen lifeguards save 3 siblings in latest rescue at Pennsylvania pool

Three siblings were rescued from drowning at Tamaqua Community Pool by lifeguards Brandon Temarantz and Millie Black during a dramatic incident on July 23.
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Kildare woman who suffered two strokes by the age of 45 was misdiagnosed with a migraine - 'You grieve the life you once had'

"In 2018, Tammy Tallon found herself sat in the back of a taxi, face drooped, speech slurred and struggling to move the left side of her body."
Public health
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

53-year-old man drowns at popular Lake Tahoe beach

A 53-year-old man drowned at Meeks Bay in Lake Tahoe.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

At least 10 die in northwestern China after flash floods DW 08/08/2025

10 people died and 33 remain missing after flash floods in Yuzhong County, Gansu province, due to continuous heavy rain.
Miscellaneous
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Historic New Jersey synagogue destroyed in massive fire as rabbi, family 'luckily' escape unscathed

Historic New Jersey synagogue destroyed by fire; the rabbi and his family escaped unharmed.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
3 weeks ago

Emergency recordings and videos detail the chaotic rescue efforts during the deadly Texas floods

The flooding killed at least 136 people - including more than two dozen children and counselors at Camp Mystic, a century-old summer camp for girls that was among the first areas inundated.
Public health
France news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Giant fire in southern France under control DW 08/08/2025

Firefighters have contained a massive fire in Aude, France, which burned 17,000 hectares and caused one death, injuring 13 others.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Footballer Lockyer reunited with medics who saved his life

Lockyer collapsed mid-game during a Premier League match when his heart stopped but was restarted by paramedics after just two minutes and 41 seconds.
Health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Pennsylvania shooting: man kills neighbour, ambushes and wounds two state troopers

Investigators are looking into Faino's past. Both troopers were in stable condition with serious injuries Thursday night. Police did not say why Faino decided to kill Wasko.
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