'Tragic' - Car crashes into pedestrian bridge killing three young men
Three young men died in a car crash at Staples Corner, with two others injured and under treatment, prompting emergency services response and ongoing investigations. [ more ]
Update on condition of boy, 17, stabbed multiple times in south east London
Emergency services responded to a stabbing incident in south east London involving a 17-year-old boy with multiple stab wounds. The boy was taken to the hospital, but his condition is not considered life-threatening. [ more ]
Man, 72, charged after fellow pensioner stabbed to death in residential area
A 72-year-old man was killed on Cromwell Road in Wembley, and a pensioner has been charged with murder and related offenses.
Emergency services responded to a stabbing incident where Richard Brathwaite was killed, and a special post-mortem examination confirmed the cause of death as a stab injury. [ more ]
Woman seriously injured after blast rips through house in Manchester - live
A gas explosion near a primary school in Greater Manchester led to the evacuation of the school and serious injuries to a woman in her 70s.
Emergency services responded to the explosion, ensuring the safety of the affected individuals and advising residents to stay away from the scene. [ more ]
Travis County declares local disaster ahead of April 8 total solar eclipse - Austin Monitor
Travis County declared a local disaster ahead of the solar eclipse to manage the influx of visitors and ensure safety.
The disaster declaration gives the county control over traffic, requires event registrations for safety, and ensures emergency services can operate smoothly during the eclipse. [ more ]
Person found dead in car park near shopping centre in Dartford
A person was found dead in a car park near a shopping centre in Dartford, with the incident being non-suspicious, investigations ongoing.
Emergency services including police, ambulance, and fire rescue responded to the scene near Priory Shopping Centre in Dartford around 11.30 am. [ more ]
4.6-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern California
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake rattled residents in the Los Angeles area, but no major damage or injuries were reported.
Authorities and emergency services were prepared for the earthquake, with the Los Angeles Fire Department entering 'earthquake mode' to ensure safety. [ more ]
Lawsuit says sexual harassment by emergency services official impeded wildfire recovery
A high-ranking California emergency services official has been accused of impeding wildfire recovery efforts as part of a retaliation campaign against a subordinate who rejected his sexual advances.
The lawsuit alleges that the official harassed the subordinate over the course of two years, and retaliated by cutting off communication and preventing her from performing her job helping wildfire survivors.
The official is also accused of falsely claiming that the subordinate failed to submit paperwork, in an attempt to make her look incompetent. [ more ]
Medical update after 11 people taken to hospital in Clapham chemical attack
Emergency services were called to an incident on Clapham Common South Side where an alkaline, corrosive substance was allegedly thrown at a mother and her two daughters.
Nine people were treated, with five taken to a major trauma center and three taken to a local hospital. [ more ]
An incident involving a ULEZ van in Sidcup resulted in damage to vehicles and property, but no injuries were reported.
The explosion-like incident prompted a major emergency services response, including officers, the London Ambulance Service, and the London Fire Brigade. [ more ]