#emergency-services

#emergency-services

A good Samaritan attempted to rescue a drowning man but required rescue himself.

Acts of bravery can sometimes lead to unforeseen consequences.

San Mateo County is enhancing mental health crisis support to reduce police involvement.

Residents can call for 24/7 mobile mental health crisis services.

Oshawa Mayor Dan Carter urges Ontario Premier Doug Ford to fund a mental health and addictions emergency ward due to urgent community needs.

Michail Antonio's near-death experience inspired him to engage in a meaningful recovery journey, highlighting the profound impact of emergency responders on his life.

Spain experienced its worst power blackout in recent history, leading to chaos and numerous emergency incidents throughout Madrid.

A teenager in Leicestershire made a hoax 999 call, prompting police warnings about using emergency lines improperly.

A man suffered injuries from a fallen tree after being struck by a bus in Welling.

His injuries are not life-threatening, and investigations are underway.

A traffic officer was critically injured in a collision while conducting a speed checkpoint in Dublin.

A man in Limehouse suffered injuries, but his condition is not life-threatening as confirmed by the police.

A fire at an electrical substation in Westminster is producing smoke over London, with 70 firefighters responding to the scene.

A fire occurred at the Prime Minister's rental property in Kentish Town, causing entrance damage but no injuries reported.

A significant fire has occurred at an electrical substation in Westminster, resulting in extensive smoke and emergency responses.

Residents are advised to keep doors and windows closed due to heavy smoke.

Two firefighters and a member of the public died in a fire at a former RAF base in Oxfordshire.

Firefighters and emergency services are responding to a high-rise apartment fire in north Dublin.

A high-rise apartment fire in north Dublin was controlled by firefighters, with one person hospitalized.

Excessive hospital wait times in England led to significant avoidable deaths last year, stressing the urgent need for systemic healthcare reforms.

Prolonged wait times in emergency departments raise critical health concerns, including patient mortality.

A Miami Gardens fire early Wednesday resulted in two fatalities and is currently under investigation.

A 41-year-old man was fatally stabbed on a J90 shuttle bus in Cypress Hills.

A car collided with three bicycles in Midleton and fled the scene, causing non-life-threatening injuries to the cyclists.

Swansea police are investigating the theft of an ambulance during a medical call, with the vehicle found undamaged in Rhode Island.

A man died after a fire at a house in west London; investigations into the cause are ongoing.

A new wildfire named Ranch is reported in Calaveras County, with an unknown containment status and undetermined cause.

Robinson Fire in Merced County started today, burning 30 acres shortly after discovery.

Rescue workers urgently search for a missing swimmer off Long Island's North Shore.

San Bernardino County Fire conducted a multi-agency rescue of two rappellers stranded in a mine shaft, successfully retrieving them without injuries.

A male was hospitalized after being stabbed in Woolwich, with conditions yet to be disclosed.

A woman sustained a leg injury in a crash outside New Cross Gate station and was taken to a hospital for treatment.

Spain's prime minister emphasized rapid efforts to restore power after a massive blackout affected millions across the Iberian Peninsula.

Rancho Palos Verdes is seeking financial relief from landslide damage amid challenges at county and federal levels.

A vehicle crashed into a Costa Coffee cafe in Oxfordshire, injuring three people.

Multiple emergency units responded to a serious road traffic incident, leading to significant traffic disruptions near key routes.

A serious road traffic collision occurred in Frenchpark, Co Roscommon, causing road closures and significant delays.

A cyclist was hospitalized following a crash with a car on Baring Road in Lewisham.

Fire crews successfully rescued a motorcyclist after a 100-foot fall using a specially designed rope rescue system.

A 19-year-old motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a collision with an SUV in Co Longford, leading to an airlift for treatment.

The story highlights a critical moment when a child's deep distress leads to a call for emergency mental health support.

Effective communication and understanding are essential in addressing children's mental health crises.

A mother describes how her quadruplets mistakenly called 911, leading to an amusing interaction with the police.

Childress shared a memory of her toddlers unintentionally dialing emergency services.

A Hatzolah EMT critically injured a 19-year-old pedestrian while responding to an emergency call in Midwood.

A behavioral health emergency caused major traffic disruptions on the Bay Bridge.

A child was hospitalized after a crash near Anson Primary School in Cricklewood, with paramedics responding promptly.

A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death in Mile End, and a 17-year-old suspect has been arrested.

A man was stabbed in Hackney and is now in hospital; circumstances and condition remain unclear.

A 16-year-old boy suffered non-life-threatening stab wounds in Stockwell.

The incident took place just after 5:40 PM on April 27.

A 27-year-old man died after crashing his car into a tree in Sydenham.

An 18-year-old was seriously injured in a car crash and remains in intensive care after being transferred to hospital.