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Yahoo
30-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pilot in hospital after plane crash
A pilot has been taken to hospital after a light plane crashed into a field. It happened near Whitehouse Road in Stebbing, Essex and firefighters and other emergency services were called to the scene at about 13:30 BST. An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman said: "The pilot, an adult male, was transported by road to Broomfield Hospital [near Chelmsford] with minor injuries." Scott Fretton, a station manager with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Crews assisted our emergency services colleagues with the casualty." He added: "They used an off-road vehicle to dampen down the area around the aircraft as there was a risk it would set alight." Andrewsfield Aviation is less than two miles away from Stebbing, while the village is about halfway between Stansted Airport and Braintree. Essex Police the air ambulance service were also at the scene. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Essex County Fire & Rescue Service Essex Police Air Accidents Investigation Branch
BBC News
30-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Light aircraft pilot taken to hospital after crash in Stebbing
A pilot has been taken to hospital after a light plane crashed into a happened near Whitehouse Road in Stebbing, Essex and firefighters and other emergency services were called to the scene at about 13:30 East of England Ambulance Service spokesman said: "The pilot, an adult male, was transported by road to Broomfield Hospital [near Chelmsford] with minor injuries."Scott Fretton, a station manager with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, said: "Crews assisted our emergency services colleagues with the casualty." He added: "They used an off-road vehicle to dampen down the area around the aircraft as there was a risk it would set alight."Andrewsfield Aviation is less than two miles away from Stebbing, while the village is about halfway between Stansted Airport and Police the air ambulance service were also at the scene. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Sky News
28-06-2025
- Health
- Sky News
Two children in hospital after tree falls in park
Two children have been taken to hospital after a tree fell at a park in Essex. Three other children suffered minor injuries following the incident at Chalkwell Park in Southend. An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 2.55pm to reports that a tree had fallen in Chalkwell Park in Chalkwell. "Six ambulances, three ambulance officer vehicles, the London Air Ambulance and Kent Air Ambulance were sent to the scene. "Two children were transported by road to Southend University Hospital. A further three children were later transported by road to the same hospital with minor injuries." Essex Police said: "We remain on the scene of a serious incident at Chalkwell Park. "Officers, alongside ambulance and fire service colleagues, are responding. "We were alerted shortly before 3pm to reports of a tree falling in the park. "There have been a number of casualties and our work at the scene is ongoing. "We would please ask the public to avoid this area where possible while this work continues." Please refresh the page for the latest version.
Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Yahoo
Hovercraft used to rescue swimmers in busy day for Southend Coastguard
SOUTHEND'S Coastguard and RNLI rescued five casualties with the help of a hovercraft yesterday as high-visitors numbers saw a busy day for the services. The Coastguard responded to a number of incidents yesterday as thousands of visitors made the most of sky-high temperatures. The casualties rescued by hovercraft had been struggling in the sea and the Coastguard has today warned sun-seekers to exercise caution whilst making the most of the good weather. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. A spokesperson for HM Coastguard Southend said: 'We were tasked to receive five casualties picked up by the RNLI hovercraft off Sealife Centre struggling in water. 'Coastguard officers received the casualties and provided primary casualty care whilst awaiting East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust paramedics. Once the ambulance was on scene Coastguard officers supported paramedics before the casualties were discharged and no further treatment was needed Rescue - The Coastguard was out on Southend seafront throughout the day yesterday (Image: HM Coastguard Southend) 'Whilst this incident was being dealt with, there were other incidents developing offshore with casualties being picked up by the RNLI hovercraft and searches for various missing swimmers on the west side and east side of Southend Pier which required further assistance by our flank team from HM Coastguard Canvey Island to help support Packed - Thousands have flocked to Southend seafront over the weekend (Image: Simon Murdoch) 'After completion of various searches east and west of Southend Pier and speaking with the first informants who reported people missing it was confirmed everyone was accounted for and all search assets were then stood down.' Read more Meeting to help dispel 'myths' around proposed 10,000 homes on edge of Southend Tickets flying off the shelves for Southend's second ever Lazydays Festival Southend's old 'eyesore' water chute - where dead bodies kept being discovered The Coastguard has warned that today is also expected to be busy, with thousands of visitors set to descend on the seafront. A spokesperson for HM Coastguard Southend said: 'Whilst we want everyone visiting to create long lasting memories, we also remind those who visit our coast to respect the water and keep safe without taking any unnecessary risks.' If you see someone in distress at the coast call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
BBC News
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Man has life threatening injuries after scooter crash on M1
A man in his 40s has been left with life-threatening injuries after a scooter collided with the central reservation of the M1 motorway. Hertfordshire Police said a grey Yamaha scooter crashed at about 15:30 BST on Wednesday near junction eight, northbound, for Hemel Hempstead. The road was closed overnight but has since reopened. The force said the man and a woman in her 40s were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police, the East of England Ambulance Service, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Herts and Essex Air Ambulance Service all attended. Sgt Chris Whales said: "As part of our investigations into what happened, I am appealing to anyone who either witnessed the collision or was driving in the area at the time of the incident to please contact me."He also appealed for anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch. The road, just a few miles away in Bedfordshire, was also closed for several hours on Wednesday, northbound between junctions 11 for Luton and 11A for Dunstable and Houghton Regis, following a crash. Two cars and two lorries were involved, and firefighters also tackled an unrelated lorry fire, which was part of the traffic caught within the closure, National Highways road was shut overnight for emergency resurfacing work and for pre-planned works to be carried out and has since reopened. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
