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CTV News
3 days ago
- CTV News
Woman, 18, killed in SUV crash in French River, Ont.
One person was killed Saturday afternoon in Noelville in a single-vehicle collision in which an SUV ended up upside down in several feet of water. One person was killed Saturday afternoon in Noelville in a single-vehicle collision. Police responded at 2:30 p.m. to a report that an SUV was upside down in several feet of water along Mayer Road. 'Two people exited the vehicle on their own, while a third person was pulled out and resuscitation efforts were underway,' Ontario Provincial Police said in a news release Sunday. Dead at the scene 'The front passenger in the vehicle, an 18-year-old female, was pronounced deceased at the scene.' Sudbury OPP, along with Noelville Emergency Medical Services, the Noelville Fire Department and OPP technical collision investigators and collision reconstructionists, are investigating the fatal crash. Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Edmonton resident struck by lightning in Thursday storm saved by paramedics
A west Edmonton resident struck by lightning during a Thursday afternoon storm burst was saved by quick intervention from Emergency Medical Services (EMS) paramedics who happened to be nearby. 'At approximately 4:15 p.m. on July 24, Alberta Health Services EMS received a call for an incident near Callingwood Estates,' said a Friday statement emailed to Postmedia from Community Engagement and Communications for AHS. The individual, transported to hospital in critical condition, had to be resuscitated at the scene, friends of the victim shared on social media. The call came in close to an EMS station, and the response was lightning fast, with first responders arriving in a minute. 'I helped call them in, they were indeed there that quick,' posted one friend of the victim. A poster named Brodi said Edmonton is lucky to have some of the most amazing paramedics around. 'The fact that they do the job in all kinds of weather conditions — some quite dangerous, like thunderstorms, extreme heat, blizzard conditions — just shows some serious determination and dedication to their jobs and to helping others,' Brodi said. Lightning has been in the news recently after Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold, 49, died after being struck by lightning. Groenvold, who won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games, was a coach and sports commentator. He had been on a cabin trip at the time of his death. The Norwegian Ski Federation said Groenvold was 'quickly taken to hospital and received treatment for the injuries he sustained in the lightning strike' and then died from his injuries. Assessing risk of lightning strikes Canadian statistics suggest somewhere around one in six individuals struck by lightning dies from their injuries. Between 2002 and 2017, there were 180 lighting-related injuries in Canada. On average, two to three individuals die each year from lightning strikes. There used to be a rule about the time between lightning and thunder to determine distance, but that rule has been outmoded by research. 'When you hear thunder, you are in striking distance of lightning,' said Christy Climenhaga of Environment and Climate Change Canada. And even if you can't hear thunder, don't assume you're safe outside. 'Lightning can strike outside of where a thunderstorm is, it can strike 15 kilometers away,' she said. 'It can strike even more so if you can hear thunder, that's when you know that it is time to head inside or into a vehicle to take shelter because you are at risk of lightning. 'When you think about severe thunderstorms or even regular thunderstorms, the main threats you think about are things like hail and strong winds and heavy downpours, which are risks, but lightning is a big risk, and we don't think about it that often, because being injured or hit by lightning is rare, but it does happen.' Lightning strikes aren't as simple as a bolt hitting someone straight on, she added. Lightning can injure with ground current, where lightning strikes a very tall object nearby, and that energy travels outwards from that strike, along the ground surface. With side flashes, lightning strikes a taller object and jumps over to the nearby victim. Livestock have been felled after sheltering up against metal fences. Sporting during thunderstorm is a particularly risky behaviour — hoisting a metal bat or tennis racket could increase risk, Climenhaga said. Going inside or at least getting into a car is a safer bet during a thunderstorm, she said. Prime environment for thunderstorms With a cooler front moving through Thursday, there was a prime environment for thunderstorms across Alberta, said Climenhaga. 'We definitely saw that around the Edmonton area, a very strong storm that moved through between 4 p.m. and 4:30 p.m., bringing with it some rain,' Climenhaga said. There were reports of hail and lightning. By midday Friday, most of the risk had moved into southern Alberta, she said. Related Edmonton International Airport damaged by Thursday wind storm Vicious cycle: Wildfire smoke and wind a growing threat in Alberta You can also support our journalism by becoming a digital subscriber. Subscribers gain unlimited access to The Edmonton Journal, Edmonton Sun, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites. Support us by subscribing today: The Edmonton Journal | The Edmonton Sun.
Edmonton Journal
4 days ago
- Climate
- Edmonton Journal
Edmonton resident struck by lightning in Thursday storm saved by paramedics
A west Edmonton resident struck by lightning during a Thursday afternoon storm burst was saved by quick intervention from Emergency Medical Services (EMS) paramedics who happened to be nearby. Article content 'At approximately 4:15 p.m. on July 24, Alberta Health Services EMS received a call for an incident near Callingwood Estates,' said a Friday statement emailed to Postmedia from Community Engagement and Communications for AHS. Article content Article content Article content The individual, transported to hospital in critical condition, had to be resuscitated at the scene, friends of the victim shared on social media. Article content Article content The call came in close to an EMS station, and the response was lightning fast, with first responders arriving in a minute. Article content 'I helped call them in, they were indeed there that quick,' posted one friend of the victim. Article content A poster named Brodi said Edmonton is lucky to have some of the most amazing paramedics around. Article content 'The fact that they do the job in all kinds of weather conditions — some quite dangerous, like thunderstorms, extreme heat, blizzard conditions — just shows some serious determination and dedication to their jobs and to helping others,' Brodi said. Article content Lightning has been in the news recently after Olympic ski cross medalist Audun Groenvold, 49, died after being struck by lightning. Article content Groenvold, who won bronze at the 2010 Vancouver Games, was a coach and sports commentator. He had been on a cabin trip at the time of his death. Article content Article content The Norwegian Ski Federation said Groenvold was 'quickly taken to hospital and received treatment for the injuries he sustained in the lightning strike' and then died from his injuries. Article content Article content Canadian statistics suggest somewhere around one in six individuals struck by lightning dies from their injuries. Article content Between 2002 and 2017, there were 180 lighting-related injuries in Canada. Article content On average, two to three individuals die each year from lightning strikes. Article content There used to be a rule about the time between lightning and thunder to determine distance, but that rule has been outmoded by research. Article content 'When you hear thunder, you are in striking distance of lightning,' said Christy Climenhaga of Environment and Climate Change Canada. Article content And even if you can't hear thunder, don't assume you're safe outside.
Yahoo
20-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Woman drives on wrong side of H-1 Freeway, in critical condition
HONOLULU (KHON2) — A woman is in critical condition following an early morning crash on the H-1 Freeway, just west of the Punahou Street overpass. The crash happened around 3:45 a.m. on Sunday, July 20, and initiated a full shutdown of the H-1 westbound. Lanes have since been reopened just after 9 a.m. How can you avoid a traffic collision? According to the Honolulu Police Department, the 25-year-old female was driving on the wrong side of the freeway. Honolulu Emergency Medical Services said she collided head-on with a 77-year-old male who was driving an 18-wheeler. HPD said he was driving in the #2 lane. Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news Following the collision, officials said bystanders helped extract the 25-year-old female from her car. Paramedics arrived and 'administered life-saving treatment' to the woman before bringing her to the hospital for critical head and multisystem trauma injuries. The driver of the 18-wheeler was also treated and brought to the hospital for serious shoulder injuries. Check out more news from around Hawaii HPD said the woman was not wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash and an investigation is ongoing. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Sinar Daily
07-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
Four injured in road crash involving school van, trailer lorry
The fire and rescue department received an emergency call regarding the incident at about 1.10 pm, before a 'Fire Rescue Tender' and Emergency Medical Services (EMRS) Unit with a strength of 10 members were rushed to the scene. 07 Jul 2025 05:32pm Authorities extricated the trapped victims from the wreckage using special equipment, and all the injured were sent to the Sultan Ismail Hospital by ambulance for further treatment. - Photo courtesy of JBPM JOHOR BAHRU - Three children were injured while a female school van driver was reported injured when trapped in the vehicle in a road crash with a trailer lorry laden with cement near the Bandar Dato' Onn exit, southbound PLUS Highway here, today. Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department Operations Commander, Senior Fire Officer II KUP Muhamad Azizi Zakaria, in a statement, said the 32-year-old lorry driver and 19 other children in the van were reported to be safe. The fire and rescue department received an emergency call regarding the incident at about 1.10 pm, before a 'Fire Rescue Tender' and Emergency Medical Services (EMRS) Unit with a strength of 10 members were rushed to the scene. - Photo courtesy of JBPM He said the department received an emergency call regarding the incident at about 1.10 pm, before a 'Fire Rescue Tender' and Emergency Medical Services (EMRS) Unit with a strength of 10 members were rushed to the scene. "Upon arrival, the team found that there were 24 victims involved, with a male student and two female students injured. Also injured was the 45-year-old female van driver,' he said. He said the team extricated the trapped victims from the wreckage using special equipment, and all the injured were sent to the Sultan Ismail Hospital by ambulance for further treatment. - BERNAMA More Like This
