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BBC News
7 hours ago
- Politics
- BBC News
TfL and BTP urged to bring back blue light status for engineers
The decision to stop vehicles being used by specialist engineers from having blue lights to get to emergency situations should be reversed, the London Assembly Transport Committee has use of Transport for London's (TfL) Emergency Response Unit (ERU) vehicles using flashing lights in an emergency situation was a key recommendation made to improve passenger safety following the 7/7 London year, TfL and British Transport Police (BTP) dropped the policy after a review cited collision of the Transport Committee, Elly Baker, said the ERU vehicles, which were driven by a BTP officer, needed the sirens for the "safety and resilience" of the transport network. The blue light status had been introduced in 2012 following the London Assembly Transport Committee's report into the 7/7 its report, it recognised that the ERU played a "crucial role in the emergency response" to the 7/7 bombings and were "experts in dealing with emergencies on and around trains".However a TfL document, seen by BBC London, said the decision to remove the policy was made to minimise "collision risk"."BTP assessment confirmed incidents where our Emergency Response Units were deployed did not meet national guidelines on grade I dispatch."In a statement, BTP's Assistant Chief Constable Sean O'Callaghan said: "In preparation for the London Olympics in 2012, BTP used converted specialist vehicles for the same purpose of getting TfL engineers to emergency incidents."As a result of a review in line with the NPCC (National Police Chiefs' Council), who consider the requirements for when blue lights can be used on police vehicles, the service was reconsidered by both partners." 'Left in the dark' Commenting on their bid to reverse the decision, Ms Baker, said: "TfL's ERU has an important role in London's emergency preparedness, and its vehicles need blue light status to support the safety and resilience of our transport network."Londoners have been left in the dark about why this decision was taken and what evidence there is to support it."The Committee wants this decision reversed, and urges those behind it to provide the evidence that led to them revoking a vital part of the ERU's emergency response capability."
The Standard
6 days ago
- Climate
- The Standard
Three dead, over 1,000 evacuated as South Korean region hit by most rain in 120 years
Rescue members searching for missing people after a 10-metre-high (33-foot) retaining wall from an overpass collapsed onto the road during a heavy rain in Osan. (AFP)
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Wildfires continue to impact areas around the Grand Canyon
Two wildfires burning in northern Arizona are continuing to impact areas around the Grand Canyon.
Russia Today
7 days ago
- Politics
- Russia Today
Children injured in Ukrainian drone strike in southern Russia (PHOTOS)
At least three children were injured after a Ukrainian drone crashed into a residential building in the southern Russian city of Voronezh early Thursday morning, according to local authorities. Voronezh Region Governor Aleksandr Gusev said that Russian air defenses detected and destroyed at least five drones over the city and its suburbs overnight – but one of the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) struck the upper floors of a high-rise apartment block on Aivazovsky Street. 'Two boys born in 2009 and 2013 were hospitalized with head injuries and abrasions,' Gusev reported. 'A girl born in 2009 sustained cuts to her arms and legs and was treated at the scene.' Residents reported hearing a loud buzz followed by an explosion around 3am local time. Eyewitnesses described the drone flying low over rooftops before crashing into the building, causing smoke and dust to pour from the upper floors. Emergency response crews were dispatched immediately, and authorities have begun arranging temporary shelter for displaced residents of at least four apartments damaged in the incident. A large impact hole was visible on the 16th floor of the building, and several parked vehicles were damaged by falling debris, according to photos shared on social media. The strike marks the second drone attack on Voronezh in less than three days. On Tuesday, a larger wave of UAVs injured 24 civilians – including four children – and caused extensive damage to residential and commercial buildings. Ukraine has been conducting UAV raids deep into Russia for months, often hitting residential buildings and other civilian infrastructure. The Russian government labels Ukraine's strikes as 'terrorist attacks' intentionally targeting civilians.
CNA
16-07-2025
- Climate
- CNA
Flash floods hit New York and New Jersey
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