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Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Idiot thug steals a Woolworths truck before leading police on a wild chase - what happened next has stunned the city
A man has been arrested following a dramatic police pursuit across Sydney, after he assaulted a Woolworths truck driver with a stun device and stole the vehicle. The chaos began on Olympic Parade in Bankstown, where police say a 23-year-old truck driver was attacked and had his truck stolen in broad daylight. He was initially taken to Bankstown Police Station before paramedics transported him to hospital for further treatment. Police quickly launched a search and eventually located the stolen truck on the Princes Highway at Rockdale. When officers tried to stop it, the driver refused to pull over, triggering a pursuit. The chase tore through Wolli Creek, where the truck allegedly slammed into four parked cars without stopping. With growing safety concerns, police made the call to terminate the pursuit as the truck veered onto the M8 motorway. With the help of PolAir, officers tracked the truck westbound as it continued onto the M4, barreling down the highway before police laid down road spikes on the Great Western Highway at Glenbrook. The vehicle finally came to a stop at Blaxland, where officers arrested the driver after deploying a Taser, with support from the Dog Unit and the Public Order and Riot Squad.
CBC
12 hours ago
- CBC
Cyclist hit by vehicle taken to hospital in critical condition
An adult woman cyclist was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries on Tuesday evening after she was hit by a vehicle in Stittsville, paramedics say. Paramedics said they were called to the area near Sweetnam Drive and Granite Ridge just before 5 p.m. Paramedics spokesperson Marc-Antoine Deschamps said the woman sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital in critical life-threatening condition. Paramedics did not confirm the woman's age or the make of the vehicle that hit her. Ottawa Police closed Sweetnam Drive from Harry Douglas Drive to Hazeldean Road, and advised people to avoid the area.
CTV News
a day ago
- General
- CTV News
Drowning at Sudbury beach claims life of 24-year-old man
One man has drowned & another hospitalized after an inflatable kayak capsized at a Sudbury Beach. Officials stress lifejacket use at Drowning Prevention Week. Police, firefighters and paramedics rushed to Moonlight Beach, one of Greater Sudbury's most popular beaches, at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday following reports of a drowning. A 24-year-old man tragically lost his life, while a 27-year-old man was transported to hospital in stable condition after a near-drowning incident. Moonlight Beach A lifeguard is shown on duty at Greater Sudbury's Moonlight Beach. July 21, 2025. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontario) Deputy Fire Chief Jesse Oshell commended the swift response of emergency crews, stating, 'They (firefighters) were at the beach with the boat in the water in just around eight minutes, and they had the best opportunity to get to the individuals, get our water rescuers into the water and help get those individuals out of the water.' He added, 'I know that we started performing lifesaving actions and got them transported to paramedic services who were there and waiting.' Timely dispatch and rescue efforts Oshell confirmed that fire services were alerted at approximately 5:30 p.m., dispatching one boat from the Long Lake area and another from the Moonlight water station to the scene. Despite the rapid response, the outcome, he told CTV News, was devastating. Greater Sudbury firefighter uniforms Greater Sudbury firefighter uniforms are hung at a fire hall in this undated photo. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontario) 'With a community such as ours, we have 330-plus beautiful lakes within our community, and we will respond to all of them,' Oshell said. 'Certainly, it is a matter of travel time to get to those lakes. That is why it is so important that individuals exercise caution.' Inflatable kayak capsizes 300 meters from shore Police reported that the two individuals were believed to be using an inflatable kayak when it capsized approximately 300 meters from shore. The 27-year-old man was alert and conscious when pulled from the water, but the 24-year-old was unconscious upon reaching shore. Firefighters immediately initiated lifesaving measures, but the young man was pronounced dead at the scene. Lifesaving Society warns of unintended drowning risks Stephanie Bakalar, a senior officer at the Lifesaving Society of Ontario, emphasized that many drownings occur unexpectedly. 'A lot of drownings actually happen when the person doesn't intend to get into the water,' she said. 'This could be a fall from the dock, or, you know, you're walking along the beaches and, it could be that you are boating and you're not wearing a life jacket.' Stephanie Bakalar An undate promotional profile picture of Stephanie Bakalar, a senior communications officer with the Lifesavin Society of Ontario. (File photo/Supplied/Town of Caledon) The tragic incident occurred just as the Lifesaving Society's National Drowning Prevention Week kicked off, an annual awareness event that runs from July 20 to July 26 this year. Importance of life jackets and swimming with others Bakalar highlighted common factors in drowning incidents, stating, 'We've seen a lot of drownings happening when people are swimming alone. A lot of people who aren't wearing life jackets when they're boating.' Echoing her concerns, Oshell noted, 'When fire services responds to some of these incidents, you know, one of the things that we see most common, especially around water rescue incidents, is those PFDs, those lifejackets, and they're not worn.' 'Safer Together': A call for vigilance Bakalar urged swimmers to take precautions, including wearing personal flotation devices (PFDs) and swimming with experienced companions. This aligns with this year's National Drowning Prevention Week theme, 'Safer Together.' 'Only 1% of drownings happen in lifeguard-supervised settings,' she said. 'So, this is by far the best place to swim.' Lifeguard at moonlight A lifeguard is shown on duty at Greater Sudbury's Moonlight Beach. July 21, 2025. (Madison Marier/CTV News Northern Ontario) Oshell acknowledged that Sudbury's natural bodies of water are generally safe but stressed the importance of vigilance. 'Taking precautions is very important,' he said.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- The Sun
Twerk instructor, 33, dies after being sliced by boat propeller during trip with friends to world-famous beauty spot
A TWERK instructor has died after being sliced by a boat propeller in a horror accident at a world-famous beauty spot. Julina de Lannoy, 33, was enjoying a boat ride with six friends on Saturday when tragedy struck. 7 7 The group had rented a vessel on Italy's scenic Lake Como and were cruising at a gentle pace. It was when another boat, piloted by a 44-year-old local man, allegedly smashed into them head-on, throwing Julina into the water. The dancer from Aruba was critically injured by the propeller of one of the boats, sustaining a gruesome leg wound. She was rushed to a nearby dock where emergency crews desperately tried to revive her before handing her over to paramedics. Julina arrived at a local hospital in critical condition, and doctors were unable to save her. The man at the helm of the other boat was also rushed to hospital and given a breathalyser test. He remained under observation as of Sunday. Cops have seized both boats and are now investigating whether a maneuvering error was behind the fatal crash. Julina's heartbroken friends said their boat had reportedly been moving slowly when the horror collision took place. Tourist bitten by shark while snorkeling Known for her electric energy and passion for dance, Julina had built a following across Europe. After founding Caribbean Twerk Brussels in 2022, she taught classes in Belgium and Amsterdam, also performing regularly. She held a senior role at a department store in Brussels and began teaching twerk classes in 2020 in Luxembourg. In Aruba, Julina had worked for the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls - a leadership organisation for young women aged 11-20. She is survived by her mother, Lisa, and her sister, Kiana. A spokesperson said: 'Julina exemplified the true values of love, service, and sisterhood. 'Her joy was contagious, and her presence was a gift to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.' 7 7 7 Located in the beautiful region of Lombardy, Lake Como welcomes a whopping 1.4million people each year. Locals have warned that this summer has been the busiest yet on the lake, fuelling fears of rising boating accidents. It comes after a Brazilian dancer was found dead in Indonesia after being trapped in an active volcano for four days. Juliana Marins, 26, slipped and fell more than 1,600 feet from a hiking trail along the crater rim of Mount Rinjani in June. She had been backpacking through Southeast Asia since February, documenting her solo trip on social media. Meanwhile, a 23-year-old newlywed was struck and killed by lightning on the beach as her husband prepared to take a photo. Stephany Lucero Elvir, a pharmacist from Honduras, collapsed after the thunderbolt hit. Her husband, Cristhian Samir Álvarez Molina, survived but was also injured in the freak strike.
CTV News
10-07-2025
- CTV News
Crash in Oro-Medonte sends 3 to hospital, one airlifted with critical injuries
Police block a section of Line 7 north in Oro-Medonte, Ont. on Thurs., July 10, 2025, after a serious collision. A single-vehicle collision in Oro-Medonte early Thursday morning sent three people to the hospital and forced a lengthy road closure. The crash happened around 2 a.m. on Line 7 north. Police say the three occupants, whose identities haven't been disclosed, were injured. Paramedics say one person in his 20s was airlifted by air ambulance to St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto for treatment of critical injuries. The cause of the crash is unclear at this time. Police closed Line 7 north from Horseshoe Valley Road East and Mill Pond Sideroad for the investigation. Motorists are asked to plan alternate routes to avoid the area as police expect it to remain closed for an extended time.
