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Global News
7 days ago
- General
- Global News
School bus crash in England leaves 1 student dead, 2 seriously injured
A bus carrying middle school children overturned and slid on its roof down a steep embankment in southwest England on Thursday, killing one student and seriously injuring two, authorities said. Three helicopters and 20 ambulances dispatched to the crash took 21 people to the hospital and crews treated others at the scene, said Wayne Darch, deputy director of operations for the South Western Ambulance Service. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said his thoughts were with the family and friends of those involved in the heartbreaking crash. 'There are no adequate words to acknowledge the death of a child,' Starmer said on X. 'Thank you to the emergency workers who are responding at pace.' 2:33 Trump 'would not recommend' special prosecutor in Epstein case: White House An off-duty firefighter who was driving behind the bus was at the scene almost immediately and began freeing passengers while dozens of other firefighters and ambulance crews were dispatched, said Gavin Ellis, chief of Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. Story continues below advertisement 'Our crews carried out a number of extrications and rescues in extremely difficult circumstances, and they also supported our ambulance colleagues with casualty treatment,' Ellis said. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy The bus carrying 60 to 70 passengers was returning to Minehead Middle School in Somerset from a day trip when it crashed just before 3 p.m., police said. The school, which teaches children from ages nine to 14, was in its final days before summer break.
Al Arabiya
7 days ago
- Al Arabiya
School bus crash in southwest england leaves 1 student dead, 2 seriously injured
A bus carrying middle school children overturned and slid on its roof down a steep embankment in southwest England on Thursday, killing one student and seriously injuring two, authorities said. Three helicopters and 20 ambulances dispatched to the crash took 21 people to the hospital, and crews treated others at the scene, said Wayne Darch, deputy director of operations for the South Western Ambulance Service. An off-duty firefighter who was driving behind the bus was at the scene almost immediately and began freeing passengers while dozens of other firefighters and ambulance crews were dispatched, said Gavin Ellis, chief of Devon and Somerset Fire & Rescue Service. 'Our crews carried out a number of extrications and rescues in extremely difficult circumstances, and they also supported our ambulance colleagues with casualty treatment,' Ellis said. The bus carrying 60 to 70 passengers was returning to Minehead Middle School in Somerset from a day trip when it crashed just before 3 p.m. police said. The school, which teaches children from ages 9 to 14, was in its final days before summer break.
Wales Online
12-07-2025
- Wales Online
Woman dies after getting into difficulty while swimming in river
Woman dies after getting into difficulty while swimming in river Onlookers reported witnessing numerous emergency vehicles descending on the river near to a bridge An aerial view of the River Avon at Bathampton Meadows, near where the incident happened (Image: Google Maps ) A woman in her 30s has died whilst swimming in the River Avon near Bath. A coroner's report is being compiled following the tragic incident at Bathampton, on Bath's outskirts, on Friday evening. Onlookers reported witnessing numerous emergency vehicles descending on the Grosvenor Bridge Road area including two fire service units from Avon Fire and Rescue Service, multiple police vehicles and paramedics from South Western Ambulance Service. River footpaths were sealed off to walkers alongside neighbouring roads. Avon and Somerset Police have now released a statement. A force spokesperson said: "Shortly before 7.20pm on Friday, July 11 we received a report that a woman in her 30s had got into difficulty in the River Avon at Bathampton. "She had last been seen swimming in the water close to the Grosvenor Bridge Road footbridge. "Emergency services attended the scene, with Avon Fire and Rescue Service and the National Police Air Service helicopter leading the search efforts. Article continues below "At approximately 8.15pm the fire service located the woman who was recovered from the water. Unfortunately she was pronounced deceased at the scene a short time later. "The woman's next of kin have been informed. Our thoughts are with them following these tragic events. "A file will be prepared for the coroner in due course, but the circumstances of the woman's death are believed to be non-suspicious." Fire service and RNLI advice on river swimming is that cold water shock can happen in water temperatures below 15 degrees. The average sea temperature in the UK is 12 degrees with rivers being colder even during the summer months. Entering the water too swiftly such as jumping into a river or lake can send your body into shock and can trigger heart attacks – even in young and healthy people. Article continues below
Yahoo
07-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Firefighters tackle property blaze in Cornwall
Firefighters are tackling a property blaze in south-east Cornwall after receiving multiple 999 calls. Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service said appliances had been sent to the property on the A387 near Polperro. Crews have been sent from Polruan, Liskeard and Looe. The service said crews requested an additional appliance which was sent from Lostwithiel as well as a water carrier, breathing apparatus support unit and incident command units. The fire service said assistance was being provided by Devon and Cornwall Police, South Western Ambulance Service and National Grid. More news stories for Cornwall Listen to the latest news for Cornwall The fire service said a station manager was also at the scene. A spokesperson for National Grid said nearby power had been cut off for "safety reasons". Follow BBC Cornwall on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Devon and Cornwall Police National Grid
BBC News
07-07-2025
- General
- BBC News
Firefighters tackle property blaze in south-east Cornwall
Firefighters are tackling a property blaze in south-east Cornwall after receiving multiple 999 Fire and Rescue Service said appliances had been sent to the property on the A387 near Polperro. Crews have been sent from Polruan, Liskeard and service said crews requested an additional appliance which was sent from Lostwithiel as well as a water carrier, breathing apparatus support unit and incident command fire service said assistance was being provided by Devon and Cornwall Police, South Western Ambulance Service and National Grid. The fire service said a station manager was also at the scene.A spokesperson for National Grid said nearby power had been cut off for "safety reasons".
