Latest news with #condolences
Yahoo
19 hours ago
- Yahoo
Girl, 14, Dies After Being Hit by Commuter Train While Walking on Rail Line with Friends
A 14-year-old girl has died after she was hit by a commuter rail train in Massachusetts, according to local reports The teenager was reportedly with a group of friends when she was hit along the Framingham/Worcester Line 'On behalf of the Transit Police and the entire MBTA organization we offer our most heartfelt condolences to the decedent's family and friends,' transit police saidA teenager has died after she was hit by a train in Massachusetts while with a group of friends. Authorities said the 14-year-old girl was hit around 8 p.m. local time on Thursday, June 26, while walking in the right-of-way of a Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority Commuter Rail train near Atlas Street in Worcester, according to CW affiliate WHDH and the Worcester Telegram. The teen was with a group of other young people who were trespassing on the Framingham/Worcester Line when the crash occurred, transit police told MassLive. The girl who was hit by the train was pronounced dead at the scene, according to Fox affiliate WFXT. Her identity has not been made public. Foul play is not suspected in connection with the incident, WFXT and ABC affiliate WCVB-TV reported. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. 'On behalf of the Transit Police and the entire MBTA organization we offer our most heartfelt condolences to the decedent's family and friends,' transit police said in a statement obtained by local news outlets. They added, 'Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this most unimaginable difficult and profound tragedy.' The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority directed PEOPLE to the Worcester County District Attorney's Office, which then directed PEOPLE to the Worcester Police Department (WPD). Police did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. Worcester City Manager Eric Batista also released a statement about the incident, which PEOPLE has obtained. "On behalf of the City of Worcester, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and friends of the young life lost in a tragic train accident near Atlas St. on Thursday evening," Batista said. "They are heavy on our hearts and mind today." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Service along the line was terminated at Grafton following the crash, according to a post shared on the MBTA Commuter Rail Alerts page on X. Shuttle bus service was offered to passengers impacted by the stoppage, per the post. The line reopened on the morning of Friday, June 27, according to WCVB-TV. The crash occurred in an area where some residences and warehouses are located, according to the Worcester Telegram. One of the warehouses is near a path that leads to the train tracks. The paper reported that there are 'hilly wooded areas' on both sides of the train track where the crash occurred, as well as 'a graffiti-covered rock ridge.' Read the original article on People
BBC News
a day ago
- BBC News
Woman arrested after two pedestrians die in Caversham car crash
A woman has been arrested after two pedestrians were killed in a car crash. A blue Volkswagen Tiguan struck two women – aged 72 and 68 – on Peppard Road in Caversham, Reading, shortly before 08:00 were both pronounced dead at the said a 47-year-old woman from Reading has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She remains in custody. Sgt Matthew Cadmore, of Thames Valley Police, said: "Firstly, I want to express my deepest condolences to the families of those who tragically died in this collision."An investigation has been launched and we have already made an arrest."I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident and hasn't already come forward, to please get in touch."He added that anyone with dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage should contact the force. You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Al Arabiya
a day ago
- General
- Al Arabiya
Saudia airline cabin manager dies aboard London-bound flight
Saudia airline mourned the death of cabin manager Mohsen al-Zahrani, who died while working on an international flight King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah to Heathrow Airport in London. The flight SV119 made an emergency landing in the Cairo, where he was pronounced dead after having suffered a fatal heart attack. Saudia described al-Zahrani's passing as 'a painful moment in which we have lost one of our loyal colleagues.' 'Our heartfelt condolences go out to al-Zahrani's family, colleagues, and friends,' the airline said in a statement, adding that he had been 'a model of commitment, integrity, and professionalism.' Saudia has confirmed that it is working in coordination with the Saudi embassy in Egypt to complete the necessary procedures.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Wife of Vance Boelter releases statement on assassination
In this handout provided by Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, Vance Luther Boelter poses for a booking photo on June 16, 2025 in Green Isle, Minnesota. Jenny Boelter, wife of Vance Boelter, released her first public statement Thursday condemning the assassination of Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark. Vance Boelter is accused by prosecutors of killing the Hortmans and shooting Sen. John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette, on June 14. 'On behalf of my children and myself, I want to express our deepest sympathies to the Hortman and Hoffman families. Our condolences are with all who are grieving during this unimaginably difficult time, and we are praying daily for them,' Jenny Boelter wrote. Authorities found lists written by Vance Boelter with the names and addresses of Democratic public officials, suggesting the attack was politically motivated. Boelter is alleged to have impersonated a police officer, visiting the homes of Sen. Ann Rest in New Hope and Rep. Kristin Bahner in Maple Grove in addition to the Hortmans and Hoffmans. Rest and Bahner were not harmed. Vance Boelter texted his wife and other family members in the early hours of June 14, writing that he 'went to war last night' and that 'there's gonna be some people coming to the house armed and trigger-happy and I don't want you guys around.' Jenny Boelter wrote that she and her family were 'absolutely shocked, heartbroken and completely blindsided' by the attack and that it was 'a betrayal of everything we hold true as tenets of our Christian faith.' The statement says that Jenny Boelter received a call from law enforcement on June 14 and met with agents at a gas station. She said she answered questions, provided requested items and cooperated with searches. 'From the moment we were first contacted by law enforcement, we have fully cooperated with investigators and responded to their every request…We thank law enforcement for apprehending Vance and protecting others from further harm,' the statement said. Vance Boelter was arrested the day after the assassination and has been charged with murder by both Hennepin County and federal prosecutors. Jenny Boelter has retained legal representation from Halberg Criminal Defense, according to the statement. The law firm's website says that it has taken on 'many of the 'high-profile' cases in Minnesota.'
CTV News
4 days ago
- Health
- CTV News
Body of crew member from the Airmedic helicopter crash recovered by Quebec police
The body of one of the four people missing since the Airmedic helicopter crash on Friday on the North Shore was found on Monday evening. The company, which specializes in pre-hospital emergency medical transport, confirmed that divers from the Sûreté du Québec recovered one of the aircraft's crew members at around 7 p.m. Airmedic said 'Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of our colleague, to whom we offer our most sincere condolences.' The victim's identity will be released by the coroner once formal identification has been completed and the family's consent has been obtained, the company said. The Airmedic aircraft crashed into Lake Watshishou while performing a pre-hospital emergency transport on Friday evening at around 10:30 p.m. One crew member managed to escape from the helicopter and was subsequently found. A search was then launched to find the four other people on board the aircraft, as well as the helicopter itself. Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft initially participated in the search, but returned to their base on Sunday afternoon. The Sûreté du Québec continued the search with its divers. The search is set to continue on Tuesday to find the aircraft and the other people who are still missing. 'During these painful hours, the entire Airmedic family is in mourning,' the company said in a statement posted late Monday on social media. 'We are deeply shaken and stand in solidarity with one another through this difficult time.' Airmedic suspended its flight operations in the wake of the crash 'in order to prioritize the well-being of its teams and offer them all the support they need to get through this ordeal.' Psychosocial resources have been made available to employees, the company said. An independent investigation, led by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, has already been launched to determine the causes of the crash. This report by The Canadian Press was first published in French on June 24, 2025.
