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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Yahoo
Phoenix newborn found 'clinging to life' at home near dead mother
A welfare check in Phoenix revealed a woman who was possibly dead for several days and her newborn baby near her, still alive but in critical condition, according to police. Officers went to the woman's home near Central Avenue and Illini Street on May 14 after a neighbor hadn't seen or heard from a mother and her newborn in several days. Inside the home, officers discovered the mother had died, but her baby was still alive, "dehydrated and clinging to life," Phoenix police said. Officers opened a window to the apartment and saw the woman motionless on the floor and an infant lying on the bed visibly emaciated, according to police. Bodycam footage of the incident showed police entering the home, finding the infant, and removing the baby from the home to be evaluated by Phoenix fire officials. The newborn was taken to a hospital to recover. Police said the infant's condition greatly improved, and the newborn was expected to survive. Police said detectives took over the investigation, while the Department of Child Safety was working with investigators and family. The Office of the Medical Examiner is investigating the cause and manner of death of the baby's mother. Police have not released the woman's name. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Arizona newborn found in home near dead mother
RNZ News
13 hours ago
- RNZ News
Police say Kumeu crash 'horrific, devastating'
Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel Two teenagers remain in critical conditions after the car they were in left the road and ploughed into property near Auckland. Police have revealed they had earlier stopped the car because of how it was being driven. Police said it took off from officers but was not being pursued when it crashed on Coatesville-Riverhead Highway at about 8.20pm. Photo: Calvin Samuel "This is a horrific incident with devastating consequences for the young people involved," Waitematā District Commander Superintendent Naila Hassan said. All four teenagers in the car were taken to hospital. Police said the driver lost control and crashed, with the vehicle coming to a stop upside down against a home. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel Officers who were seizing an unrelated vehicle nearby at the time heard the crash and gave first aid. RNZ's Calvin Samuel, who had been at the scene on Saturday morning, said there was still a trail of destruction. "There's a debris path of about 50 metres from the toward the property, and you can see large trees down, a ceramic sewage pipe and large tree stumps," he said. Samuel said the car appears to have completely cleared a gully before coming to a stop. "The debris leads right up to the edge of the house," he said. Photo: RNZ/Calvin Samuel Police said it's extremely fortunate the public wasn't injured. "We're supporting the families of those injured, and the officers who responded to this tragic scene," Hassan said. She said it was a "tragic decision" to earlier flee Police. During the callout on Friday night four ambulances, five rapid response units, two operations managers, a major incident support team and two Fire and Emergency crews all responded. The Serious Crash Unit has finished investigating at the scene, and Police will be carrying out a full investigation. The Independent Police Conduct Authority has also been advised. Photo: Calvin Samuel Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
2 days ago
- RNZ News
One dead, one critical after suspicious crash in Auckland
File image. Photo: Police say a person has died and another is in a critical condition following a suspicious crash in Auckland overnight. At about 1am in Manurewa, officers spotted a Mitsubishi vehicle being chased by an Isuzu and signalled for the Isuzu to stop after becoming concerned. Moments after lights and sirens were activated, the Isuzu hit the Mitsubishi, causing the vehicle to leave the road and collide with a tree. Officers immediately rendered first aid, however the passenger of the vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver was taken to hospital in a critical condition. The driver of the Isuzu was arrested and taken to hospital with minor injuries. Police have launched a critical incident investigation. More to come.
RNZ News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Person critical,three others injured ater two-car crash in Karaka, South Auckland
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A person is in critical condition and three others have also been injured after a two-car crash on State Highway 22 around 2.25pm. Karaka Road is now closed between Blackbridge Road and the Glenbrook roundabout, with diversions in place north of the crash at the Karaka Road and Great South Road junction also. Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible. A spokesperson for St John confirmed four people had been taken to Middlemore Hospital - one in critical condition, two in serious condition and one with moderate injuries. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and will attend the scene. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
2 days ago
- Automotive
- RNZ News
Person critical, two others trapped after two-car crash in Karaka, South Auckland
Photo: RNZ / REECE BAKER A person is in critical condition and two others are trapped in a vehicle after a two-car crash on State Highway 22 around 2.25pm. Karaka Road is now closed between Blackbridge Road and the Glenbrook roundabout, with diversions in place north of the crash at the Karaka Road and Great South Road junction also. Motorists are advised to expect delays and avoid the area if possible. The Serious Crash Unit has been advised and will attend the scene. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
