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National Post
3 days ago
- Sport
- National Post
'I think I'm good': After injury scare, QB Vernon Adams Jr. returns to Calgary Stampeders practice
Vernon Adams Jr. was a full go at practice Sunday for the Calgary Stampeders. Article content Seemingly no ill effects of a hurt head after being sidelined by the Canadian Football League for the entire fourth quarter of Thursday's 23-21 loss to the visiting Montreal Alouettes at McMahon Stadium. Article content Article content And seemingly fit to start for the Stampeders (5-2) in this coming Thursday's visit to play the Ottawa Redblacks (1-6) at TD Place (5:30 p.m., TSN, CHQR 770 AM/107.3 FM the Edge). Article content 'Yeah … I think I'm good,' Adams said. 'We'll talk to the trainers again, and we'll see what's going on.' Article content The head injury happened when Alouettes defender Tyrice Beverette put a lick on Adams, with the quarterback trying to scramble for a first down late in the third quarter. Article content 'You know … I just took a hit — I think — from the side and kind of just rung my ear,' Adams said. 'And I saw the tape, obviously, where I got up a little wobbly. Article content 'But I felt like I was good enough to go back. But … you know … we've got to do the protocol and play it safe.' Article content Whether that means Adams is able to step in under centre for Thursday's rematch with the host Redblacks remains to be seen. Article content Remember one of the losses by the Stamps and the Redblacks' only victory of the 2025 CFL season came in their first meeting at McMahon — a 20-12 debacle in monsoon-like conditions. Article content Article content 'Yeah … I mean, he did do quite a bit (Monday) in getting himself back and was very positive,' said Stampeders GM/head coach Dave Dickenson, of his starting QB. 'And like I said, I think he has good energy. We do obviously let him handle it, as well as our medical people. Article content Article content Three other Stampeders injured during the contest didn't practise Sunday. Article content Dynamic Canadian receivers Damien Alford and Jalen Philpot have muscle injuries, said Dickenson on Sunday. Alford went out after his first and only catch of the game, with what looked like a hamstring injury. Article content Cornerback Adrian Greene was also hurt in the loss, leaving a few defensive plays after his interception in the second quarter, with a lower-body issue, as well. Article content 'We definitely had our share of muscle tweaks across the board — that was unfortunate,' added Dickenson. 'I need them in there. And you gotta not only play, you gotta play 60 plays. So we'll see how we can get the roster shaped up when the week ends. Article content
BBC News
3 days ago
- BBC News
Teenager found with serious head injury near Colchester pub
Police have appealed for witnesses after a young man was found with a head were called to an area near the Castle pub in Museum Street, Colchester at about 03:50 BST on Saturday.A teenage man was taken to hospital and remained in a serious condition, Essex Police said.A spokesperson added: "Officers are working quickly to establish the facts. If you have any information, CCTV, dashcam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us." Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Telegraph
6 days ago
- Telegraph
Boy, 10, died of head injuries in school bus crash
Vanessa McKinlay, the assistant coroner for Somerset, read the evidence of identification from Ben Batley, the coroner's officer. 'He was aged 10 at the time of his death and he was a student,' the statement said. 'Oliver's death was confirmed at 5pm on July 17 by the attending paramedic at the A396 at Timberscombe, near Minehead. 'The brief circumstances of the death are that Oliver was a student of Minehead Middle School who was being taken back to Minehead by coach with a number of other children and staff having been on a trip to Exmoor Zoo. 'The coach came off the A396 road at Timberscombe into a steep wooded area. 'Oliver was found seated in the coach with his seat belt on. His death was confirmed by the attending paramedic. 'Oliver's provisional cause of death is head injury pending results of laboratory investigations.' Inquest to resume in the new year Ms McKinlay said the inquest has been listed to resume on January 14 with a one-day hearing to involve evidence from witnesses including the adult passengers on the coach, other witnesses, the coach driver, and specialist collision investigators and vehicle examiners. 'The likely scope of the inquest will be the events of the day prior to the coach leaving the road, the circumstances in which the coach left the road and Oliver's medical cause of death,' Ms McKinlay said. 'I would like to close by offering my condolences to Oliver's family.' The short hearing was only attended by members of the media. A number of children involved in the crash were discharged from hospital over the weekend, while two children and three adults remain in hospital. Online fundraisers for those affected have raised more than £25,000. The coach was recovered on Saturday and will now be subject to a detailed examination by experts.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Yahoo
Boy died of head injury in coach crash
A 10-year-old boy who was killed when a coach carrying schoolchildren crashed died of a head injury, an inquest has heard. Oliver Price died when a coach carrying Minehead Middle School pupils left the road near Wheddon Cross in Somerset and slid down a 6m (20ft) slope on 17 July. The children and teachers onboard had been returning from an end-of-year trip to Exmoor Zoo. In total, 21 people were taken to hospital. An inquest at Wells Coroner's Court heard earlier that Oliver had been found in his seat with his seatbelt on, and was declared dead at the scene by paramedics. The coach was carrying about 70 people when it left the A396 and overturned between Wheddon Cross and Timberscombe at about 15:15 BST. A major incident was declared, with 60 firefighters sent to the scene alongside 20 double-crewed ambulances. 'Amazing' response of locals to fatal coach crash Jockey 'couldn't sleep' after school coach crash Opening the inquest into Oliver's death, coroner Vanessa McKinlay said his death was confirmed by paramedics at 17:00. "Oliver was found seated in the coach with his seat belt on," she added. "At the time of his death he was identified by his father Matthew Price to the police who were in attendance." Ms McKinlay said the provisional cause of Oliver's death was a head injury, subject to further tests. A full inquest is set to take place on 14 January next year and will look into the events of the day before the crash, the circumstances in which the coach left the road and Oliver's medical cause of death. The inquest is due to hear from Oliver's family, adult passengers on the coach, witnesses, the coach driver, emergency service workers and a pathologist. Oliver's family, the coach driver and the coach operator Ridlers have been named as interested parties in the inquest. Ms McKinley ended the hearing by offering her condolences to Oliver's family. Follow BBC Somerset on Facebook and X. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. More on this story More than £40k raised for school coach crash victims Head teacher speaks of devastation after boy's death in coach crash
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Daily Mail
Boy, 10, killed in school coach crash was found still strapped into his seat with fatal head injuries, inquest hears
A 10-year-old schoolboy killed when his school coach crashed died from a head injury - and he was discovered still strapped into his seat, a coroner has revealed. Oliver Price was found inside the overturned 70-seater bus transporting pupils and teachers from Minehead Middle School in Somerset last Thursday. At the opening of an inquest into Oliver's death in Wells, Somerset, this morning, a statement was read by Vanessa McKinlay, assistant coroner for Somerset. The words on behalf of Coroner's Investigator Ben Batley told how Oliver had been pronounced dead at the scene at 5pm by paramedics and was identified to police by his father Matthew. The crash happened between Wheddon Cross and Timberscombe at about 3.15pm on July 17. The coach left the road, overturned and came to rest about 20ft down a steep slope. An off-duty firefighter travelling behind the vehicle was able to start freeing passengers immediately. Ms McKinlay, opening the inquest today, said: 'Oliver was a student at Minehead Middle School and on 17th July was being taken back to Minehead by coach with a number of other children and staff. 'The coach came off the road and into a steep wooded area. Oliver was found seated with his seatbelt on. His provisional cause of death was a head injury.' Ms McKinlay adjourned the inquest until January 14 next year when Oliver's family, the coach driver, adult passengers on the coach, eyewitnesses, police, fire service, paramedics and a pathologist will be called to give evidence. She added: 'I'd like to close by offering my condolences to Oliver's family.' At least 21 other pupils and staff were injured when the coach slid off the A396 in Exmoor, Somerset, at 3pm last Thursday. The vehicle was carrying Year 5 pupils back from an end-of-year trip to Exmoor Zoo. A major incident was declared and a significant emergency service response began. A family liaison officer has kept Oliver's parents updated as the investigation continues. Meanwhile, floral tributes have been left outside the child's school. Chief Superintendent Mark Edgington said: 'Our thoughts are first and foremost with Oliver's family at what must be an unimaginably difficult time. We will continue to make sure they're updated. 'Our investigation is now well underway with officers working tirelessly to find out what caused it. This work is likely to take some time and we're asking for patience while these enquiries take place. 'Over the last few days we have been working closely with our partner agencies and the school to ensure support is in place for anyone who might need it. 'We are extremely grateful for all the support that's been received locally. This clearly shows how special and close-knit this community is. 'I would like to also thank all the emergency services and voluntary groups who responded for their support as well as everyone in our hospitals who continue to help those who were injured.' Rachel Gilmour, MP for Tiverton and Minehead, described the fatal school coach crash as 'tragic' and said she was 'heartbroken for the parents and the school and the wider family'. She told BBC Breakfast the coach was coming from Exmoor Zoo, when it came off the road and went down a 20ft slope, adding that it was 'pretty catastrophic'. Asked about the area, Ms Gilmour said: 'It's a very difficult road, very, very steep, very windy, and it's just the nature of rural roads in my constituency, you know, Minehead famously, only has one road that takes you into it on the A39 and if you're coming from where I live in Bampton or across the Moor, those are the roads that you have to use.' Ms Gilmour praised the 'fabulous job' by the emergency services, adding: 'We've been told up to 20 ambulances went to the scene, three air ambulances, obviously paramedics, police, firemen, you know, just deeply grateful to our emergency services and just heartbroken for the parents and the school and the wider family.' She said she visited Minehead Middle School recently and hailed it as a 'fantastic school' with a 'great headmistress'. One of the school's teachers posted on Facebook: 'My amazing students, I couldn't be prouder of all of you, how incredibly brave you have been. 'You have looked after each in what was a life-changing event, we will get through this together. 'I feel so lucky to be your teacher. I am so grateful to my wonderful colleagues during this time who were also fighting to help as many people as we could. 'My deepest condolences to all parents, carers, family and friends involved.'
