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The Hindu
31-07-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
NTPC donates ambulance to Narsipatnam hospital
NTPC Simhadri has donated an Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulance to the Government Area Hospital in Narsipatnam, Anakapalli district. The fully-equipped ambulance, valued at ₹35 lakh, was formally handed over to the hospital management, according to a release on Thursday in the presence of Assembly speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu and Collector Vijaya Krishnan.
The Advertiser
24-07-2025
- The Advertiser
School bus driver trapped in wreckage after truck crash on regional road
A bus driver has been freed from wreckage, and three kids evacuated, after a school bus and a truck crashed on a regional road. Emergency services were called to Warracknabeal-Stawell Road near Minyip in Victoria's west at 8.30am on July 24 after receiving reports of a crash. A minibus rolled onto its roof and a B-double hay trailer was on its side as emergency services arrived at the scene. The driver was trapped but three children and a woman were able to extricate themselves from the bus, Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) said. Warracknabeal Unit SES volunteers worked to successfully free the bus driver over the course of an hour. A fuel leak, resulting from the crash, was cleared by Victoria's Country Fire Authority (CFA) crews. CFA declared the crash site "under control" at 9.32am. The bus driver was being treated for serious injuries after being transferred into the care of paramedics, police said. One of the children and the truck driver sustained minor injuries, police said. A helicopter and six Advanced Life Support paramedic crews were dispatched to the scene by Ambulance Victoria. Two people were taken to Horsham Hospital by road ambulance while another was airlifted to The Alfred, Ambulance Victoria said. "Our thoughts are with those being cared for by our health service colleagues, and we thank our teams and all emergency services colleagues who supported the response," Ambulance Victoria said. Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at A bus driver has been freed from wreckage, and three kids evacuated, after a school bus and a truck crashed on a regional road. Emergency services were called to Warracknabeal-Stawell Road near Minyip in Victoria's west at 8.30am on July 24 after receiving reports of a crash. A minibus rolled onto its roof and a B-double hay trailer was on its side as emergency services arrived at the scene. The driver was trapped but three children and a woman were able to extricate themselves from the bus, Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) said. Warracknabeal Unit SES volunteers worked to successfully free the bus driver over the course of an hour. A fuel leak, resulting from the crash, was cleared by Victoria's Country Fire Authority (CFA) crews. CFA declared the crash site "under control" at 9.32am. The bus driver was being treated for serious injuries after being transferred into the care of paramedics, police said. One of the children and the truck driver sustained minor injuries, police said. A helicopter and six Advanced Life Support paramedic crews were dispatched to the scene by Ambulance Victoria. Two people were taken to Horsham Hospital by road ambulance while another was airlifted to The Alfred, Ambulance Victoria said. "Our thoughts are with those being cared for by our health service colleagues, and we thank our teams and all emergency services colleagues who supported the response," Ambulance Victoria said. Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at A bus driver has been freed from wreckage, and three kids evacuated, after a school bus and a truck crashed on a regional road. Emergency services were called to Warracknabeal-Stawell Road near Minyip in Victoria's west at 8.30am on July 24 after receiving reports of a crash. A minibus rolled onto its roof and a B-double hay trailer was on its side as emergency services arrived at the scene. The driver was trapped but three children and a woman were able to extricate themselves from the bus, Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) said. Warracknabeal Unit SES volunteers worked to successfully free the bus driver over the course of an hour. A fuel leak, resulting from the crash, was cleared by Victoria's Country Fire Authority (CFA) crews. CFA declared the crash site "under control" at 9.32am. The bus driver was being treated for serious injuries after being transferred into the care of paramedics, police said. One of the children and the truck driver sustained minor injuries, police said. A helicopter and six Advanced Life Support paramedic crews were dispatched to the scene by Ambulance Victoria. Two people were taken to Horsham Hospital by road ambulance while another was airlifted to The Alfred, Ambulance Victoria said. "Our thoughts are with those being cared for by our health service colleagues, and we thank our teams and all emergency services colleagues who supported the response," Ambulance Victoria said. Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at A bus driver has been freed from wreckage, and three kids evacuated, after a school bus and a truck crashed on a regional road. Emergency services were called to Warracknabeal-Stawell Road near Minyip in Victoria's west at 8.30am on July 24 after receiving reports of a crash. A minibus rolled onto its roof and a B-double hay trailer was on its side as emergency services arrived at the scene. The driver was trapped but three children and a woman were able to extricate themselves from the bus, Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) said. Warracknabeal Unit SES volunteers worked to successfully free the bus driver over the course of an hour. A fuel leak, resulting from the crash, was cleared by Victoria's Country Fire Authority (CFA) crews. CFA declared the crash site "under control" at 9.32am. The bus driver was being treated for serious injuries after being transferred into the care of paramedics, police said. One of the children and the truck driver sustained minor injuries, police said. A helicopter and six Advanced Life Support paramedic crews were dispatched to the scene by Ambulance Victoria. Two people were taken to Horsham Hospital by road ambulance while another was airlifted to The Alfred, Ambulance Victoria said. "Our thoughts are with those being cared for by our health service colleagues, and we thank our teams and all emergency services colleagues who supported the response," Ambulance Victoria said. Police will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at
News18
24-07-2025
- Health
- News18
‘6 Deaths Per Hour': India's National Highways Seeing Highest Daily Fatalities In 2025 Since 2022
Last Updated: The government informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that 26,770 road accident fatalities have been reported on national highways up to June in 2025 The national highways in India continue to witness a grim toll in 2025, with close to 150 people dying daily on average—about six deaths every hour—according to an analysis of official data. The ministry of road transport and highways informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday that 26,770 road accident fatalities have been reported on national highways up to June in 2025. The daily average in 2023 was 147 deaths, and in 2024 it was 144. The total deaths reported in the year 2023 were 53,372, which dropped to 52,609 in 2024. The ministry publishes 'Road Accidents in India" annually based on data received from states and union territories. The report has been published for calendar years up to 2022, and the reports beyond that are awaited. Odisha MP Sasmit Patra had asked the ministry about the increase in road accident deaths across national highways. Gadkari informed the House that the eDAR (electronic Detailed Accident Report) portal has been developed, which is a central repository for reporting, management, and analysis of road accident data across the country. The numbers for 2023, 2024, and the current year are as per data entered by states and UTs on the eDAR portal as of July 17. Analysis of the data from MoRTH's annual report since 2019 shows that the only year when there was some relief from deaths on national highways was 2020—clearly due to mobility restrictions during Covid lockdowns. The daily and hourly averages fell to 125 and five, the lowest across the seven-year period. As shown in the graph, the average hourly deaths between 2019 and 2025 have remained about six, except in 2020, while the daily deaths ranged between 125 and 152. In another reply to Punjab MP Ashok Mittal, Gadkari said that Advanced Life Support (ALS) ambulances have been deployed on certain stretches of national highways in light of the recommendations of the concerned district road safety committees, in addition to the ambulance services provided by various state governments. The House was also informed that the National Ambulance Helpline Number 102 is available to all road users. 'In addition, NHAI has deployed a dispatch system based on a call centre to monitor the operations of these ambulances following distress calls. The average response time after intimation of the incident to 1033 is generally targeted to be around 20-30 minutes, depending on the location of the distress call with the ambulance," Gadkari added. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Daily Record
05-07-2025
- Daily Record
Panic on UK bound Ryanair flight after fire alarm chaos leaves 18 injured
Some passengers leaped from the plane's wings to escape when panic erupted on a Ryanair flight. Eighteen passengers were injured after a fire alarm went off onboard a UK bound Ryanair flight waiting to take off from Palma de Mallorca Airport in the early hours of Saturday. EuroWeekly reports the blaze, which started just after midnight, sparked panic among those on board, with some terrified passengers jumping from the aircraft's wings onto the tarmac in a desperate attempt to escape. Six of the injured were taken to hospitals on the island, while the remaining 12 were treated at the scene for minor injuries, according to the Majorca Daily Bulletin. The plane was scheduled to depart from Palma to Manchester Airport when the alarm was set off. Emergency services rushed to the scene, activating a major incident response protocol due to the risk of mass casualties. Two Advanced Life Support and two Basic Life Support ambulances were dispatched, alongside airport firefighters and members of the Civil Guard. Despite some chaotic scenes, most passengers were evacuated in an orderly manner through the aircraft's emergency exits. However, footage shared on social media showed panicked travellers leaping from the plane and abandoning their belongings in the rush to safety. Eyewitnesses described scenes of confusion and fear, with many saying they were unsure what was happening as smoke began to spread through the cabin. The evacuation took place via emergency exits located above the wings, forcing some to jump from a considerable height to the ground below. One passenger wrote on TikTok: 'It was absolute chaos. People were screaming and climbing over seats to get out. We didn't know if the plane was going to explode.' Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. Ryanair has said the flight was discontinued due to a "false fire warning." A replacement flight left Palma at 7.05am. The incident is the latest in a string of concerning events for the budget airline, which operates hundreds of flights between the UK and Spanish holiday destinations each week.
CBS News
30-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Baltimore Fire union raises concerns about downgrade of 4 medical units
The Baltimore Firefighters' union is raising concerns as the city plans to downgrade four Advanced Life Support (ALS) medic units to Basic Life Support (BLS) at the start of July. According to IAFF Local 734, the move could impact emergency responses and patient care in the city. "Every second counts in a medical emergency," said Matthew Coster, President of IAFF Local 734. "Reducing ALS coverage in Baltimore means fewer units equipped with the tools and training to handle life-threatening incidents like cardiac arrest, stroke, and major trauma. This change puts patients at greater risk." Downgrading Baltimore medic units Coster said the city's decision to downgrade four units is in response to staffing issues and overtime constraints at the fire department. The downgrades could make those challenges worse, the union leader said. "When we're already at strained resources and maxed out on a daily basis, we don't want to go backward, we want to keep moving forward and get ALS units on the street where they need to be," Coster said. According to the union, ALS units are trained to administer advanced care during emergency responses, while BLS units have fewer capabilities. ALS units can provide airway management, deliver medication and monitor cardiac health. According to Coster, the downgrade could mean it takes longer for the proper personnel to get on scene. "When you're trying to save a life, time is your enemy," Coster said. "When it comes to trying to fight a fire to ALS interventions, fast is the best way that you wanna do it." Coster also emphasized that 911 call volume is extremely high in the city. He hopes his message will convince the mayor and city council to "properly fund the fire department and give us the money that we need to keep these units on the street, to properly staff and train and retain people." "This is not about finger-pointing," Coster said. "We believe the Fire Chief and department leadership are doing the best they can under difficult circumstances. But we owe it to our residents to speak up when decisions are made that could delay care or jeopardize outcomes."
