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Yahoo
8 hours ago
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Hovercraft used to rescue swimmers in busy day for Southend Coastguard
SOUTHEND'S Coastguard and RNLI rescued five casualties with the help of a hovercraft yesterday as high-visitors numbers saw a busy day for the services. The Coastguard responded to a number of incidents yesterday as thousands of visitors made the most of sky-high temperatures. The casualties rescued by hovercraft had been struggling in the sea and the Coastguard has today warned sun-seekers to exercise caution whilst making the most of the good weather. We're now on WhatsApp! Join our new channel at to get all the latest breaking news and exclusive stories delivered straight to your phone. A spokesperson for HM Coastguard Southend said: 'We were tasked to receive five casualties picked up by the RNLI hovercraft off Sealife Centre struggling in water. 'Coastguard officers received the casualties and provided primary casualty care whilst awaiting East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust paramedics. Once the ambulance was on scene Coastguard officers supported paramedics before the casualties were discharged and no further treatment was needed Rescue - The Coastguard was out on Southend seafront throughout the day yesterday (Image: HM Coastguard Southend) 'Whilst this incident was being dealt with, there were other incidents developing offshore with casualties being picked up by the RNLI hovercraft and searches for various missing swimmers on the west side and east side of Southend Pier which required further assistance by our flank team from HM Coastguard Canvey Island to help support Packed - Thousands have flocked to Southend seafront over the weekend (Image: Simon Murdoch) 'After completion of various searches east and west of Southend Pier and speaking with the first informants who reported people missing it was confirmed everyone was accounted for and all search assets were then stood down.' Read more Meeting to help dispel 'myths' around proposed 10,000 homes on edge of Southend Tickets flying off the shelves for Southend's second ever Lazydays Festival Southend's old 'eyesore' water chute - where dead bodies kept being discovered The Coastguard has warned that today is also expected to be busy, with thousands of visitors set to descend on the seafront. A spokesperson for HM Coastguard Southend said: 'Whilst we want everyone visiting to create long lasting memories, we also remind those who visit our coast to respect the water and keep safe without taking any unnecessary risks.' If you see someone in distress at the coast call 999 and ask for the Coastguard.
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Man has life threatening injuries after scooter crash on M1
A man in his 40s has been left with life-threatening injuries after a scooter collided with the central reservation of the M1 motorway. Hertfordshire Police said a grey Yamaha scooter crashed at about 15:30 BST on Wednesday near junction eight, northbound, for Hemel Hempstead. The road was closed overnight but has since reopened. The force said the man and a woman in her 40s were taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police, the East of England Ambulance Service, Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service and Herts and Essex Air Ambulance Service all attended. Sgt Chris Whales said: "As part of our investigations into what happened, I am appealing to anyone who either witnessed the collision or was driving in the area at the time of the incident to please contact me."He also appealed for anyone with dashcam footage to get in touch. The road, just a few miles away in Bedfordshire, was also closed for several hours on Wednesday, northbound between junctions 11 for Luton and 11A for Dunstable and Houghton Regis, following a crash. Two cars and two lorries were involved, and firefighters also tackled an unrelated lorry fire, which was part of the traffic caught within the closure, National Highways road was shut overnight for emergency resurfacing work and for pre-planned works to be carried out and has since reopened. Follow Beds, Herts and Bucks news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
10-03-2025
- BBC News
Third man arrested after 'major fight' in Newmarket
A third person has been arrested as police investigate a "major" fight in a town Police said officers were called to Newmarket High Street at about 15:40 GMT on men were taken to hospital with injuries, the force of the men, aged 45, has now been discharged and arrested on suspicion of affray. A man aged in his 70s remains in hospital in what police say is a critical but stable other men, aged 25 and 23, have been arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily East of England Ambulance service told the BBC: "It was a major fight in the town centre. Three ambulances were sent."The High Street was closed while investigations took place.A police spokesperson asked witnesses or people with information about the incident to contact them. Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Yahoo
Man in 'serious condition' after 'major fight'
Two men have been taken to hospital - one in a "serious condition" - following a "major fight in the town centre" with officers making two arrests. Suffolk Police were called to High Street, Newmarket, at around 15:40 GMT on Saturday, following a report of an "altercation" involving "a number" of people. It added that two people needed medical treatment. The East of England Ambulance service told the BBC: "It was a major fight in the town centre. Three ambulances were sent. One patient, a male, was taken to Addenbrooke's hospital in a serious condition." Two men, aged 26 and 23 from Newmarket, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, police said. In a social media post, the force previously said the road had been closed in both directions, but it has since reopened. A police spokesperson asked witnesses or people with information about the incident to "contact Bury St Edmunds Police quoting reference 37/12771/25". Follow Suffolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
