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BBC News
a day ago
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Death of RAF corporal investigated by MoD and Lincolnshire Police
The Ministry of Defence is investigating the death of an RAF dog handler alongside the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Rebecca Hudson, 32, from Stourport, died on 23 Police said it attended an incident on 18 May at an RAF site in Kirkby Lane, Tattershall Thorpe, in which a 32-year-old woman suffered "serious injuries" following "a collision" with a was airlifted to hospital but died five days later. The East Midlands Ambulance Service said after receiving a call at 15:23 on 18 May it sent a paramedic, a LIVES emergency responder and an ambulance. The air ambulance also attended. "One patient was taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham via air ambulance," it RAF police dog training facility is located on Kirkby Lane. The HSE said it would be investigating the incident "alongside the relevant authorities".A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence said it was supporting the coroner's office with its inquiries."As investigations are ongoing, we cannot comment further at this stage and ask the media and public to avoid speculation as this could cause additional distress to Cpl Hudson's family, friends and colleagues," they added. 'Sorely missed' In a statement, the RAF described Cpl Hudson as "devoted to her dogs and her teammates" and said she would be "sorely missed".Gp Capt Samantha Bunn, provost marshal and commander air security force, said: "The tragic loss of Cpl Bec Hudson has been profoundly felt by every single member of the RAF Police. "Her absence will be felt for many years to come, not just by the dogs she dedicated so much time to, but the whole of the RAF Police."Listen to highlights from Lincolnshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
BBC News
7 days ago
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Bicester fire: MP Anneliese Dodds says 'lessons must be learned'
An MP who visited the business park where three people were killed in a fire has said "lessons must be learned" from the Jennie Logan, 30, and Martyn Sadler, 38, along with father-of-two Dave Chester, 57, were killed in the blaze that engulfed the Bicester Motion site in Oxfordshire on 15 Labour MP for Oxford East, Anneliese Dodds, said visiting the scene on Wednesday was "incredibly sombre and sobering". Thames Valley Police and the Health and Safety Executive are liaising on the investigation into the fire's cause. Two more firefighters are in hospital after suffering serious injuries in the incident, but remain in a stable Dodds said "all of us are are really thinking about those two brave individuals... and really wishing them all the very best"."It is very important that those who lost their lives are remembered, and also their families," she Dodds described the incident as "horrendous", and said it reminded her of "the huge debt that we owe to our firefighters". "Clearly, in this case they had run towards the danger rather than away from it, as they always do," the MP said. She added: "We have facilities like those at Bicester Motion in other parts of the country, so it's important that lessons are learned for the future."The fire was reported at about 18:30 BST on 15 May and rapidly spread through a former aircraft hangar at the site on Buckingham Road.A major incident was declared and 10 fire and rescue crews were called to tackle the blaze as witnesses reported seeing black smoke in the sky. Thames Valley Police said post-mortem examinations showed that all three died from multiple traumatic injuries, likely caused by "the collapse of part of a structure".Two gold plaques have been placed at the site to commemorate those who died. Bicester Motion is home to more than 50 specialist businesses, focused on classic car restoration and engineering on the former site of RAF was home to RAF Bomber Command in World War Two and became redundant in 2004. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
BBC News
28-05-2025
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Man killed in Devon road crash with bin lorry
A man has died following a road crash involving a bin lorry in Devon, police services were called to the incident at Higher Warberry Road, Torquay, at about 12:45 BST on Tuesday. Devon and Cornwall Police said a man from the area in his 20s had died at the scene and the incident had been raised with the Health and Safety BBC has approached Torbay Council, which is responsible for local waste collections, for comment. Devon and Cornwall Police has asked witnesses and anyone with relevant information or dashcam footage to get in contact.
Telegraph
28-05-2025
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- Telegraph
Binman in his 20s dies in crash involving refuse lorry
A binman in his 20s has died in a crash involving his team's lorry. A white bin lorry and 'a member of the crew' were involved in the crash in Torquay, Devon, according to Devon and Cornwall Police. A 'local man in his 20s' was declared dead at the scene after emergency services were called at 12.43pm on Tuesday. Devon and Cornwall Police said in a statement: 'Emergency services were called at 12.43pm on Tuesday May 27, to a collision on Higher Warberry Road, involving a white bin lorry and a member of the crew. 'A local man in his 20s was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been made aware. The Health and Safety Executive has been informed.' Police are searching for more information, and have asked that those with dashcam footage get in touch. A spokesman for the Health and Safety Executive said: 'HSE is aware of the incident and assisting the police with their enquiries.'
The Sun
28-05-2025
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- The Sun
Tragedy as binman in his 20s killed in crash ‘involving team's refuse lorry' with witnesses urged to come forward
A BINMAN in his twenties has died after a crash involving his own team's lorry, cops have said. Emergency services raced to the scene in Torquay, Devon, shortly before 1pm on Tuesday. A white bin lorry and a member of crew are reported to have been involved in the incident. A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been made aware and The Health and Safety Executive informed. Devon and Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses with any further information into the incident. Anyone with dashcam footage or information which may assist the investigation should contact police online or by calling 101 quoting log 330 of 27 May 2025.
