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Malay Mail
04-05-2025
- Health
- Malay Mail
MMEA conducts medevac for nine-year-old boy on Perhentian Island suffering asthma attack
KOTA BARU, May 4 — The Kelantan Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) carried out a medical evacuation operation (Medevac) to help a boy who suffered an asthma attack in Perhentian Island, Terengganu yesterday. Kelantan Maritime Director, Maritime Captain Erwan Shah Soahdi said the operation was carried out after the maritime received an emergency call from health workers at the Perhentian Island Health Clinic, Terengganu at 12.15pm. He said a patrol boat was mobilised to the location and managed to take the nine-year-old patient to the Kuala Besut Passenger Jetty in less than an hour before being rushed to the Besut Hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment. 'Immediate action must be taken, given the patient's condition was getting weaker, and required emergency treatment at the nearest hospital (Besut Hospital) immediately. 'The Medevac operation ended completely at 3pm without any untoward incidents. The public is advised to always be aware of their respective health conditions always but should not hesitate to call the authorities in cases of emergency,' he said in a statement yesterday. — Bernama
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Eagan mother tragically dies after breast cancer worsens on Mexico vacation
An Eagan family is in desperate need of support after the tragic death of 44-year-old Jodi Taylor, whose health took a turn for the worse while vacationing in Cancun, Mexico. Taylor, 44, who was diagnosed with metastatic stage 4 breast cancer in 2018, was vacationing with her husband, Scott, their 13-year-old son and their nine-year-old daughter when she fell ill. She was admitted to an emergency room and then an intensive care unit on March 30. Her close friend Patricia Peterson told Bring Me The News that she had been experiencing some liver issues prior to the trip. Taylor was in the ICU from that Sunday until Tuesday, April 1. Peterson said due to Jodi's urgent medical needs, her husband Scott made the decision to get her cleared to fly home on a Medevac flight. However, insurance would only pay to have her flown to Florida and Scott opted to pay out of pocket so she could be home in Minnesota with her family and friends. After Scott's sister had flown to Mexico to watch over the children while Scott was with Jodi, the kids were able to fly separately back to Minnesota late Wednesday night to see their mother. "Shortly after the kids arrived and were able to see Jodi, she passed peacefully with her family at 8:16 p.m.," Peterson said. A fundraiser, launched on SupportNow, looks to recoup costs for Jodi's hospital stay while in Mexico, the Medevac and the funeral. As of Tuesday afternoon, the fundraiser has raised nearly $27,300 of its $75,000 goal. Peterson says Jodi worked as a Medicare analyst specialist for CVS and "enjoyed crocheting, reading, camping and spending time with her kids and husband." "Jodi was a selfless person. She put everyone first, even after her diagnosis," Peterson tells BMTN. "She lived life and wanted to spend time with her family traveling." Peterson says her friendship with Jodi dates back to 2003. "I considered her as my sister. We texted all day every day. My world has changed since she left... we crocheted together, we spent as much time [together] as we could," Peterson said. Visitation has been planned for Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Klecatsky & Sons at 1580 Century Point in Eagan. A funeral service will take place on Saturday from noon to 3 p.m. at Easter Lutheran On the Hill at 4200 Pilot Knob Road in Eagan.
The Independent
18-02-2025
- General
- The Independent
Delta Airlines plane crash: Everything we know about flight 4819 that flipped over in Toronto
A Delta Airlines flight crashed and flipped onto its roof while attempting to land at the Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon, injuring several passengers. Officials said all 80 people on board the aircraft have been evacuated, and at least 18 have been taken to the hospital. Now, investigators are investigating how the crash could have happened. Here's everything we know about the crash: What happened? Delta Flight 4819 crashed while landing on a snow-covered runway in Toronto around 3:30 p.m. Eastern time on Monday after taking off from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The jet, a Bombardier CRJ-900, turned completely upside down on the runway. CNN obtained audio from air traffic control between the controller and the pilot of another nearby Medevac flight. 'LifeFlight 1, Medevac, just so you are aware, there are people outside walking around the aircraft there,' the controller said. 'Yeah, we've got it,' the Medevac pilot responded. 'The aircraft is upside down and burning.' Who was injured? All 80 people onboard - 76 passengers and four crew members - were evacuated from the aircraft, the Federal Aviation Administration said shortly after the crash. Video footage showed passengers and crew clambering out of the upside-down plane's emergency exit as smoke bellowed from the aircraft. Eighteen passengers were transported to nearby hospitals, airport fire chief Todd Aitken confirmed on Monday night. 'At this time, we do not know of any of those passengers having critical injuries,' Pearson CEO Deborah Flint said on Monday evening after she earlier put the number of injured at 17. Medical transport company Ornge reported three people suffered critical injuries: a man in his 60s, a woman in her 40s and a child. Their identities have yet to be released. On Monday evening, the city's SickKids hospital said that the child it had received was in good condition but could not provide further information. Joshua Schirard, a commercial airline pilot, told CNN that the flight attendants are to be commended for ensuring everyone on board was evacuated. 'The flight attendants, and how well trained they are, to be able to get everyone out,' Schirard told CNN. 'Everyone thinks that they're there to just serve drinks and snacks when that is absolutely not the case. I guarantee you that it was their efforts to get those people out and to act as first responders on the scene, to make sure that everyone survives.' How did this happen? The exact cause of the crash is unclear, and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada is set to lead the investigation. 'The NTSB is leading a team of U.S. investigators to assist the Transportation Safety Board of Canada with their investigation of today's accident of a Delta Air Lines Bombardier CRJ900 at Toronto Pearson International Airport,' the FAA said in a statement. 'Per international protocols under the International Civil Aviation Organization's Annex 13, any information about the investigation will be released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.' However, experts say the weather — and especially the wind speeds — may have played a role. The region saw a snowstorm that brought more than eight inches of snow this weekend, while Monday brought a high temperature of just 20F and wind gusts up to 38mph, according to The New York Times. Bombardier CRJ-900s, the type of plane involved in the crash, are built to withstand crosswinds of 35 knots, Schirard told CNN. The crosswinds that hit the plane at a 45-degree angle were only around 23 or 24 knots, he said. Schirard said these winds, despite being within the plane's limit, may have still played a role when coupled with the snow and ice on the runway. '[The crosswind] is within those demonstrated components. And the pilots knew that coming in,' he told CNN. ' doesn't make it easy landing.' 'When they're coming in and they're trying to land in that crosswind, and then we couple that with the snow and the they hit a solid patch of compressed snow, ice on that runway, coupled with a strong dressing crosswind, it could absolutely load them off the side of the runway,' he continued. Mary Schiavo, former inspector general at the U.S. Department of Transportation, agreed that the winds may have played a role 'There is a decision point at which you have to land no matter what…and if that's where they were when they got these bad crosswinds, they had no choice,' she told CNN. What have officials said? The FAA issued a ground stop after the crash. Canadian transportation minister Anita Anand said she's 'closely following the serious incident.' Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he's in touch with Anand to 'offer assistance and help with the investigation.' Meanwhile, Delta acknowledged the incident in a statement. 'Initial reports were that there are no fatalities. Several customers with injuries were transported to area hospitals. Our primary focus is taking care of those impacted,' the airline said. 'The hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by today's incident at Toronto-Pearson International Airport,' Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a separate statement. "I want to express my thanks to the many Delta and Endeavor team members and the first responders on site." Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is also monitoring the situation, he said on X. 'I'm in touch with Delta after a flight taking off from MSP crash landed in Toronto this afternoon,' Walz wrote. 'Grateful to the first responders and professionals on the scene.' Doug Ford, premier of Ontario, said he's 'relieved' there have been no reported casualties so far. 'Provincial officials are in contact with the airport and local authorities and will provide any help that's needed,' Ford said. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow made a similar statement: "I'm relieved to learn that all passengers and crew are accounted for after today's plane crash at Toronto Pearson. Thank you to the first responders, crew and airport staff for their quick actions and commitment to keeping everyone safe."
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Everything we know about the Delta flight that crashed in Toronto
A Delta Airlines flight crashed and flipped onto its roof while attempting to land at the Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon, injuring several passengers. Officials said all 80 people on board the aircraft have been evacuated, and at least 18 have been taken to the hospital. Now, investigators are investigating how the crash could have happened. Here's everything we know about the crash: Delta Flight 4819 crashed while landing on a snow-covered runway in Toronto around 3:30 p.m. Eastern time on Monday after taking off from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The jet, a Bombardier CRJ-900, turned completely upside down on the runway. CNN obtained audio from air traffic control between the controller and the pilot of another nearby Medevac flight. 'LifeFlight 1, Medevac, just so you are aware, there are people outside walking around the aircraft there,' the controller said. 'Yeah, we've got it,' the Medevac pilot responded. 'The aircraft is upside down and burning.' All 80 people onboard - 76 passengers and four crew members - were evacuated from the aircraft, the Federal Aviation Administration said shortly after the crash. Video footage showed passengers and crew clambering out of the upside-down plane's emergency exit as smoke bellowed from the aircraft. Eighteen passengers were transported to nearby hospitals, Delta confirmed on Monday evening. Two adults and one child were airlifted to hospitals, the service said. Meanwhile, medical transport company Ornge reports three people suffered critical injuries: a man in his 60s, a woman in her 40s and a child. Their identities have yet to be released. Joshua Schirard, a commercial airline pilot, told CNN that the flight attendants are to be commended for ensuring everyone on board was evacuated. 'The flight attendants, and how well trained they are, to be able to get everyone out,' Schirard told CNN. 'Everyone thinks that they're there to just serve drinks and snacks when that is absolutely not the case. I guarantee you that it was their efforts to get those people out and to act as first responders on the scene, to make sure that everyone survives.' The exact cause of the crash is unclear, and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada is set to lead the investigation. 'The NTSB is leading a team of U.S. investigators to assist the Transportation Safety Board of Canada with their investigation of today's accident of a Delta Air Lines Bombardier CRJ900 at Toronto Pearson International Airport,' the FAA said in a statement. 'Per international protocols under the International Civil Aviation Organization's Annex 13, any information about the investigation will be released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.' However, experts say the weather — and especially the wind speeds — may have played a role. The region saw a snowstorm that brought more than eight inches of snow this weekend, while Monday brought a high temperature of just 20F and wind gusts up to 38mph, according to The New York Times. Bombardier CRJ-900s, the type of plane involved in the crash, are built to withstand crosswinds of 35 knots, Schirard told CNN. The crosswinds that hit the plane at a 45-degree angle were only around 23 or 24 knots, he said. Schirard said these winds, despite being within the plane's limit, may have still played a role when coupled with the snow and ice on the runway. '[The crosswind] is within those demonstrated components. And the pilots knew that coming in,' he told CNN. ' doesn't make it easy landing.' 'When they're coming in and they're trying to land in that crosswind, and then we couple that with the snow and the they hit a solid patch of compressed snow, ice on that runway, coupled with a strong dressing crosswind, it could absolutely load them off the side of the runway,' he continued. Mary Schiavo, former inspector general at the U.S. Department of Transportation, agreed that the winds may have played a role 'There is a decision point at which you have to land no matter what…and if that's where they were when they got these bad crosswinds, they had no choice,' she told CNN. The FAA issued a ground stop after the crash. Canadian transportation minister Anita Anand said she's 'closely following the serious incident.' Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he's in touch with Anand to 'offer assistance and help with the investigation.' Meanwhile, Delta acknowledged the incident in a statement. 'Initial reports were that there are no fatalities. Several customers with injuries were transported to area hospitals. Our primary focus is taking care of those impacted,' the airline said. 'The hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by today's incident at Toronto-Pearson International Airport,' Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a separate statement. "I want to express my thanks to the many Delta and Endeavor team members and the first responders on site." Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is also monitoring the situation, he said on X. 'I'm in touch with Delta after a flight taking off from MSP crash landed in Toronto this afternoon,' Walz wrote. 'Grateful to the first responders and professionals on the scene.' Doug Ford, premier of Ontario, said he's 'relieved' there have been no reported casualties so far. 'Provincial officials are in contact with the airport and local authorities and will provide any help that's needed,' Ford said. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow made a similar statement: "I'm relieved to learn that all passengers and crew are accounted for after today's plane crash at Toronto Pearson. Thank you to the first responders, crew and airport staff for their quick actions and commitment to keeping everyone safe."
The Independent
17-02-2025
- General
- The Independent
Everything we know about the Delta flight that crashed in Toronto
A Delta Airlines flight crashed and flipped onto its roof while attempting to land at the Toronto Pearson International Airport on Monday afternoon, injuring several passengers. Officials said all 80 people on board the aircraft have been evacuated, and at least 15 have been taken to the hospital. Now, investigators are investigating how the crash could have happened. Here's everything we know about the crash: Delta Flight 4819 crashed while landing on a snow-covered runway in Toronto around 3:30 p.m. Eastern time on Monday after taking off from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The jet, a Bombardier CRJ-900, turned completely upside down on the runway. CNN obtained audio from air traffic control between the controller and the pilot of another nearby Medevac flight. 'LifeFlight 1, Medevac, just so you are aware, there are people outside walking around the aircraft there,' the controller said. 'Yeah, we've got it,' the Medevac pilot responded. 'The aircraft is upside down and burning.' Who was injured? All 80 people onboard - 76 passengers and four crew members - were evacuated from the aircraft, the Federal Aviation Administration said shortly after the crash. Video footage showed passengers and crew clambering out of the upside-down plane's emergency exit as smoke bellowed from the aircraft. Fifteen passengers were transported to nearby hospitals, Peel Regional Paramedic Services told ABC News. Two adults and one child were airlifted to hospitals, the service said. Meanwhile, medical transport company Ornge reports three people suffered critical injuries: a man in his 60s, a woman in her 40s and a child. Their identities have yet to be released. Joshua Schirard, a commercial airline pilot, told CNN that the flight attendants are to be commended for ensuring everyone on board was evacuated. 'The flight attendants, and how well trained they are, to be able to get everyone out,' Schirard told CNN. 'Everyone thinks that they're there to just serve drinks and snacks when that is absolutely not the case. I guarantee you that it was their efforts to get those people out and to act as first responders on the scene, to make sure that everyone survives.' How did this happen? The exact cause of the crash is unclear, and the Transportation Safety Board of Canada is set to lead the investigation. 'The NTSB is leading a team of U.S. investigators to assist the Transportation Safety Board of Canada with their investigation of today's accident of a Delta Air Lines Bombardier CRJ900 at Toronto Pearson International Airport,' the FAA said in a statement. 'Per international protocols under the International Civil Aviation Organization's Annex 13, any information about the investigation will be released by the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.' However, experts say the weather — and especially the wind speeds — may have played a role. The region saw a snowstorm that brought more than eight inches of snow this weekend, while Monday brought a high temperature of just 20F and wind gusts up to 38mph, according to The New York Times. Bombardier CRJ-900s, the type of plane involved in the crash, are built to withstand crosswinds of 35 knots, Schirard told CNN. The crosswinds that hit the plane at a 45-degree angle were only around 23 or 24 knots, he said. Schirard said these winds, despite being within the plane's limit, may have still played a role when coupled with the snow and ice on the runway. '[The crosswind] is within those demonstrated components. And the pilots knew that coming in,' he told CNN. ' doesn't make it easy landing.' 'When they're coming in and they're trying to land in that crosswind, and then we couple that with the snow and the they hit a solid patch of compressed snow, ice on that runway, coupled with a strong dressing crosswind, it could absolutely load them off the side of the runway,' he continued. Mary Schiavo, former inspector general at the U.S. Department of Transportation, agreed that the winds may have played a role 'There is a decision point at which you have to land no matter what…and if that's where they were when they got these bad crosswinds, they had no choice,' she told CNN. What have officials said? The FAA issued a ground stop after the crash. Canadian transportation minister Anita Anand said she's 'closely following the serious incident.' Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said he's in touch with Anand to 'offer assistance and help with the investigation.' Meanwhile, Delta acknowledged the incident in a statement. 'Initial reports were that there are no fatalities. Several customers with injuries were transported to area hospitals. Our primary focus is taking care of those impacted,' the airline said. 'The hearts of the entire global Delta family are with those affected by today's incident at Toronto-Pearson International Airport,' Delta CEO Ed Bastian said in a separate statement. "I want to express my thanks to the many Delta and Endeavor team members and the first responders on site." Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is also monitoring the situation, he said on X. 'I'm in touch with Delta after a flight taking off from MSP crash landed in Toronto this afternoon,' Walz wrote. 'Grateful to the first responders and professionals on the scene.' Doug Ford, premier of Ontario, said he's 'relieved' there have been no reported casualties so far. 'Provincial officials are in contact with the airport and local authorities and will provide any help that's needed,' Ford said. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow made a similar statement: "I'm relieved to learn that all passengers and crew are accounted for after today's plane crash at Toronto Pearson. Thank you to the first responders, crew and airport staff for their quick actions and commitment to keeping everyone safe."
