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Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Major search for child missing in River Thames hours after ‘getting into difficulty' near pier
A police helicopter, South East Coast Ambulance Service, Met Police boats and RNLI are at the scene RACE AGAINST TIME Major search for child missing in River Thames hours after 'getting into difficulty' near pier Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MAJOR search has been launched after two children fell into the River Thames today. Emergency services were called to the Royal Terrace Pier, in Gravesend, Kent at around 1.45pm. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up The alarm was raised after two children got into difficulty in the water. One child has been recovered, but the search continues for a second youngster, according to Coastguard officials. Metropolitan Police boats are carrying out the urgent rescue operation, with the RNLI assisting. A police helicopter and South East Coast Ambulance Service were also sent to the scene. Kent Police was called by the Port of London Authority. An HM Coastguard spokesman said: 'HM Coastguard is responding to a report of two children in difficulty in the water near the Royal Terrace Pier, Gravesend. 'The alarm was raised at about 1.35pm on 30 May. One child has been recovered and the search is ongoing for a second. 'Metropolitan Police boats are attending as well as the RNLI lifeboat from Gravesend, Kent. 'Police, and a police helicopter. South East Coast Ambulance Service was sent.' A Kent Police spokesperson said: 'Kent Police was called by the Port of London Authority at 1.46pm on Friday to concerns for the welfare of two people who had entered the river at Royal Pier Road, Gravesend. 'Officers, Kent Fire and Rescue Service, the RNLI and South East Coast Ambulance Service are currently at the scene where enquiries and a search are underway.' 1 The children got into difficulty in the water near the Royal Terrace Pier, in Gravesend Credit: Getty More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Two injured in alleged power surge explosion
Two people have been injured in an alleged explosion caused by an underground power surge in Surrey. Emergency services were called to reports of an explosion in Cranbourne Close, in Horley, at about 22:15 BST on Tuesday. One person was taken to hospital for treatment for second degree burns, while paramedics treated another person at the scene. UK Power Networks said it was working to restore power to a number of homes in the area after a power cut caused by the surge. A South East Coast Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed it was called to reports of an explosion. "Crews assessed and treated two patients at the scene. One patient was then taken to a local hospital for further medical treatment and the second patient was discharged at the scene," they said. Surrey Fire & Rescue Service have contacted for comment. Follow BBC Surrey on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down? UK Power Networks
The Sun
04-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Shocking moment Spitfire ‘practising for VE Day event' crash lands in field as bystanders left stunned
THIS is the shocking moment a Spitfire crash landed in a field while "practising for a VE Day event". The World War II fighter aircraft made the emergency landing in a farmer's crop field in West Hythe, Kent, at around 7pm yesterday. 6 6 6 Fire crews, paramedics, and police rushed to the crash site, with photos showing the historic Spitfire resting among the crops as emergency crews secured the area. Miraculously, the pilot and passenger managed to walk away unhurt from the disaster. One witness described the shocking scene, saying: "We were on our way home from shopping and saw another Spitfire circling, which we thought was unusual — maybe practising for a VE Day ceremony. "We continued driving and then came across the plane that had just crash -landed. "The pilot and passenger were luckily out of the aircraft." She explained that bystanders had helped to quickly raise the alarm with the local farmer, ensuring that the field as accessed quickly. Witnesses also praised the pilot's apparent skill in avoiding a more serious crash. Firefighters confirmed they were called out to assist following the crash landing. A spokesperson for the fire service said two fire engines attended and that crews "helped to make the scene safe". They added one person was passed into the care of paramedics from the South East Coast Ambulance Service, and that crews left the scene shortly after 9pm. Moment Cessna plane makes an emergency landing at the famous Riviera Country Club The aircraft involved is understood to have seen action with the Royal Canadian Air Force's 441 Squadron, following its construction in 1943. Operating under the RAF during World War II, its first operational deployment was on September 25, 1944. It is believed to have been practising on Saturday for a VE Day flypast when it crash landed. The aircraft is also understood to belong to a Biggin Hill-based Spitfire flight experience company, which has been contacted for comment. 6 6 6 Aviation authorities are also expected to investigate the cause of the crash. Volunteers have also been spotted trying to protect the aircraft, covering it in blue and grey tarpaulin. VE Day, celebrated on May 8, marks the point at which World War II ended in Europe, with Nazi Germany signing an unconditional surrender. There will be a procession and flypast in London, as the Armed Forces display aircraft over The Mall and Buckingham Palace on Monday. The flypast is expected to take place at around 1.45pm and feature Lancaster bombers as well as a number of modern jets and the Red Arrows.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man injured as fairground ride catches power cable
A man has been injured after a fairground ride caught an overhead power cable. Sussex Police said the man, aged in his 20s, sustained an "electric shock" at a St George's Day fair in Markstakes Corner, Chailey, at about 11:00 BST and was taken to hospital as a precaution. Ambulance crews assessed two other people who were discharged at the scene, said the South East Coast Ambulance Service. East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said a fairground ride had "caught on to an overhead power cable and caused electrocution". The fire service said it made the scene safe, confirming there was no fire, before handing over to UK Power Networks. The fair's organisers said on social media the event had been cancelled following the incident. Follow BBC Sussex on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Child injured after being hit by car near school
A child has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car outside a school in Kent, police say. Kent Police said the child had been involved in a collision with a car at 08:45 BST on Monday near Oakfield Primary Academy in Dartford. The child's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening and their parents have been informed. A spokesperson for South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) said crews treated the child at the scene. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Kent Police
