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The Sun
2 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Major search launched for missing dad after boat capsizes on Draycote Water reservoir as son pulled from lake
A MAJOR hunt has been launched for a missing dad after he and his son's boat capsized on Draycote Water reservoir. Emergency services were called at about 3:30pm on Thursday to reports of the incident in Rugby, Warwickshire. The son was pulled from the water found not to be injured but an urgent hunt for his missing dad is ongoing. Police were still at the scene on Friday afternoon along with a team from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, cops said. The force added that teams were "working tirelessly" and asked the public to stay clear of the area so as not to disrupt the search. Draycote Water said the reservoir would remain shut tomorrow, which includes the sailing club, fishing club and restaurant. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service told the BBC: "He was assessed but did not require further treatment and was discharged at the scene," the spokesperson said. "Following several hours of further searching alongside police and fire colleagues, no other patients were found, and our resources were scaled back." 1
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Teams search for missing father after boat capsizes at Draycote Water
Emergency services are still searching for a father after a boat capsized at a Warwickshire reservoir on Thursday man was on board the boat with his teenage son at Draycote Water near Rugby when it capsized, Warwickshire Police son was quickly rescued and was found not to be injured, but the search for the father is ongoing, using various land and water search equipment resources.A police spokesperson said they were still at the scene on Friday afternoon along with colleagues from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service. They added the force were "working tirelessly" and asked that the public avoid the area so as not to distract also thanked the public for respecting the privacy of the family.A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called at 15:21 BST and found a teenage boy who had been pulled from the water on arrival."He was assessed but did not require further treatment and was discharged at the scene," the spokesperson said."Following several hours of further searching alongside police and fire colleagues, no other patients were found, and our resources were scaled back."Draycote Water is a 240-hectare reservoir and country park, drawing its water from the River Leam, which then supplies drinking water to Rugby and such as sailing and windsurfing are popular at the site, and it also attracts anglers. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
3 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Pedestrian hit by car in Studley suffers serious injuries
A man has been badly hurt as he was walking on a road and was hit by a services were called to Allendale Crescent in Studley, Warwickshire, just after 21:00 BST on man was treated for serious injuries before he was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, a West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson driver of the car was not hurt, they added. Warwickshire Police has been approached for a response. Follow BBC Coventry & Warwickshire on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
The Sun
4 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Four raced to hospital after car crashed outside Alton Towers with air ambulance scrambled to scene
FOUR people have been rushed to hospital after a car was involved in a crash at Alton Towers. Emergency crews including an air ambulance were scrambled to the scene of the one-vehicle smash on the entryway to the major theme park this morning. 2 One man was quickly flown to Royal Stoke University Hospital suffering from "potentially serious injuries", while three other men, who sustained minor injuries, were taken to the same hospital by ambulance. The first call came in shortly before 11am today, West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed. It then deployed an ambulance and paramedic officer, alongside a helicopter from the Midlands Air Ambulance at Cosford. A spokesperson for the trust said: "We were called to reports of a one car RTC at a location off Farley Lane in Alton at 10.55am. "We sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer, the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford and two Community First Responders to the scene. "On arrival, crews found four men. The first of whom, a passenger, was treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed by air ambulance to Royal Stoke University Hospital. "The three other patients were treated for minor injuries and conveyed by land ambulance to Royal Stoke University Hospital for further treatment.' 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. 2
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Should I go through a red light if an ambulance is behind me?
ONE of the most difficult positions drivers can find themselves in is being stuck at red lights and seeing blue lights approaching in their rear-view mirror. Emergency services such as fire engines and ambulances are permitted to drive through red lights when on their way to an emergency which often means drivers will attempt to move out of the way to let the vehicle pass. However, if drivers cross the white line by the traffic lights, they are committing a traffic offence and could cause another accident by doing so. A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance has shared advice on what to do. They said: "If you are at the lights and can see an emergency vehicle behind you, stay where you are until the light turns green or the emergency vehicle has passed. "Our teams are trained to safely navigate through traffic, sometimes using oncoming lanes or filter lanes. "But when it is not safe, we will maintain a safe distance, turn off sirens but keep lights on, and wait until it is safe to move." Crossing the white line when a light is red can result in points and a fine, but could also pose a danger to pedestrians and other cars not expecting a vehicle to cross the line.
