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Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Child suffers potentially life-changing burns after explosion on boat on the River Thames
An 18-month-old child has suffered potentially life-changing burns after a boat exploded on the River Thames. Wiltshire Police rushed to deal with the blast which sent all people on board into the water on the River Thames in Lechlade, Gloucestershire, at around 12pm on Saturday. The vessel had been away from the bank on the Wiltshire side of the Thames when it exploded and sent nine panicked adults and children into the river - some of whom 'couldn't swim'. But two brave 'holidaymakers' who were passing by when the blast occurred rescued many of those struggling in the water before ambulances, fire engines and multiple police units arrived. Five adults and four children - aged 18 months to seven - were taken to hospital where three people remain in a stable condition. A toddler was airlifted to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children while another person was also taken by air ambulance to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. However, police said today that two of those hospitalised, including the 18-month-old child, have suffered potentially life-changing burns. The force say they are still investigating the cause of the explosion. Detective Superintendent Joe Garrity of Wiltshire Police said: 'Our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic incident. 'It is a miracle there were no fatalities, and much of that must be put down to the response of two holidaymakers from Wales who happened to be passing. 'With no thought for their own safety, they jumped into the Thames to help save the lives of those involved, some of whom couldn't swim. 'It was heroic bravery. 'I would also like to thank Gloucestershire and Thames Valley police officers who were the first to respond to the incident, RAF Fairford who also provided support, and the ambulance and fire services. 'A cordon remains in place on the river to ensure the safety of other canal users and for further inquiries into the cause of the explosion to be carried out. 'The boat itself also needs to be recovered. This scene is likely to remain in place for the next few days.' Anyone with relevant information has been urged to contact Wiltshire Police quoting log 129 of May 31.
CBS News
2 days ago
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- CBS News
Man burned in Fort Lauderdale boat fire on Memorial Day weekend has died, loved ones say
A man who was severely burned in a boat explosion over the Memorial Day weekend in Fort Lauderdale has died, according to loved ones. Joshua Fifi, 28, suffered third-degree burns over 70% of his body. The father of four spent four days in the hospital before his death. The announcement was made in a "GoFundMe" fundraiser. Fifi was one of 14 people onboard the aboard a 39-foot Sea Ray boat that caught fire after Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said fuel vapors somehow ignited. The source of the vapors has not yet been determined. Eleven were hospitalized, including two children. Ten patients, including the boys, were taken to the burn unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Grandmother worried for her grandsons Sylvia Rivera spoke with CBS News Miami about her 5-year-old and 7-year-old grandsons, who remain in serious condition. Rivera said the 7-year-old has burns over 80% of his body, while the 5-year-old has burns over 40%. The boys' mother, Cassandra Rivera, posted a message on Facebook thanking people for their prayers. She said there is a "long road of recovery" ahead and she is facing multiple surgeries.
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Lechlade boat fire: Toddler suffers serious burns in boat explosion
An 18-month-old child suffered potentially life-changing burns when a boat exploded, police have Police received a report of a boat fire on the River Thames in Lechlade at about 12:00 BST on boat was away from the bank, meaning the five adults and four children on board ended up in the water. All nine, including the children who are aged between one and seven, were taken to said three of those hurt remain in hospital in a "stable" condition, but added two of them - including the 18-month-old - are being treated for "potentially life-changing burns". Det Supt Joe Garrity said it was a "miracle" no-one died."Much of that must be put down to the response of two holidaymakers from Wales who happened to be passing," he added."With no thought for their own safety, they jumped into the Thames to help save the lives of those involved, some of whom couldn't swim."It was heroic bravery."Police say a cordon will remain in place on the river for the next few days for the safety of others, the recovery of the boat, and for enquiries into the cause of the explosion to be carried out.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
Boat 'explodes' on the River Thames: Nine people, including baby, are rushed to hospital
Nine people, including a baby, have been rushed to hospital after a boat is understood to have exploded on the banks of the River Thames. Emergency services were seen dealing with the blaze in the small town of Lechlade, on the edge of Wiltshire, yesterday at around midday. It is believed that the fire was started by an explosion on a residential vessel, but the exact circumstances have not yet been confirmed. Wiltshire Police confirmed nine people had suffered injuries and were taken to hospital, while Wiltshire999s reported that a baby was airlifted to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children for urgent medical care. Another one of the injured people was airlifted to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. Police added that a section of the river was closed due to the fire and that enquiries into the cause are ongoing. Two air ambulances and six ambulances were called to the scene alongside several fire engines who put out the blaze. Pictures from the scene show smoke billowing from a house boat on the banks of the river in the middle of the day. Members of the public are understood to have helped rescue people from the fire and water. Police units from Gloucestershire Constabulary, Thames Valley Police, Wiltshire Police and the Ministry of Defence Police were also called to the 'explosion'. A spokesperson for the Wiltshire Police said: 'We responded to a reported fire on a residential boat in the River Thames near Lechlade just before midday on Saturday (May 31). 'Nine people sustained injuries and were transported to hospital. 'A section of the river was closed and enquiries into the cause of the fire are ongoing.' The conditions of the nine people injured have not been provided but it is understood that at least two people have been discharged from hospital. The boat fire happened on the Wiltshire side on that stretch of the River Thames, near the Gloucestershire border. MailOnline has approached Wiltshire Police, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service and South Western Ambulance Service for an update.
Daily Mail
3 days ago
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- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Boat 'explodes' on the River Thames: Nine people, including baby, are rushed to hospital
Nine people, including a baby, have been rushed to hospital after a boat is understood to have exploded on the banks of the River Thames. Emergency services were seen dealing with the blaze in the small town of Lechlade, on the edge of Wiltshire, yesterday. It is believed that the fire was started by an explosion, but the exact circumstances have not yet been confirmed. A child was among the nine people that were taken to hospital and was airlifted to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children for urgent medical care, according to Wiltshire999s. Another one of the injured people was airlifted to the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. Two air ambulances and six ambulances were called to the scene alongside several fire engines who put out the blaze. Police unite from Gloucestershire Constabulary, Thames Valley Police, Wiltshire Police and the Ministry of Defence Police were also called to the 'explosion'.
