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Yahoo
2 days ago
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Driver, 9-year-old hospitalized after suspected DUI driver smashes into car during chase
The Georgia State Patrol is investigating a crash that left multiple people injured, including a child. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] It happened just before 4 p.m. on Sunday on Georgia 20 near Oak Hill Road. According to GSP, a Hyundai Sonata was traveling west on Georgia 20, trying to get away from Newton County deputies. Simultaneously, a Nissan Maxima was traveling east on Georgia 20, approaching the chase. GSP said the driver of the Sonata lost control and drove into the east lane of Georgia 20, slamming into the Maxima. While headed to the scene, GSP learned the NCSO was searching for three men who ran away after the collision happened. TRENDING STORIES: Teen caught during attempted contraband drop at GA prison, officials say GA mayor, wife charged with crimes against children GA woman accused of touching 9-year-old in sexual manner After an extensive search, GSP said all three suspects were found and taken to the Piedmont Newton Hospital with minor injuries. The driver of the Sonata is suspected of driving while under the influence, according to GSP. The driver of the Maxima and a 9-year-old who was in the backseat were seriously injured and taken to Grady Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. None of the suspects' nor the victims' identities were released. GSP said Georgia 20 was closed at 3:51 p.m. and reopened at 7:37 p.m. The crash remains under investigation. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
BBC News
2 days ago
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Carlow: Irish man dies in Fairgreen Shopping Centre shooting incident
An Irish man has died and a child has been injured in a shooting incident at a shopping centre in County Carlow on services are currently at the scene at the Fairgreen Shopping Centre, with an army bomb disposal team in attendance. Gardaí (Irish police) were alerted to the incident shortly after 18:15 local girl was treated by paramedics at the scene. Gardaí said it is not yet known how her injuries were sustained. The shopping centre has been evacuated and the scene has been sealed off by cordon will remain in place urged people not to share any footage of the incident on social media.
Daily Mail
2 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'.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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Two adults and a teenager die after crash on M5 motorway
Two adults in their 40s and a teenager have died following a single-vehicle collision on the M5 motorway in south Gloucestershire. Police said a child suffered serious injuries and has been taken to hospital after the white BMW car left the northbound carriageway at about 9pm on Friday. The crash took place between junction 14 and the Michaelwood services. The M5 remained closed in both directions between junctions 13 and 14 on Saturday. Inspector Mark Vicary, of Avon and Somerset Police's roads policing unit, said: "Our thoughts first and foremost are with the child in hospital and loved ones who have received the most awful news overnight. "A specially-trained officer will provide them with support at this difficult time." Inspector Vicary continued: "Emergency services have worked throughout the night at what has proved to be a very complex scene. "They have worked diligently and professionally to try to save life in the most tragic of circumstances." Read more from Sky News: He added: "We appreciate this closure is causing delays and disruption to the public, particularly at the end of the half-term break. "But given the severity of this distressing incident, we hope the public can understand the reasons why this is necessary and ask them to consider alternative travel plans." Witnesses and anyone with dashcam footage are asked to contact police.
CTV News
4 days ago
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- CTV News
Young child found alone in Red Deer, RCMP seeking family
RCMP are looking for the family of a young child who was found alone Friday morning. Mounties said the child, believed to be about five years old, was found by themself at the Hunting Hills Highschool on Lockwood Avenue just before 9 a.m. Officers canvassed the area but didn't find the child's family. As of 1 p.m., no reports of a missing child had been made. The child is described as about 4″ tall with a medium complexion. They are wearing orange, gray and white Hot Wheels shorts and a matching shirt with Champion written on the back, as well as white shoes and a blue and grey backpack. Anyone with information is asked to call Red Deer RCMP at 403-406-2200.
