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The Herald
6 hours ago
- General
- The Herald
Cape Town runner dies after tree falls on her during race
' We confirm she was conscious at the time of the incident, but despite medical attention, later succumbed to her injuries in hospital. 'We reassure the public that all safety protocols, as required by the City of Cape Town, were in place and adhered to throughout the event. This is the first such incident in the 13-year history of the Slave Route Challenge and it is being regarded as a tragic and unforeseen occurrence.' The organisers extended condolences to the runner's family and loved ones. According to the organisers, the Slave Route Challenge is an event rooted in history, community and resilience. The city expressed its condolences to the family, friends and loved ones of the runner. It said c ity officials and emergency services were alerted to an incident along Government Avenue where an oak tree unexpectedly fell, obstructing the route and seriously injuring a participant. TimesLIVE
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- General
- BreakingNews.ie
Runner in Cork City Marathon dies
A participant in the Cork City Marathon has died, organisers have said. Thousands of runners took part in the event on Sunday. Advertisement A statement said: 'Cork City Council is deeply saddened to confirm that a participant in the Cork City Marathon has tragically passed away. 'The person was attended to immediately by the emergency services on the scene. 'Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.' The marathon had 550 international participants from more than 26 countries. Advertisement
Khaleej Times
3 days ago
- Climate
- Khaleej Times
UAE expresses solidarity with Nigeria over flood victims
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Nigeria over the victims of the floods that swept through the town of Mokwa in Niger State, northern Nigeria, killing dozens of people and causing extensive damage. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its sincere condolences to the families of the victims, the Nigerian government, and the friendly Nigerian people over this painful loss. Flash flooding earlier this week in central Nigeria killed more than 150 people, a local disaster response spokesman told AFP on Saturday, while displacing 3,000, levelling more than 250 homes and washing away two bridges. The sharp jump from the previous death toll of 115 came as bodies were recovered nearly 10 kilometres (6 miles) away from the town of Mokwa, the epicentre of the floods, Ibrahim Audu Husseini, a spokesman for the Niger State Emergency Management Agency, told AFP. As Husseini warned that the toll could still rise - with bodies being swept away down the powerful Niger River - President Bola Tinubu said that search-and-rescue operations were underway, with the disaster response being aided by security forces. Tinubu, in an overnight post on social media, added that "relief materials and temporary shelter assistance are being deployed without delay" in Mokwa, which was hit by torrential rains late on Wednesday through to early on Thursday. Buildings collapsed and roads were inundated in the town, which is located more than 350 kilometres (215 miles) by road from the capital Abuja, an AFP journalist in Mokwa observed on Friday. Emergency services and residents searched through the rubble as floodwaters flowed alongside. "Some bodies were recovered from the debris of collapsed homes," Husseini said, adding that his teams would need excavators to retrieve corpses. He said many were still missing, citing a family of 12 where only four members had been accounted for as of Friday.
Independent Singapore
6 days ago
- General
- Independent Singapore
Indian migrant worker fell to his death from HDB flat; MOM assists his family
Photo: Google Maps SINGAPORE: An Indian migrant worker fell to his death from a 19th-floor HDB flat at 186 Boon Lay Ave last week. According to Channel 8 reporters, the migrant worker had worked as a truck driver prior to his passing. His landlord said that he had occupied the unit for over five years, since 2020. Channel 8 also reported that pawn tickets and casino tickets were found among the late worker's personal belongings. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is working closely with the migrant worker's employer to assist the deceased worker's family. Expressing their deepest condolences, MOM said that it is helping to arrange for the worker's body to be repatriated to India. If you or someone you know is struggling with emotional or mental health issues, help is available. Mental health helplines Institute of Mental Health's Mental Health Helpline: 6389-2222 (24 hours) Samaritans of Singapore: 1-767 (24 hours) / 9151-1767 (24-hour CareText via WhatsApp) Singapore Association for Mental Health: 1800-283-7019 Silver Ribbon Singapore: 6386-1928 Tinkle Friend (for children): 1800-274-4788 Chat, Centre of Excellence for Youth Mental Health: 6493-6500/1 Women's Helpline (Aware): 1800-777-5555 (weekdays, 10am to 6pm) Counselling helplines Touchline (Counselling): 1800-377-2252 Touch Care Line (for caregivers): 6804-6555 Care Corner Counselling Centre: 6353-1180 Counselling and Care Centre: 6536-6366 We Care Community Services: 3165-8017 Online resources If you are in distress or know someone who needs support, do not hesitate to reach out. You are not alone.
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Man in his 20s dies in crash with HGV near Ellington
A man has died in a crash between a HGV and a crash took place on the A1068 near Ellington, in Northumberland, at about 10:15 BST on services said the driver of the white Peugeot Partner van, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the Police has asked anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward. A spokesperson for the force said: "We'd like to express our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of the man who tragically passed away in this incident."The HGV driver remained at the scene to help officers with their inquiries, police said. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
