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BBC News
19 hours ago
- BBC News
Eccles bus crash: Mum's shock as son tells of bridge ordeal
A mother has told how her "heart was in my mouth" when her son called to say he was onboard a double-decker bus that crashed into a bridge and left 20 people people were seriously hurt when the vehicle's roof was torn off as it struck the Bridgewater Canal Aqueduct on Barton Lane in Eccles, Salford, on O'Hagan said her 22-year-old son Sammy Hofman was left "shaken up" but was thankfully on the lower deck."When he rang I said please tell me you are not on that bus. He said, 'Mum, I was but I'm not hurt'. It's traumatic to think 'what if'. How lucky was it he was sitting downstairs?" The bus driver, a man in his 50s, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and has been bailed pending further inquiries.A 19-year-old woman and two men, one aged in his 20s and another in his 40s, suffered serious injuries and remain in hospital in a stable other people were treated at the scene and five others had injuries which didn't require treatment. Ms O'Hagan said: "My heart was in my mouth when Sammy called me. It was such a shock. He was really shaken up." The mother, who lives in Eccles, said her son was on his way home from the Trafford Centre shopping precinct where he works and was due to get off at the next stop when the bus crashed. She said the state of the bus after the crash was "unbelievable" and she was "so grateful everyone survived it". Ms O'Hagan, who works at Trafford Park, said her son told her all the passengers were helping each other after the crash."He said he helped a young girl who had been upstairs get glass out of her hair," she O'Hagan added that she remembers a bus previously had its roof ripped off after striking the same bridge in April 2023, although fortunately nobody was injured on that occasion. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Flames and destruction after Russia strikes Odesa and Sumy
Russian forces launched a series of aerial attacks across Ukraine overnight, striking the cities of Sumy, Odesa, and Kramatorsk, leaving one child dead and at least 24 others injured.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Two men injured in fight involving 60 people at Oak Creek restaurant
What started as a celebration of life turned into a large fight that left two people injured July 20 at the Route 41 Bar & Grill in Oak Creek. Just after 5 p.m., the Oak Creek police department was dispatched to the restaurant for a report of a fight involving as many as 60 people. It's unclear how it began. At the time, Route 41 was scheduled to celebrate the life of Vincent Weinhold, who was stabbed to death in a fight three years ago, along with other events, including a poker run, live music and 50/50 raffle. Two 32-year-old men were assaulted and left with minor injuries. Both refused to be transported to the hospital and were evaluated at the scene. A 23-year-old man was taken to the hospital because he was highly intoxicated. When officers arrived on scene, they saw a motorcycle immediately leaving. Franklin police, who were called in to assist, briefly pursed the motorcycle, then ended the pursuit because it was unclear if the motorcyclist was involved in the fight. The Oak Creek police department is investigating the fight and the Franklin police department is investigating the fleeing motorcycle. Anyone who witnessed the fight is asked to contact Oak Creek Officer Andrew Glaz at 414-762-8200. Anyone with information about the fleeing motorcycle is asked to contact the Franklin Police Department at 414-425-2522. Oak Creek police did not announce any arrests. The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reached out to the department for more information. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Large fight at Oak Creek restaurant leaves two people injured Solve the daily Crossword
The Guardian
3 days ago
- The Guardian
Vehicle driven into Los Angeles crowd injures 30 people
A man drove a car into a busy crowd of people waiting to get into a nightclub in Los Angeles early on Saturday, injuring 30 people, with at least five in critical condition. The driver, who is now in custody, has been identified as Fernando Ramirez, 29, and faces potential charges including attempted murder, police said. The incident took place outside The Vermont Hollywood on Santa Monica Boulevard, the city's fire department said. A line of people, mostly women, were waiting to get into the nightclub when the car – a Nissan Versa – struck them, also hitting a taco truck and a nearby valet stand. According to Cpt Adam VanGerpen, the public information officer for the LA fire department, people were quickly transported to local hospitals and trauma centers. Parademics also determined that one of the patients had a gunshot wound, VanGerpen said. Witnesses said Ramirez was immediately grabbed and pulled him out of the car. He was also shot during the struggle, the LA police department said. He then fled the scene on foot. Images from the scene from photographers and social media show debris, including shoes, strewn across the road, as surrounding areas were sealed off and emergency response teams arrived. 'This is under police investigation,' VanGerpen added. 'This will be a large investigation with the LAPD.' Partygoers in the club came out immediately to help the victims before the emergency crews arrived, he said. 'They were all standing in line going into a nightclub. There was a taco cart out there, so they were … getting some food, waiting to go in. And there's also a valet line there,' VanGerpen said. 'The valet podium was taken out, the taco truck was taken out, and then a large number of people were impacted by the vehicle.' The LAPD confirmed that the investigation is ongoing. Associated Press contributed to reporting
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Yahoo
'Seriously injured' person rescued in Cumbrian valley
A 'seriously injured' person was rescued in Upper Eskdale. Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team was called out on July 13 after the person fell from steep ground, sustaining multiple injuries. Seventeen team members responded, prepared for a combined medical and technical rope rescue. However, the North West Air Ambulance Charity's helicopter, Helimed 75, landed close to the casualty, allowing the crew to access and begin medical assessment and treatment. When the rescue team arrived, they assisted in carefully helping the casualty into a stretcher before transferring them to the helicopter. The casualty was then flown to the hospital for further treatment. A spokesperson from Wasdale Mountain Rescue Team said: "We wish him a quick and speedy recovery." They also thanked the crew of Helimed 75 for their support. The incident lasted almost five hours, with the team finishing at 8.11pm.
