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Washington Post
5 days ago
- Health
- Washington Post
Man dies after being pulled into MRI machine by chain necklace
A man has died after suffering a medical episode when he was 'drawn into' an MRI machine by a large chain around his neck, police said Friday. The 61-year-old was at Nassau Open MRI on Wednesday when he entered the 'unauthorized' MRI room while a scan was in progress, Nassau County Police on New York's Long Island said in a statement. The man has not been identified by authorities. The 'large metallic chain' around his neck caused him to be pulled toward the machine resulting in a medical episode, police said. He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition but died of his injuries on Thursday. MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is a technique used to produce three-dimensional images of inside a person's body that can be used for detecting and monitoring diseases and treatments, according to the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. The full body scans are also gaining traction among Silicon Valley engineers and entrepreneurs for health monitoring. To produce the images, a person must lie very still inside the MRI machine, which uses powerful magnets and a radio frequency current, the agency said. The machines are particularly useful for scanning soft tissues such as in the brain, as well as for knee and shoulder injuries, and do not produce forms of radiation like X-rays and CT scans. However the magnetic field extends beyond the machine itself and 'is strong enough to fling a wheelchair across the room,' according to the agency. People undergoing scans are urged to tell their doctor about any implants and those with certain devices containing iron, such as pacemakers and ear implants, should not have the scans, the agency said. MRI machines have been known to cause death and injuries before. In 2001, a 6-year-old boy died in Westchester County, New York, after an oxygen tank flew across the room and fractured his skull while he was undergoing a scan, CBS News reported at the time. In 2023, a nurse in California suffered crush injuries after being pinned between an MRI machine and a hospital bed, Fox 2KTVU reported. Nassau Open MRI did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The Sun
15-07-2025
- The Sun
Man in his 60s dies on path at popular beauty spot near to where axed Sycamore Gap tree stood
A MAN in his 60s has died after suffering a medical episode at a popular beauty spot near where the Sycamore Gap tree once stood. The man got into difficulties on a path close to the Steel Rigg car park in Northumberland National Park on Saturday July 5. Emergency services scrambled to the area but despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "At 1pm on Saturday, July 5, we received a report via the ambulance service that a person was suffering a medical episode while on a path close to Steel Rigg car park in Northumberland. "Emergency services attended but the person – a man in his 60s – was sadly pronounced dead a short time later. "The man's next of kin have been informed. "A report into the man's death has been prepared for the coroner." Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team were one of the emergency services called to the incident. They added: "Our thoughts and condolences go to the walker's friends and family." The man suffered the medical episode near the same beauty spot where the iconic Sycamore Gap tree stood before it was axed. The pair of thugs who chopped down the natural landmark are being sentenced today. He and Adam Carruthers, 32, face years in jail at Newcastle crown court after being convicted of causing over £600,000 damage to the tree and Hadrian's Wall. Trial judge Mrs Justice Lambert warned them after the verdict in May that they face "a lengthy period in custody". 1
CTV News
20-06-2025
- CTV News
Man found sitting along Hwy. 417 taken to hospital, Ottawa OPP looking for his family
Police are asking the family of a man who was found sitting along Highway 417 in Ottawa to come forward. (OPP/ X) The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is asking the family of a man who was found sitting along Highway 417 in Ottawa on Friday to come forward. He was found sitting along the highway westbound, near the March and Eagleson roads exit. Police say the man was taken to hospital as he 'may have experienced some form of medical episode.' Officers add that no identification was found on him, noting that he was not able to communicate with them. They add that there are no missing person reports matching his description. He is described as approximately 50-year-old. At the time he was found he was wearing blue jeans, a black t-shirt and a dark grey sweater with black/red shoes. 'We urgently want to locate this man's family or other caregiver,' the OPP said in a post on X. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 1-888-310-1122 and refer to incident E250796322.
Daily Mail
04-06-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Woman dies after medical episode at Total Fitness gym after paramedics pull her from swimming pool
A woman has died after suffering a 'medical episode' at a gym in Preston. Police and paramedics rushed to Total Fitness on West Strand at around 5.30pm on Monday, June 2, following reports of a 'sudden death'. Lancashire Constabulary said the woman, believed to be in her 60s, had 'been pulled from the swimming pool' following a suspected medical episode. Despite the best efforts of staff emergency services, she sadly died at the scene. The gym was closed last night for investigation works to be carried out. Police said the woman's death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to the coroner. A police spokesperson said: 'We were called by the ambulance service at shortly after 5.30pm yesterday following a sudden death at Total Fitness, West Strand, Preston. 'A woman, believed to be in her 60s, had been pulled from the swimming pool following a suspected medical episode. Despite the best efforts of staff and medical teams the woman sadly died at the scene. 'Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be passed to HM Coroner in due course.'
The Sun
03-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Woman dies after ‘medical episode' at gym as she is ‘pulled from swimming pool'
A WOMAN has died after a "medical episode" at the gym as paramedics "pulled her from the swimming pool". Emergency services were called to Total Fitness, in Preston, at around 5.30pm on Monday. Lancashire Constabulary said the woman, believed to be in her 60s, had "been pulled from the swimming pool" after a suspected medical episode. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, she tragically died at the scene. The gym was closed last night while investigations continue. Cops said the woman's death is not being treated as suspicious. A force spokesperson told LancsLive: "We were called by the ambulance service at shortly after 5.30pm yesterday (Monday, June 2nd) following a sudden death at Total Fitness, West Strand, Preston. "A woman, believed to be in her 60s, had been pulled from the swimming pool following a suspected medical episode. "Despite the best efforts of staff and medical teams the woman sadly died at the scene. "Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be passed to HM Coroner in due course." North West Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment. 1 is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
