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BBC News
6 hours ago
- BBC News
Isle of Wight bin worker dies 12 days after 'serious incident'
A refuse worker has died 12 days after being injured in a "serious incident" involving a bin man was airlifted to hospital after being hurt on Spencer Road in Ryde, Isle of Wight, on 29 July. Isle of Wight Council, which confirmed he died on Sunday, said it was a "profound loss" for the community. The authority said it was cooperating with the Health and Safety Executive as it carried out an investigation. It added: ''We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of one of our valued waste collection team members."While it is important to allow this process to take its course, we want to assure everyone that we are fully committed to supporting the investigation."In a statement, waste management operator Thalia said: "Our deepest condolences are with their family, friends and colleagues, and we ask that their privacy is respected at this extremely difficult time." You can follow BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
CTV News
20-07-2025
- CTV News
‘Serious incident' in Downtown Vancouver under investigation
Police tape and vehicles can be seen near the courthouse in Downtown Vancouver on Sunday, July 20, 2025. Police are providing few details about what they describe as a 'serious incident' in and around Vancouver's Robson Square Sunday. Around 8:30 a.m. yellow police tape was blocking off the north end of the courthouse complex, snaking around buildings and cordoning off of nearby streets. A police drone was seen flying overhead and at least a dozen officers were on scene. The Vancouver Police Department provided a brief statement in response to a CTV News request for information. 'It's a serious incident that is under investigation by our Major Crime Section and we will have additional officers in the area throughout the day to collect evidence,' spokesperson Sgt. Steve Addison wrote in an email, adding that an update will be provided later Sunday or Monday morning. This story will be updated if more information is received.
South China Morning Post
14-07-2025
- South China Morning Post
London Southend Airport to remain closed after ‘fireball' crash
Essex Police said they were alerted shortly before 4pm on Sunday to 'reports of a collision involving one 12-metre plane' at the airport, calling it a 'serious incident' although there has been no confirmation of the number of casualties. Images posted on social media showed a plume of fire and black smoke coming up from the crash site, while witnesses described seeing a 'fireball'. Zeusch Aviation, based at Lelystad Airport in The Netherlands, confirmed its SUZ1 flight had been 'involved in an accident' at London Southend Airport. The statement said the company was 'actively supporting the authorities with the investigation,' adding: 'Our thoughts are with everyone who has been affected.' The plane had flown from the Greek capital, Athens, to Pula in Croatia on Sunday before heading to Southend. It was due to return to Lelystad on Sunday evening. On Sunday evening, the airport announced it was closed until further notice, with all flights to and from it cancelled.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
- Yahoo
Small plane 'collision' at London Southend Airport
Essex Police said they are on the scene after a "serious incident" occurred at London Southend Airport on Sunday.
BBC News
02-07-2025
- BBC News
Swindon: Manchester Road closed due to 'serious incident'
A road in Swindon has been closed as police respond to a "serious incident" at a residential Road has been shut in both directions and police said that the closure is expected to remain in place "for several hours".Wiltshire Police officers and several vehicles are at the scene where a cordon has been set up near the junction with the A4289. A white tent has been erected in the front garden of one of the have been approached for further details.
