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accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

"Tragic Loss: LAFD Recruit Killed Assisting Crash Victims on 101 Freeway"

LA City firefighter recruit Jacob Fuerte was tragically killed while assisting victims of a multi-vehicle crash on the 101 Freeway in Studio City. The 22-year-old was in week 10 of his training program with LAFD, and a procession of first responders escorted his body to the coroner's office. The incident is being investigated as a potential hit-and-run, and anyone with information is urged to contact the California Highway Patrol.

via CBS Los Angeles|
#101-freeway#accidents-and-emergencies#crash
accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

"Search for Survivors: Small Plane Crash Near 215 Freeway in San Bernardino County"

Authorities are searching for survivors after a twin-engine Gulfstream AC95 plane crashed in San Bernardino County, hampered by heavy rain and gusty winds. The number of passengers on board and any potential fatalities are currently unknown. Witnesses reported hearing an engine sputter and seeing a red light flash before the crash. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash, and a search will be conducted Sunday morning.

via KTLA Los Angeles|
#accidents-and-emergencies#faa#national-transportation-safety-board
accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

"Multiple Plane Crashes Under Investigation in Anderson County"

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a plane crash near Claxton and Powell, with parts of the plane and luggage found in the Ashley Lane area and the plane itself in the woods near Gadsontown Lane. The crash occurred in a wooded, rural area with no damage to homes, and rescue operations are still underway, with multiple agencies assisting in the search. The Federal Aviation Agency is leading the investigation, and the public is asked to avoid the area.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|
#accidents-and-emergencies#anderson-county-sheriffs-office#federal-aviation-agency
accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

Tragic I-680 Rollover Crash Claims 9-Year-Old Girl's Life

A rollover crash on Interstate 680 near Concord, California, resulted in the death of a 9-year-old girl and left four others hospitalized. The gray Mazda CX-9 carrying six occupants overturned multiple times after leaving the roadway, with several occupants ejected from the vehicle. The driver, described as a Hispanic man in his 30s, fled the scene on foot and has not been located. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact CHP Contra Costa in Martinez.

via KRON4|
#accidents-and-emergencies#california#california-highway-patrol
accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

"Fallen Hero: South Carolina Firefighter Killed in Line of Duty"

A firefighter in Clinton, South Carolina, died and another was injured in a crash while responding to a call. The crash occurred when a firetruck collided with a Lexus at an intersection. One firefighter was flown to the hospital for treatment, while the other died at the scene. The deceased firefighter was identified as Michael Vinson, and the injured firefighter as Nathan Hall. Multiple agencies have expressed their condolences for the loss.

via WYFF4 Greenville|
#accidents-and-emergencies#clinton#condolences
accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

"Small Plane Crash Injures Couple and Pilot Near Muncie Airport"

A private plane crashed near the Delaware County Regional Airport in Muncie, Indiana, striking two pedestrians on the nearby Cardinal Greenway walking trail. The pilot and pedestrians were rushed to the hospital, and their conditions are currently unknown. The FAA is assisting in the investigation, and authorities are urging people to avoid the area as the investigation continues.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
#accidents-and-emergencies#cardinal-greenway#delaware-county
accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

Search Crews Recover Body of Missing Kayaker from Chatfield Reservoir

The body of a kayaker who had been missing since Saturday evening at Chatfield Reservoir has been recovered by search crews, with the man in his 30s being identified by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. A second kayaker was able to reach shore and was hospitalized in serious condition. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Marine Evidence Recovery Team retrieved the body, and both underwater and aerial drones were used in the search, which involved crews from multiple sheriff's offices.

via FOX 31 Denver|
#accidents-and-emergencies#chatfield-reservoir#kayaker
accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

Fatal Plane Crash Claims Two Lives Near Truckee

A small plane crashed near Glenshire Drive and Olympic Boulevard in Nevada County, killing two people, according to the Truckee Police Department. The crash occurred between the railroad tracks and the Truckee River, prompting a heavy presence of emergency responders in the area. The number of passengers on the plane remains unconfirmed, and there is currently no threat to structures or road closures.

via KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento|
#accidents-and-emergencies#emergency-responders#fatalities
accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

"Small Plane Crashes Off Quonset Point: 2 Aboard Rescued"

A small aircraft, identified as a single-engine Piper PA-24, crashed into Narragansett Bay near Quonset State Airport after experiencing engine trouble on its return flight, with two people on board. The occupants were able to swim to a nearby buoy and were rescued by the DEM marine unit before being transported to Rhode Island Hospital for hypothermia and minor injuries. Coast Guard units from the Castle Hill and Cape Cod stations assisted in the rescue efforts.

via WPRI.com|
#accidents-and-emergencies#coast-guard#plane-crash
accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

"Ship Collision Causes Collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore"

A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a large boat collided with it, causing multiple vehicles to fall into the water. Emergency personnel are conducting rescue efforts for at least seven people believed to be in the water, and the situation is being treated as a developing mass casualty event. The bridge is closed in both directions, and authorities are operating cautiously due to unsafe and unstable conditions caused by the collision.

via The Associated Press|
#accidents-and-emergencies#baltimore#boat-collision
accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

Fatal Fire Claims One Life in Newton Duplex

A fire in a Newton duplex has resulted in one fatality, with the first 911 call coming from an off-duty Boston firefighter who saw the blaze while driving. Newton firefighters found heavy flames on the first floor and discovered a male victim during their search, but all other occupants were able to escape. The cause and origin of the fire are under investigation by Massachusetts State Police, Newton Police Department, and Newton Fire Investigation Unit.

via WCVB Boston|
#accidents-and-emergencies#duplex#fire
accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

"Tragic Discovery: Missing Hiker Found Dead at Base of California Waterfall"

The body of missing hiker Caroline Meister was found at the base of a waterfall in the Ventana Wilderness. Monterey County Sheriff Tina Nieto confirmed that Meister was found deceased with injuries consistent with a fall down a cliff, and no foul play is suspected. Meister, an avid hiker, was last heard from on Monday morning when she left the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center for a hike and was reported missing at midnight. The search for her involved over 100 personnel from 13 different agencies and ended with the recovery of her body.

via KSBW Monterey|
#accidents-and-emergencies#hiker#missing
accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

"Massive Bus Rollover Involving Over 40 People in Bastrop County"

A school bus carrying over 40 people rolled over in western Bastrop County, Texas, resulting in at least two fatalities, including a child, and multiple injuries. The crash, involving a concrete truck, occurred near Mustang Ridge, prompting a response from Austin-Travis County EMS, who deployed ambulances and other resources to the scene. Thirty-two individuals have been transported to hospitals, some with minor injuries, and the situation is still developing.

via Austin American-Statesman|
#accidents-and-emergencies#austin-travis-county-ems#bastrop-county
accidents-and-emergencies1 year ago

"Tragic Discovery: Bodies of Missing Individuals Found in Versailles Lake, Ripley County"

The body of 18-year-old Carson Hughes was recovered from Versailles Lake in Ripley County by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources after he was reported missing on Friday evening. His vehicle was found near a boat ramp in Versailles State Park with the keys inside and an empty kayak nearby. Conservation officers located Hughes in six feet of water using sonar devices, and the Ripley County Coroner pronounced him dead at the scene. An autopsy will be conducted to determine the exact cause of death.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|
#accidents-and-emergencies#carson-hughes#dnr