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UFC fighter Brian Ortega was reportedly taken to an ambulance after a severe weight cut, which caused his initial fight cancellation; he still competed in Shanghai, with his condition raising concerns about his health and readiness.
Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was seriously injured during a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons after hitting his head on a player's knee, leading to him being taken off in an ambulance; he is currently undergoing further evaluation with positive initial signs.
Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris was taken off the field in an ambulance after a neck injury during a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons, leading to a game delay and subsequent cancellation, amid ongoing secondary injuries for the team.
South Central Ambulance Service has introduced the GoodSAM app to alert trained volunteers within 500m of a medical emergency, aiming to provide early CPR and improve survival rates in cardiac arrest cases, with plans to expand to public volunteers after initial verification and training.
Escambia County in Florida has launched a new telemedicine program called Tele911, which allows 911 callers to consult with a doctor virtually before an ambulance is dispatched. The aim is to free up ambulances for more urgent cases, as many calls are for non-emergency issues. The program has already reduced unnecessary 911 calls and helped paramedics and EMTs make more informed decisions about transporting patients to the hospital. Since its implementation in January, there have been 193 Tele911 interactions with patients.
A Massachusetts ambulance driver narrowly avoided a flipping car on Interstate 95 while transporting a patient, as captured on dashcam video. Tim Crosbie skillfully maneuvered the ambulance to avoid the speeding car, and after ensuring the safety of his partner and the original patient, he assisted the 17-year-old driver of the flipped car. His employer, Cataldo Ambulance Services, praised his quick thinking and calmness under pressure. The incident occurred during a winter storm that caused several weather-related crashes in Massachusetts.
An ambulance transporting a patient narrowly avoided a flipping car on a snowy highway in Peabody, Massachusetts. The dashcam footage captured the incident as the paramedics stopped to check on the 17-year-old driver before continuing to safely deliver their original patient to the hospital amidst a winter storm in the Northeast.
Dramatic dash cam footage captured the moment an ambulance narrowly avoided a rollover crash on a Massachusetts highway during a powerful winter storm, as a white sedan rolled across the median and crashed in front of it. The ambulance driver swerved to avoid a head-on collision, and the patient being transported was unharmed. The sedan's teenage driver also escaped injury, and both vehicles sustained minimal damage.
A dash camera captured an ambulance narrowly avoiding a rollover crash on Interstate 95 in Massachusetts during a nor'easter, with paramedic Tim Crosbie skillfully maneuvering to avoid a collision. Crosbie, en route to Mass General Hospital, stopped to assist the driver and safely transferred the patient to Boston with no visible injuries. The region continues to grapple with cleanup from the nor'easter while preparing for more winter weather.
A Massachusetts ambulance driver narrowly avoided a rollover crash on Interstate 95 while transporting a patient to the hospital during wintry weather conditions. Dashcam footage captured the dramatic moment as the driver swerved to avoid a tumbling sedan, and the ambulance crew safely continued to Boston after the incident. The driver of the sedan lost control in heavy snow, but fortunately, there were no injuries reported.
A car traveling on the northbound side of Interstate 95 in Massachusetts rolled across the median and multiple lanes, narrowly avoiding a collision with an ambulance transporting a patient during a nor'easter. The paramedic driving the ambulance, Tim Crosbie, was able to steer clear of the car, preventing potential injuries to himself, his partner, and the patient. The 17-year-old driver of the car was not seriously injured.
A bystander found Jolene Waldref, a 49-year-old mother of two from South Milwaukee, lying in the snow at a bus stop, not breathing, after a private ambulance crew had driven past without seeing her. The crew later blamed snowbanks, an electrical box, and darkness for not spotting her. Questions have been raised about why the bystander could see Waldref but the EMTs in the ambulance could not. The president of Curtis Ambulance stated that the EMTs interviewed "did their due diligence," but the bystander believes they should have properly checked the intersection, especially in freezing temperatures. Experts suggest that first responders should use all senses to find a patient, especially in extreme weather conditions.
Paramedics from a private ambulance company in Milwaukee did not leave their vehicle to search for a woman who called 911 after falling and hitting her head, ultimately dying of hypothermia. The CEO defended their actions, stating they responded to a low priority call and couldn't locate the woman. The incident has sparked controversy and raised questions about the EMS system's response and prioritization of calls.
A Russian-chartered ambulance aircraft, suspected to be a French-made Dassault Falcon 10 jet, has crashed in a mountainous province in northeastern Afghanistan. The aircraft, carrying six people, was en route from India to Moscow via Uzbekistan and had refueled in India after coming from Thailand. The exact location of the crash is still unknown, and local authorities have dispatched teams to the area.
Video footage shows EMTs calling police on a man experiencing a medical crisis, leading to his removal from an ambulance and subsequent death. Rochester's mayor is deeply concerned and has called for an investigation into the incident, expressing dismay at learning about it only recently. The family seeks answers, and the mayor is pushing for new processes and safeguards to prevent such incidents in the future. The city's ambulance service provider and police chief have also initiated internal investigations into the matter.