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Three men were arrested after a crash in South Benfleet, Essex, where emergency responders were struck by a second vehicle, seriously injuring a paramedic and police officer. The incident prompted an investigation, with police appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage.
The Cleveland Hopkins International Airport airfield briefly closed due to an incident involving a small personal aircraft, prompting flight diversions, but reopened around 7:30 p.m. Emergency responders were on the scene, and further details about the situation are being investigated.
Severe storms have caused flash flooding in neighborhoods across Greater Cincinnati, with cars submerged in water in the Columbia Tusculum neighborhood due to a recurring sewer issue. Multiple cars are completely submerged, but no one is believed to be trapped. Emergency responders are on the way, and heavy water rushing through the streets has been reported in various areas, including Ludlow, Kentucky, and Mt. Lookout.
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.
Emergency responders in Rochester, New York are gearing up for potential gridlock and emergencies during the upcoming total solar eclipse on April 8. With tens of thousands of visitors expected to flood the area, police and public safety agencies are increasing staffing and deploying resources such as scuba units, drones, and police horses to ensure quick responses to any emergencies despite anticipated traffic disruptions. Residents are advised to plan ahead, arrive early, and stay late to alleviate traffic, while first responders are preparing for gridlocked roadways with traffic patterns in disarray, unlike typical event-related traffic.
Emergency responders and natural gas workers rushed to a fatal house explosion and fire in Crescent Township, Allegheny County, where at least two people have died. The explosion, which occurred around 9 a.m., resulted in heavy black smoke billowing into the sky, and Columbia Gas crews are on the scene despite the home being served by a private gas well. Allegheny County Emergency Services is also assisting, and officials have urged the public to stay out of the area.
A building collapsed near the Boise Airport, resulting in multiple injuries, with about a dozen people injured and emergency responders on the scene. The Boise Fire Department confirmed that everyone involved has been accounted for, and search and rescue efforts are ongoing. Boise Airport operations were not affected, and law enforcement closed off a section of Wright Street as the situation unfolded.
Dozens of people are stranded on ice on Upper Red Lake due to shifting caused by strong winds, prompting emergency responders to work on rescuing them and bringing them back safely to shore. Beltrami County officials express gratitude to the dedicated responders who frequently assist fishermen in such situations.
Emergency responders are on the scene of a partial building collapse in the Bronx, New York. The collapse occurred at a seven-story apartment building on West Burnside Avenue, with the corner of the building collapsing from the roof down to the street. There have been no reports of injuries so far, but the FDNY is continuing to search the area. All utilities have been shut off, and the extent of displacement caused by the collapse is currently unknown.
A study supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that the ventilation technique used during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is often performed poorly by professional emergency responders, leading to significantly worse patient survival rates. The study suggests that improved techniques for rescue breathing could save more lives, with patients who received a higher number of effective ventilations having survival rates three times greater than those who received fewer ventilations. The findings could lead to improved CPR guidelines and practices among emergency responders and potentially save more lives.
Emergency responders in the Hill Country are collaborating to create a safety plan for the influx of people expected to visit the area to view the annular eclipse next month. With an estimated 800,000 to 1.5 million visitors, the main concern is managing traffic congestion and keeping intersections and highways open for emergency services. To prevent overwhelming 911 dispatchers, Kendall County is considering opening a phone bank for non-emergency calls. Fire departments are urging visitors to be aware of the ongoing drought and fire danger, while the Hill Country Alliance advises people to prepare for limited resources, including internet access, and suggests printing paper maps for navigation.
A shelter in place warning has been issued for the city of Cheboygan, Michigan, due to a fire at the Tissue Depot. Roads have been closed and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has temporarily closed the Cheboygan Lock and Dam. Emergency responders are currently battling the blaze, and residents are advised to avoid the area.
Passengers on a roller coaster at the Forest County Festival in Crandon, Wisconsin, were left stranded upside down for at least three hours due to a malfunction. Emergency responders from surrounding counties successfully rescued all passengers, who were then taken to the hospital.
A 9-year-old boy was found dead in a pond in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, after emergency responders were called to the scene for a missing boy. The boy was last seen fishing by the pond, and a dive team later found him in the water. Despite the pond being shallow, the National Drowning Prevention Alliance warns that drowning can happen within seconds and the depth of the water makes little difference. Neighbors are calling for a fence to be put up around the pond to prevent future tragedies.
A 9-year-old boy was found dead in a pond in Bucks County after emergency responders were called to the scene for a missing boy. A dive team found the boy in the water and he was pronounced dead at the hospital. Police are investigating the incident and asking for anyone with information to come forward.