All articles tagged with #serious injuries
A man in Holden, Massachusetts, suffered serious injuries after his car exploded due to an acetylene tank leak in the trunk. Neighbors rushed to pull him from beneath the car, and he was taken to a local hospital. The explosion caused catastrophic damage to the vehicle but no significant fire damage. The incident is under investigation, with the ignition source believed to be accidental.
A man in Holden, Massachusetts, suffered serious injuries after his car exploded due to an acetylene tank leak in the trunk. Neighbors rushed to pull him from beneath the car, and he was taken to a local hospital. The explosion caused catastrophic damage to the vehicle but no significant fire damage. The incident is under investigation, with the ignition source believed to be accidental.
A man suffered serious injuries after being stabbed near a Shell/Jacksons gas station on Southeast Grand Avenue in Portland. The Portland Police Bureau confirmed that the man was transported to the hospital, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. The suspect had fled the scene before law enforcement arrived, and no immediate arrests have been made.
An 11-year-old boy in Clinton, South Carolina, was attacked by a pack of dogs while heading to a bus stop, sustaining very serious injuries and being flown to Greenville Memorial Hospital for treatment. The child's mother reported that he is in stable condition but faces a long road to recovery after being bitten around 60 times during the attack. The Clinton Police Department stated that two of the dogs were put down and two others escaped, with the owner remaining unidentified as the investigation continues.
A police officer-involved shooting in Stonington, Connecticut resulted in serious injuries as officers were serving an active felony arrest warrant, leading to an apparent altercation. Parts of Mechanic Street were blocked off, but there was no threat to the public. The incident is currently under investigation.
A group of thrill seekers in Colorado were filmed hanging out of an SUV that was speeding backwards before it flipped over and crushed the passengers, seriously injuring them. The disturbing crash, caught on video and posted on social media, shows the SUV doing a donut before tumbling over and squashing the passengers against the asphalt. Bystanders rushed to help the victims, and the driver was arrested for vehicular assault. Several victims were taken to local hospitals with serious, life-threatening injuries.
A man was seriously injured after his vehicle rolled into an embankment in north Lincoln, Nebraska. The driver swerved to avoid a deer, hit a guardrail, and rolled into Deadmans Run. He was trapped in the vehicle for about six hours before being extricated by Lincoln Fire & Rescue crews. The driver was taken to the hospital with serious injuries.
Two women are in serious condition after a car crashed into a tree in Springfield, Missouri. The driver, a juvenile, and the adult passenger were both taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The Springfield Police Department believes impairment played a role in the crash.
An 84-year-old man in Michigan was hospitalized with serious injuries after being trapped underneath a bulldozer. The man was working alone when the machine slipped into gear, pinning him underneath it. He managed to use his free arm to call his wife, who called 911 for help. Responders were able to locate and free him after an extensive search. The man was taken to a hospital for treatment.
A 13-year-old boy was hit by a car on Phenix Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island. The driver is cooperating with the police, and the child has been transported to Hasbro Children's Hospital in critical condition with serious injuries. The road was temporarily closed but has since reopened.
A 43-year-old woman from Detroit, driving with a suspended license, traveled the wrong way on two freeways in Detroit, crashing into multiple vehicles before coming to a stop near the Detroit-Hamtramck border. The driver and one of the drivers she crashed into were hospitalized with serious injuries. Michigan State Police closed southbound I-75 to investigate the crash, and a search warrant was being drafted to check for alcohol and drugs.
A 74-year-old woman from Salem, Virginia, was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Montgomery County. The motorcycle lost control, crossed the median, and collided with a guardrail on the opposite side of the road. The woman was flown by helicopter to Roanoke Memorial Hospital for treatment.
A man is in the hospital with serious injuries after a watercraft crash on Petite Lake near Antioch, Illinois. The crash involved a Yamaha Wave Runner and a Hurricane Deck boat. The operator of the Wave Runner, who was wearing a life jacket, was thrown into the water but quickly rescued by a good Samaritan. Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash. The incident is under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit, and criminal charges are possible.
A dirt bike rider in Bensalem, Pennsylvania, is wanted by authorities after intentionally hitting a 64-year-old man and running him over twice. The victim suffered substantial injuries to his extremities and internal organs and is currently in serious but stable condition. Police are seeking the public's help in identifying the suspect and locating the green and white dirt bike involved in the incident.
Two people have been seriously injured in a three vehicle crash near downtown Colorado Springs. The crash occurred when a speeding vehicle ran a red light and collided with another vehicle, causing both to hit a third vehicle waiting at a red light. Police have confirmed that speed was a factor in the accident, while drugs and alcohol are not considered to be involved.