Topic
Emergency Services
44 stories related to this topic, newest first.
sbs.com.aupolitics4 days ago
Telstra to appear before Senate inquiry into July mobile outage that blocked over 600 Triple Zero calls
Alastair Gaisford, a Telstra priority assistance customer near the New South Wales-Australian Capital Territory border, says his landline has failed to reach emergency services for 150 days intermittently since December 2023. His wife and son have life-threatening asthma. Telstra…
nypost.compolitics5 days ago
DOJ Threatens to Withhold Grants for Rape Kit Testing from Sanctuary Cities
The Department of Justice is moving to cut federal funding from cities classified as sanctuary jurisdictions that refuse to sign cooperation agreements with ICE. The action targets grants used for processing sexual assault kits, police equipment and emergency services in multiple…
abcnews.go.comworld8 days ago
Lindsey Graham pronounced dead after CPR at home
Emergency services forced entry into Lindsey Graham's home after receiving no answer at the door. Responders administered CPR before he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
MA
world10 days ago
Telstra Nationwide Mobile Outage Lasts Several Hours
A multi-hour failure on Wednesday blocked calls including to triple zero emergency services. Telstra's chief executive apologized Friday while directing customers to existing complaint channels for compensation.
forbes.combusiness11 days ago
Telstra Handles Outage Response Without External Advisers
The telecommunications company managed its network outage internally and did not engage its five registered lobbying firms or a crisis communications adviser. A second outage later affected access to emergency services for some customers.
news.sky.combusiness12 days ago
Telstra CEO to Return Friday After Nationwide Outages
The company's chief executive is scheduled to return to Australia on Friday after cutting short an overseas trip. The telco experienced outages that disrupted calls, internet, payments, and emergency services.
focustaiwan.twworld15 days ago
Four Climbers Airlifted from Hokkaido Mountain After Bear Blocks Trail
Four climbers were stranded for more than three hours on a 2,141-meter mountain in Hokkaido after spotting a brown bear. Emergency services airlifted the group to safety with no injuries reported.
world19 days agoUpdated
European Hospitals Upgrade Cooling Systems After Record Heat Wave
Hospitals across Europe are installing air-conditioning units and ice machines after last week's record heat wave strained emergency services. French officials announced a 100-million-euro program to cool health facilities, with the first 30,000 units arriving within days.
france24.comscience23 days agoUpdated
France Records Fourth Child Death as Heatwave Persists
A fourth child has died during France's ongoing heatwave, which authorities describe as the most severe on record for Europe. Hospitals report rising admissions while emergency services handle additional cases linked to high temperatures.
sbs.com.aupolitics28 days ago
Kids Helpline reports 5,190 crisis interventions in 2025
The youth counselling service recorded 128,998 contacts last year, with 5,190 cases requiring emergency services or child protection involvement. The figure is the second-highest in a decade and continues an upward trend after a 2021 peak.
Abc Newsworld30 days agoUpdated
France Imposes Heat Restrictions as Temperatures Near 40 C
Officials restricted public alcohol sales and canceled some outdoor events while placing emergency services on alert. About one-third of the country faces red alert conditions with temperatures forecast to climb further on Monday.
FR
world31 days ago
Two trains collide near Bedford, emergency services respond
British Transport Police confirmed a collision between two trains in the Bedford area. East Midlands Railway said two of its trains were involved. Passengers were evacuated and one described the impact as feeling like a bomb explosion.
aircargoweek.comworld31 days ago
Two East Midlands Railway trains collide south of Bedford, injuring passengers
Two passenger trains collided near Bedford on Thursday afternoon. Emergency services responded to the scene and local hospitals prepared for casualties.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld39 days ago
MSF provides 1,500 consultations after attacks displace 15,000 in northern Mozambique
Doctors Without Borders provided mobile clinics and mental health support after armed attacks in northern Mozambique displaced more than 15,000 people. The organization is now phasing out emergency services and donating medicines to local health posts.
news.sky.compolitics42 days ago
Son of Nottingham Stabbing Victim Criticises 15-Hour Police Response Delay
Lee Coates told GB News that emergency services delayed response after his father Ian Coates was stabbed by Valdo Calocane. He cited officers told to stand down and delayed CCTV review.
The Independentworld53 days ago
Police Evacuate Residents From Homes on Stanstead Road in Catford
Emergency services responded to an incident on Stanstead Road in south London after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Residents within an inner cordon were moved to a nearby center and remained out of their homes for about 11 hours.
brobible.comworld56 days ago
Eight Spectators and Rider Hospitalized After Isle of Man TT Crash
Eight spectators and one rider were taken to hospital following a crash during the Isle of Man TT Races. Emergency services responded to the incident on the course.
SK
Euronewsscience56 days ago
Two Swimmers Die in Riptides off Southwestern France
French emergency services rescued 31 people and recovered two bodies after strong currents struck beaches in the Gironde department. Warm weekend temperatures above 30 degrees Celsius drew large crowds to the Atlantic coast.
news.google.comfinance57 days ago
Search Underway for 15-Year-Old Boy Missing in Lincoln Lake
Lincolnshire Police are searching Swanholme Lakes after a 15-year-old boy entered the water and has not been seen since. Emergency services responded at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 24.
bbc.co.ukworld57 days ago
Florida Woman Fatally Attacked by Two Pit Bulls While Walking Dog
A 50-year-old woman died after being mauled by two pit bulls in a residential area near Cocoa, Florida. Her partner witnessed the attack and attempted to intervene before emergency services arrived.
thegatewaypundit.comscience60 days ago
North Carolina County Sees Limited Reach of Federal Rural Health Fund
Martin County officials say the $50 billion rural health program will not reopen the county's only hospital, which closed in 2023. The county continues to seek state and federal support for emergency services and possible reopening.
bbc.co.ukworld61 days ago
Fire at London Block of Flats Sends Seven to Hospital
Emergency services responded to a fire in a fifth-floor flat in Maida Vale. Fifteen residents were led to safety and nine people received treatment for burns or smoke inhalation.
science64 days ago
Shark Attack Kills Spearfisher Off Rottnest Island
A 38-year-old man died after a shark attack while spearfishing near Rottnest Island. Officials responded with emergency services but could not revive him. The incident marks the first fatal shark attack in the area since March last year.
middleeasteye.networld68 days ago
Lebanon Health System Strained as Nearly 9,000 Wounded Since March
Lebanon's health system has been strained by Israeli attacks that have wounded nearly 9,000 people since March. Dozens of medical facilities and ambulances have been hit, more than 100 paramedics have been killed, and hundreds of children injured. The scale of casualties has affe…
AJ
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld72 days ago
Home Front Command Chief Meets Emergency Services Representatives
The chief of the IDF's Home Front Command met with representatives from Israel's emergency services. The meeting aimed to strengthen cooperation based on lessons from Operation Roaring Lion. Officials emphasized the importance of organizations acting together during emergencies.
JE
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/tgam/UFVNYNTIMVINNKE7EUJ2KPFTUQ.jpg)
theglobeandmail.comworld73 days ago
Ontario and Manitoba Aid Flood-Damaged Hospital in Kenora
A hospital in Kenora, Ontario, sustained damage to about 25 percent of its physical space after a flood caused by an infrastructure failure. Scheduled surgeries are cancelled for three weeks while emergency services remain open. Provincial officials from Ontario and Manitoba are…
MA
AB
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld98 days ago
Two Men Convicted for Over 100 Hoax Emergency Calls in UK
Two men have been convicted for making more than 100 hoax 999 calls that cost emergency services an estimated £100,000. The calls involved false reports of serious crimes and triggered significant police responses. One man was sentenced to three years in prison, while the other w…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld100 days ago
South Korea Faces Challenges in Emergency Room Access Despite Advanced Medical System
Hundreds of patients in South Korea encounter difficulties each year in obtaining emergency care, despite the country's advanced medical infrastructure. These delays have resulted in fatalities for some individuals. The issue highlights gaps in the availability of emergency servi…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld100 days ago
Three Teenagers Hospitalized After Incident in Caerphilly
Three teenagers have been hospitalized following an incident in Caerphilly, Wales. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the individuals received medical treatment. Police are investigating the circumstances of the event.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld100 days ago
Irish Protesters Block Fuel Sites Over Price Surge Linked to Iran War
Protesters in Ireland have blocked fuel distribution sites and motorways for five days in response to rising fuel prices attributed to the US-Israeli war against Iran. Police have pushed back demonstrators at the Whitegate oil refinery, allowing limited access for fuel trucks. Th…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewtechnology101 days ago
Six-Year-Old Girl in Croydon Calls 999 to Save Mother from Seizure
A six-year-old girl named Pearl in Croydon, England, dialed emergency services when her mother suffered a seizure and lost consciousness. She provided key details to the operator, enabling paramedics to arrive quickly. The mother was treated for a brain bleed and has recovered, w…
SA
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld101 days ago
Six-Year-Old Girl in Croydon Recognized for Calling Emergency Services During Mother's Seizure
A six-year-old girl named Pearl from Croydon dialed 999 when her mother, Carole, suffered a seizure and lost consciousness at home last year. Pearl provided key details to the operator, enabling paramedics to arrive quickly. The London Ambulance Service honored Pearl and her four…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld103 days ago
Fire at Oulton Broad North Railway Station in Suffolk Disrupts Train Services
A fire broke out at Oulton Broad North railway station in Suffolk early on Thursday, affecting a restaurant on the platform. Emergency services responded and extinguished the flames by 6:00 a.m. Train services between Ipswich, Norwich, and Lowestoft remain disrupted until approxi…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld103 days ago
Search Underway for 17-Year-Old Missing After Entering Water Near Chirk Castle
North Wales Police are conducting an ongoing search for a 17-year-old male who entered water near Chirk Castle in Wrexham County on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency services, including specialist search and rescue teams, are at the scene. The incident occurred on land neighboring the…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld103 days ago
Three People Taken to Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash on Aberdeen's Garthdee Road
A collision involving several vehicles occurred on Garthdee Road in Aberdeen on Wednesday afternoon. Three individuals were transported to a hospital following the incident. Emergency services responded to the scene in the city's south side.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld104 days ago
Two Teenagers Lightly Injured in Iranian Missile Strike on Southern Israel
Israel's emergency services reported that two 15-year-olds in Tel Sheva sustained light injuries from Iran's recent ballistic missile strike on southern Israel. The incident occurred amid ongoing regional tensions between Israel and Iran. No further details on the missile's targe…
SE
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld105 days ago
Brockton Hospital Diverts Ambulances Due to Cybersecurity Incident at Signature Healthcare
Brockton Hospital is diverting ambulances following a cybersecurity incident that affected information systems at its parent company, Signature Healthcare. The hospital has canceled chemotherapy appointments scheduled for Tuesday and closed retail pharmacies in Brockton and East…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld105 days ago
Tanker Explosion Near Bridge of the Americas in Panama City Ignites Fire at Balboa Facility
A tanker exploded near the Bridge of the Americas in Panama City, Panama, on Thursday, causing a fire that spread to two storage units at the nearby Balboa tank facility. The incident occurred in an area critical for regional trade and logistics. Emergency services responded to c…
MA
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewscience106 days ago
NHS Advises Patients to Seek Care During Upcoming Resident Doctors' Strike in England
The NHS is advising patients in England to continue seeking necessary care as resident doctors prepare for a six-day strike starting Tuesday. The strike follows the government's withdrawal of 1,000 additional training places from its pay offer. Hospital teams plan to minimize dis…
deccanchronicle.comfinance106 days ago
Rocket Impact in Haifa Injures 11 People, One Seriously, Israeli Health Ministry Reports
The Israeli Ministry of Health reported that 11 people were injured, one seriously, after a rocket fell in Haifa. The incident occurred amid ongoing regional tensions involving rocket fire from Gaza. Emergency services responded to the site, and authorities are assessing further…
FI
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewbusiness106 days ago
Israeli Airstrike on Building in Beirut's Southern Suburbs Kills and Wounds Residents
An Israeli airstrike targeted a building in the crowded Wing neighborhood of Beirut's southern suburbs, resulting in dead and wounded individuals. The attack occurred amid ongoing cross-border exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah. Local authorities and emergency services respon…
FI
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld107 days ago
Four People Die in Passenger Vehicle Accident in Northern India
A passenger vehicle plunged off a road in northern India, resulting in four deaths, according to ANI reports. The incident occurred in a region prone to such accidents due to road conditions. Authorities are investigating the cause, with local emergency services responding to the…
RE
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld107 days ago
At Least 13 Injured in Vehicle Crash at Louisiana Parade
In New Iberia, Louisiana, a vehicle struck multiple parade participants on Saturday, resulting in more than a dozen injuries. Local emergency services transported 11 people by ambulance and two by helicopter, with some injuries reported as serious. The driver is in custody, and o…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld107 days ago
More Than 20 People Injured in Vehicle Crash During Parade in New Iberia, Louisiana
Authorities reported that a vehicle struck participants in a parade in New Iberia, Louisiana, injuring over 20 people. The driver was alleged to be intoxicated at the time of the incident. Emergency services responded to the scene, and an investigation is underway.
BN