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The Independent
3 hours ago
- The Independent
Multiple people injured following Gothenberg tram crash
A tram derailed in Gothenburg, Sweden, on Thursday night, crashing into a pizzeria. At least seven people were injured in the incident, including the tram driver, and were transported to a local hospital. The accident occurred at the intersection of Kungsportsavenyn and Vasagatan, prompting a large emergency response and cordoning off the area. Police reported that the tram was traveling at a high speed, causing it to derail and continue straight into the building. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, examining whether serious carelessness reportedly contributed to the accident and injuries.
Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Yahoo
Fire tears through Edinburgh flat as residents evacuated and street sealed off
Edinburgh emergency services rushed to a residential area in the north west of the capital as a blaze tore through a flat. Police, the ambulance service and at least 25 firefighters responded to the incident at a block of flats on Gunnet Court, Muirhouse. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service received the call shortly before 11pm on Thursday night, June 19, and mobilised five pump appliances and a height vehicle. READ MORE: Edinburgh locals praise 'lovely' Andy Murray after spotting him at shopping centre READ MORE: Australian 'fiasco' ferry leaves Edinburgh after months docked in the capital Terrifying images from the scene show a firefighter battling orange flames coming from a 3rd floor flat as black smoke can be seen billowing from the building. The height vehicle was used to extinguish the blaze as the firefighter could be seen spraying water into the flat while being elevated by the appliance while the whole apartment was engulfed in flames. The area, including Muirhouse View, was taped off by emergency services as several police cars could also be seen. It is understood residents were evacuated as a group of people could be seen standing behind a cordon watching on. The SFRS confirmed hero firefighters battled the blaze for three hours as they left at around 2am on Friday, June 20. A spokesperson said: "We received reports of a fire at a flat on Gunnet Court, at Muirhouse View, at 22.50 hours on Thursday, June 20. We mobilised five appliances and a height vehicle. "The fire on a third floor flat was extinguished and the last appliances left the scene at 2am. Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service were also in attendance." It is currently not known if there were any casualties. The Scottish Ambulance Service was approached for comment. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages
CTV News
5 hours ago
- CTV News
Inert artillery shell located in Swansea removed for safe disposal: Toronto police
Emergency crews respond in the area of Deforest Road and Windermere Avenue after an artillery shell was located on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (Jacob Estrin/CTV News Toronto) Toronto police's explosive disposal unit (EDU) has removed an inert artillery shell from a residential area in Swansea. Emergency crews received a call at 2:44 p.m. for an 'ordnance' located in the area of Deforest Road and Windermere Avenue, south of Bloor Street West. Members of the EDU responded and later removed the artillery shell for safe disposal. Explosives disposal unit Toronto police's explosives disposal unit attend the area of Deforest Road and Windermere Avenue where an artillery shell was found on Thursday, June 19, 2025. (Jacob Estrin/CTV News Toronto) Police said no injuries were reported. Residents in the area were asked to stay inside as the EDU investigated the package. There were also road closures, but all have been reopened.
CBS News
5 hours ago
- General
- CBS News
Skydiver suffers serious injuries after hard landing at Riverside County airport
Skydiver seriously injured in "hard landing" after jump over Perris Valley Airport Skydiver seriously injured in "hard landing" after jump over Perris Valley Airport Skydiver seriously injured in "hard landing" after jump over Perris Valley Airport A skydiver suffered serious injuries on Thursday during an apparent hard landing after a jump over the Perris Valley Airport. It happened a little before 1:30 p.m. near the private airport, located on Goetz Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Crews arrived to learn that a parachutist that was participating in a jump orchestrated by Skydive Perris suffered back injuries when they landed. The victim, who hasn't been identified, was taken to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment, firefighters said. Crews did not provide information on what may have led to the hard landing. No further information was provided.
Yahoo
10 hours ago
- General
- Yahoo
Nearly 100 firefighters battle large fire burning at downtown Los Angeles commercial building
A fierce fire was burning in a commercial building in downtown Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon. Officials said the blaze had reached "major emergency status" with more than 88 firefighters on scene. Heavy smoke was billowing across the sky from the structure. The fire was on the city block bounded by South Los Angeles Street, East 4th Street, Wall Street and Winston Street. "Due to heavy storage load, firefighters were not able to reach the seat of the fire," the Los Angeles Fire Department said. "Additional resources are en route. Residents are advised to avoid the area." The fire was reported shortly after 1 p.m. in the 200 block of Winston Street in a row of commercial units, firefighters said. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
