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Six presumed dead after medical jet crashes off Nantucket

A Gulfstream G100 medical transport jet crashed off Nantucket, Massachusetts, early Saturday, killing all six people on board. The aircraft, operated by Latitude Air Ambulance, was flying from Bermuda to Boston when it lost contact around 1 a.m. Eastern time. The U.S. Coast Guard suspended search operations after 66 hours, confirming the deaths of two passengers and four crew members. Investigations are being led by the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board and Canada’s Transport Safety Board.

via Western Mass News|

#accidents-and-emergencies #aviation-safety #bermuda

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Fatal Havertown Crash: Driver with Revoked License Dies in Multi-Vehicle Collision

A 57-year-old man died and eight others were injured after his pickup truck caused a multi-vehicle crash in Havertown, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Police identified the driver as John Ryan, whose license had been revoked in 2025 for medical reasons. Authorities believe he suffered a medical emergency while driving erratically on West Chester Pike, striking a U-Haul and other vehicles during a local festival.

via NBC10 Philadelphia|

#accidents-and-emergencies #haverford-township #havertown-crash

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Fog-Triggered I-95 Pileup on Lake Marion Bridge Injures Multiple, Closes Lanes for 15 Hours

A dense fog event on October 1, 2026, caused a massive multi-vehicle collision on the Interstate 95 bridge over Lake Marion in South Carolina. The crash involved up to 69 vehicles, including 15 tractor-trailers, resulting in multiple injuries and one helicopter evacuation. All lanes remained closed for over 15 hours for cleanup, with no fatalities reported.

via WJCL|

#accidents-and-emergencies #fog #i-95

accidents-and-emergencies11 days ago

Skydivers assist after Beechcraft crash near East Troy airport

A single-engine Beechcraft Bonanza crashed into a cornfield near East Troy, Wisconsin, on Sunday afternoon. Four people were on board; three were hospitalized for evaluation, and one was released at the scene. Skydivers from Skydive Milwaukee, who spotted the crash from the air, jumped to assist emergency crews in the difficult-to-access field. The FAA is investigating the cause.

via WISN|

#accidents-and-emergencies #east-troy #faa-investigation

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"Tragic Loss: LAFD Recruit Killed Assisting Crash Victims on 101 Freeway"

LA City firefighter recruit Jacob Fuerte was tragically killed while assisting victims of a multi-vehicle crash on the 101 Freeway in Studio City. The 22-year-old was in week 10 of his training program with LAFD, and a procession of first responders escorted his body to the coroner's office. The incident is being investigated as a potential hit-and-run, and anyone with information is urged to contact the California Highway Patrol.

via CBS Los Angeles|

#101-freeway #accidents-and-emergencies #crash

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"Search for Survivors: Small Plane Crash Near 215 Freeway in San Bernardino County"

Authorities are searching for survivors after a twin-engine Gulfstream AC95 plane crashed in San Bernardino County, hampered by heavy rain and gusty winds. The number of passengers on board and any potential fatalities are currently unknown. Witnesses reported hearing an engine sputter and seeing a red light flash before the crash. The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating the cause of the crash, and a search will be conducted Sunday morning.

via KTLA Los Angeles|

#accidents-and-emergencies #faa #national-transportation-safety-board

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"Multiple Plane Crashes Under Investigation in Anderson County"

The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office responded to a plane crash near Claxton and Powell, with parts of the plane and luggage found in the Ashley Lane area and the plane itself in the woods near Gadsontown Lane. The crash occurred in a wooded, rural area with no damage to homes, and rescue operations are still underway, with multiple agencies assisting in the search. The Federal Aviation Agency is leading the investigation, and the public is asked to avoid the area.

via WATE 6 On Your Side|

#accidents-and-emergencies #anderson-county-sheriffs-office #federal-aviation-agency

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Tragic I-680 Rollover Crash Claims 9-Year-Old Girl's Life

A rollover crash on Interstate 680 near Concord, California, resulted in the death of a 9-year-old girl and left four others hospitalized. The gray Mazda CX-9 carrying six occupants overturned multiple times after leaving the roadway, with several occupants ejected from the vehicle. The driver, described as a Hispanic man in his 30s, fled the scene on foot and has not been located. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact CHP Contra Costa in Martinez.

via KRON4|

#accidents-and-emergencies #california #california-highway-patrol

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"Fallen Hero: South Carolina Firefighter Killed in Line of Duty"

A firefighter in Clinton, South Carolina, died and another was injured in a crash while responding to a call. The crash occurred when a firetruck collided with a Lexus at an intersection. One firefighter was flown to the hospital for treatment, while the other died at the scene. The deceased firefighter was identified as Michael Vinson, and the injured firefighter as Nathan Hall. Multiple agencies have expressed their condolences for the loss.

via WYFF4 Greenville|

#accidents-and-emergencies #clinton #condolences

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"Small Plane Crash Injures Couple and Pilot Near Muncie Airport"

A private plane crashed near the Delaware County Regional Airport in Muncie, Indiana, striking two pedestrians on the nearby Cardinal Greenway walking trail. The pilot and pedestrians were rushed to the hospital, and their conditions are currently unknown. The FAA is assisting in the investigation, and authorities are urging people to avoid the area as the investigation continues.

via FOX 59 Indianapolis|

#accidents-and-emergencies #cardinal-greenway #delaware-county

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Search Crews Recover Body of Missing Kayaker from Chatfield Reservoir

The body of a kayaker who had been missing since Saturday evening at Chatfield Reservoir has been recovered by search crews, with the man in his 30s being identified by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office. A second kayaker was able to reach shore and was hospitalized in serious condition. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Marine Evidence Recovery Team retrieved the body, and both underwater and aerial drones were used in the search, which involved crews from multiple sheriff's offices.

via FOX 31 Denver|

#accidents-and-emergencies #chatfield-reservoir #kayaker

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Fatal Plane Crash Claims Two Lives Near Truckee

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.

via KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento|

#accidents-and-emergencies #emergency-responders #fatalities

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Fiery Tollbooth Crashes on I-95 in New Hampshire: Two Hospitalized

A car fire on I-95 in New Hampshire shut down the highway and sent two people, an adult and a child, to the hospital with unknown injuries. The incident occurred near the main toll plaza in Hampton and the highway was reopened Saturday evening. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

via WGME|

#accidents-and-emergencies #car-fire #hospitalization

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"Small Plane Crashes Off Quonset Point: 2 Aboard Rescued"

A small aircraft, identified as a single-engine Piper PA-24, crashed into Narragansett Bay near Quonset State Airport after experiencing engine trouble on its return flight, with two people on board. The occupants were able to swim to a nearby buoy and were rescued by the DEM marine unit before being transported to Rhode Island Hospital for hypothermia and minor injuries. Coast Guard units from the Castle Hill and Cape Cod stations assisted in the rescue efforts.

via WPRI.com|

#accidents-and-emergencies #coast-guard #plane-crash

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"Ship Collision Causes Collapse of Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore"

A portion of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a large boat collided with it, causing multiple vehicles to fall into the water. Emergency personnel are conducting rescue efforts for at least seven people believed to be in the water, and the situation is being treated as a developing mass casualty event. The bridge is closed in both directions, and authorities are operating cautiously due to unsafe and unstable conditions caused by the collision.

via The Associated Press|

#accidents-and-emergencies #baltimore #boat-collision