NHS waiting lists fall but corridor care surges
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Emergency services swarm Swansea's River Tawe
A major multi-agency search is underway in Swansea city centre after reports of a person in the River Tawe. Emergency services remain on scene.
Air Ambulance at Rochdale Bypass Police Incident
A major road in Rochdale is closed after a serious incident, with an air ambulance and multiple emergency services on the scene. Avoid the area and check for updates.
M6 closed northbound after driver medical episode
The M6 in Cumbria is closed northbound after a lorry driver suffered a medical emergency, requiring an air ambulance. Follow our live updates for diversion routes.
Five-year-old girl dies in school medical emergency
A five-year-old girl has tragically passed away following a sudden medical emergency outside her primary school in Merseyside, leaving the community in mourning.
NHS Trust Declares Critical Incident Over Winter Pressures
A major NHS trust has declared a critical incident as emergency departments face unprecedented demand, with patients facing 12-hour waits and ambulances queuing outside hospitals.
Train breakdown strands passengers for hours in Cumbria
A major rail disruption left Avanti West Coast passengers stranded for over three hours near Penrith after train failure, requiring emergency medical assistance for vulnerable travellers.
Cumbria train derailment sparks major emergency response
Major incident declared after Avanti West Coast train derailment near Penrith causes significant travel chaos and emergency service mobilisation across Cumbria.
Major emergency response in Caldicot after serious incident
A significant emergency operation unfolded in Caldicot as multiple police vehicles and ambulance crews responded to a serious incident, with roads closed and residents urged to avoid the area.
Footballer's 10-hour ambulance wait after knee dislocation
Shocking scenes at a Scottish League Two match as Queens Park defender Alex Bannon suffers catastrophic knee injury, then endures ten-hour ambulance wait lying on freezing pitch until 1am.
OAP's 48-hour ambulance wait exposes NHS crisis
A pensioner's medical emergency turned into a three-day ordeal as he waited two days for an ambulance followed by an 11-hour delay for hospital admission, exposing critical pressures within the UK's healthcare system.
Bangor teen's Halloween costume raises air ambulance funds
A teenager's creative Halloween costume in Bangor raises crucial funds for Wales Air Ambulance, turning trick-or-treating into lifesaving support.
Halloween costume walker rescued from Welsh mountains
A Halloween celebration turned into a real-life nightmare for a walker on a Welsh mountain, prompting a major rescue operation involving multiple emergency services.
NHS stroke patient waited 10 hours for ambulance
A critical incident investigation is underway after a stroke patient waited nearly 10 hours for an ambulance in Hounslow, raising serious concerns about NHS emergency response times and patient safety.
BBC presenter leaves after controversial Ferguson interview
Veteran BBC broadcaster Charles Nove has left his position after conducting a contentious interview with Sarah, Duchess of York about her friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about editorial standards at the corporation.
Student died after ambulance GPS failed in Manchester
A promising Manchester student died after emergency services struggled to locate her due to GPS failure in the city centre, raising serious questions about ambulance service reliability.
Dispatcher guides dad through dramatic baby delivery
A quick-thinking ambulance call handler became an unlikely midwife when she calmly talked a father through delivering his own baby during a dramatic emergency in Milton Keynes.
Ambulance viewers sob over dramatic home birth scene
BBC One's new Ambulance series triggered emotional reactions as viewers watched a panicked husband deliver his own baby at home in dramatic opening scenes
Prince William visits London ambulance crews
The Prince of Wales witnessed the intense pressures facing ambulance crews during a heartfelt visit to London Ambulance Service headquarters, where he discussed mental health support and even tried his hand at emergency equipment.
Tradie survives being impaled by steel rod at Gosford wharf
A Central Coast tradesman cheats death after being impaled by a steel rod in a workplace accident at Gosford waterfront. Emergency services perform dramatic rescue operation.
NHS probes death after 15-hour ambulance wait
Exclusive: NHS England has launched an urgent investigation after former footballer Colin Flatts died following a 15-hour ambulance wait, sparking outrage and calls for emergency service reform.
Ambulance delayed by Portland ICE facility protest
Emergency medical response hampered as protesters block roads during Portland ICE facility demonstration, raising serious questions about protest safety protocols.
Father watched son die after NHS 111 ambulance failure
A grieving father recounts the harrowing moment he watched his son die after the NHS 111 service failed to dispatch an ambulance despite urgent pleas for help.
Children Critical After Ambulance Delays Spark Probe
Two young children suffered life-threatening injuries following separate medical emergencies where ambulance response times reached nearly two hours, sparking multiple investigations.
Armed police respond to Walthamstow standoff
Metropolitan Police and ambulance crews rushed to a serious incident in Walthamstow, East London, with armed officers responding to reports of a man threatening violence in a residential property.
Medical helicopter crashes on Sacramento freeway, highway closed
A life flight helicopter crashes on Sacramento freeway, triggering massive emergency response and highway closure. Latest updates on the dramatic incident.
Weymouth Beach Emergency: Major Multi-Service Response
Dorset's popular seaside resort plunged into chaos as multiple emergency services rushed to Weymouth Pavilion following a serious medical emergency on the beach.
Ambulance worker jailed for stealing from elderly patients
A Welsh ambulance service worker has been convicted after systematically stealing from elderly patients during emergency call-outs, including stealing aftershave from a 94-year-old man.
Prince William reveals emotional toll of air ambulance work
The Prince of Wales opens up about the psychological challenges of his former air ambulance career and how it continues to shape his mental health advocacy work today.
Optus outage left SA ambulance without emergency alerts
A major Optus network failure prevented emergency alerts from reaching South Australian ambulance services, raising serious concerns about public safety and telecommunications reliability.
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