M20 closed after crash causes major oil spill, man hospitalised
A man has been taken to hospital after a van crashed on the M20, causing a 100-metre oil spill. The eastbound carriageway is shut, with 45-minute delays. Follow our live updates.
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Dangerous Historic Children's Toys Exposed in New Documentary
A new Sky documentary reveals the perilous toys of the past, including a radioactive Atomic Energy Lab and a bubble machine that got kids high. Discover the shocking history.
Canada's Oil Pipeline Plan Sparks First Nations Fears
As PM Mark Carney considers lifting a 53-year tanker ban for a new pipeline, First Nations communities haunted by a 2016 oil spill warn of cultural and ecological devastation.
Man arrested in UK's 'biggest ever' fly-tip case
A 39-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the UK's largest fly-tip, a 20ft-high hazardous waste pile threatening the River Cherwell. Read the latest on this environmental disaster.
LA Port Fire: 100 Containers Destroyed in Blaze
A major chemical alert and port closure in Los Angeles after a cargo ship fire consumed 100 containers. Crew evacuated safely as firefighters battle the blaze.
Huge Fire on Cargo Ship at Port of Los Angeles
Nearly 200 firefighters battled a major blaze and explosion on a cargo ship carrying hazardous materials. All crew were safely evacuated. Air quality is being monitored.
Fire and Explosion on Container Ship at LA Port
Over 100 firefighters battle a major blaze and explosion on the One Henry Hudson ship at the Port of Los Angeles. All crew safe. Air quality monitored.
Six Missing After Ship Fire at Los Angeles Port
Six crew members remain missing following an explosion and major fire on a cargo ship at the Port of Los Angeles. Hazardous materials complicate firefighting efforts.
US toxic sites at risk from sea level rise
A new study reveals thousands of hazardous US sites face flooding from sea level rise, threatening public health. Urgent climate action is needed to mitigate risks.
M4 closed eastbound in Berkshire after oil spill
Drivers face major rush hour delays as the M4 eastbound in Berkshire is closed for emergency resurfacing following an oil spill from a collision. Diversions through Reading are congested.
Chemical spill at Biddulph High School: 5 in hospital
Five people were rushed to hospital following a chemical spill at Biddulph High School in Staffordshire. Emergency services swarmed the scene. Read for live updates.
M40 closed after hazardous chemical spill
The M40 southbound is closed near Oxford after a tanker crash caused a major Bitumen spill. No injuries reported. Expect major delays. Check for updates.
M40 closed after tanker crash causes bitumen spill
Major disruption on M40 southbound as bitumen spill from crashed tanker closes motorway. Emergency crews on scene. Follow live updates for the latest travel news.
Victorian Liberals Elect First Female Leader Jess Wilson
The Victorian Liberal Party has made history, electing Jess Wilson as its first female leader. Discover the details of the leadership spill and what this means for the next state election.
Jess Wilson Elected First Female Victorian Liberal Leader
First-term MP Jess Wilson defeats Brad Battin in a leadership spill, becoming the Victorian Liberal Party's first female leader. Discover the implications for the party's future.
Victoria's Liberal leader Brad Battin faces leadership spill
Victoria's opposition leader Brad Battin faces a leadership challenge as early as Tuesday. Shadow treasurer Jess Wilson has gathered support to test his position.
500ft Fly-Tip Mountain Threatens Oxfordshire River
A 500ft-long mountain of hazardous waste illegally dumped in Oxfordshire threatens the River Cherwell with toxic runoff, prompting an Environment Agency probe. Report information anonymously.
Oklahoma ammonia leak forces hundreds to evacuate
Hundreds evacuated after a hazardous anhydrous ammonia leak from a tanker truck in Oklahoma. Learn the dangers and the emergency response.
Ammonia gas leak in Oklahoma sickens dozens
A toxic ammonia gas leak from a tanker truck in Weatherford, Oklahoma, has hospitalised dozens and forced mass evacuations. Authorities are investigating the cause. Follow for live updates.
Mass Evacuation in Weatherford After Toxic Spill
A major chemical spill in Weatherford has led to a mass evacuation and multiple hospitalisations. Authorities warn the air is unsafe to breathe. Follow live updates.
Sewage spill floods Perth hospital in suspected sabotage
A disgruntled patient is suspected of sabotaging a Perth hospital, causing a sewage spill that flooded the emergency department. Discover the full story and its impact on patient care.
12 Gran Canaria beaches shut in pollution alert
Tourists shocked as decomposing organic material spill forces closure of at least 12 beaches across six municipalities on Gran Canaria. Authorities investigate source as clean-up continues.
Chemical incident at London military base hospitalises multiple
Emergency services rushed to a London military facility after a hazardous chemical exposure left multiple people requiring urgent hospital treatment. Full investigation underway.
White Powder Security Scare at Joint Base Andrews
A major security alert unfolded at Joint Base Andrews when a suspicious package containing mysterious white powder was discovered, prompting a full-scale emergency response and hazardous materials investigation.
Liberal Senator's explosive 'bus-throwing' comment rocks party
Liberal Senator Sarah Henderson makes stunning 'throwing under the bus' remark about deputy leader Sussan Ley as leadership tensions reach boiling point within the party.
London chemical attack: Child hospitalised, two arrested
A young child has been rushed to hospital after exposure to hazardous chemicals in London. Metropolitan Police have arrested a man and woman as urgent investigation continues.
Hazardous materials scare in Newham leads to arrests
Major emergency response in Newham as hazardous materials discovery leads to arrests and street closures. Latest updates on the ongoing investigation.
Child dies in London hazardous materials incident
A young child has died following a hazardous materials emergency in London, prompting a major response from multiple emergency services. The incident occurred in a residential property with a second child hospitalised.
Child dies in Newham hazardous material incident
A major emergency response unfolded in East London as a child tragically died following exposure to hazardous materials, with multiple people hospitalized and ongoing decontamination efforts.
Child dies in London hazardous materials incident
A young child has died following a hazardous materials incident in Newham, East London, prompting a massive emergency service response and ongoing investigation.
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