Tag: Emergency Services
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Elderly Man Spent Seven Hours on Garden Centre Floor Waiting for Ambulance
Overview of the incident An 87-year-old great-grandfather was left lying on the floor of a garden centre for seven hours after breaking his leg in a fall. The incident underscores the growing pressure on emergency medical services and the difficult situations faced by elderly patients during long waits for care. Local officials and health authorities…
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Kerry Prosecutions Urged Over Ambulances Used as Taxi Service
Background: A Growing Concern in Kerry The debate over how emergency vehicles are used in Kerry has flared up at a key council meeting this week, with local councillors and residents raising serious concerns about the misuse of ambulances. The issue, described by some speakers as a “scandalous” practice, centers on allegations that ambulances have…
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Call for Prosecutions in Kerry Over ‘Scandalous’ Misuse of Ambulances as a Taxi Service
Overview of the Controversy The controversy surrounding ambulance use in County Kerry has intensified after a council meeting where local representatives described reports of ambulances being used as a “taxi service.” The issue, flagged by Councillor Angie Baily, centers on alleged misuse of emergency transport for non-emergency trips, as well as for minor injuries that…
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North-East Hospitals Under Strain as Flu Cases Surpass 3,000 in a Week
Rising Flu Activity Puts Pressure on North-East Hospitals Health authorities in the North-East are sounding the alarm as flu cases surged past 3,000 in a single week, creating significant strain on local hospitals. The Health Service Executive (HSE) issued the warning as emergency departments and wards reported higher-than-usual attendance. The situation underscores how seasonal flu…
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Totton Northlands Road Fire: Police Launch Investigation
Investigating the Totton Blaze A fire broke out on Northlands Road in Totton, drawing a large response from local fire services. Firefighters were called to the scene just after 10.50pm on Saturday night, with crews working through the incident to bring the flames under control and safeguard nearby properties. Scale of the Response At the…
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Fire Breaks Out on Northlands Road in Totton as Police Open Inquiry
Overview of the Incident A significant fire broke out on Northlands Road in Totton late on Saturday night, with emergency services responding at 10:50pm. The incident drew a large contingent of firefighters and prompted an urgent police investigation into the cause and circumstances surrounding the blaze. Firefighting Response At the height of the operation, 25…
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Optus Outage in Victoria: Premier Demands Answers After Copper Theft Triggers Crisis
What happened and where In a developing telecommunications crisis, Optus services in parts of Victoria’s south-east were disrupted after copper thefts damaged critical network infrastructure. More than 14,000 customers reported the outage, with many unable to make calls or access mobile data. Accessibility to emergency services was also affected in some areas, highlighting the seriousness…
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Copper Theft Sparks Optus Outage: Victoria Demands Urgent Answers
Overview: A Crisis Unfolds in Victoria The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, has pressed for an urgent briefing after a copper theft incident triggered a major Optus outage that affected more than 14,000 customers in the state’s south-east. The disruption left residents unable to make calls or use mobile data and also impacted access to essential…
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Victorian Premier Demands Answers After Optus Copper Thieves Trigger Crisis
Outage Sparks political urgency as copper theft linked to Optus disruption The Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan, has called for an urgent briefing to understand the Optus outage that affected more than 14,000 customers in the state’s south-east. With many residents unable to make calls or use mobile data, and access to emergency services partially affected,…
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Markets live: ASX set for a sharp rise as Wall Street climbs on rate-cut bets amid Optus outage woes
Markets rally as traders bet on a December rate cut Australian shares are poised for a strong session after a global wave of optimism swept through markets. Traders are positioning for a potential December interest rate cut, a move that has sent Wall Street higher and sparked renewed buying across the ASX. The prospect of…