Latest Emergency Services News & Updates

Warsaw, June 26 (IANS) Five people were injured on Friday after a multi-vehicle collision on Poland’s A8 motorway bypass around Wroclaw, in southwest Poland, according to Polish media RMF24, citing local authorities. The accident, which involved five passenger cars, occurred on Friday afternoon on the carriageway heading towards Warsaw between the Wroclaw West and Wroclaw Airport interchanges, according to the General Directorate for National Roads and Motorways.Local police and emergency servic…

Bhubaneswar, June 24 (IANS) In the wake of the tragic inferno at a coaching centre in Lucknow that killed several persons, including students, Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) on Wednesday directed an immediate, rigorous review and audit of fire safety preparedness across all educational institutions, coaching centres, and skill development hubs throughout the state. The proactive directive underscored the critical necessity for zero-compromise safety compliance.In an official …

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) A major fire broke out in the early hours of Wednesday at a labour settlement near Udyog Bhawan in central Delhi, where workers associated with the Central Vista redevelopment project were residing. The blaze rapidly spread through the settlement, triggering a large-scale firefighting operation by the Delhi Fire Service (DFS).According to preliminary reports, the fire is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit. Officials said explosions in commercial and small …

Raipur/Raigarh, May 16 (IANS) A research and conservation expedition turned into a scene of chaos and panic when a team from the Department of Archaeology was unexpectedly targeted by a massive swarm of bees inside the historic Singhanpur Cave in Chhattisgarh’s Raigarh district, officials said on Saturday. The researchers had travelled to the ancient site on Friday to conduct vital inspection, documentation, and preservation work on the cave’s famous prehistoric rock paintings when the sudden wi…

Quetta, May 11 (IANS) At least 35 people suffered burn injuries after fire erupted at a customs warehouse in Mastung area of Pakistan’s Balochistan province, which caused explosion of a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) tanker, local media reported on Monday. The fire broke at the customs facility in the Lakpass area, located on the Quetta-Karachi highway, on Sunday and rapidly spread to a parking area, engulfing several vehicles before reaching the LPG tanker, leading Pakistani daily Dawn reported….

Bengaluru, April 29 (IANS) Heavy rain, accompanied by hail and a thunderstorm, lashed several parts of Bengaluru on Wednesday evening, causing severe inconvenience to the public, motorists, and drivers. Following the downpour, a compound wall of the government-run Bowring Hospital collapsed, resulting in the deaths of seven persons.According to preliminary information from authorities, about seven people, including three children, are feared dead after being trapped under the collapsed wall. Off…

Berlin, April 21 (IANS) At least 11 people were injured after a violent clash broke out inside a gurdwara in the Duisburg area in the German city of Moers, prompting a major police response and the deployment of special tactical units, according to German media reports.The incident reportedly involved around 40 individuals and escalated rapidly into a physical confrontation inside the religious premises.Visuals circulating on social media, claimed to be from inside the gurdwara, show members of …

Rajkot, April 12 (IANS) With surgical procedures at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Rajkot rising from 861 in 2024 to 1,927 in 2025, the institute has reported a sharp expansion in its clinical capacity alongside growing patient footfall and academic intake. Data released by the institute shows that 360 surgeries have already been performed in 2026 till February, at an average rate of 180 per month, indicating sustained growth in operative services.The hospital currently c…

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday night, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of homes and office buildings. There were, however, no immediate reports of any casualties.According to the information shared by the Meteorological Centre Srinagar, the earthquake measured 5.9 on the Richter scale and struck at 9:42:57 pm IST, with its epicentre in Afghanistan at a depth of 150 km.The tremors were reported from…

New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) Earthquake tremors were felt across Delhi-NCR and several parts of North India on Friday, triggering panic among residents who rushed out of homes and office buildings. There were, however, no immediate reports of any casualties.The tremors were reported from multiple locations, including Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad, as well as parts of Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and adjoining regions.Residents reported feeling sudden jerks while seated, with furniture a…