(Reuters) - At least four people were killed and two injured on Sunday in a crash caused by a motorist who drove the wrong way on a highway east of Los Angeles, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Reported by Reuters 3 days ago.
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At least four killed in wrong-way driver crash in California
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Motorcyclist who broke his neck and back in 120mph crash set to run marathon
This is Leicestershire -- A motorcyclist who broke his neck and back in a 120mph crash has stunned medics who warned he might never walk again. Club racer Nick Matthews, of Market Harborough, suffered catastrophic injuries when he sped headfirst into a wall during a pre-race practice. Friends who witnessed the crash at the Oulton Park circuit, in Cheshire, feared the worst. But after being airlifted to hospital, surgeons managed to save the 47-year-old's life – although they said he might never walk again. Nick, a father-of-three, proved them wrong by walking out of hospital just three weeks later, his body held together by screws and metal rods. He is now training for a marathon to raise funds for the air ambulance that saved his life. "It's been painful and exhausting but I owe it to the guys who saved my life not to be beaten," said Nick. "Life in a wheelchair was not an option for me. I won't break any records or beat any times when I run, but I will cross that finish line." Nick said he was lucky to be alive following the crash, which happened the day before a race in June. Just seven minutes into his practice laps, he crashed at 120mph. Nick, whose father was killed in a motorcycle crash when he was a baby, said he must have forgotten to tighten the brakes. "It was a moment of shock and horror," he said. "I pulled at the brakes and there was nothing." Nick went hurtling into a tyre wall before being crushed by his 160kg bike. He was airlifted to Wythenshawe Hospital, in Manchester, where the full extent of his injuries was revealed. Not only had he broken his neck and back, but also his collarbone, six ribs, sternum, wrist and two fingers. He also suffered a collapsed lung. Seven days later, Nick underwent a five-hour operation to rebuild his back using titanium rods. Three days later, he stood up for the first time. "It was an amazing feeling," said Nick. "All the consultants came to look at me standing up because they couldn't believe it. I felt like a freak show. "I vowed anything was possible and one day I would run a marathon. "One of them joked I must be concussed from head injuries to say such a thing because running would never be possible for me again, but I meant it." Three weeks after the smash, Nick walked out of the hospital unaided. "I felt like the luckiest man alive," he said. Nick has since undergone two further operations, as well as intensive physiotherapy. He ran for the first time last month. "I only went twice around the block, but every step took all I had," he said. "They say a marathon is more about what is in your head, so I kept going." Nick can now run two miles and hopes his training schedule will see him ready for the Berlin Marathon in September. "My friends call me the bionic man because I am full of so much metal," he said. "I owe my life to the people who saved me, rebuilt me and helped me come this far and I want to give something back by showing people what is possible and raising money for the air ambulance that got me to hospital." To sponsor Nick, visit: www.justgiving.com/NickMatthews57
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Driver 'lucky to walk away' from this crash
This is Scunthorpe -- POLICE say a driver was "lucky to walk away" after this crash last night. Emergency services were called to the crash, which involved a red Volkswagen Golf, at around 6.40pm yesterday (Tuesday). No other vehicles were involved in the incident, which happened on the B1206 near Elsham, and police say the driver walked away with some bruising. An ambulance was also called as a precaution. Humber Roads Police tweeted from the scene of the crash, saying: "Rtc B1206 nr Elsham. The reality of their mistake really hit home. Lucky to walk away #harshlearningcurve" *Follow us on Facebook and Twitter*
Reported by This is 21 hours ago.
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Man killed in Gilmorton crash named as Norman George Carter, 87
This is Leicestershire -- Police have released the name of an elderly man who died in a three-car crash in Gilmorton last month. Norman George Carter, 87, of Lutterworth, was freed from his vehicle by firefighters after a collision near the Grey Goose pub, in Lutterworth Road, on January 14. He was airlifted to the University Hospital of Coventry and Warwickshire and was said to be in a critical but stable condition. However, he died 10 days later. The crash involved involved Mr Carter's silver Toyota Yaris, a white VW Tiguan and a blue Peugeot 206. Police said the driver of the Tiguan was not injured. A spokeswoman said the Tiguan was travelling towards Lutterworth and the Yaris was travelling in the opposite direction. The Peugeot was parked and unattended at the time of the collision. Det Con Nick Bryan, the investigating officer, said: "We would like to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or saw either vehicle beforehand to please get in touch." Anyone with information can call police on: 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously, on: 0800 555 111.
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Motorcyclist who broke his neck and back in 120mph crash set to...
A motorcyclist who broke his neck and back in a 120mph crash has stunned medics who warned he might never walk again. Club racer Nick Matthews, of Market Harborough, suffered catastrophic injuries when he sped headfirst into a wall during a pre-race practice. Friends who witnessed the crash at the Oulton Park circuit, in Cheshire, feared the worst. But after being airlifted to hospital, surgeons managed to save the 47-year-old's life – although they said he might never walk again. Nick, a...
Reported by Leicester Mercury 19 hours ago.
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Man still in serious but stable condition after Cornwall A38 crash
This is Plymouth -- A MAN is still in a serious but stable condition following the collision of a car and a lorry on the A38 in Cornwall. The incident saw the road closed at Carkeel from around 10.20am yesterday until 5.40pm. Fire crews from Saltash, Liskeard and Bodmin attended the incident which took place between Trerulefoot and Tideford and involved a lorry and a Jaguar car. Firefighters used crash rescue equipment to release the 67-year-old driver and his passenger. Both were treated at the scene by paramedics from the South Western Ambulance Service before being transferred to Derriford Hospital. The driver is understood to be a serious but stable condition and has suffered chest and lower leg injuries, along with injuries to his hip and pelvis. The driver of the lorry is not thought to be seriously hurt. The crash happened at a time when there was heavy rain and strong winds. Officers are seeking information from witnesses, particularly those who may have seen the Jaguar before the collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Police on 101, quoting log number 205 of 12/2/14.
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Canwick Road crash causing congestion in Lincoln
This is Lincolnshire -- Emergency services are at the scene of a two-car crash at the bottom of Canwick Hill in Lincoln this morning. Lincolnshire Police said that two white cars, a Peugeot 107 and a Citroen, were involved in the collision on Canwick Road. It happened at just before 9.30am and an ambulance was called, although there are no details of casualties. The incident has caused delays on main routes through the city today. Anyone whio saw the crash can call the Lincolnshire Police collision witness hotline on 01522 558855 quoting incident 58 of February 13.
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Police appeal for information after van fled from Northam crash...
AN ELDERLY woman had to be cut free from her car this morning following a head on crash in Northam. Police, ambulance and fire crews were called to Fore Street shortly before 9.00am after reports of a crash and a van which left a woman trapped in her Ford Fiesta. Two fire engines from Bideford and Appledore went to the scene to help release the woman. The casualty was taken to North Devon District Hospital by ambulance. Barnstaple PCSO Hannah Denton said on Twitter that the woman was being...
Reported by North Devon Journal 22 hours ago.
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Two vehicles fled from Northam crash this morning which left woman trapped
This is North Devon -- A WOMAN was left trapped in her car this morning following a crash in Northam. Fire crews were called to Fore Street shortly before 9.30am after reports of a one vehicle crash which left a woman trapped. Two fire engines from Bideford and Appledore went to the scene to help release the woman. The casualty was taken to North Devon District Hospital by ambulance. Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that two vehicles had fled the scene before the emergency services arrived. @BodyAndMindZone tweeted: "Looks like a major incident at Fore St junction in Northam? Any ideas what's going on? All emergency services there #Bideford #NDevon"
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Two farmers' mercy mission hay lorries crash bound for Somerset floods
This is Somerset -- Two lorries laden with hay bound for flooded Somerset crashed in one day in this week's storms, with one driver on a mercy mission dying, it emerged yesterday. The tragedy happened before the National Farmers' Union issued an appeal to farmers across the country not to set off on treks with tonnes of fodder to help flood-stricken farmers, but instead contact them and promise to deliver it when called upon in the coming weeks. On a stormy day on Wednesday, the first tragedy happened on the M4 in Wiltshire, when a Volvo artic driven by a 61-year-old from Cornwall crashed into the ditch heading west between Chippenham and Bath, just past Leigh Delamare services. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash. It is understood that the lorry was heading to Somerset to deliver hay, and also that the coroner's investigations will focus on the driver's health rather than the windy weather as a cause of the tragedy. Then, hours later, a lorry that had just collected hay in north Wiltshire was blown off the B4042 in Brinkworth, near Malmesbury. The lorry was an example of the corporations helping out with the farmers' relief effort in Somerset: it was a Tesco cab pulling an Eddie Stobart trailer laden with hay. Police said the trailer wheels clipped a rain-soaked sodden verge, and the lorry driver lost control and the entire vehicle rolled over a hedge, coming to rest on its side in a field. The road was closed for much of the afternoon as the lorry and its precious load was retrieved – the driver walked away from the crash unhurt. Yesterday morning, with farmers arriving with lorry loads of hay every day, the NFU urged farmers not to take it upon themselves to just turn up to the Somerset Levels, where farmers have had to evacuate their animals to higher ground as thousands of acres are left underwater. The NFU said the farmers will need the fodder for months to come, even when the water has eventually gone, and are asking farmers who want to help to pledge to bring fodder, feed and straw when asked in the weeks ahead. NFU regional director Melanie Squires described the response so far as 'magnificent' and offered 'huge thanks' for the support. "What we now need are the pledges of fodder or straw, rather than the actual deliveries, so that we can call upon people's generosity as and when it is required over the coming weeks and months, when the waters finally abate and farmers return to face a fetid swamp," she said. "Anyone who wants to provide fodder and bedding should contact us via south.west@nfu.org.uk or on 01392 440700 so we can log all the offers and match them up with those in need when that need arises," she added. News and weather reports from flooding on the Somerset Levels, where the worst floods for 100 years have followed the wettest January in 248 years Help the flood victims here Follow us on TWITTER and FACEBOOK
Reported by This is 23 hours ago.
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Two car crash near South Molton caused by ice on the road
A CAR and van have crashed this afternoon near South Molton as a result of ice on the road. Police received reports of the two-car crash between South Molton and North Molton near Burcombe Woods just after 3pm. A black Mitsubishi and a white Peugeot were involved the crash. Police have said no one was injured in the incident although an ambulance was called to the scene. The crash was thought to have been caused by ice on the road.
Reported by North Devon Journal 21 hours ago.
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PICTURES: Serious crash and overturned lorry keeps A17 near...
Emergency services are still trying to clear part of the A17 after a crash that overturned a lorry and left a woman seriously hurt. Lincolnshire Police roads policing unit say the A17 is still closed in both directions between Beckingham and Stragglethorpe. The crash happened at 2.10pm this afternoon on the main A17 at Beckingham, leaving it blocked in both directions four miles east of Newark. Motorists have been warned to avoid the area if possible. The woman left seriously injured by...
Reported by Lincolnshire Echo 14 hours ago.
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Simulation: Students play a part in air crash rescue exercise
DUCHY COLLEGE students simulated an air crash on Dartmoor as part of their lessons for the day.The exercise simulated a full-scale search and rescue mission in the event of an air crash, with the Duchy College Stoke Climsland students acting as casualties, before being evacuated off the moor via helicopter.The group, studying rescue and emergency management, took part in Exercise Indigo, which involved the Army, search and rescue crews, police, fire and ambulance crews.Michael Rose, programme...
Reported by Cornish Guardian 8 hours ago.
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A39 crash victim lost control
A YOUNG woman who "lived life to the full" died after losing control of her 1970s sports car on her way home from work. An inquest has ruled that 22-year-old trainee accountant, Chloe Wilcox died accidentally after suffering head injuries after a crash on the A39 on August 14 2013. Miss Wilcox had been making her way back to her home in Chilcompton from Chalmers HB in Wells in her MGB GT at around 5.20pm when she lost control of the car which crashed into an oncoming car before striking a...
Reported by Wells Journal 7 hours ago.
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Fire crews called after car and bus crash in Earl Shilton
One person was taken to hospital after a crash involving a car and bus in Earl Shilton. Leicestershire fire service was called to the crash in Alexander Avenue just after 8.30am yesterday. Crews released one person who was trapped. They were taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary by ambulance. No information about their condition has been released.
Reported by Leicester Mercury 5 hours ago.
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Calls for council to act after fatal crash
A FATAL Hawkhurst crash has prompted calls for an overhaul of one of Weald's "most dangerous" roads.Terry Stevenson, 35, who worked for the Royal Engineers in Maidstone, came off his motorbike and was hit by a car in Cranbrook Road at 5.25pm on Monday. He was taken to Tunbridge Wells Hospital in Pembury, where he later died.The road was shut for three hours while emergency services worked, causing delays for commuters. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.Hawkhurst...
Reported by Kent and Sussex Courier 5 hours ago.
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Police called to crash between coach and car in Braunton
A COACH has been involved in a crash with a car in Braunton. Police received reports of the crash on the A361 near the Wrafton Road junction at just before 8.30am. No one is thought to have been injured in the incident.
Reported by North Devon Journal 3 hours ago.
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Three injured in A15 crash near Lincolnshire Showground
UPDATE: Lincolnshire Police said at 12.20pm that the road had re-opened outside the Lincolnshire Showground. Three people have escaped with minor injuries from a two-car crash which has completely blocked the main A15 four miles north of Lincoln this morning. Emergency services are at the scene of the collision, which happened at just before 11am outside the Lincolnshire Showground entrance. A Lincolnshire Police spokesman said that three people travelling in a grey honda which was in...
Reported by Lincolnshire Echo 2 hours ago.
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Back-up system error caused crash
BBC Local News: Essex -- A crash at an Essex port was caused by a ferry approaching too fast because no-one noticed an engine running at 63% power.
Reported by BBC Local News 25 minutes ago.
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Man injured in A602 crash near Ware
EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a crash on the A602 near Ware, in which a man was injured.
Reported by Hertfordshire Mercury 3 minutes ago.
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