Emergency

Friday, June 12, 2026 a40 traffic accident collision emergency delays vehicles roadblock transport safety

A four-car collision on the A40 has resulted in significant traffic delays in the area. Emergency services responded promptly, and authorities are managing the scene to clear the wreckage and restore normal traffic flow. …

Thursday, June 11, 2026 fire longlevens emergency firefighters blaze safety smoke residents evacuation precaution

A fire broke out in the Longlevens neighborhood, prompting emergency crews to rush to the scene. Local residents were advised to close their windows and doors as a precautionary measure due to smoke and potential hazardous …

Thursday, June 11, 2026 fire longlevens emergency safety smoke crews neighbors warning incident response

A fire erupted in the Longlevens area, raising concerns among local residents. Emergency crews quickly arrived at the scene to manage the situation and work towards extinguishing the blaze. As a precaution, neighbors were …

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 military usairforce c130 emergency cardiff aviation transport hercules landing transponder

A US military aircraft, the Lockheed C-130H Hercules, was compelled to return and land at Cardiff Airport after declaring a midair emergency. The aircraft, operated by the United States Air Force, was tracked heading westward … Read More

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 military aviation emergency c130 usaf cardiff transport hercules transponder diversion

A US Air Force C-130H Hercules military transport plane made an unexpected return to Cardiff Airport after declaring a midair emergency. The aircraft, tracked heading westward over the Atlantic, suddenly turned back and … Read More

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 bus accident cheltenham levelcrossing barrier delays passengers emergency traffic disruption

A bus collided with a level crossing barrier in Cheltenham, causing considerable disruption and delays for passengers. The incident forced the temporary closure of the crossing as emergency services attended the scene. …

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 bus crash cheltenham levelcrossing barrier delays passengers disruption emergency transport

A bus crashed into a level crossing barrier in Cheltenham today, causing considerable disruption for commuters. The incident resulted in major delays as emergency services attended the scene and cleared the obstruction. …

Thursday, June 4, 2026 cheltenham crash lorry bridge tewkesbury accident emergency suspension road safety

A terrifying accident unfolded in Cheltenham when a lorry ended up hanging dangerously over a bridge on Tewkesbury Road. The dramatic crash caused major disruption, leaving the vehicle suspended and prompting an urgent … Read More

Thursday, June 4, 2026 cheltenham lorry crash tewkesbury emergency traffic roadclosure accident response safety

Tewkesbury Road in Cheltenham was briefly closed after a lorry was left hanging precariously following a crash. Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, cordoning off the affected area to ensure public safety while … Read More

Thursday, June 4, 2026 a417 airballoonroundabout crash spillage traffic delays roadclosure emergency cleanup reopening

The A417 near the Air Balloon Roundabout has reopened after being closed due to a crash involving a vehicle that resulted in a hazardous spillage. Authorities responded swiftly to clear the scene, leading to significant …

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 martinroberts homesunderthehammer gardening eyeinjury euphorbia toxicplants safety healthhazard plantsap emergency

Martin Roberts, beloved presenter of Homes Under the Hammer, has opened up about a terrifying gardening mishap that left him with severe eye pain and long-lasting effects. In 2019, while trimming a seemingly harmless plant in … Read More

Sunday, May 31, 2026 airambulance crash hereford emergency roadclosure traffic collision accident safety ambulance

An air ambulance was urgently called to respond to a serious collision that has forced the closure of a major road near Hereford. The incident, which occurred earlier today, has disrupted traffic and caused significant delays …

Sunday, May 31, 2026 airambulance crash hereford roadclosure emergency accident traffic safety rescue incident

Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were dispatched to the scene of a serious crash that resulted in the closure of a busy road near Hereford. The incident caused significant disruption as authorities worked to …

Saturday, May 30, 2026 gloucester swindon fire roadclosure emergency traffic transportation vehicle incident safety sport

A major A-road connecting Gloucester and Swindon has been temporarily closed following a vehicle fire. Emergency services are currently at the scene managing the situation and ensuring public safety. Motorists are advised to …

Saturday, May 30, 2026 gloucester swindon roadclosure vehiclefire emergency traffic accident aroad safety responders

A major A-road linking Gloucester and Swindon has been temporarily closed following a vehicle fire. Emergency services rushed to the scene to extinguish the blaze and ensure public safety. Motorists are advised to seek …

Thursday, May 28, 2026 drowning heatwave riverthames coldwatershock safety tragedy water emergency youth prevention

A 14-year-old boy has tragically become the 11th fatality in a series of water-related incidents during the recent heatwave, after his body was recovered from the River Thames near Donnington Bridge, Oxford. Emergency crews … Read More

Thursday, May 28, 2026 drowning thames heatwave coldwater safety tragedy youth water emergency rlss

A 14-year-old boy has tragically become the 11th victim of heatwave-related water incidents, after his body was recovered from the River Thames near Donnington Bridge, Oxford. Emergency crews were called to the scene at … Read More

Thursday, May 28, 2026 accident collision gloucestershire cotswolds police investigation crash emergency hospital roadclosure

A tragic accident near Adam Henson’s Cotswold Farm Park has claimed the life of a woman days after the crash. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene at approximately 5:35 pm on Sunday, May 24. The collision … Read More

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 gloucestershire hospital poweroutage itsystems telephones lifts disruption emergency healthcare safety

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital is currently experiencing a significant power outage that is impacting several critical services. The blackout has disrupted the hospital’s IT systems, telephone lines, and lifts, causing … Read More

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 m50 motorway crash emergency repairs baby injury traffic closure safety

Emergency repair work is underway on the M50 motorway after a serious crash left an eight-day-old baby injured. The incident has prompted authorities to partially close a section of the motorway to ensure the safety of both … Read More

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 m50 emergency repairs motorway crash injury baby traffic closure safety

Emergency repair work is currently underway on the M50 motorway after a serious crash left an eight-day-old baby injured. Authorities have partially closed a section of the motorway to facilitate these urgent repairs and … Read More

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 cheltenham police manhunt knife assault gloucestershire suspect crime emergency investigation

Police in Cheltenham have launched a manhunt following a knife attack at a private residence in the St Paul’s area on Monday, May 25. The suspect has been identified as 33-year-old Shane Walsh. According to Gloucestershire … Read More

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 a40 accident traffic collision roundabout motorbike car emergency delays investigation

A collision between a car and a motorbike on the A40 roundabout caused significant traffic delays this afternoon. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene to assist those involved and to manage the traffic flow. …

Monday, May 25, 2026 m50 accident investigation roadclosure traffic emergency detour safety motorway transport

The M50 motorway was temporarily closed earlier today to allow emergency services and investigators to carry out crucial accident investigation work. The closure caused significant traffic delays, but the road was safely …