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OAP's 48-hour ambulance wait exposes NHS crisis

A pensioner's medical emergency turned into a three-day ordeal as he waited two days for an ambulance followed by an 11-hour delay for hospital admission, exposing critical pressures within the UK's healthcare system.

Eastern Airways flight declares emergency over UK

A dramatic mid-air emergency unfolded as an Eastern Airways flight declared an emergency while flying over the UK, prompting a major response from emergency services and raising serious safety concerns.

Hurricane Melissa: Share your storm experience

As communities across Britain begin the massive cleanup operation following Hurricane Melissa's devastating path, The Guardian invites readers affected by the storm to share their experiences and photographs.

Boeing 777's emergency plunge forces Turkey landing

A United Airlines Boeing 777 carrying 273 passengers experienced a severe mid-air emergency, plummeting dramatically before making an emergency landing in Turkey. Exclusive details reveal the terrifying moments aboard Flight UA959.

Delta flight engine failure sparks mid-air terror over Iceland

Passengers aboard a Delta Air Lines flight from Reykjavik to New York feared for their lives when an engine failure forced an emergency return to Iceland. Exclusive passenger accounts reveal the heart-stopping moments as the aircraft shuddered and plunged

Delta flight diverts after crew medical emergency

A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Atlanta diverted to Albuquerque after a flight attendant suffered a serious medical emergency, with passengers rallying to assist the stricken crew member.

American Airlines flight diverts to Omaha after emergency

An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to Washington DC made an emergency landing in Omaha after crew declared a mid-air emergency, with passengers reporting oxygen masks deploying and moments of panic aboard.

Toddler, 3, saves mother's life in medical emergency

A remarkable story of courage emerges from Michigan as a toddler's quick thinking and knowledge of smartphone technology helped rescue his mother during a diabetic emergency, showcasing astonishing bravery beyond his years.

Chlorine gas cloud emergency in Surrey village

Residents in Oxshott, Surrey were told to stay indoors as emergency services responded to a hazardous chemical incident involving a chlorine gas cloud at a local water treatment facility.

Spain Flood Crisis: Madrid Streets Become Raging Rivers

Central Spain faces unprecedented flooding catastrophe with Madrid's streets transformed into raging rivers, vehicles swept away, and emergency services battling to save stranded residents amid continuing torrential rains.

Hero dog saves Florida woman after woodland fall

A remarkable rescue story unfolds as a loyal dog named Max leads emergency crews to his injured owner who had fallen in remote Florida woodland, showcasing incredible canine intuition and bravery.

Fire at Canary Wharf migrant hotel - emergency response

Emergency services rushed to a major migrant accommodation facility in London's Canary Wharf district after reports of a significant fire breaking out, with multiple fire engines responding to the incident.

Virginia man drives himself to hospital during heart attack

In an extraordinary tale of survival, a Virginia man experiencing a massive heart attack managed to drive himself to hospital, where a leading cardiologist happened to be on duty - the same specialist who had treated his father years earlier.

FEMA's Katrina Letter to Trump Revealed

Exclusive: A newly surfaced FEMA letter to Donald Trump, penned during Hurricane Katrina, exposes critical failures in disaster preparedness and offers a chilling foreshadowing of today's climate emergency challenges.

Hero mum saves family from burning house

A courageous mother risked her life to save her children from a devastating house fire, rushing back into the flames multiple times to ensure their safety.

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