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Mass Casualty incident declared as fire truck crashes on Orange County freeway in Irvine
At least 12 people injured after fire department vehicle crashes on a Orange County freeway in Irvine, California.
A devastating accident has occurred in Orange County, California, near the ongoing Airport Fire.
A wildland firefighter transport vehicle carrying approximately a dozen crew members was involved in a serious crash.
At least six firefighters are in critical condition, with two others sustaining moderate injuries, after a hand crew truck reportedly struck a ladder on the road, collided with a guardrail, and overturned.
The incident has triggered a Mass Casualty Event declaration.
Emergency responders are on the scene, providing medical assistance to the injured firefighters. Multiple medevac helicopters are transporting patients to nearby hospitals.
The cause of the crash is currently under investigation, and authorities have closed the highway for at least five hours.
We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.
Volusia County, Fla. — A 16-year-old boy has died after being found unresponsive in the Indian River during a weekend camping and fishing trip, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities identified the teen as Hunter McKelvin of Paisley. Deputies said he was discovered face-down in the water Saturday morning near a small island east of Maynard May Park in Edgewater.
Members of the group located the teen and immediately began CPR before transporting him by boat to Maynard May Park.
Upon arrival, officers with the Edgewater Police Department and other emergency responders took over life-saving efforts.
McKelvin was then transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased later that morning.
Investigators reported that no visible injuries were observed, and there were no immediate signs of foul play or suspicious circumstances during the initial investigation.
An autopsy has been scheduled as authorities continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the incident.