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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.
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At least two killed, multiple trapped after explosion at Silver Lake Nursing Home in Bristol
BRISTOL, Pa. (Bucks County) โ Emergency crews are responding to a major incident at the Silver Lake Nursing Home following a reported gas explosion that caused a partial building collapse.
The incident occurred at approximately 905 Tower Road, where a second alarm and a Level 2 Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) response were requested as conditions escalated.
First-arriving units reported significant structural damage to the facility, prompting an immediate search-and-rescue operation for residents and staff.
Authorities on scene indicated that approximately 15 patients were initially accounted for outside the building, while multiple others remain unaccounted for.
Rescue teams have reported numerous individuals trapped beneath debris on the second floor, as well as additional victims trapped in the basement area.
At least two fatalities has been reported in the basement, according to early emergency communications.
As the situation developed, a third alarm was transmitted, bringing in substantial mutual aid resources, including out-of-county fire, rescue, and emergency medical units. A medical helicopter has been placed on standby in anticipation of critical patient transport.
Emergency personnel continue to conduct systematic searches of the damaged structure while assessing stability concerns and coordinating patient triage.
The extent of injuries and the total number of victims have not yet been confirmed.
Road closures are in effect in the surrounding area as emergency operations continue. Officials have advised the public to avoid the scene to allow responders unobstructed access.
This remains a rapidly evolving situation.
Authorities are expected to release additional information as more details are confirmed.