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47-year-old Reco Williams struck and killed standing outside of disabled car on I-75
The other individual involved in the incident was not seriously injured.
Cincinnati, Ohio – A 47-year-old man, identified as Reco Williams, was tragically killed after being struck by a vehicle on Interstate 75 near the Mitchell Avenue exit in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The incident occurred around 1:30 AM when a 2012 Chevrolet Malibu became disabled on the right shoulder of the highway.
Williams and a 42-year-old woman were examining the vehicle when they were struck by a northbound 2019 Honda Accord.
Williams sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to University Hospital Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
The other individual involved in the incident was not seriously injured.
Authorities do not believe that excessive speed or impairment were factors in the crash.
The Cincinnati Police Department’s Traffic Unit is investigating the incident and is urging any witnesses to come forward and contact them at 513-352-2514.
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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.