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Multi-Casualty Incident on Kosciuszko Bridge Following Severe Motor Vehicle Accident
Emergency services in Queens responded to a multi-casualty incident (MCI) late Thursday involving a major motor vehicle accident on the Kosciuszko Bridge.
The accident left six individuals injured, including two victims in critical condition suffering from traumatic cardiac arrest.
First responders arrived on scene under Box 8380, finding multiple vehicles involved in a collision that caused significant damage and blocked portions of the bridge.
Emergency medical teams immediately began triage and treatment, stabilizing patients for transport to area hospitals.
Two individuals required advanced life-saving measures at the scene as they were in traumatic arrest due to their injuries.
Four additional patients sustained varying levels of injury, and all six were transported to nearby trauma centers for further care.
Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which caused major traffic disruptions in the area. Motorists were advised to seek alternate routes as emergency crews worked to clear the scene and restore traffic flow.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses and the conditions of the injured individuals are made available.
TUCSON, Ariz. – Emergency crews responded to a large fire at 4161 E. Tennessee Street, with heavy flames and thick black smoke billowing into the sky, visible from multiple parts of the city.
The Tucson Fire Department (TFD) quickly arrived on scene and launched an aggressive effort to bring the blaze under control.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and officials have not reported any injuries at this time.
Dramatic video footage shared online shows flames engulfing a structure as dark plumes of smoke rise high above the surrounding area.
Authorities have not confirmed whether the fire involved a residential or commercial building.
Residents nearby were advised to avoid the area and to keep windows closed due to the heavy smoke.
Fire crews continue to work at the scene, and an investigation into the origin and circumstances of the blaze is underway.
Further updates will be provided as additional details become available.