Tag Archives: Emergency medical services

60 dead in New Year’s celebration in Côte d’Ivoire

January 1, 2013 by IndepthAfrica

At least 60 people died and dozens more were injured in Abidjan as crowds stampeded overnight during celebratory New Year’s fireworks, Côte d’Ivoire rescue workers said on Tuesday. The head of military rescue workers, Lieutenant Colonel Issa Sako, told public television … read more »

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Two dead, infant among 19 others injured in Scarborough shooting

July 17, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Two people are dead and at least 19 others have been injured after a shooting in Scarborough Monday night. Chief Bill Blair said the shots broke out at a large party at 193 Danzig Street at about 10:40 p.m. “An … read more »

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South Africa: Generous businessman dies on Table Mountain

January 11, 2011 by benim

The man believed to have been a generous donor to two car guards has fallen to his death from the viewing platform at the top of Table Mountain. The suspected suicide took place almost a year to the day after … read more »

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Dropped phone leaves man otherwise engaged in toilet

October 20, 2010 by benim

A Chinese man who got his arm stuck in a toilet pipe in an attempt to retrieve his dropped mobile phone was freed by rescuers, state television reported on Tuesday. ADVERTISEMENT When rescue workers arrived on the scene in Jiangsu … read more »

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