A 50-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene in Edale Avenue, Moston, at around 12:10 today afternoon, according to Greater Manchester Police.
According to the police, the woman’s relations have been notified, and they are still conducting inquiries.
Emergency services are still present at the scene, where police have cordoned off a section of the road and closed a portion of it.
A cordon is still in place around the house.
An air ambulance was seen landing in the nearby area, whilst CSI teams conducted searches within the cordon.
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: ‘At around 12.10pm today (Thursday 20 July 2023), police were called to a reports of a fire at an address on Edale Ave, Moston.
‘Emergency services attended and sadly a 50-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
‘Her next-of-kin has been informed and enquiries are ongoing at this stage.
Just seconds after landing, a jet carrying 172 passengers abruptly veered off the runway.
Video taken from inside the LATAM Airlines Airbus A321 shows it taxiing down the runway at Hercl Luz International Airport while it is pouring rain.
Then, it appears to rapidly veer to the left before launching off the tarmac.
All 172 passengers and the seven staff members were declared unharmed following the incident on July 12 by the airline and the airport, also known as Floripa Airport.
The incident prompted over 70 flights to be cancelled.
Part of the runway was damaged when it crashed off the tarmac.
A LATAM Airlines spokesperson said: ‘We reinforce that all 172 passengers and seven crew members of flight LA 3300 were safely disembarked and released after evaluation by the medical team.
The aftermath of a plane sliding off the runway in heavy rain (Picutre: Jam Press Vid)
‘The action was taken after the incident with the Airbus A321 aircraft PT-MXM, which exceeded the runway limits upon landing.’
The Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Centre is investigating the incident.
The airline confirmed that it is assisting CENIPA with the investigation and will provide updates on social media in the coming days.
After a “technical fault” shut down the emergency phone line today, people were briefly advised to contact 101 rather than 999.
Emergency services claim that BT’s “system failure” was the cause of the problem, which earlier this morning affected first responders all throughout Britain.
The 999 phone system, according to London’s Metropolitan Police Service, has been “restored” as of around 9:50am.
According to the police, “the 999 system has been restored following an earlier widespread technical fault.”
‘Anyone requiring the police in an emergency in London should call 999 as usual.
‘If your call is not an emergency, please dial 101.’
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A spokesperson for BT said that while technicians are still fixing the problem, 999 calls should work ‘as usual’ now after its back-up network kicked in.
‘Early this morning we experienced a problem with the 999 service,’ they told Metro.co.uk.
‘The situation is fast-moving as we fix the problem and our backup platform is now working – so people should call 999 as usual. We will provide updates as the issue is resolved.’
A government spokesperson said: ‘We are aware of a technical issue with the 999 call system today. A full investigation is underway to resolve this as quickly as possible.
‘BT’s back-up system for emergency calls is running and members of the public with genuine emergencies should continue to call 999 or 112 in the normal way.
‘You should be able to connect when calling 999 or 112, but if you still have difficulties connecting you may contact 101 for police and fire and rescue services, or 111 for health.’
It comes after the Met, as well as dozens of other emergency services agencies, reported that a ‘technical fault’ meant callers weren’t being connected to dispatchers.
In medical emergencies, people were advised to pick up the phone and dial 111, the non-emergency medical helpline operating in England, Scotland and some parts of Wales.
The NHS added in a tweet: ‘There is an issue affecting the national 999 call system.
‘BT is working to resolve this issue as soon as possible but, in the meantime, if you are unable to contact 999 in a medical emergency, please call 111 who will redirect your call.’
Police Scotland, Police Service Northern Ireland and each of the four territorial police forces in Wales all reported that their 999 hotlines had buckled in the past hour.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service told people to phone regional call centres directly.
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf said the saga was ‘concerning’.
‘We are, of course, working with Scottish Fire and Rescue and others to see if that situation has been resolved,’ he told Sky News.
Some forces have said since that they received a ‘large volume’ of 999 calls because of the hiccup.
Nottinghamshire Police said: ‘Due to an earlier technical fault that is impacting police forces nationally, we are currently receiving a high volume of 999 calls.
‘We’re reminding people to only call 999 in an emergency and to make use of our non-emergency 101 number and our Live Chat service.’
The emergency services‘ response to this morning’s “shocking incident” in Nottingham has been acknowledged by Rishi Sunak.
“My thoughts are with those injured, as well as the family and loved ones of those who have lost their lives,” the prime minister continued.
Three persons were slain earlier this morning after police in Nottingham’s downtown area declared a major incident.
Police were called to Ilkeston Road just after 4am where two people were found dead in the street.
Officers were then called to another incident in Milton Street where a van had attempted to run over three people. They are currently being treated in hospital.
Police have arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder and he remains in police custody.
Nottingham Forest football club also paid tribute to those who have lost their lives.
It said: ‘We are devastated to learn the news of the horrific events that took place in Nottingham this morning.
‘The thoughts of everyone at #NFFC are with the friends and families of those who have tragically lost their lives and to everyone affected by this incident.’
Nottingham’s three Labour MPs, Nadia Whittome, Lilian Greenwood and Alex Norris, said they were ‘shaken’ by the events in the city.
A joint statement posted on Twitter by Ms Whittome said: ‘Our city has been devastated by the deaths of three people this morning.
‘Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those who have died and those injured.
‘We are grateful for the efforts of the city’s emergency responders in tackling these incidents. They must be allowed to do their jobs in investigating them.
‘Nottingham is a beautiful city, home to brilliant people from all backgrounds.
‘We are shaken by today’s events but will meet them collectively as a community and heal together.
‘Nottinghamshire Police has set up a dedicated line for anyone with information on this morning’s incident or with concerns about a family member or friend.’
A young girl passed away after six days being discovered in an unconscious state at a house.
On March 15, the 18-month-old was taken by ambulance from a Preston, Lancashire, property to a hospital.
She couldn’t be rescued, according to the police, and passed away at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital six days later.
An investigation into her death has now been opened by the police.
There have been no arrests made, and a post-mortem will be performed to determine how she passed away.
Lancashire Police said: ‘We were called by the ambulance service at around 1.15pm on Wednesday, March 15 to a report that an 18-month-old girl had been found unresponsive at an address on Kings Drive in Fulwood.
‘Emergency services attended and the girl was taken to Royal Preston Hospital before later being transferred to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, but she sadly died on the morning of March 21.
‘Our thoughts are with the girl’s loved ones at this time.’
Six individuals are still missing after a major explosion at a chocolate factory that left five people dead.
Thick smoke filled the air after the blast at the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in Pennsylvania.
The intensity of the explosion was strong enough to shake the camera as shocking video captured debris flying into the street.
A structure was destroyed and several nearby residences were damaged by the explosion, which also started a fire.
The blast destroyed the R.M. Palmer Co. plant in West Reading, Pennsylvania (Picture: AP)Thick plumes of smoke could be seen for miles (Picture: TWITTER @Based_In410 via REUTERS)
Swansea has declared a serious incident after a suspected gas explosion severely leveled a house and most of the nearby property.
A “big blast” was heard by locals near Clydach Road, on the outskirts of the city, just after 11 a.m. on Monday.
Those living a mile away claimed the explosion “shook the home” and rattled their windows, and an onslaught of tweets stated the boom could be heard at least eight miles distant.
Fire crews from five different stations were scrambled to the scene and several people reported seeing an air ambulance in attendance.
One local said the bang ‘shook the house and was heard miles away.Before-and-after photos suggest the blast destroyed two homes and damaged at least two more
The blast also appears to have blown out several windows and burned exterior fixtures on at least two more surrounding buildings.
Emergency services warned people to ‘avoid the area’ as the incident was still ‘ongoing’ at midday on Monday.
The sound was heard across a mile-wide radius, according to tweets from people claiming to live in the area.
Emma Kavanagh wrote: ‘Felt like the last earthquake we had. I thought our chimney had come down!’
A spokesperson for Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service told Metro.co.uk: ‘At 11.20am on Monday, March 13th, crews from Morriston, Swansea West, Neath, Gorseinon and Port Talbot were called to an incident in Morriston following several reports of a gas explosion.
‘As well as Fire and Rescue Service Crews, South Wales Police and the Welsh Ambulance Service are in attendance.
Residents across Swansea’s Morriston area reported hearing a ‘loud bang’ (Picture: Wales News Service)Roads feeding into the scene of the incident were soon swarming with emergency vehicles (Picture: Media Wales)
‘South Wales Police have declared a major incident, no further information is available at this time. For more information, please contact South Wales Police.’
Leader of Swansea Council Rob Stewart said: ‘A major incident has been declared after a suspected gas explosion in Morriston. Emergency teams are responding.
‘It is not known at this time if there are any injuries or fatalities or individuals trapped in the rubble.
Yesterday at 3:25 pm, the large vehicle drove off the road.
Emergency services arrived quickly, but a guy in his 50s was declared dead there despite paramedics’ best attempts.
The coroner will receive a file that has been compiled once his next of kin have been notified.
No other injuries were reported, police said.
Photos from the scene show the artic lorry lodged between a fence and one of the homes at Jarrah Cottages on London Road.
Essex Police said in a statement: ‘Officers investigating a serious collision in Purfleet are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage.
‘We were called to Jarrah Cottages, London Road, shortly before 3.25pm on Friday 10 March following reports of a serious collision in which an artic lorry left the road and was in collision with several properties.
‘The road was closed whilst police and colleagues from ambulance and fire emergency services dealt.’
Thurrock Council have offered support to those affected.
