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24/09/2015
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Four Injured In Ambulance Crash
A man is in a critical condition in Royal London Hospital following a collision between ambulance and a car in Hertfordshire.
It is understood the collision occurred at about 10am on Thursday morning in St Albans as the East of England Ambulance Service vehicle was responding to a 999 call.
The ambulance service said that a second paramedic crew was dispatched to the original incident.
Three other people were injured in the collision, including an elderly woman who suffered a head injury and suspected fracture and the two ambulance staff.
An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
Clydesbank Body Find Believed To Be Missing 88-Year-Old
Police Scotland have said that they believe a body found in Clydebank is that of missing 88-year-old Janet McKay.
Ms McKay was reported missing from her home in Knightswood on Wednesday 16 September.
A body was discovered in Clydesbank at 10:30am on Thursday.
Police said that they believe it to be Ms McKay. There are no suspicious circumstances.
Mother Admits Primark Breastfeeding Accusations Were False
A woman who claimed a Primark security guard took her baby from her while she was breastfeeding, has admitted she lied.
At Leicester Crown Court, 28-year-old Caroline Starmer pleaded guilty to a charge of intent to pervert the course of justice.
Ms Starmer made the claim on Facebook and it was widely reported.
The case was adjourned until 3 December for reports to be prepared.
(MH)
A man is in a critical condition in Royal London Hospital following a collision between ambulance and a car in Hertfordshire.
It is understood the collision occurred at about 10am on Thursday morning in St Albans as the East of England Ambulance Service vehicle was responding to a 999 call.
The ambulance service said that a second paramedic crew was dispatched to the original incident.
Three other people were injured in the collision, including an elderly woman who suffered a head injury and suspected fracture and the two ambulance staff.
An investigation into the cause of the accident is underway.
Clydesbank Body Find Believed To Be Missing 88-Year-Old
Police Scotland have said that they believe a body found in Clydebank is that of missing 88-year-old Janet McKay.
Ms McKay was reported missing from her home in Knightswood on Wednesday 16 September.
A body was discovered in Clydesbank at 10:30am on Thursday.
Police said that they believe it to be Ms McKay. There are no suspicious circumstances.
Mother Admits Primark Breastfeeding Accusations Were False
A woman who claimed a Primark security guard took her baby from her while she was breastfeeding, has admitted she lied.
At Leicester Crown Court, 28-year-old Caroline Starmer pleaded guilty to a charge of intent to pervert the course of justice.
Ms Starmer made the claim on Facebook and it was widely reported.
The case was adjourned until 3 December for reports to be prepared.
(MH)
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Woman Gives Birth In Birmingham City Centre
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