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Motorists helped pull victims from burning vehicles in Banff-Jasper crash

A highway crash in Jasper National Park involved the death of 6 people including 2 tourists from the United States. Prompt assistance The collision in Alberta occurred on the Icefields Parkway near the Honeymoon Lake campground, approximately 60 kilometers south of the Jasper townsite. A van transporting 5 members of a family from Louisiana and […]

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Woman severely injured after a hit-and-run incident

A woman is severely injured after a hit-and-run incident early in the morning that involves a dump truck driver. The incident happened along the area of Bloor Street West and South Kingsway. The 36 year-old woman suffered injuries after she was hit by a dump truck and the driver fled the area after the incident

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Pedestrian hit by car and killed in Laval

The police officers delivered CPR upon arrival on the scene. Sadly, the man was declared dead before he could be transported to a healthcare facility. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=054ivAiHYNU A 45-year old pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the Laval neighborhood of Chomedey. According to the police, the man was crossing Samson Blvd between 2 intersections when

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Driver in McDonald Park accident dies in healthcare facility

The family of a man who crashed in the Sumas River wants to meet the Good Samaritan who rescued him. Bryan Volden, 65-years old was with loved ones including his wife Solveig and his 2 daughters who grew up in Abbotsford. Vehicular accident Volden was leaving McDonald Park when his 2002 PT Cruiser steered off

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Defibrillator and quick response saves passenger at Edmonton airport

The family of an Alberta man is grateful for the rapid actions of an airline crew for helping save the life of their loved one. The 73-year old Wayne Gaalaas collapsed in the Edmonton International Airport terminal after a flight from Phoenix. Luckily, a nearby flight crew noticed the incident and quickly helped. Timely assistance

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6-year old girl found dead in watery dugout near Lethbridge

Desperate efforts were done to revive an unconscious young girl in a water-filled dugout. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=054ivAiHYNU Around 5 PM, police and the EMS were called to a house where a 6-year old girl was discovered in a dugout. The girl was rushed to Chinook Regional Hospital, but despite the efforts of the family and first responders,

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Lethbridge first responders save 19-year old after fentanyl overdose

Paramedics and police officers in Lethbridge revived a 19-year old after a fentanyl overdose. According to Lethbridge police, they responded to a report of a suspicious individual in the 500 block of 6th Avenue S. Potential danger of overdose Upon their arrival, they discovered a 19-year old man without a pulse and not breathing. The

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Quebec man dies while diving near shipwreck in upstate New York

Based on the report of the New York State police, a 49-year old Canadian man died after becoming sick while diving near a shipwreck in the St. Lawrence River. Dangers in the water According to the troopers, they received a distress call right before noon from a dive charter boat near the Rock Island Lighthouse.

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Young girl removed from Ile Bizard pool remains under observation

A young girl was found unconscious at a private residence. The ambulance technicians were requested to report to a pool at a private residence on Chevremont Blvd. According to Bob Lamle, a division chief with the Urgences Sante, the girl which is believed to be between 4-5 years old was given treatment at the scene.

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16-year old boy drowns after incident at Flatrock swimming hole.

A 16-year old boy drowned in a well-known swimming hole in Flatrock. According to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary, they confirmed the death for the Telegram late Tuesday. The incident occurred around 3:30 PM when the boy was swimming at the popular place when he ran into trouble in the water which was known as Jim

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Health Minister Haggie uses CPR to save a life at Gander Legion

Newfoundland and Labrador’s health minister performed CPR to save a life. John Haggie, a doctor, was digging on a plate of brewis and fish at the Gander Legion which was part of the Festival of Flight of the town when a man collapsed. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJFX-H-NVlc Timely CPR Haggie refused to talk to the reporters about the

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Former ‘Bachelor’ performed CPR on dying driver

The attorneys for former ‘Bachelor’ contestant Chris Soules stated that he delivered CPR on an Iowa farmer who died after Soules rear-ended his tractor back in April. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTyoscIM3ic Road accident Based on the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier, the attorneys filed a motion on Monday which seeks the dismissal of the charge against Soules – who leaves

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