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The SMUR emergency medical service in Bordeaux has been forced to ground its rescue helicopter, compelling crews to rely solely on road ambulances and drawing criticism from unions over potentially life-threatening delays.
A rescue operation is underway in Trøndelag, Norway, after three fishermen fell into a river. A rescue helicopter has been dispatched to the scene to assist in the efforts.
A paraglider died on Tuesday in Szársomlyó, Hungary, prompting the dispatch of a rescue helicopter to the scene.
A Hungarian military search-and-rescue helicopter was dispatched to intercept two gliders that entered Hungarian airspace from Austria without establishing radio communication with air traffic control.
Poland's Medical Air Rescue (LPR) plans to acquire new helicopters, but the tender specifications are criticized for limiting options to German H145 and American Bell 429 models, potentially excluding Polish suppliers.
One passenger died and several others were hospitalized with serious injuries after a fatal head-on collision near Sárvár, Hungary, prompting the dispatch of three rescue helicopters.
Emergency services are responding to a possible drowning accident in Sandefjord, Norway, where life-saving first aid is being administered and a rescue helicopter is en route.
Italy is experiencing a rise in 'rude tourism' incidents, from trekking in flip-flops in the Dolomites to tourists blocking alpine rescue helicopters and climbing on Venice vaporetto.
Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, were dispatched to Sognsvann lake in Norway following reports of a possible drowning incident. Authorities are investigating the situation at the popular recreational area.
One person has died and several others were injured in a collision between a bus and a car in the Bakony region of Hungary. Multiple ambulance units and a rescue helicopter responded to the scene.
The ceiling of a renovated tenement house near the market in Łosice, Mazowieckie, Poland, collapsed, injuring one person who was transported to the hospital by rescue helicopter.
A serious traffic accident has been reported in Telemark, Norway, with one person confirmed to be trapped. A rescue helicopter is currently on the scene.
Emergency services closed the S7 route towards Warsaw near the Tarczyn Północ junction after a person was found lying on the road, prompting a rescue helicopter landing.
Karlovy Vary Hospital is testing a special drone detection system after pilots repeatedly violated airspace, endangering rescue helicopters transporting patients.
A car overturned on the N26 highway towards Nothum in Luxembourg, injuring the driver and prompting the CGDIS to dispatch a rescue helicopter.
A rescue helicopter located a deceased individual late Friday evening in Vanylven, Norway, following a search operation.
Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter and ambulance, have responded to a fall accident in Horten, Norway, with police also on the scene.
A private drone flying dangerously close to a rescue helicopter at a heliport in Liberec, Czech Republic, nearly caused a disaster, coming within five meters of the aircraft. Officials emphasize the need for public awareness to prevent similar incidents.
An air ambulance and rescue helicopter are en route to Aurland, Norway, following reports of a paragliding accident.
A US F-15E fighter jet was shot down by Iranian forces, marking the first such loss in the conflict. One pilot has been rescued, while a search operation for the second crew member is underway, with Iran also offering a reward for their capture.
Police have reported a capsized boat with three people in Lofoten, Norway, prompting the dispatch of a rescue helicopter and vessel to the scene.
A cargo ship carrying 23 people has issued a distress signal in the Norwegian Sea after experiencing engine failure in severe weather, with a rescue helicopter reportedly on its way.
A 67-year-old man was transporting two grandchildren in a telescopic loader bucket when a 7-year-old fell out and was run over by the vehicle, requiring a rescue helicopter.
Fire and Emergency lines rescue teams are upset they must go through police to get a chopper and are sometimes being turned down.
A temporary military area has been established on Samsø as one of the Danish Armed Forces' rescue helicopters, with a defect, remains on Strandkrogen until it is airworthy again.
Emergency responders, including a rescue helicopter and air ambulance, were dispatched to the scene of a major traffic collision in Norway where both drivers became trapped and required extraction.
A German surfer who went missing off the coast of Hanstholm, Denmark, has been found alive. Rescue helicopters had been searching for the individual in the waters off Jutland.
Hungarian hikers stranded in the Alps requested advice but received a rescue helicopter instead, and are now facing unexpected charges for the operation.
A rockslide has trapped a hiker in Moskodalen in Troms, with a rescue helicopter en route to evacuate the individual.
Emergency services and a rescue helicopter are conducting a search in Lier, Buskerud, Norway, following reports of a possible drowning incident.
A correspondent reports a calm situation in Drammen, Norway, despite continuous activity from rescue helicopters, suggesting an ongoing incident or emergency response.
A woman from Hesse, Germany, is required to pay 6,000 euros for a rescue helicopter after an accident in Austria. The charge covers the cost of her emergency air transport.
A woman was seriously injured after falling in difficult terrain during a hike in Germany, prompting an Air Rescue helicopter to transport her to a hospital.
A serious van accident between Holíč and Skalica in Slovakia resulted in six injuries, including a child, with two critically injured victims transported by rescue helicopter.
A rescue helicopter crewman, grounded for months due to a shoulder injury, has won €50,000 in a disability discrimination case.
A rescue helicopter is attempting to extract two foreign men who are stranded in the mountains of Ørsta, Norway. Visibility in the area is reported to be as low as 40 meters due to snow and fog.
A serious traffic accident involving two cars occurred near Beladice, Slovakia, prompting the deployment of a rescue helicopter. Police are currently investigating the exact causes and circumstances of the collision.
A motorcyclist collided with an excavator-loader in Wszewilki, Lower Silesia, resulting in the 35-year-old being airlifted to the hospital with serious injuries by a Medical Air Rescue helicopter.
A traffic accident in Hosingen, northern Luxembourg, resulted in one person being injured, necessitating the deployment of an Air Rescue helicopter alongside emergency services.
Two passenger cars collided in Zawiszyn, Mazovian Voivodeship, resulting in injuries to both drivers. A 70-year-old driver of a small Fiat was the most seriously injured, requiring a rescue helicopter.
Emergency services and a rescue helicopter responded to an accident in Sandefjord, Norway, providing life-saving first aid.
A fall accident occurred in Horten, Norway, prompting an ambulance response and the dispatch of a rescue helicopter to the scene.
Police are responding to a serious accident in Rakkestad, with both an air ambulance and rescue helicopter en route to the scene.
Swiss rescue helicopters experienced a busy Easter period, responding to numerous incidents as beautiful weather encouraged outdoor activities.
A critical rescue operation is ongoing as the US and Iran race against time to locate American F-15E Strike Eagle pilot(s) after one or more fighter jets were reportedly shot down over Iran. Rescue choppers are facing potential gunfire during the harrowing search, with video evidence emerging that appears to show US planes and search and rescue helicopters over southern Iran.
A man who fell into a ravine in Norway is awake and stuck under a rock, with a rescue helicopter en route to assist.
A 49-year-old pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a car behind a tram on Kaiserstraße in Vienna-Neubau. The individual was transported to a hospital via rescue helicopter.
Goran Radic was winched to safety by a rescue helicopter and found to be ‘in good health’ despite the ordeal Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A 73-year-old kayaker who spent the night lost at sea north of Adelaide without his phone says his wife is “happy I’m alive” after he was helicoptered to safety by emergency services. Goran Radic said he had taken his one-person kayak off Middle Beach, a small coastal suburb about 40km north-west of the Adelaide city centre,...
A rescue operation is underway in Mąkolin, Mazowieckie, after a car overturned, resulting in three people being resuscitated at the scene and two others injured. A medical rescue helicopter also landed.
Investigators are examining whether emergency services adequately prioritized the search for 18-year-old Ashley Wickman, who vanished during a midnight swim, before deploying expensive rescue assets.
Several passengers are reported to be seriously injured after a bus accident on the E6 in Trøndelag. Air ambulance and rescue helicopter are en route to the scene.
A six-year-old boy fell into a bonfire in Joniec-Kolonia, Mazovia, Poland. Firefighters provided first aid before he was transported to a hospital by a medical rescue helicopter.
A passenger train struck a pedestrian in Piaseczno County, Poland. The man was transported to the hospital by rescue helicopter.
A 52-year-old German tourist has died on Sicily after getting lost while climbing during a brutal heatwave, with mountain rescue helicopter arriving too late.
Three teenagers were rescued in Wexford after encountering difficulties while paddle boarding, with Rescue Helicopter 117 attending the scene.
Two teenagers playing at a playground used an electric scooter to spin a carousel at high speed, leading to an accident that required a rescue helicopter to be dispatched.
Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter and paramedics, are en route to an unfolding incident in Glenbrook Road, a rural area of Auckland. Details of the situation are not yet available.
A man in Florida, who caused a car accident, attempted to escape police by trying to steal a rescue helicopter. He reportedly claimed to have seen the Antichrist during the incident.
A three-truck accident near Komárom has caused a multi-kilometer traffic jam on the M1 highway, with a rescue helicopter dispatched to the scene.
A serious multi-car accident occurred near Senica, Slovakia, rendering the road impassable as emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, responded to the scene.
Emergency services responded to a report of a person being run over by a tractor in Fredrikstad, Norway. The individual is reported to be awake but in serious condition, with a rescue helicopter dispatched to the scene.
Bulgarian rescue helicopters are flying more frequently, with 60 missions in the first three months of the year compared to 120 for all of last year. The state-owned company faces challenges, including a lack of its own bases and a push to train pilots.
A minor drone pilot caused a ten-minute delay for a Rega rescue helicopter flight in Mezzovico TI, Switzerland, preventing the immediate departure with injured individuals.
The higher new rate incorporates fuel costs but was calculated before the steep rises in these due to the Iran war.
A 'secret' report on new rescue helicopters is reportedly causing strong reactions within the Norwegian Armed Forces, with concerns that their potential 'dual use' could make them targets.
A young woman was seriously injured after losing control of her car, which overturned on a rural road in Germany's Gießen district, requiring a rescue helicopter.
A rescue helicopter is en route to Holmestrand, Norway, following a serious motorcycle accident involving one person, according to local police.
A rescue helicopter is working to extract two individuals who were seriously injured in a climbing accident in Bærum, Norway.
Reported strike on American rescue helicopter by Iran revives phrase that traces cultural import to Mogadishu 1993 and the 2011 raid to kill Osama Bin Laden
A rescue operation is underway at Vienna's Karlsplatz, leading to a partial closure of the U4 subway line between Landstraße and Pilgramgasse, with reports indicating a rescue helicopter is also in use.
A collision involving two vehicles in Szamoty near Nadarzyn, outside Warsaw, resulted in five injuries, prompting the deployment of a Medical Air Rescue helicopter to the scene.
Another accident occurred at the construction site of the CATL factory in Debrecen, Hungary, requiring a rescue helicopter for a worker who sustained fractures and contusions.
A girl sustained head and leg injuries after falling while attempting to climb an upper passage of Remete Cave in Hungary and was subsequently transported by rescue helicopter.