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Emergency Rescue Operation by Special Task Force for Patient Transport in Mönchengladbach, Germany

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Emergency Rescue Operation by Special Task Force for Patient Transport in Mönchengladbach, Germany

Mönchengladbach, November 20th, 2023, 9:31 a.m., Albertusstrasse (ots) This morning an ambulance was supposed to transport a patient to a hospital in Mönchengladbach. The ambulance crew quickly discovered that transporting the patient from the upper floor through the stairwell could not be carried out safely using the usual aids. She called in additional emergency services … Read more

Stranded at Hamburg Airport: A Night in a State of Emergency

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Stranded at Hamburg Airport: A Night in a State of Emergency

While the police are negotiating with the hostage taker on the tarmac, hundreds of passengers are stranded at Hamburg Airport. You experience a night in a state of emergency. Due to the closure of Hamburg Airport, six departures were canceled on Saturday evening and several aircraft had to be evacuated. © Jonas Walzberg/​dpa At 8 … Read more

Fire at Historic Farmhouse Ruled as Intentional Arson: Susann Schmidt’s Journey to Recovery

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Fire at Historic Farmhouse Ruled as Intentional Arson: Susann Schmidt’s Journey to Recovery

According to police, the fire was started intentionally When the police then spoke of arson, that was the next shock for Susann Schmidt: “I thought they were mistaken. That doesn’t go into my head and my heart. I didn’t want to believe it. That just can’t be true. Who does that? That doesn’t get into … Read more

Tragic Loss: Popular Fire Department Commander Manfred Langsteiner Dies at 33

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Tragic Loss: Popular Fire Department Commander Manfred Langsteiner Dies at 33

The family, relatives, fire department, community and army were stunned: Manfred Langsteiner died at just 33 years old. The life of 33-year-old Manfred Langsteiner was abruptly ended in a tragic traffic accident on Saturday evening. The 33-year-old drove his van into a car driven by a 72-year-old. The car was thrown around 60 meters and … Read more

Insect Attack: Wasps Swarm Children’s Birthday Party in Hamburg

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Insect Attack: Wasps Swarm Children’s Birthday Party in Hamburg

In Hamburg, a children’s birthday party came to an abrupt end: When a child stepped into a wasps’ nest, the animals became aggressive and stung several times. The celebration was supposed to be peaceful, but some insects put a stop to it: At a children’s birthday party in Hamburg on Tuesday afternoon, several children and … Read more

Ministry of Health Sends 50 Ambulances to Fire Site; 12 Injured, Cause of Fire Unknown

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Ministry of Health Sends 50 Ambulances to Fire Site; 12 Injured, Cause of Fire Unknown

The official spokesman for the Ministry of Health and Population, Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, confirmed that 50 fully equipped ambulances were sent to the fire site immediately upon receiving reports of the fire, confirming the availability of all emergency medications and blood groups in the governorate’s hospitals. Abdel Ghaffar indicated that the ambulances provided services to … Read more

German Premiere of ‘Michael Jackson Musical’ Coming to Hamburg in Autumn 2024

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German Premiere of ‘Michael Jackson Musical’ Coming to Hamburg in Autumn 2024

Musical “Michael Jackson Musical” is coming to Hamburg in autumn 2024 Updated: September 26, 2023, 1:38 p.m Myles Frost, actor from the USA, and the cast of “MJ” at Radio City Music Hall. Photo: Charles Sykes/Invision/AP/dpa/archive image The “Michael Jackson Musical” has been delighting fans on Broadway in New York since the beginning of 2022. … Read more

Ten Vehicles Blaze at Car Dealership Halted by Fire Brigade; Police Investigating

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Ten Vehicles Blaze at Car Dealership Halted by Fire Brigade; Police Investigating

The fire brigade prevented the fire from spreading during the night when ten vehicles caught fire in front of a car dealership. The police are now investigating. The Düsseldorf fire department had to respond to a fire on Torfbruchstrasse around 3 a.m. that night. When the first emergency services arrived, it was discovered that several … Read more

Car Fire on Freiherr-vom-Stein-Strasse in Mülheim an der Ruhr: Emergency Response and Traffic Disruption

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Car Fire on Freiherr-vom-Stein-Strasse in Mülheim an der Ruhr: Emergency Response and Traffic Disruption

Mülheim an der Ruhr (ots) On August 4th, 2023, a car fire on Freiherr-vom-Stein-Strasse was reported to the control center of the professional fire brigade in Mülheim an der Ruhr at 2:37 p.m. When firefighters arrived, the vehicle was already engulfed in flames. The firefighting was initiated immediately by a respiratory protection team with a … Read more