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Frozen Pond Tragedy in North Carolina Leaves One Child Fighting for Life, Two Hospitalized

Frozen Pond Tragedy in North Carolina Leaves One Child Fighting for Life, Two Hospitalized

DDN – Three children fell into a frozen pond, leaving one in critical condition, according to North Carolina officials. The children were playing on the ice when the tragedy occurred at around 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, according to Winston-Salem first responders. Two of the children were rescued by first responders and family members before...

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Late-night Incident on I-5 Bridge Leaves Four in Critical Condition, Investigation Underway

Late-night Incident on I-5 Bridge Leaves Four in Critical Condition, Investigation Underway

PORTLAND, Ore.  (DDN) – Four individuals were hospitalized after a two-car incident on the I-5 Bridge late Friday night, which momentarily stopped traffic lanes, according to officials. Just before midnight, Vancouver firefighters rushed to the I-5 Bridge’s southbound lanes after receiving reports of a motor vehicle crash. Arriving firefighters discovered two cars involved in a...

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75 Mph Wind Gusts Cause Pecos Pileup on US 285, Multiple Crashes and Road Closures Reported

75 MPH Wind Gusts Cause Pecos Pileup on US 285, Multiple Crashes and Road Closures Reported

REEVES COUNTY, Texas (DDN) – With wind gusts reaching 75 miles per hour across the Basin Friday and many crashes recorded, including a multi-vehicle pileup on US Highway 285 about six miles northwest of Pecos, officials have warned drivers to exercise extreme caution when driving. Texas Department of Public Safety officials have closed both north...

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Semi-truck Collision Near Holt Exit on I-10 Causes Major Delays and Entrapment Rescue

Semi-truck Collision Near Holt Exit on I-10 Causes Major Delays and Entrapment Rescue

CRESTVIEW, Fla (DDN) – According to the Crestview Fire Department, a collision involving two semi-trucks that occurred on eastbound Interstate 10 is causing substantial delays on Friday into the afternoon. A statement on Facebook by the Chicago Fire Department stated that the accident took place close to the Holt Exit and featured an entrapment. According...