7 h. ago Chemical explosion at major hospital sparks mass evacuation: Engineer 'accidentally mixed up chlorine and sulphuric acid' in basement

Firefighters rushed to St Guy's and Thomas' Hospital in central London this morning after the London Fire Brigade received a call at 8.49am.

Science

7 h. ago About 150 people evacuated from major hospital amid ‘chemical incident’

Fire crews were called to Guy’s Hospital in Southwark before 9am on Thursday.

Science

7 h. ago Mass evacuation after chemical incident at major London hospital: Firefighters rush to scene as 150 patients and medical staff told to leave

Around 150 people have been evacuated from the basement and ground floor levels of Guy's Hospital in Southwark, southeast London, by firefighters and hospital staff.

Science

7 h. ago Major incident declared by Welsh Water as burst main leaves large part of country without water for five days

The Chief Exec of Dwr Cymru has apologised to customers

Politics

7 h. ago 'Significant' incident declared by Welsh Water as burst main leaves large part of country without water for five days

The Chief Exec of Dwr Cymru has apologised to customers

Politics

8 h. ago Major London hospital evacuated over 'chemical incident' as huge crowds seen lining streets outside

Major London hospital evacuated over 'chemical incident' as huge crowds seen lining streets outside  The Sun

Science

16 h. ago Langdale Moor fire: Major incident declared as fire surges near RAF Fylingdales

A fierce moorland blaze near RAF Fylingdales has erupted into a major incident, with flames leaping firebreaks and smoke billowing across North Yorkshire

Events

25 h. ago Major incident declared as firefighters battle large blaze in North York Moors Park

North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue said the fire had spread to cover five square kilometres and 20 pumps were at the scene

Events

29 h. ago M25 major incident as truck goes up in flames and fire rips across motorway

The M25 is closed between J30 (A13) and J29 (A127) as result of the 'serious' lorry fire, Essex County Council have confirmed, while authorities have reported no injuries

Events

4 d. ago 'Major incident' sees four people rushed to hospital and lorry driver arrested

One person was airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following the collision on the A55 on Saturday afternoon

Events

4 d. ago Homes evacuated and major incident declared as wildfire spreads near Bournemouth

A major incident has been declared as about 100 firefighters are tackling a fire ripping through Holt Heath in Bournemouth.

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4 d. ago Holt Heath fire: Major incident declared as 100 firefighters tackle Dorset blaze

Around 100 firefighters are battling a blaze of approximately. 1,000m x 800m at Holt Heath, near Wimborne. An amber wildfire alert has now been issued for the coming days

Events

6 d. ago Police issue statement after major incident near BBC and ITV studios

Earlier today (August 8) it was reported that emergency services had rushed to Media City in Salford, Manchester, with pictures showing police cars swarming the area

Events

6 d. ago Major incident near BBC and ITV studios in Media City as police swarm area

Police and ambulance services have rushed to a scene in Salford, Manchester, after an incident took place at Media City, with areas being blocked off from public view

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8 d. ago Major UK airport runway shut this afternoon after 'aircraft incident' as passengers warned

In an update the airport warned all travellers flying later today to check with airlines before coming to the airport

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8 d. ago Major UK airport runway shut this afternoon after 'emergency landing' as passengers warned

In an update the airport warned all travellers flying later today to check with airlines before coming to the airport

Events

3 w. ago Child tragically dies after school coach carrying more than 60 people crashes on Somerset day trip

Emergency services declared a major incident

Events

3 w. ago Child dead in major incident on UK road as coach with at least 60 passengers crashes

A major incident has been declared after a school bus crashed along an A-road in Somerset. Several people have been rushed to hospital and 60 to 70 children were on board

Events

3 w. ago Child dies after school coach overturns on way home from trip to zoo

A major incident was declared in Minehead after a coach carrying more than 60 people flipped onto its roof

Society

3 w. ago Major incident declared as school bus carrying 60 kids crashes after leaving road

There were between 60 and 70 people on board the school bus.

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