Tag: emergency
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Breaking: building collapses in Żurrieq
A building has collapsed in Alessandro Street, Żurrieq with one person being critically injured. Emergency services responded to the case and were on site. This is a developing story. Maltese HeraldNewsroom themalteseherald.com
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Armed robbery at lotto booth in B’Kara: Police searching for suspect
Police are investigating an armed robbery that took place at around 3:30 pm, at a lotto booth on Dun Karm Street, B’Kara. A masked man, allegedly armed with a knife, had approached the cashier’s window, grabbed a sum of cash, and fled the scene. The victim, a 57-year-old woman, was left in a state of…
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Animal Guardians Malta call for urgent 24/7 animal hospital in new petition
A new petition by NGO Animal Guardians Malta is demanding the immediate establishment of a 24/7 animal hospital, claiming there is a severe lack of emergency veterinary care available during nights, weekends, and on public holidays. The petition lays out the harrowing scenario to which owners of pets and carers of stray animals are exposed…
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29-year-old man in critical condition after experiencing difficulties at gym pool
A 29-year-old man from Ħaż-Å»abbar is now fighting for his life after experiencing difficulties while swimming in a gym pool. The incident happened last night around 9:30 pm in Triq Ħal FarruÄ¡, SiÄ¡Ä¡iewi. Police and medical personnel from Mater Dei Hospital were alerted to the situation. Upon arriving at the scene, emergency responders found the…
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Elderly man seriously injured after early morning traffic accident in Bormla
A 71 year old from Bormla suffered serious injuries after an accident this morning. The accident happened around 6:15 am on Triq San Ä wann t’Għuxa, Bormla. Police investigations so far have revealed that the man was hit by a Kia Picanto driven by a 43 year old woman from San Pawl il-Baħar. Emergency services assisted…
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67-year-old man seriously injured in late-night collision in Birkirkara
A late night accident in Birkirkara has left a 67 year old man seriously injured. The accident happened around 10:30 pm on Triq Dun Karm and involved two vans. According to police investigations so far, the accident involved a Daihatsu Hijet driven by the injured man, a Birkirkara resident, and a Toyota Double Cabin driven…
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Full-scale emergency exercise at Malta International Airport
Malta International Airport would like to inform the public of a full-scale emergency exercise, which will take place on Tuesday 19th November 2024 in the evening, from 7 pm onwards. The exercise will bring together national stakeholders and other entities that would be involved in the response to a real-life emergency scenario at Malta International…
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New 1400 hotline to enhance urgent medical support with nurse-led assessments
The Health Ministry and Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses (MUMN) have introduced a new 1400 hotline to streamline urgent medical care across Malta. This service, operated by healthcare professionals including trained nurses, will assess callers’ medical needs, prioritising cases and directing patients to the most suitable emergency facilities. The 1400 hotline is not intended…
