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The Latest Breaking News from West Midlands Ambulance Service

Two men arrested after mother tells of horror moment as fairground ride ‘failed and crashed’ in Birmingham

The arrests come after two women were taken to hospital on Thursday night after suffering injuries from the City Flyer ride, which dropped to the ground while in motion

The Independent UK

Two people taken to hospital after fairground ride ‘dropped to ground’

The West Midlands Fire Service said the City Flyer ride had dropped to ground level ‘whilst in operation’.

The Independent UK

Toddler dies after being pulled from canal in Wolverhampton

A two-year-old died after being found in the water in a critical condition, paramedics say

The Independent UK

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Woman in her 30s is mauled to death by pet dog in Coventry

The animal’s breed is yet to be confirmed but it is not believed to be a banned breed

Evening Standard

Four boys died after falling into frozen lake after feeding ducks and skimming stones, inquest heard

The boys, who died in hospital after playing on a frozen lake in Birmingham just days before Christmas last year, had tried to save eachother, an inquest heard

Manchester Evening News

Woman died after waiting 15 hours for an ambulance because of computer system

The computer decided she was a category three case - non-life threatening

Wales Online

Boy, 12, dies after collapsing at school leaving family suffering in 'unimaginable pain'

Joshua Lloyd's family have described their "unimaginable pain" following his death, paying tribute to the schoolboy's "infectious laughter, kind heart, and boundless enthusiasm"

Daily Mirror

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Boy dies after collapsing on school playing fields

Paramedics battled to save young lad in medical emergency, but he was pronounced dead at hospital

Wales Online

Boy, 12, dies after collapsing on school playing field in Telford

Paramedics were called to a "medical emergency" at The Telford Langley School on Friday afternoon, where they found Joshua Lloyd in a critical condition with onlookers trying to save him

Daily Mirror

Couple trapped inside flipped car after horror '100mph' crash with tailgating Audi

A silver Audi RSQ8 was reportedly weaving between cars while speeding before moments before the collision which left an elderly couple trapped in their smashed vehicle

Daily Mirror

Hypothermia cases soar by 82% in UK cold snap as thousands can't afford heating

Described by campaigners as "heartbreaking", the figures also show that 5,371 hypothermia cases - the equivalent of around 15 per day - were recorded over the whole of last year

Daily Mirror

Regulator slams ambulance handover delays

One patient had to wait for almost an entire day outside of a hospital.

The Independent UK

Tragedy as body discovered in outbuilding following blaze

The West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed the casualty was pronounced dead at the scene and that it became 'apparent that nothing could be done to save them'.

Manchester Evening News

Man wanted on suspicion of murder after woman dies in house fire

Suspect believed to have left Stoke-on-Trent for London after blaze killed Valentia Cozma

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Daily Mirror

Drivers shamed by paramedics as life-saving work 'delayed by inconsiderate parking'

Paramedics out on call in Sandwell, in the Black Country, pointed out one driver who was double-parked on a road which delayed the ambulance passing

Daily Mirror

NHS in crisis: The Brits who have died while waiting hours for ambulances

Paul Westerman, from Grimsby, Lincolnshire, became one of the latest people to die in the UK following long waits for ambulances

Liverpool Echo

Alton Towers evacuated after 'chemical' alert and unusual smell

Emergency crews descended on the theme park after the alarm was raised at 12.45am

Nottingham Post

Alton Towers conference centre evacuated amid fears of 'chemical-related incident'

An 'unusual smell' was reported by members of staff

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Alton Towers conference centre guests evacuated after reports of 'unusual smell'

Emergency services were called to to reports of a possible chemical incident

Wales Online

Guests evacuated from Alton Towers conference centre after 'suspected chemical incident'

There was an alert inside the resort's conference centre

Daily Mirror

Dad says 'I wouldn't be alive if I didn't drive myself to A&E' in nine-hour delay

Darrel Wilson, from Stoke-on-Trent, says he's lost faith in the NHS after having a cardiac arrest - he is now urging others who fear for their lives to get a taxi

Daily Mirror

Husband would be dead if wife hadn't driven to hospital after 8-hour wait for ambulance

Darryl Wilson 54, was experiencing chest pains and a shortness of breath when his wife Debbie phoned 999. After waiting eight hours for an ambulance she drove him to hospital where he went into cardiac arrest.

The Independent UK

Boy, 13, stabbed at busy shopping centre during Boxing Day sales

14-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, robbery and grievous bodily harm with intent

Daily Record

Family 'broken' as teen dies after waiting on ambulance for 15 hours

But due to hospital handover delays and West Midlands Ambulance Service being busy with similar calls, no ambulance was dispatched.

The Independent UK

Birmingham stabbing: Man killed and two people seriously injured in early hours street attack

West Midlands Police said one man has been arrested in connection with the attack which took place in Handsworth in Birmingham

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