Explosion Heard as Boat Catches Fire at Somerset’s Kelston Lock Tuesday, August 26, 2025 somerset saltford kelstonlock boatfire avonfireservice explosion firesafety riverside maritime emergencyresponse An explosion rocked the tranquil Somerset village of Saltford on Monday, August 25, as a boat suddenly burst into flames at Kelston Lock. The incident occurred around 11:50 a.m., catching residents and boaters off guard. … Read More
Fatal Minehead School Bus Crash: One Child Dead, Dozens Hospitalized Friday, July 18, 2025 minehead buscrash schoolbus emergencyresponse injuries investigation avonsomerset firerescue mineheadmiddle tragedy A devastating accident occurred near Minehead on Thursday, July 17, when a school bus carrying between 60 and 70 passengers overturned on the A396 road. The coach, transporting children and adults from Minehead Middle School, … Read More
Glastonbury Festival Rejects Safety Concerns and Details Comprehensive Crowd Management Strategy Tuesday, June 3, 2025 glastonbury festival safety crowdmanagement crowdcontrol drugpolicy overcrowding emergencyresponse eventplanning crowdmonitoring Glastonbury Festival has strongly denied alarming claims made by an anonymous whistleblower who described the event as a “disaster waiting to happen” due to alleged inadequate safety measures. The supposed … Read More