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Man rescued from disused boiler at Tilbury power station

Ambulance crews have been involved in a lengthy operation to help a man who fell into a vessell and was trapped for more than an hour.

Woman rescued in Mersea high tide drama

A full-scale emergency response was put into action last night (Sunday) after a car involved in an RTC plunged into the River Strood.

Colleague praise after Southend moped accident

An off duty paramedic who came to the aid of a woman injured after a moped accident in Southend has been praised for his response.

New life-savers for Waveney

Life saving in the Waveney Valley took a further step forward this week with the formation of the Gillingham Community First Responder (CFR) group.

Minor injuries following overturned lorry at Rayleigh Spur

A lorry driver escaped with minor injuries after his vehicle overturned on the slip road of the A130 towards Sadlers Farm at the Rayleigh Spur last night.

Extremely lucky escape following Marks Tey RTC

Two people have been taken to hospital this afternoon following a serious RTC on the Ipswich-bound A12 close to Marks Tey.

Serious injuries averted in Basildon flat fire

Only one person had to be taken to hospital following a flat fire in Malyons, Basildon, in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday).

A prestigious 'Response' to community volunteers

Dedicating their lives to helping others has led to a coveted achievement for volunteers of the East of England Ambulance Service.

Man seriously injured following A130 RTC

Two people were taken to hospital following an RTC on the north-bound A130 near the Battlesbridge junction on Saturday.

Exceptional students boost patient care in Essex

Emergency response in Essex has been boosted once again thanks to the student ambulance paramedic scheme.

Three-vehicle RTC at Eight Ash Green

Three people were taken to hospital this morning (Wednesday) following a shunt on the London-bound A12 near junction 27.

A tale of two lorry drivers

There were very different outcomes for two lorry drivers involved in separate RTCs on the southbound M11 this morning.

Overwhelming satisfaction for ambulance crews

Patients who call for an ambulance in the east of England are increasingly satisfied with the service they receive, according to a recent survey.

Twin success for paramedics Mick and Mark

When tiny twins Blake and Brooke decided to make their early entrance into the world, Huntingdon ambulance crew Mick King and Mark Whalley were there on the double.

Trust expects positive report

East of England ambulance chiefs are expecting a positive outcome after submitting the Trust’s annual declaration to the Healthcare Commission.

Ambulance workforce boost in Essex

Six new ambulance transport care assistants have joined the East of England Ambulance Service to improve care for non-emergency patients.

Rugby tackle a pain in the neck

A young boy was flown to hospital yesterday (Sunday) following a heavy-duty sporting collision in Braintree.

Medic praises support after Benfleet road traffic collision

A medic who was first on the scene to the fatal crash in Benfleet yesterday (Wednesday) has praised those who assisted him in managing the incident and trying to save the life of the motorcyclist.

An accident which didn't 'spiral' out of control

The ambulance and fire services came to the aid of a Great Baddow woman on Sunday morning after an accident on some stairs at home.

Fatal crash involving motorcyclist

A man has died following a road traffic collision in south Essex this morning (Wednesday).