An Indian-origin nurse, Achamma Cherian, was critically injured after being stabbed by a patient with scissors at Royal Oldham Hospital. The suspect, Rumon Haque, has been charged with attempted murder. The incident has shocked the community and highlighted concerns about the safety of healthcare workers.
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Emergency services in Saitama, Japan, worked continuously to rescue a truck driver trapped in a 20-feet deep, 33-feet wide sinkhole. The collapse has caused ground instability, forcing authorities to evacuate residents and restrict water usage. Despite early contact with the driver, rescue operations have been hindered by the unstable ground, leaving the driver's cabin buried beneath debris.
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