Firefighters dig over 2 hours to free man trapped in garbage truck

A man trapped inside a San Francisco garbage truck under compacted waste was pulled to safety after firefighters spent more than two hours digging through rubbish by hand.

Why it mattersThe rescue shows the risks faced by people who sleep or search for items in rubbish, and the complex skills emergency services need to save lives in tight spaces.

AustraliaNo direct effect on Australia. The story illustrates challenges faced by unhoused people and emergency response capabilities in major cities worldwide.

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14-minute warning saved more than 900 students from Nepal school flood

A school accountant received warning from a friend, ran through classrooms shouting the alarm, and more than 900 students and 16 teachers evacuated across a bridge with 14 minutes to spare.

Why it mattersThe 14-minute warning proves that quick action and communication can save lives in disasters when seconds count.