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The Latest Breaking News on Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

Merseyside firefighters to take industrial action for up to 6 months

The union says its members are facing a reduction in staffing numbers and new shift systems

Liverpool Echo

Man set fire to block of flats then closed Wallasey Tunnel for hours

Police were called to the tunnel after receiving reports of concern for the safety of a man

Liverpool Echo

Traffic 'gridlocked' as three car crash closes road for two hours

Three cars crashed at the busy junction

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Merseyside firefighters to stage industrial action that could last up to six months

Union members voted 'overwhelmingly' in favour

Liverpool Echo

Men seen 'running away' from arson attack where cars set on fire

People living in the area said they heard a "loud bang"

Liverpool Echo

Person dies in fire at Riverside flat block

Four firefighters ran into the burning flat on the night of the blaze

Liverpool Echo

Man dies after being hit by bus as police close road

The man was removed from the scene by Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service

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Two men shot in 'targeted' attack and police officer injured across weekend of chaos

Merseyside Police said 18 people were arrested on Bonfire Night but anti-social behaviour incidents were down from last year

Liverpool Echo

Merseyside fire unions ballot over industrial action short of a full strike

Members began placing ballots on Tuesday and can do so until next month

Liverpool Echo

Road cordoned off for hours after police car crash with Audi

Merseyside fire and rescue service were also in attendance

Liverpool Echo

People told to close windows as blaze rips through scrapyard

People with existing medical conditions are being told to keep medications nearby

Liverpool Echo

House fire sees huge emergency service response

A spokesperson for Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service said "the gas supply has been isolated to the property"

Liverpool Echo

Emergency services rush to blaze at flats under construction

A blaze took over some of the third floor

Liverpool Echo

Firefighters warn lives are 'at risk' due to staff reduction

Merseyside firefighters are considering industrial action

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Dogs 'go mental' as dentist office 'shakes' during loud explosion in city centre

A huge plume of smoke was seen in the street after the explosion

Liverpool Echo

Children 'on their way to a holiday' involved in Switch Island crash

Emergency services were called to a three car crash

Liverpool Echo

M62 crash, lightning causes fire and nan locked up

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Lightning bolt sets United Utilities plant on fire

An eyewitness said they saw "the biggest flash" and heard "the loudest crash of thunder" before the silo went up in flames

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Man and woman in hospital after 'petrol bomb' attack on home

The elderly couple were in bed when the attack happened

Liverpool Echo

Major road closed for more than eight hours after tanker overturns

It is believed the driver of the tanker suffered a medical episode

Liverpool Echo

Driver pulled through sunroof of overturned tanker after medical emergency

People broke through the windscreen to help the driver, before pulling him out of the sunroof

Liverpool Echo

East Lancashire Road at a standstill as tanker overturns

Smoke is billowing from the tanker which is covering three lanes of traffic

Liverpool Echo

Screaming as windows smash and fire breaks out inside flat

The fire service told the ECHO the investigation has now been handed over to Merseyside Police

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Child taken to hospital after 19 rescued from rollercoaster at Southport Pleasureland

The amusement park has launched an investigation into the accident

Manchester Evening News

Parents cling to screaming kids 20ft in air as rollercoaster breaks down mid-ride

"People were just stood watching in shock."

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