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Injured pedestrian dies after ambulance blocked by driverless cars

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A pedestrian struck by a car tragically lost their life due to critical delays caused by two driverless cabs blocking the path of an ambulance in San Francisco.

According to a report by the San Francisco Fire Department, the pedestrian had been riding a scooter when they collided with a BMW SUV and the delays in the emergency vehicles response contributed to their death.

Multiple officials have corroborated that the only available lanes were obstructed by stationary Cruise autopilot vehicles, which displayed no signs of movement or engagement with the accident scene.

Crucially, it did not appear that these driverless taxis were either picking up or dropping off passengers at the time.

“This delay, no matter how minimal, contributed to a poor pt [patient] outcome,” the report said.

Regrettably, the patient was pronounced dead at the hospital just 20 to 30 minutes after their arrival, painting a stark picture of the consequences of such delays.

Cruise, a prominent “driverless ride-hail service” as per their website, faced immediate scrutiny in the aftermath of this incident.

Cruise spokesperson Tiffany Testo defended their role, claiming that one of their driverless cars did clear the scene, leaving the right lane unblocked for other vehicles, including the ambulance behind the autonomous vehicle.

The incident has also sparked renewed debates about the expansion of driverless ride-hailing services in San Francisco.

The California Public Utilities Commission recently voted to expand these services, despite numerous residents expressing concerns about their safety. Critics have labelled self-driving cars as “death traps,” and their fears seem to have been vindicated by this tragic event.

San Francisco Fire Department Chief Jeanine Nicholson addressed the commission, revealing that her department had received 55 reports of driverless cars driving too close to first responders, obstructing traffic, or blocking emergency service stations.

“You might say well, 55, that’s not a lot. Well, if it’s your family, it’s a lot,” she said.

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Israel targets Iran’s Fordow facility amid tensions

Israel seeks to damage Iran’s Fordow facility before halting operations; Trump suggests US knows Khamenei’s location, avoids assassination.

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Israel seeks to damage Iran’s Fordow facility before halting operations; Trump suggests US knows Khamenei’s location, avoids assassination.

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Israel aims to damage Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility and is seeking US assistance, despite uncertainty about American military involvement. Tensions rise as President Trump holds national security meetings, contemplating military options against Iran.

Israel plans to continue its operations against Iran until the Fordow nuclear facility is significantly damaged. The facility, located underground near Qom, is crucial for uranium enrichment.

Israel acknowledges that its own military capabilities cannot reach the depths of Fordow, but it is relying on the United States for support.

Israel’s National Security Advisor, Tzachi Hanegbi, indicated ongoing discussions with US officials but expressed uncertainty regarding US involvement in military actions.

Iran’s nuclear weapon

Many in Israel and the West suspect that Fordow is part of Iran’s nuclear weapon development, a claim that Iran denies.

President Donald Trump left the G7 summit early due to this ongoing conflict and convened a national security meeting at the White House.

The meeting, which lasted nearly two hours, included key security figures such as CIA Director John Ratcliffe and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard.

Reports suggest that Trump is considering the use of a “bunker buster” bomb against Fordow.

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Trump says it was a mistake to exclude Putin as G7 leaders meet

G7 leaders clash with Trump on tariffs while struggling for unity amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.

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G7 leaders clash with Trump on tariffs while struggling for unity amid the escalating Israel-Iran conflict.


G7 leaders confront President Trump over rising tariffs and a fragmented global economy.

But unity is also fraying over how to respond to the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, with world powers divided on a path forward.

The summit exposes deep divides at a time of urgent global crisis.

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Israel targets Iranian state TV in escalating airstrike

Israel’s airstrike on Iranian state TV disrupts live broadcast and damages uranium site, escalating tensions and prompting Iran to seek U.S. intervention for a ceasefire.

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Israel’s airstrike on Iranian state TV disrupts live broadcast and damages uranium site, escalating tensions and prompting Iran to seek U.S. intervention for a ceasefire.


Israel targets Iranian state TV in an airstrike that knocks the network off-air during a live broadcast.

The attack damaged Iran’s uranium enrichment site, sparking further retaliation.

Iran has called on the U.S. to help broker a ceasefire as tensions spiral into dangerous territory.

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