UN SAYS 53 CONGOLESE REFUGEES HAVE DIED IN BURUNDI. (PHOTO).

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 UN says 53 Congolese refugees have died in Burundi More than 50 refugees fleeing fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have died in neighbouring Burundi, the United Nations Refugee Agency told Reuters late on Friday. Of a total 53 deaths recorded, 25 people died due to a cholera outbreak, the agency said, while six others died from anemia and other complications related to malnutrition, it said. The U.N. said it was working with the health ministry and other partners to investigate the cause of the other deaths. More than 100,000 Congolese have sought refuge in Burundi since fighting near the border intensified in early December and rebels seized the town of Uvira, the UNHCR said. Jean Jacques Purusi, governor of South Kivu province where Uvira is located, described the situation in Burundi as "misery" and "a crisis completely forgotten by the international community and media." Congo's state and social affairs ministry said it was leading a humanita...

TERRE HAUTE, INDIANA: AN AMBULANCE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT WITH TWO CHILDREN WHILE THE CHILDREN WERE RIDING THEIR ELECTRIC BIKES.(PHOTO).


 Terre Haute, Indiana: An ambulance was involved in an accident with two children while the children were riding their electric bikes. 

Tragically one child lost their life due to the injuries they sustained. The other child is in critical condition after striking the ambulance.


This tragic event occurred at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, April 15th near South 13th Street and Wheeler Avenue. According to reports, a Trans Care ambulance was responding to a call involving a single car accident. Sadly, as they began to head to the scene while still moving slowly,  an accident occurred involving the two juveniles. 


As first responders arrived on scene the Trans Care personnel were providing emergency care to the young victims. The two juveniles were rushed to a nearby hospital where one passed away as a result of their injuries. The second juvenile was life-flighted to an Indianapolis hospital with life threatening injuries. 


Eyewitnesses near the scene stated that the ambulance did not have any visible damage on the front or back but it appeared to be on the side. 


The names of the victims are not being released at this time. The Terre Haute Police Department is investigating the incident and will release more information when it is permitted and appropriate. 


Our thoughts are with the families of these two young victims. Our thoughts are also with the ambulance crew.

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