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Man Rescued from Derry Home Explosion with Serious Injuries: Fire Marshal Investigates

DERRY, N.H. – A man in Derry was critically injured on Sunday night due to an explosion and fire. Bystanders bravely pulled the man out of the burning home, located at 607 Chases Grove Road. The incident occurred around 7:40 p.m., where approximately half of the manufactured home was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. Concerns arose about potential entrapment inside the home, but luckily, bystanders were able to rescue the man before first responders …

Young Survivor of Derry House Explosion Released from Hospital – A Story of Resilience and Recovery

DERRY, New Hampshire – Violet Giso, the brave 11-year-old girl who was injured in a tragic house explosion last week in Derry, has been discharged from Shriners Children’s Hospital Boston. Violet, who was a survivor of the explosion that claimed her grandmother’s life, was greeted with smiles and well-wishes as she left the hospital, showcasing her remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. The explosion, which destroyed Violet’s family home and took the life of …

Ministry of Defence pressed on knowledge of British army video in Co Derry shooting case

LONDON, UK – The Ministry of Defence (MoD) faces scrutiny in clarifying its knowledge of a British army video possibly depicting the fatal shooting of Co Derry man, Francis Bradley, by the SAS. The video’s existence came to light during an inquest into the suspected shoot-to-kill operation that led to Bradley’s death near Toome in February 1986. Aged 20 at the time, Bradley was shot near an arms dump, later honored by the IRA. Coroner …

Tragedy Strikes in Derry, N.H.: Woman Killed, Girl Injured in Explosion

Derry, New Hampshire – Tragedy struck a quiet neighborhood in Derry, New Hampshire, when an explosion claimed the life of a 76-year-old woman and left an 11-year-old girl injured. The incident occurred on a residential street, sending shockwaves through the local community. Initial reports indicate that the explosion, which occurred in the early hours of the morning, was caused by a gas leak. Emergency services rushed to the scene to extinguish the resulting fire and …

Tree Falling on Propane Tanks Leads to Fatal House Explosion in Derry, New Hampshire

Derry, New Hampshire – A tragic house explosion in Derry, New Hampshire resulted in the death of a woman on Thursday. The unfortunate incident, believed to be caused by a falling tree onto propane tanks, claimed the life of 76-year-old Laura Percival of Derry. The New Hampshire Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Percival died from blast injuries as a result of the explosion at her residence on 141 Goodhue Road. Tragically, an elderly woman was …

Tragic House Explosion Claims Life in Derry, New Hampshire

Derry, New Hampshire – A tragic incident unfolded on Thursday afternoon in Derry, New Hampshire, as a house explosion claimed the life of one individual. The Derry Fire Department confirmed the fatality and reported that another person was rushed to the hospital following the explosion on Goodhue Road. According to the homeowner, his mother-in-law and 11-year-old daughter managed to escape the blazing home but sustained burns in the process. The severity of their injuries was …