Working in the news industry, I’ve been presented with a constant stream of spot news among my general assignments. Here’s a small sampling, a tiny portion, a mere blip of some of the spot news stories that I’ve been a witness to.
Warning: Some images my be graphic
A fire fighter helplessly looks on as a vehicle fire consumes a Thornhilll Home
A dump truck plows through a work zone on the highway injuring several workers
A straight truck collides with a car in thick fog and rolls over on highway 407 near Markham Road while disintegrating and jumping the cement barrier
An arsonist sets this century old rural home in Brampton abalaze
A local favorite at the Woodbridge fair, this demolition derby car skids on the track
Heavy rescue experts use airbags to speed the recovery of this tractor and trailer
Bayview Road collapses near John St in Thornhill as a large watermain ruptures and erodes the under-bedding of the roadway.
A female protester displays a bright smile and colorful flowers in St. James Park as part of the Occupy Toronto movement
Protesters and police square off as officials ready themselves to clear the park. Here, a protester on a bright pink bicycle rides up and down along the police line
A man is killed when his vehicle hits a pole