Crash. But we now know had only suspected not o one, but two fire trucks ran over the girls body. She was covered in flame retar dent, foam. If there is anything certain we can learn from the event of that extraordinary day, were all about improving our operation. The ntsb report says minutes after the crash, two firefighters concluded the teenager was dead just by looking at her. They didnt check her breathing or pulse. The chief says firefighters acted within protocol for mass casualties. Theres a category not expecting to survive. Our members that day had difficult decisions to make. One was visualizing someone that appeared to be dead or expectant verses going on to a diverting plane with reports that people still need to be rescued. Reporter also under scrutiny . Training. Fire crews posted at the airport have to take a specialized aircraft rescue course, but their commanders do not. People think it should be considered to have that kind of training, o is it not necessary . At thi
Very quiet, 49 it is freezing cold inland, 31, poor air quality in the Santa Clara Valley, mid to upper 50s our temperatures this afternoon. Heres leyla. I only know how to say supercalifragilistic expialidocious. Its getting up the ante. Good morning, everybody. At 6 00, we take a look at our drive through berkeley we do have this fender bender, possibly blocking one lane, doesnt feel like a serious accident, westbound 80 at university avenue, not causing delays, pretty friday light, thankfully, everyone careful out there southbound along the nimitz, you head past 92, another accident there that is off to the shoulder. You can yee very clean conditions on most of our roadways, it is clear. Outside to the san mateo bridge. You are taking that trek out of the hayward, foster city, taillights out there it will take you 13 minutes to head out to the peninsula. Breaking news in east oakland, a family was able to escape after their hours caught fire early this morning. Firefighters are stil
Retardant foam. If theres anything certainly we can learn from the events of that extraordinary day, were all about improving our operations. Reporter the report says minutes after the crash, two firefighters concluded the teenager was dead just by looking at her. They didnt check her breathing or pulse. The chief says firefighters acted within protocol for mass casualties. Theres a category of deceased or what they call expectant, not expected to survive. Our members that day had difficult decisions to make. One was visualizing someone that appeared to be dead or expectant, versus going on to the burning plane with reports of people that still needed to be rescued. Reporter also under scrutiny, training. Fire crews posted at the airport have to take a specialized aircraft rescue course but their commanders do not. Do you think it should be considered to have that kind of training or is it not necessary . At this point, it is not a regulatory requirement. Faa has not required it. I thi
Oakland. The ch says the driver who hit him was drunk. Officers have arrested that man, 53yearold man. B. A. R. T. And its two largest unions go back to the table this morning with a federal mediator, hoping to set their disputes over a costly benefit that somehow got into the new contract. Meantime, passengers are taking a clear stand on transit strikes. Abc7 News Reporter, matt keller, is live at the fremont b. A. R. T. Station. Matt . Reporter yeah, these b. A. R. T. Riders went through two strikes this year and may have influenced the result of the latest fields poll. This morning, check it out, ask californian it is transit workers should be allowed to strike. State wide, it was split. 47 said yes and 44 said no. Near the bay area, mart gin grew significantly, only 41 said yes while majority of 52 said no the contract is still unsettled between b. A. R. T. And its unions because of a disputed portion of the tentative deal, giving workers six weeks of paid family leave. B. A. R. T.
A big surprise for beyonce. The superstar sent her fans into a frenzy, dropping an entire topsecret album overnight. This morning, well hear from her. Why she kept it all under wraps. And how queen b. Pulled off one of the biggest moves in music ever. And good morning, amer ica. Lot to get to this friday morning. We are now hearing from the survivors from the dramatic and terrifying plane crash in the hawaiian islands. The coast guard hero who swooped to the rescue. And the megamillions jackpot could be today i know its friday the 13th. Could be a lucky day for one person tonight. The drawing is tonight. The jackpot at 400 million. The fifth biggest in u. S. History. Also tomorrow, switching gears to a degree. One year since the senseless tragedy in newtown, connecticut. To that end, i recently had a chance to sit down with some of the families still healing, still taking steps from their darkness. But today, they bring a very inspiring message of hope and healing and faith for all of