Unexpected and dangerous occurrence (9)

I believe the answer is:

emergency

(Other definitions for emergency that I've seen before include "Urgent need" , "A sudden unforeseen crisis" , "ward" , "Serious casualty" , "Patient needing immediate care" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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