All articles tagged with #accident
Seven Chinese tourists, including a couple with a 14-year-old, died when their UAZ car fell through thin ice on Lake Baikal near Olkhon Island, sinking about 18 meters; one passenger survived. Divers recovered the bodies and investigators opened a case over safety violations as Baikal ice remains dangerously unstable in winter.
In Auckland during the ITM New Zealand Sail Grand Prix, Black Foils sailor Louis Sinclair and DS Team France strategist Manon Audinet were injured in a high-speed collision; Sinclair sustained compound fractures to both legs and is in stable condition, while Audinet suffered abdominal injuries after being thrown forward and a damaged steering wheel, with medical staff providing ongoing assessments and support.
An Australian 22-year-old snowboarder, identified as Ella Day Brooke (also reported as Brooke Day), died after a ski-lift incident at Tsugaike resort in Otari near Nagano when her backpack hooked on a lift chair, dragging her along the slope and leaving her suspended before an emergency stop; she was taken to hospital after what appeared to be a cardiac arrest. The resort apologized and said it would investigate, and Australia’s DFAT said it is providing consular assistance to the family.
An Australian 22-year-old snowboarder died in Hakuba Valley, Japan after her backpack became entangled in a ski-lift chair, dragging her midair and causing cardiac arrest. She was rushed to a hospital where she died. The lift operator said the backpack’s waist strap hindered detachment, and staff halted the lift and provided emergency assistance. Australia’s consulate is supporting the family, while authorities and the lift company vow to review safety measures at the Tsugaike Mountain Resort.
A major crash on I-35 near New Braunfels Ave in San Antonio closed the northbound lanes for most of Saturday; authorities say a vehicle hit a guardrail, causing a large road sign to lean over the roadway, but no injuries were reported and the highway has since reopened.
An explosion struck Rockstar North, the Scottish studio behind GTA 6, with early reports suggesting it was an accident. Emergency services responded and authorities are investigating the cause; there are no confirmed details on casualties or injuries, and the company has not issued a statement in the article.
A construction crane toppled onto a moving passenger train in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand, derailing the train and killing at least 32 people while injuring about 64; several passengers remained missing as rescuers treated the wounded and authorities opened an investigation.
At least 22 migrants died and 65 were injured when a lorry overturned in Ethiopia's Afar region, highlighting the dangers of perilous migration routes from the Horn of Africa to the Middle East, often driven by human trafficking and false promises.
Evangeline Lilly revealed she sustained brain damage after fainting and hitting her face on a boulder in Hawaii, with scans showing decreased brain function, and she is now working with doctors to recover.
A beloved Masai giraffe named Kiko, born at Greenville Zoo and later moved to the Toronto Zoo, died after an accident while exploring a behind-the-scenes area. The zoo is investigating the incident, and Kiko had contributed to conservation efforts through a breeding program. The species is listed as endangered due to significant population decline.
A Garden Grove police officer was critically injured after being hit by a car while pursuing a suspect who had assaulted a clerk with a knife; the suspect was arrested and the driver remained at the scene cooperating with authorities.
Two people died in a head-on collision in Stearns County, Minnesota, involving two cars driven by a 55-year-old from Osakis and a 63-year-old from Sauk Centre, both of whom were the sole occupants of their vehicles.
A driver crashed into Vinson's Pub in Clayton on January 3, 2026, causing damage to the restaurant and resulting in the driver being hospitalized; the incident is under investigation by police.
A man named Sam Pierson died in Hurricane, West Virginia, after a truck fell on him while he was working on it in his garage on New Year's Day. Emergency responders were unable to save him, and his family and community are mourning his loss. The incident highlights the dangers of vehicle repair and the importance of safety.
Two unoccupied planes at Raleigh-Durham International Airport clipped wings during a towing incident, causing no injuries and prompting maintenance assessments, with affected flights delayed.