All articles tagged with #accident
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.
A Disney World worker was injured while trying to stop a runaway 400-pound prop boulder during the Indiana Jones stunt show, leading to show cancellations and a safety review by Disney.
A Disney World employee was hit and injured by a large prop boulder during a stunt show, with footage of the incident going viral on TikTok. The accident occurred during the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, raising concerns amid recent safety issues at the park.
A semi-truck rollover on I-80/94 in northwest Indiana resulted in at least one death, with the passenger in the vehicle being killed and the truck driver and another passenger sustaining minor injuries. The crash occurred early in the morning at Grant Street, blocking three lanes as police investigate.
A train collision near Machu Picchu in Peru resulted in one death and about 30 injuries, leading to the suspension of railway services; the cause of the crash is currently unknown.
A train collision near Machu Picchu in Peru resulted in at least one death and dozens of injuries, with the cause of the crash still unknown. The accident involved two trains on the single-track line serving the archaeological site, causing significant damage and emergency response efforts in a remote area.
An Oklahoma man, Cody Wayne Adams, was charged with first-degree manslaughter after a stray bullet fired during backyard target practice struck and killed Sandra Phelps sitting on her porch several blocks away. Adams had recently bought a Glock and was shooting in his backyard, which led to the tragic incident. He is scheduled to appear in court in February and faces up to life in prison.
A train derailment in Oaxaca, Mexico, resulted in 13 deaths and over 100 injuries, with authorities investigating the cause and providing assistance to victims and families. The incident involved the Interoceanic Train, which derailed near Nizanda, and prompted a large-scale rescue operation.