All articles tagged with #accidents and rescues
In Antalya, Turkey, a cable car cabin collided with a broken pole, resulting in one fatality and 10 injuries, with dozens of passengers stranded overnight. Turkish authorities, including 500 rescuers and seven helicopters, conducted a complex rescue operation, with footage showing a stranded passenger being airlifted to safety. An investigation into the accident has been initiated by the justice ministry.
174 people stranded in a cable car in Turkey were rescued almost a day after a fatal accident that killed one person and injured seven. The rescue operation involved 607 search and rescue personnel and 10 helicopters. The cable car, which carries tourists from Konyaalti beach to a restaurant and viewing platform at the summit of the 618-meter Tunektepe peak, is run by Antalya Metropolitan Municipality. An investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the incident.
A semi-truck crashed on the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge, leaving it dangling over the Ohio River. Firefighters successfully rescued the truck driver using a rope system and rappelling down to the cab, bringing her to safety. One other person involved in the crash was taken to the hospital, and the bridge remained closed as Louisville Metro Police investigate.
A semi-truck driver in Louisville, Kentucky, was left dangling over the side of a bridge after a vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck the tractor-trailer, causing it to hang precariously off the edge. Louisville firefighters set up a rope system to rescue the driver, with firefighter Bryce Carden rappelling down to the cab and lifting her to safety. The driver was unharmed, while two others involved in the crash sustained possibly life-threatening injuries. The bridge will need repairs, but its structural integrity was not compromised.
A Japanese coast guard helicopter rescued 24 fishermen from a half-submerged ship off an island chain southwest of Tokyo after it stalled due to an engine failure in rough seas, with one crewmember found dead and another missing. The ship, Fukuei Maru No. 8, had departed from Yaizu Port in central Japan en route to South America for tuna fishing before hitting rocks and drifting in the Pacific Ocean.
A tractor-trailer was left dangling off a bridge over the Ohio River after being struck by a vehicle that had crossed into opposing traffic, prompting a dramatic rescue of the driver. The truck driver was unharmed, but three other cars were involved in the crash, with two people taken to the hospital with possibly life-threatening injuries. The bridge will need repairs, but its structural integrity was not compromised, and officials expected to open it Saturday evening.
A tractor-trailer was left dangling off a bridge over the Ohio River after being struck by a vehicle that had crossed into opposing traffic, leading to a dramatic rescue of the driver. The truck driver was unharmed, but two people from other cars involved in the crash were hospitalized with possibly life-threatening injuries. The bridge will need repairs, but its structural integrity was not compromised, and officials expected to reopen it Saturday evening.
A dramatic rescue took place in Louisville as firefighters saved a driver whose semi-truck crashed off the side of Clark Memorial Bridge, leaving the vehicle dangling. The crash, involving multiple vehicles, led to the closure of both sides of the bridge. Using an aerial ladder, pulley system, and safety rope, firefighters successfully rescued the driver, who was found praying and in stable condition after being transported to the hospital. The rescue was described as heroic by Louisville Fire Chief Brian O'Neill.
A semi crashed and dangled off the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville, Kentucky, following a collision involving four vehicles, with at least one person sustaining life-threatening injuries. The driver, a military veteran, was successfully rescued from the cab after about 40 minutes and was reported to be stable. The bridge was closed for inspection, and traffic was advised to take alternate routes. The bridge, built in 1929, carries about 24,000 vehicles daily.
A semi-truck driver was rescued by firefighters after a crash left her vehicle hanging over the George Rogers Clark Memorial Bridge across the Ohio River. The rescue operation took about 40 minutes and the driver was safely brought out and taken to the hospital as a precaution. The bridge remained closed in both directions as Louisville Metro Police investigate the crash, and a safety inspection will be conducted after all vehicles are removed.
Emergency crews in Louisville rescued a semi-truck driver whose vehicle was left hanging over the Ohio River after a collision on the 2nd Street Bridge. The dramatic rescue involved rappelling down the bridge to reach the trapped driver, who remained calm during the ordeal. Two occupants of other vehicles involved in the crash sustained serious injuries and were taken to the hospital. The bridge is expected to remain closed until the truck is recovered, and the driver of the semi-truck has been discharged from the hospital.
A woman was rescued from a tractor trailer hanging from the Clark Memorial Bridge after a four-vehicle accident, with two others sustaining life-threatening injuries. The bridge, connecting Kentucky and Southern Indiana, remains closed as authorities assess damage. The cause of the accident is yet to be determined, but the Louisville Fire Chief emphasized the driver's "tremendous luck" in avoiding a potential plunge into the river. Firefighter Bryce Carden played a crucial role in the rescue, and the driver remained calm throughout the ordeal.
A woman was rescued from a truck dangling off a bridge in Louisville, Kentucky, after her vehicle crashed through a barrier and was left hanging over the Ohio River. The driver was unharmed and safely pulled out of the cab by rescue workers using ropes and ladders. The bridge has been closed, and efforts are underway to remove the truck from its precarious position. The incident involved a "motor vehicle collision," and the driver of another vehicle was taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries. The company that owns the truck expressed gratitude to the rescue services and law enforcement for their swift and safe resolution of the accident.
A semi-truck crashed and was left dangling above the Ohio River on the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville. The driver was successfully rescued by first responders using a ladder truck to lower a firefighter to the driver's side of the rig, where they were able to release her from the seatbelt and bring her to safety. The bridge remains closed to traffic while crews work to remove the dangling semi, and engineers are on the scene to inspect the bridge once the semi has been removed.
A Pacific Grove man was rescued after driving his car off a Big Sur cliffside and falling 400 feet. The man, who crashed while driving home from his job in Big Sur, was found waving to the search team next to the wreckage of his car. He swerved to avoid deer on the roadway and was thrown from the sunroof of his car while it rolled down the cliff. Big Sur Fire Chief Matt Harris assessed the driver's health and both were airlifted off the cliff. The victim sustained moderate injuries and was taken to a nearby hospital in stable condition.