All articles tagged with #collision
Originally Published 2 days ago — by WLOS
Two collisions on I-26 West near Long Shoals Road in Asheville led to the closure of all westbound lanes on January 10, involving tractor-trailers with minor injuries and debris cleanup, with the highway expected to reopen by evening.
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Euronews.com
A stunning image captured by the James Webb Space Telescope shows two spiral galaxies, NGC 2207 and IC 2163, in the midst of a slow-motion collision, revealing details of star formation and cosmic interactions through infrared and X-ray observations.
Originally Published 26 days ago — by AP News
The US government admitted responsibility in a 2025 helicopter-plane collision near Washington, D.C., that killed 67, citing errors by an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot, marking the deadliest crash on US soil in over two decades, with ongoing lawsuits and investigations highlighting contributing factors and procedural failures.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Tri-City Herald
A 24-year-old motorcyclist, Maximillian J. Ritchey, died after colliding with a car at a Pasco intersection when he crossed the center line; the crash is under investigation, and no speeding was indicated.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Salt Lake Tribune
A Utah hobbyist, Ranse Parker, connected the dots between a weather balloon launched by WindBorne Systems and a United Airlines flight that cracked its windshield over Utah, suggesting the balloon may have caused the damage, prompting investigations and safety concerns.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by WrestleTalk
A second-generation wrestler made their debut on AEW Collision, which was taped in San Antonio, Texas, featuring matches including Mercedes Mone's storyline development and a $400,000 match set by Tony Khan. The event also highlighted ongoing storylines and upcoming matches.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MLive.com
A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max was forced to make an emergency landing after its windshield cracked at 36,000 feet, likely due to a collision with a weather balloon weighing only 2.4 pounds, launched by Windborne Systems, which is under investigation for safety concerns.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max was likely struck by a weather balloon from Windborne Systems at 36,000 feet over Utah, causing windshield damage and an emergency landing in Salt Lake City. The incident is under investigation by the NTSB, with Windborne reviewing its balloon safety protocols.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Formula 1
Carlos Sainz received a five-place grid penalty for the Mexico City Grand Prix after being deemed at fault in a collision with Kimi Antonelli during the United States Grand Prix in Austin, which led to Sainz's retirement from the race. The incident was investigated, and Sainz was found primarily responsible, resulting in the penalty and two license points. Sainz described the crash as worse from the outside, while Antonelli expressed that he tried to avoid contact.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Formula 1
During the Austin Sprint at the United States Grand Prix, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri both suffered early exits after a first-corner collision caused by a multi-car incident, with Norris blaming drivers behind him for the chaos and Piastri expressing disappointment over the crash, which impacted the championship standings.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
During the US Grand Prix sprint race, McLaren blamed rival drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Fernando Alonso for a collision that took out both McLaren drivers, Piastri and Norris, with Piastri criticizing Hulkenberg's driving and Norris emphasizing he did nothing wrong. The incident has led to a review by McLaren, and Verstappen won the race, closing the championship gap.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
During the US Grand Prix sprint, McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri collided at the start, taking both out of the race, while Max Verstappen won, narrowing his championship gap. The incident highlighted ongoing driver tensions and impacted the race outcome, with Verstappen capitalizing on the chaos to secure victory.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Guardian
A Chinese coast guard ship deliberately rammed and fired water cannons at a Philippine vessel near Thitu Island in the South China Sea, escalating ongoing territorial disputes, with Beijing blaming the Philippines for provoking the incident.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by AP News
Oklahoma wide receiver Keontez Lewis was injured after a headfirst collision with an unpadded brick barrier during a game against Kent State, leading to him being stretchered off and taken for additional testing; his outlook is currently promising.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Gizmodo
The asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter is gradually disappearing due to collisions and gravitational ejections, losing about 0.0088% of its mass every million years, with implications for understanding Earth's impact history and the solar system's evolution.