All articles tagged with #freak accident
Evangeline Lilly revealed she has brain damage from a traumatic brain injury after a fall in 2026, and she faces a challenging recovery process, though the injury has also led her to slow down and appreciate life more.
A 69-year-old man in Nebraska died after being pinned between his vehicle and a building in a McDonald's drive-thru, in what authorities describe as a 'freak accident' caused by the man reaching out of his window, with the incident under investigation.
A 69-year-old man in Nebraska died after being pinned between his vehicle and a building in a McDonald's drive-thru, in what authorities describe as a 'freak accident' caused possibly by the vehicle lurching forward while the man was reaching out the window.
A 69-year-old man died in Nebraska after being trapped between a McDonald's drive-thru window and his vehicle in what authorities call a 'freak accident,' possibly caused by the vehicle lurching forward while he was reaching out of the window to pay.
Sundance Head, winner of Season 11 of "The Voice," is recovering after a gunshot wound to his abdomen in a freak accident on his Texas ranch. His wife, Misty Head, shared details of the incident, explaining that the bullet lodged in his abdominal wall but missed vital organs, and he will not require surgery. Sundance was airlifted to a hospital but has since been discharged and is recuperating at home. Misty emphasized their gratitude for the support and noted how fortunate Sundance was to avoid more severe injury.
Dr. Monika Woroniecka died in a tragic accident when she fell out of a moving trailer during a family road trip, while clutching its handle to avoid falling. The incident occurred on a state highway, and she was pronounced dead after being rushed to a local hospital. Dr. Woroniecka, a children's allergy and immunology specialist, lived in Long Island and worked at Stony Brook Medicine. The police have launched an investigation into the circumstances of the accident.
Australian police officer Liam Trimmer tragically died in a freak accident during his engagement party when he slipped and cut his neck in front of his fiancée and friends. The 29-year-old, originally from the UK, had moved to Australia about 10 years ago and was described as an "extraordinary" officer who loved helping his community. The WA Police Union expressed deep sadness and condolences, while an investigation into the tragedy has been launched.
Tech CEO Sanjay Shah died and the company's president, Raju Datla, was seriously injured after falling 15 feet onto a concrete stage during an aerial show at a company party in India. The event was celebrating Vistex Asia's 25 years in business, and the accident, captured on video, occurred when an iron chain supporting the cage they were in broke. Shah died at the hospital, and Datla remains in critical condition.
The CEO of Vistex, a multinational software company, was killed in a freak accident during the company's silver jubilee celebrations in India. The CEO, Sanjay Shah, and the company's president, Raju Datla, fell 15 feet in front of a packed audience when the iron chain supporting their cage broke during an aerial show. Shah died at the hospital, while Datla is in critical condition. A case has been registered against the event management company, and Vistex now mourns the loss of its founder.
A 21-year-old woman from Galdakao, Spain, accidentally swallowed her toothbrush while trying to dislodge a piece of food stuck in her throat. She spent three hours with the toothbrush stuck in her esophagus before being rushed to the hospital. Doctors were able to remove the toothbrush without surgery by looping the head with surgical twine and pulling it out. The woman felt no pain during the ordeal and was relieved to be able to breathe again.
Former NHL player Adam Johnson has tragically died after a "freak accident" during a hockey game in Britain's top league. Johnson, who was playing for the Nottingham Panthers, suffered a serious cut to the neck from a skate during an on-ice collision. The game was stopped, and fans were asked to leave the stadium due to a "major medical emergency." The Elite Ice Hockey League has postponed all games scheduled for the day, and condolences have poured in from the hockey community. Johnson, 29, had previously played for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the NHL.
Former NHL player Adam Johnson tragically died at the age of 29 after suffering a severe cut to his neck in a "freak accident" during a game for the Nottingham Panthers in the UK. The injury, believed to be caused by a skate blade, occurred during a mid-ice collision. Johnson was attended to by officials and teammates before being transported to a hospital, but unfortunately, he did not survive. The Elite Ice Hockey League postponed all games on Sunday in response to his death. Johnson had previously played for the Pittsburgh Penguins and was in his first season with the Panthers.
A 76-year-old man in South Carolina died after becoming entangled in his tractor while mowing his lawn. The accident occurred when the man drove down an embankment and was ejected from the tractor, which continued moving and trapped him between it and the landscaping attachment. His wife found him and called for help, but he was pronounced dead. An autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death. This incident follows a similar "freak accident" at a Pennsylvania county fair where a woman was struck by an exhaust wheel dislodged from a tractor during a tractor pull event.
Cole Ragans' impressive scoreless streak of 26 innings came to an end in an unusual manner during the Kansas City Royals' loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. After stumbling on the mound, Ragans threw three consecutive wild pitches, allowing two runs to score and ending his streak. Despite the disappointment, Ragans' performance over the past month has been exceptional, with a 1.69 ERA in nine starts for the Royals.
Kathryn Hoedt, a 23-year-old TV news producer for KCRA, died after falling 30 feet from a rope swing at Folsom Lake in California. Witnesses say she fell onto rocks along the shoreline and was transported to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced dead. Hoedt was described as a bright light and one of the nicest people by her colleagues. Rope swings are not allowed at the lake, and park officials advise against using them due to their potential danger.