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Two 11-year-old girls were injured after falling from a Ferris wheel at a Louisiana festival, likely due to a mechanical failure. They were hospitalized but are expected to survive. The Ferris wheel remains closed pending investigation, while other rides have reopened after safety inspections.
A BMW N26 turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine undergoes a teardown, revealing signs of overheating and serious damage. The engine arrives with a hole in the valve cover and loose bolts, indicating mishandling during shipping. Further examination shows mismatched fasteners and a plastic timing chain guide manufactured in 2022, despite the engine being out of production since 2016. The teardown exposes burnt sections and cracks in the cylinder head, rendering the engine irreparable. The origin and history of the engine remain unknown.
Police are using 3D scanning technology to recreate the scene of the Rainbow Bridge vehicle explosion in Niagara Falls, which killed a New York couple identified as Kurt P Villani and Monica Villani. The investigation is focusing on whether a mechanical failure in their Bentley caused the crash, with experts looking to the vehicle's Event Data Recorder for clues. Initial fears of a terrorist attack have been dismissed by authorities. Right-wing figures faced criticism for prematurely labeling the incident as terrorism.
The cause of the Rainbow Bridge vehicle explosion in Niagara Falls remains unknown, but investigators are looking into the possibility of a mechanical failure. The couple in the car, identified as Kurt P Villani and Monica Villani, were driving an older model Bentley that may have experienced a glitch causing it to accelerate and crash into a curb before exploding. The blast initially sparked fears of a terrorist attack, but authorities have ruled out terrorism as a motive. The investigation is ongoing.
Eight dogs died and several others suffered heat-related injuries after being transported in the back of an uncooled cargo van through northern Indiana. The driver claimed to be unaware of the air conditioning failure and stopped at a convenience store where passersby and store employees tried to help the dogs. The incident is being described as a "freak event" caused by a mechanical failure. However, the executive director of the Humane Society of Hobart encountered resistance when trying to gather information for her investigation. She believes the dogs should not have been traveling in extreme heat and accuses the owner of neglect. The police allowed the owner to drive away with dead dogs and others in unsecured crates, and the humane society's attempts to confine the remaining dogs were blocked.
The S.S. Badger ferry, which carries traffic across Lake Michigan from Ludington, Michigan, to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, has suspended trips indefinitely due to a mechanical failure of its ramping system. The ferry company has deployed a team to assess and repair the issue, while ticketed passengers can seek refunds or change their reservations. The S.S. Badger, a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1953 and can accommodate 600 passengers and 180 vehicles.
The S.S. Badger ferry, which carries traffic across Lake Michigan from Ludington, Michigan, to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, has suspended trips indefinitely due to a mechanical failure of its ramping system. The ferry's owner, Lake Michigan Carferry, is working with a quick-response team to repair the issue. Ticketed passengers can call for a refund or to change their reservation. The S.S. Badger, a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1953 and can accommodate 600 passengers and 180 vehicles.
Passengers on a roller coaster at the Forest County Festival in Wisconsin were left hanging upside down for at least three hours after the ride malfunctioned. Emergency responders from three surrounding counties came to the rescue, and all passengers were safely rescued and taken to the hospital for evaluation. The cause of the mechanical failure is currently unknown.
Passengers on a roller coaster at the Forest County Festival in Wisconsin were left hanging upside down for at least three hours after the ride malfunctioned. Emergency responders from three surrounding counties came to the rescue, and all passengers were safely rescued and taken to the hospital for evaluation. The cause of the mechanical failure is currently unknown.
The Buffalo Bisons have postponed their game against the Worcester Red Sox due to a mechanical failure in the ballpark's sprinkler system, not because of the smoky conditions caused by Canadian wildfires. Instead, the team will host a doubleheader tomorrow, with tickets for the postponed game still being valid. Fans who can't attend the doubleheader can exchange their tickets for future Bisons games.