All articles tagged with #tragedy
Originally Published 1 day ago — by NBC News
A single gunman killed six people across three locations in Mississippi, with the suspect in custody and no ongoing threat to the community; the motive remains under investigation.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by ABC7 Chicago
A 1-year-old boy died after falling from a fourth-floor window in an Edgewater building in Chicago. A neighbor performed CPR until paramedics arrived, but the child suffered a fatal head injury. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of the fall.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by abcnews.go.com
The owner of the Swiss bar Le Constellation, where a fire on New Year's Day killed 40 people and injured 116, has been detained by prosecutors on charges of manslaughter, bodily harm, and arson by negligence. The fire, believed to have been caused by sparklers near the ceiling, occurred in Crans-Montana, and investigations are ongoing into safety violations and the circumstances of the blaze.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by NBC News
A 56-year-old woman from Minnesota, Arlene Lillis, died after a shark attack at Dorsch Beach in the U.S. Virgin Islands, where she lost her arm and later succumbed to her injuries. The incident prompted condolences from local officials and gratitude for the quick response of bystanders and first responders.
Originally Published 2 days ago — by BBC
A co-owner of a Swiss ski resort bar, where a deadly fire on New Year's Eve killed 40 people and injured 116, has been detained on suspicion of manslaughter, bodily harm, and arson due to negligence. The fire, believed to have been caused by sparklers igniting ceiling foam, exposed longstanding safety violations, including lack of inspections for five years. The incident has prompted national mourning, investigations into safety lapses, and a ban on sparklers in local venues.
Originally Published 3 days ago — by 6abc Philadelphia
A woman in her 60s died early Thursday in a fire at her rowhome in the Ogontz section of Philadelphia, with the fire causing structural damage and the cause still under investigation.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by ABC News
A snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada near Truckee, with rescue efforts ongoing and warnings issued for high avalanche risk in the area.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by ABC7 Los Angeles
A snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada near Truckee, with rescue efforts ongoing and warnings issued for potential further avalanches in the area.
Originally Published 5 days ago — by BBC
Joan Scourfield, who lost her son James Hodgkinson to a single punch in 2011, has publicly forgiven the attacker, Jacob Dunne, and now campaigns for restorative justice, sharing her story through a theatre show and stage appearances with Dunne, emphasizing healing and positive change.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by The Guardian
A fire at a New Year's Eve party in a Swiss ski resort's bar in Crans-Montana injured 116 people and resulted in 40 deaths, mostly young adults. The fire was caused by sparklers held too close to soundproofing foam in the basement. Victims from multiple countries have been identified, and investigations are ongoing into the bar's safety measures and ownership. A memorial ceremony is planned, and authorities are working to establish the full circumstances of the tragedy.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by BBC
A fire at a Swiss ski resort in Crans-Montana on New Year's Eve resulted in 40 deaths and 116 injuries, with investigations focusing on the venue's safety compliance and cause of the fire, which was likely sparked by sparklers near the ceiling.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Reuters
A devastating fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has resulted in at least 40 deaths, mostly young people, prompting national mourning and community support. Investigations are ongoing, and the town is united in grief and resilience as families and authorities cope with the tragedy.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Al Jazeera
Swiss authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the managers of a bar in Crans-Montana following a deadly fire on New Year's Eve that resulted in at least 40 deaths and 119 injuries, with suspected negligence in arson and safety violations being examined.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The New York Times
A fire at a Swiss bar in Crans-Montana was likely caused by sparklers attached to champagne bottles, resulting in the death of 40 people during New Year's celebrations.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by The Guardian
A 19-year-old college freshman, Marcus Alexander Muench Casanova, was identified among three hikers found dead on California's Mount Baldy, a popular but treacherous hiking spot, with rescue efforts hampered by severe winds. The incident adds to a history of accidents on the mountain, which has seen multiple rescues and fatalities, including the recent death of actor Julian Sands.