All articles tagged with #tragedy
A guided backcountry ski trip near Lake Tahoe was hit by a powerful avalanche during a major winter storm, killing or leaving as many as nine people dead or presumed dead while six others survived; rescuers faced extreme conditions to reach buried skiers, and investigators are examining possible negligent factors as forecasters warned of high avalanche danger.
Jeff Johnson, a Republican candidate for Minnesota governor, suspended his campaign after his daughter Hallie Tobler was found fatally stabbed in St. Cloud. Her husband, Dylan Tobler, was found with self-inflicted wounds and is hospitalized and in police custody; authorities say he is believed to be responsible. The investigation is ongoing, and the Minnesota Republican Party mourned the loss and announced the campaign suspension.
Seven PAOK football club fans were killed in a highway collision in Romania, a tragedy reported by Greek Reporter on January 27, 2026, in an article by Tasos Kokkinidis.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.