All articles tagged with #train crash
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
A fatal train collision near Machu Picchu involving trains operated by PeruRail and Inca Rail, in which LVMH and Carlyle Group hold stakes, resulted in one death and multiple injuries, raising concerns over safety and the involvement of major global investors in Peru's tourism infrastructure.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by The Guardian
A train collision near Machu Picchu in Peru resulted in one death and about 30 injuries, leading to the suspension of railway services; the cause of the crash is currently unknown.
Originally Published 14 days ago — by BBC
A train derailment near Nizanda, Oaxaca, Mexico, resulted in at least 13 deaths and nearly 100 injuries, with authorities investigating the incident on the Interoceanic rail link connecting Salina Cruz and Coatzacoalcos, part of a broader regional development project.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
Two trains collided in Pezinok, Slovakia, injuring dozens of passengers with no fatalities reported. The crash occurred between Bratislava and Pezinok, with no head-on collision or derailment, and was the second such incident in Slovakia within a month.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
A passenger train collided with a cargo train near Bilaspur in central India, resulting in at least eight deaths and multiple injuries, with rescue operations ongoing and an investigation underway.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Euronews.com
A landslide caused by heavy rain led to a train derailment in Biberach, Germany, resulting in three deaths and about 50 injuries, with rescue efforts ongoing.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by DW (English)
A head-on collision between a passenger train and a freight train in Pardubice, Czech Republic, resulted in four deaths and over two dozen injuries. Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, were deployed to the scene. The accident involved a RegioJet train traveling from Prague to Kosice, with over 300 passengers on board, many of whom were foreigners. The cause of the collision is under investigation, and the Czech government plans to implement the European Train Control System to enhance rail safety.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
A driverless freight train loaded with gravel sped 43 miles down tracks in India after the engineer and his assistant reportedly forgot to apply the skid brakes during a crew change, prompting an investigation by Indian Railways. No one was hurt, and the train was eventually stopped using wooden blocks placed on the tracks. This incident highlights safety concerns in India's railway network, which has seen previous accidents due to human error and outdated infrastructure.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS News
Rescuers at India's first elephant hospital are working to rehabilitate a 9-month-old elephant calf named Bani, who was paralyzed after being struck by a train, resulting in the death of her pregnant mother. The hospital is using various treatments, including laser stimulation and physiotherapy, to help Bani regain mobility. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of train collisions with wild elephants in India, with an average of 20 elephant deaths per year. Conservationists are advocating for measures such as elevated tracks and AI-powered alert systems to prevent such accidents and protect the endangered elephant population.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WLS-TV
A woman was fatally hit by a Metra Rock Island train on Chicago's South Side near South Vincennes Avenue and West 99th Street. The crash occurred in the Washington Heights neighborhood, and the woman's age was not immediately known. The train involved was train #126, and no delays were initially caused due to the crash. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances of the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WESH 2 Orlando
Two people are dead after a Brightline train collided with a car at a Melbourne crossing, the same location where a similar crash occurred just days ago, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The train dragged the vehicle about 300 yards, and police are currently investigating the incident.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WFTV Orlando
A Brightline train struck an SUV at the same Melbourne crossing where a deadly crash occurred just two days prior, resulting in one fatality. The previous crash on Wednesday left one person dead and three others injured. The Melbourne Police Department has not yet confirmed if there were additional injuries in Friday's incident and is urging drivers to seek alternate routes as investigations continue.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Daily Mail
A shocking video captures the moment a cargo train collides with a semi-truck in Texas, causing the truck to topple. The incident occurred in Annetta, west of Dallas and Fort Worth, and resulted in the closure of the road in both directions. Fire crews and hazmat teams are on the scene to clean up a diesel spillage, but fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WGN TV Chicago
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has revealed that a design flaw in the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) braking algorithm was likely to blame for a train crash that left 38 people injured. The crash involved a CTA train colliding with a snow fighter on the tracks. The NTSB's preliminary investigation found that the train failed to properly account for the distance needed to come to a stop due to the design flaw. Additionally, there was a foreign substance on the tracks, and it is unclear if it played a role in the crash. Two lawsuits have been filed by passengers onboard the trains, and CTA Yellow line service has been suspended as authorities continue to investigate.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Reuters India
The death toll from a train crash in the south-eastern state of Andhra Pradesh, India, has risen to 13, with 39 injured. The accident occurred when a passenger train stopped due to a break in an overhead cable and was hit from the rear by another train, derailing two carriages. Investigators suspect human error as the cause of the crash. This incident follows a major train crash in India earlier this year, where 292 people were killed.