Stories tagged “Accidents.”
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Two young motorcyclists were killed in separate hit-and-run incidents in Karachi on Monday, highlighting the ongoing failure of traffic police to curb accidents despite camera installations.
At least nine people died and many were injured when a double-decker tourist bus caught fire on the Yamuna Expressway in Greater Noida. The bus, carrying over 30 passengers from Noida to Mahoba, was near the 33-km milestone when the incident occurred.
18 people injured in lorry accident in Boon Lay, 18 taken to hospital. SCDF rescued one trapped driver, police report 18 injured.
Traffic accidents involving cyclists in Singapore rose by nearly 25% in 2025, reaching 772 cases, the highest in four years. More than half of these accidents were caused by disorderly cycling and failing to keep a proper lookout.
4 workers dead after being hit by express train at station in Tochigi Prefecture
Four workers died Thursday after being struck by an express train at Shin-Kanuma Station in Tochigi Prefecture. The men were removing weeds on the tracks when the incident occurred.
A 79-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a car at Orchard Road; the 46-year-old driver was arrested for careless driving causing death. Traffic accidents causing deaths rose by 5.8%, reaching a 10-year high with 149 fatalities in 2025.
A van driver was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs following a multi-vehicle accident in Bukit Panjang on the night of Aug 14. Two vaporisers and three pods were seized in the van, and a 27-year-old male van driver was arrested.
Motorists in Lagos experienced severe traffic gridlock on the Gbagada Expressway following two separate accidents involving multiple trailers and cars.
A 25-year-old woman was injured after a car crashed into a pedestrian walkway near Mandarin Gallery in Orchard Road on Aug 5. The female pedestrian was taken conscious to Raffles Hospital, and the 20-year-old male driver is assisting the police with investigations.
Muhammad Syafie Ismail, 45, pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death after a 2024 Tampines crash that killed two people and injured six others. He drove at 129km/h in a 50km/h zone, ran a red light, and caused a six-vehicle collision.
Police are searching for the driver of a car believed to have been involved in an accident on the PIE on Aug 3 that left a motorcyclist injured. A 24-year-old female motorcyclist was taken conscious to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital.
Four people were taken to hospital after a collision between a car and three motorcycles on the SLE, with one motorcyclist unconscious. The accident occurred near Woodlands Avenue 12 exit during the morning rush hour, and police investigations are ongoing.
Five Dead in Indonesia Ferry Fire with Over 200 Passengers
A ferry fire in Indonesia's East Java province has killed at least five people, with 41 still missing, after the Mutiara Sentosa 2 caught fire with over 200 passengers aboard. Rescue operations are ongoing, but the cause of the blaze remains unknown.
The Chinese government has appealed to the public for clues as part of its investigation into a reservoir dam that collapsed in southern China earlier this month, causing heavy casualties.
Fresh fatal crash claims two lives in Ogun
Two individuals died instantly in a road accident in Ogun State, Nigeria, after a motorcycle collided with a pickup vehicle. The incident, attributed to excessive speed and loss of control, adds to a recent series of fatal crashes in the state.
13-Year-Old Dies in World Cup Celebrations in Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, After Fountain Collapse
A 13-year-old boy died and two others were injured in Ciudad Rodrigo, Spain, when a fountain collapsed during celebrations for the Spanish national football team's World Cup victory. The boy was trapped by falling stones from the "Árbol Gordo" fountain, a popular gatherin…
A 44-year-old man lost his left hand and suffered other injuries after an explosive device detonated on a California beach while he was cleaning up Fourth of July trash.
A truck driver lost control of his vehicle in Hong Kong's Central Kowloon Bypass on Friday morning, causing two prefabricated housing components to fall onto the road and leading to lane closures.
A Chinese farmer attempting to transport a pig via drone accidentally caused a 10-hour power outage in a Sichuan village after the drone's rope entangled with a high-voltage power line. The incident, which cost $1,400 in repairs, highlighted the growing but sometimes risk…
A woman was killed and four members of her family, including her husband and three children, were injured when a speeding truck struck their motorcycle on the Super Highway in Karachi.
A light sport aircraft crashed into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, killing the pilot and injuring 13, prompting a nationwide suspension of flight school training and safety inspections. The incident exposed a significant security dilemma for authorities amidst the governme…
Over a hot weekend, at least 26 men and boys died in bathing accidents in Germany, according to the DLRG, with several others hospitalized.
A pedestrian was killed by a speeding vehicle near Natha Khan Bridge in Karachi. The victim's identity has not been confirmed.
Six people were injured when a Suzuki vehicle overturned near Maripur Gate No 6 in Karachi. The injured were taken to Civil Hospital for medical aid.
Hong Kong's MTR Corporation is investigating an incident where a woman was injured by a falling ceiling panel at Telford Plaza, a shopping center it manages.
Prajavani reports on the top 10 news headlines of June 20, 2026, covering various topics including politics, accidents, and international relations.
A B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base in California, with 8 people presumed dead. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
Twelve people, including a pilot and 11 skydivers, died when a private plane crashed near Butler, Missouri, shortly after takeoff on Sunday.
A family trip to Murree ended in a van fire that killed Kashif Ali’s wife, mother and five children. Police have filed a case against an unknown driver.