DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:56:24 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/accident/bail-hearing-of-gaganpreet-kaur-in-delhi-bmw-accident-case-to-be-held-today-639552.html New Delhi Sep 20 The bail application of Gaganpreet Kaur the main accused in the Delhi BMW accident case will be heard on Saturday at the Patiala House Court The case has drawn widespread attention following the tragic death of Navjot Singh Deputy Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and the serious injury to his wife Sandeep Kaur in a hitandrun incident that occurred on September 14 near Dhaula KuanThe Delhi Police which arrested Gaganpreet Kaur earlier this week has filed its response opposing the bail application Her legal counsel is expected to present arguments before the court on SaturdayOn Wednesday the court granted the police additional time to respond to the bail pleaIn a parallel development the court has also issued notice to Delhi Police on a separate application filed by the accused requesting preservation of CCTV footage from the accident siteAccording to investigators the fatal accident occurred around 1 PM on Sunday September 14 near the Delhi Cantt Metro Station The couple was returning from Bangla Sahib Gurdwara on a motorcycle when they were hit by a BMW allegedly driven by Gaganpreet Kaur Her husband Parikshit was seated in the passenger seat at the time of the crashWhat has further escalated public outrage is the accuseds decision to transport the injured victims nearly 17 to 19 kms away to Nulife MultiSpeciality Hospital in GTB Nagar bypassing several nearby medical facilitiesThe hospitals Director Dr Shakuntala Kumar confirmed that Singh was brought in already deceased while his wife had sustained multiple injuries She added that both Gaganpreet and her husband were also treated briefly in the emergency departmentFollowing her discharge from the hospital Gaganpreet was taken into custody by the police and later formally arrestedA case has been registered under various Sections of the IPC including culpable homicide not amounting to murder and rash and negligent driving The investigation continues with the police probing all angles including possible attempts to tamper with evidence or evade accountability IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bail-hearing-of-gaganpreet-kaur-in-delhi-bmw-accident-case-to-be-held-today-639552.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 10:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/kerala-bjp-councilor-k-anilkumar-suicide-note-blames-isolation-financial-crisis-639680.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 20 Thirumala ward councilor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and BJP leader K Anilkumar was found hanging in his office on Saturday A suicide note recovered from the spot reveals that he felt abandoned during a severe financial crisis despite having helped many during his lifetimeAnilkumar who also headed the Valyashala Farm Tour Society wrote that the cooperative had debts of around Rs 6 crore but assets worth Rs 11 croreHe urged that these assets be used to repay investors and appealed that his family not be blamedHe also thanked everyone who had supported himThe note reportedly contained criticism of BJP leadership alleging that the party did not stand by him when the society faced financial difficultiesHe clarified that neither he nor his family had taken any money for personal useA prominent BJP face in the capital Anilkumar had led several agitations at the corporation and district levelsHis sudden death has shocked the local political sceneHowever BJP city president Karamana Jayan admitted that the cooperative society was under stress but denied any misappropriation and the party was with the deceasedMeanwhile trouble broke out when the local BJP supporters got into a tiff with the media personnel who had come to report the incidentObjections were raised by the local BJP workers and seen engaged in a tiff with the media personnelThe media people came under duress and their equipment was also targeted by the BJP workersThe suicide incident has shocked the BJP leadership as in the 101 member Thiruvananthapuram Corporation the BJP is the leading opposition party and with the soon to be held local body polls in the state the state leadership is expecting that they will be able to gain control of the Thiruvananthapuram CorporationThe BJP has been accusing the ruling CPIM in the Corporation of indulging in widespread alleged corrupt deals IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/kerala-bjp-councilor-k-anilkumar-suicide-note-blames-isolation-financial-crisis-639680.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/kerala-bjp-councilor-k-anilkumars-suicide-note-blames-isolation-financial-crisis-639681.html Thiruvananthapuram Sep 20 Thirumala ward councilor of the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation and BJP leader K Anilkumar was found hanging in his office on Saturday A suicide note recovered from the spot reveals that he felt abandoned during a severe financial crisis despite having helped many during his lifetimeAnilkumar who also headed the Valyashala Farm Tour Society wrote that the cooperative had debts of around Rs 6 crore but assets worth Rs 11 croreHe urged that these assets be used to repay investors and appealed that his family not be blamedHe also thanked everyone who had supported himThe note reportedly contained criticism of BJP leadership alleging that the party did not stand by him when the society faced financial difficultiesHe clarified that neither he nor his family had taken any money for personal useA prominent BJP face in the capital Anilkumar had led several agitations at the corporation and district levelsHis sudden death has shocked the local political sceneHowever BJP city president Karamana Jayan admitted that the cooperative society was under stress but denied any misappropriation and the party was with the deceasedMeanwhile trouble broke out when the local BJP supporters got into a tiff with the media personnel who had come to report the incidentObjections were raised by the local BJP workers and seen engaged in a tiff with the media personnelThe media people came under duress and their equipment was also targeted by the BJP workersThe suicide incident has shocked the BJP leadership as in the 101 member Thiruvananthapuram Corporation the BJP is the leading opposition party and with the soon to be held local body polls in the state the state leadership is expecting that they will be able to gain control of the Thiruvananthapuram CorporationThe BJP has been accusing the ruling CPIM in the Corporation of indulging in widespread alleged corrupt deals IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/kerala-bjp-councilor-k-anilkumars-suicide-note-blames-isolation-financial-crisis-639681.html Sat, 20 Sep 2025 19:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/man-dies-after-being-hit-by-police-vehicle-near-metro-station-in-delhi-639142.html New Delhi Sep 18 A man died after allegedly being hit by a Delhi Police vehicle near the Ram Krishna Ashram Marg metro station on Thursday The crime team and Delhi Police are currently investigating the incidentThe body has been sent to a nearby hospital for a postmortem The accident happened near Pillar 10 behind the Municipal Palace and near the Police Station Mandir MargAs per preliminary police reports the tragic accident happened when the driver of the police control room PCR van accidentally pressed the accelerator and mounted a roadside ramp causing the vehicle to hit and run over the man He died on the spotThe accident created panic in the area and people rushed to the spot Police teams reached the spot immediately to assess the situation and began inquiriesFurther details were awaitedAs per reports the name of the deceased is said to be Ganga Ram who used to run a tea stall The incident took place around 5 am and it is being alleged that the police personnel involved were under the influence of alcoholCCTVs will be checked for more details said a police officer adding that further investigation is underwayThe incident comes days after a senior official of the Union Ministry of Finance Navjot Singh died and three people including his wife were injured after a BMW hit his motorcycle near Delhi Cantonment metro station on Ring RoadThe tragic accident happened on Sunday September 14 police said Gaganpreet Kaur whose BMW crashed into the bike was arrested from a hospital and a case of culpable homicide destruction of evidence and rash driving was slapped on herNavjot Singh 52 was working as a deputy secretary in the Union Finance Ministry He visited Bangla Sahib Gurdwara with his wife Sandeep Kaur and the two then had lunch at Karnataka Bhavan in RK Puram and were on their way home when the crash occurred IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/man-dies-after-being-hit-by-police-vehicle-near-metro-station-in-delhi-639142.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-women-buried-as-dilapidated-house-collapses-in-jaipur-elderly-lady-dies-on-spot-639155.html Jaipur Sep 18 A dilapidated house in Jaipurs old city collapsed early on Thursday morning burying two women under the rubble One of the women Dhannibai 60 tragically died at the scene The second woman Sunita 35 suffered a leg fracture and facial injuries The incident occurred at 7 AM in the Subhash Chowk Police Station area and help arrived two hours late According to family members the rescue team despite being informed of the mishap immediately after the collapse only arrived at around 9 AM two hours after the accidentLocals called Tarun Mahawar a relative of the injured women to inform him about the incidentFortunately the two children living in the house were outside playing at the time of the collapse and were unharmedThe area is a hub of unsafe dilapidated buildings A few days ago a mansion in Subhash Chowk collapsed resulting in the deaths of a father and daughterFollowing the tragic accident a list of 48 dilapidated buildings was compiled by the Jaipur Municipal Corporation and action was taken to seal eight buildings in the Kishanpol areaHowever these recent deaths have raised serious concerns about the municipalitys response to the safety of old buildings The house where the collapse occurred was inhabited by the two women and a housekeeperThe owner who lives nearby was reportedly aware of the buildings poor condition but failed to take any action Local residents Pratap Singh and Ghanshyam Soni mentioned that after being trapped under the debris Sunita was screaming for help but no immediate assistance cameDeputy Commissioner Seema Chaudhary of the Hawamahal Zone stated that notices have been issued to all owners of dilapidated buildings in the area and surveys are being conductedAnnouncements have been made for people to vacate unsafe structures with some being relocated to governmentdesignated buildingsThe delay in rescue operations and the ongoing neglect of unsafe buildings have sparked outrage among locals who are calling for greater accountability from the Jaipur Municipal Corporation and building owners to prevent further tragedies IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-women-buried-as-dilapidated-house-collapses-in-jaipur-elderly-lady-dies-on-spot-639155.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 11:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/man-swept-away-in-floodwaters-in-hyderabad-fourth-death-this-week-639184.html Hyderabad Sep 18 A 27yearold man was swept away in floodwaters in Hyderabad late on Wednesday night while returning home on his motorcycle The incident occurred under Balkampet bridge underpass in the heart of the city after another spell of heavy rains lashed the city Mohammed Sharfuddin who was returning home to Kavadiguda on his scooter fell into the water that had stagnated under the bridge and was washed awayAccording to police some local youth later retrieved his body The deceased was an employee at a company that manufactures artificial limbs in Balanagar Like every day he was returning home from his workplaceOn a complaint by Sharfuddins family SR Nagar Police registered a case and took up investigationSharfuddin was the fourth person to be washed away in floodwaters in the city this week Three persons were swept away in overflowing drains in two separate incidents on Sunday night following heavy downpour Their bodies have not yet been tracedArjun 26 and his relative Ramu 25 were washed away in the flood water in Afzalsagar nala in Mallepally while Dinesh 24 who got washed away into a nala in Vinobha Nagar in Musheerabad area of Secunderabad also remained untracedHeavy rains once again lashed the city on Wednesday night inundating roads and lowlying areas Rain water entered houses in a few colonies in the city while vehicular traffic was disrupted Motorists were caught in traffic jams for 34 hours due to severe waterloggingMotilal Nehru Nagar colony in Begumpet was inundated and people could not step out as rainwater filled the cellars of apartment buildings and houses Residents in old CBI quarters in Khairatabad also spent a sleepless night as water entered their homesFollowing heavy rains in Hyderabad Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy directed authorities to remain alert All the department heads were ordered to work in coordination and ensure people do not face hardshipsThe Chief Minister instructed the police HYDRAA and city Traffic wings to deploy teams to the areas which were flooded GHMC and Energy departments were also ordered to take immediate relief operations in the flood affected habitationsThe Chief Minister advised people to be alert in lowlying areas and not to venture out of their houses unless there is an emergency IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/man-swept-away-in-floodwaters-in-hyderabad-fourth-death-this-week-639184.html Thu, 18 Sep 2025 12:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-killed-as-tipper-rams-into-car-in-andhra-639102.html Amaravati Sep 17 Seven persons were killed when a car in which they were travelling was rammed by a tipper in Andhra Pradeshs Nellore district on Wednesday officials said The accident occurred on the national highway near Peramana in Sangam mandalAccording to police the speeding tipper carrying sand came on the wrong side and rammed into the car and even dragged the vehicle some distance The car was crushed under the tipper resulting in the death of all seven occupants including a childPolice had a tough time in extricating the bodies from the mangled remains of the car A JCB was used to pull out the carIt took four hours for the police to remove the bodies which were later sent to the government hospital at Atmakur for autopsyThe deceased belonged to a family from Nellore which was heading to a hospital at Atmakur to see a relative admitted thereThe deceased were identified as Tallur Srinivasulu Tallur Radha Sesham Sheramma Sesham Balavengayya Tellagundla Srinivasulu Tellagundla Lakshmi and Kathi BrahmayyaChief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has expressed shock over the accident He conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceasedHe directed officials to conduct an inquiry into the accident and take stringent action against those found responsible for it He assured all the support to the families of the victimsDeputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also expressed grief over the accident The Deputy CM said people were agitated over vehicles laden with sand and concrete being driven at a high speed He said officials should deal firmly with such vehiclesState ministers Anam Ramnarayan Reddy and Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy also expressed grief over the accident and conveyed their heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-killed-as-tipper-rams-into-car-in-andhra-639102.html Wed, 17 Sep 2025 22:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/2-dead-several-injured-as-speeding-truck-hits-vehicles-in-mps-indore-638714.html Indore Sep 15 A recklessly driven truck rammed into several people leaving at least two dead on the spot and many severely injured in Madhya Pradeshs Indore on Monday The horrific incident occurred in Shikshak Nagar area located nearby Ahilyabai Airport in the citySeveral vehicles including cars twowheelers and erickshaws were hit by the truckAdditional Commissioner of Police Amit Singh has confirmed two deaths so far however the number of casualties may increase further as several people have been crushed by the truckAn eyewitness who identified himself as Shubhash Soni survived as local media persons said that at least five to six people have died in the incidentI could have survived by jumping from a vehicle It was the horrific scene I have seen today A car was crushed in front of my eyes Soni said in a video which went viral on social mediaUpon receiving information local area police reached at the spot and injured persons were rushed to a nearby hospitalAt least six persons have been admitted to the hospitalThe exact reason behind this horrific road accident is yet to be ascertainedThe preliminary investigation suggested that driver lost control of the truckSome photos went viral on social media showing horrific scene on the road as several people could be seen lying unconsciousThe truck driver fled the spot leaving his vehicle on the roadside which was set on fireThis led to a long traffic snarl on a busy road in the cityPolice said that identification of the deceased persons and those injured have been startedA probe has been launched in the matter IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/2-dead-several-injured-as-speeding-truck-hits-vehicles-in-mps-indore-638714.html Tue, 16 Sep 2025 00:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bmtc-drivers-quick-thinking-saves-75-bluru-passengers-as-bus-catches-fire-638587.html Bengaluru Sep 15 A quickthinking driver helped save all 75 passengers travelling in a BMTC bus which was gutted by fire within minutes of the blaze being noticed The bus attached to the governmentrun Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation BMTC was gutted by fire on Monday morning But thanks to the quick action of the driver all 75 passengers escaped unhurtSmoke and flames started emanating from the moving bus and within minutes the fire engulfed the entire vehicle destroying itAccording to police the bus bearing registration number KA 57 F 4568 was travelling from Majestic to the Kadugodi locality in Bengaluru The incident occurred near the HAL Entrance early in the morningAfter noticing smoke and a small fire in the engine the driver immediately alerted the passengers and conductor to evacuate the bus The vehicle was fully occupied but the driver and conductor ensured that all passengers disembarked safely Even as the Fire Force and Emergency Services personnel rushed to the scene and extinguished the fire the bus was completely guttedThe incident took place within the jurisdiction of HAL Police Station and BMTC has formed a team to investigate the exact cause of the fireA man was burnt alive when an abandoned school bus caught fire in the OMBR Layout of Banaswadi on August 14 in BengaluruOn November 15 2013 a privaterun luxury bus burst into flames after it rammed into the railing of a bridge on National Highway 4 in the early hours at a village near Haveri district in north Karnataka Seven people were killed in the mishap including a couple and their three children More than 25 people sustained serious burn injuriesThe police had registered a case of rash and negligent driving against the surviving driver and the bus operator under various sections of the IPC and the Motor Vehicle Act The driver had fled from the accident spot and went missing He was tracked and arrested laterOn December 2 2014 a private bus caught fire in Bengaluru and at least three people were injured The accident took place in KR Puram and was recorded on a mobile phone by an eyewitness The bus caught fire after it hit a motorcycle IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bmtc-drivers-quick-thinking-saves-75-bluru-passengers-as-bus-catches-fire-638587.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/stricter-helmet-checks-save-hundreds-on-tamil-nadu-roads-638589.html Chennai Sep 15 A tough police enforcement of helmet rules backed by statewide awareness drives has paid off in Tamil Nadu bringing a sharp drop in road deaths during the first half of 2025 Data shows helmetless riding fatalities have fallen by almost 40 per cent even as overall accidents inched up slightlyAccording to figures from the State Crime Records Bureau SCRB overall road accidents in the state rose marginally by 187 per cent from 33974 cases up to June 2024 to 34611 cases in the corresponding period this yearHowever fatalities fell by 1164 per cent with 8652 deaths reported in the first six months of 2025 compared to 9792 last yearThe improvement is most visible among twowheeler users Till June Tamil Nadu recorded 15552 twowheeler accidents up from 15093 in the same period of 2024Despite this increase fatalities dropped sharply to 3725 from 4310 underscoring the impact of helmet complianceData from the Health Systems Project and SCRB shows that deaths caused by nonwearing of helmets fell to 803 in the first half of 2025 down from 1297 during the same period last year a decline of nearly 38 per centIn early 2024 one in three twowheeler deaths was linked to riders without helmets By June 2025 the share had dropped to one in five 2156 per cent The monthly trend indicates significant gains helmetless fatalities reduced from 211 in January and 224 in February to 96 in March 77 in April 94 in May and 101 in JuneA districtwise breakdown shows Coimbatore leading with 50 helmetless deaths followed by Chengalpattu 42 Salem 36 Tiruvannamalai 34 and Krishnagiri 33 Chennai reported 21 such deaths in the same periodOfficials credit the fall to strict helmet enforcement regular awareness campaigns and police vigilance across the stateTwowheelers made up 4493 per cent of all road accidents this year but their share in fatalities was slightly lower at 4305 per centSafety experts emphasise that the progress must be sustained through consistent checks and public cooperation The numbers prove that enforcement works one official noted adding that longterm behavioural change will be the key to making Tamil Nadus roads significantly safer IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/stricter-helmet-checks-save-hundreds-on-tamil-nadu-roads-638589.html Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/6-killed-4-injured-in-road-accident-in-afghanistan-638498.html Kabul Sep 14 At least six passengers were killed and four others injured in a headon collision between a passenger car and a truck in Afghanistans Faryab province on Sunday the media reported The accident occurred on the outskirts of Khwaja Sabz Posh district where the vehicles rammed into each other killing six commuters on the car instantly and wounding four othersAmong the victims were women and children and all the injured were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment Xinhua news agency reportedThousands of people lose their lives in road accidents in Afghanistan each year due to reckless driving on congested roads poor conditions of roads lack of traffic signs on dilapidated highways overloading and overspeedingAt least three travellers were killed and two more injured as a car turned turtle in northern Afghanistans Samangan province said a news statement of the provincial police office on SaturdayBlaming reckless driving for the deadly accident the news statement added that the mishap took place in DaraeSufi Payan area on Friday night and the injured passengers had been taken to the nearby health centreEarlier two commuters including a driver were killed and four others injured in two separate road accidents on a road crossing in Samangan province on Friday morning and all the injured persons had been shifted to a hospital in the neighbouring Balkh provinceEarlier on Tuesday 10 people died and several were injured in two separate accidents in AfghanistanThree motorbikes collided with each other in the western Afghanistan Badghis province on Tuesday evening killing one on the spot and injuring five others provincial police spokesman Sediqullah Sediqi had saidThe deadly mishap took place in the provincial capital QalaeNaw due to the carelessness of the motorists the official said adding all five injured people some in critical conditions were shifted to the nearby hospitalIn another incident nine commuters were confirmed dead and seven others sustained injuries as a minibus plunged into a ravine in northern Afghanistans Baghlan province on Wednesday provincial police spokesman Mawlawi Shir Ahmad Burhani saidThe mishap took place on a congested road in KhostoFaring area on Wednesday morning leaving nine dead on the spot and seven injured some in critical condition the officer saidEarlier 17 commuters lost their lives and two others were injured as their cars were involved in accidents in the northern Badakhshan and eastern Ghazni provinces respectively on Monday IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/6-killed-4-injured-in-road-accident-in-afghanistan-638498.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 17:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-minor-siblings-charred-to-death-as-fire-breaks-out-in-bengals-murshidabad-638518.html Kolkata Sep 14 In a tragic incident three siblings aged between seven to nine years died in a fire while they were asleep police said The incident took place in the early morning hours of Sunday at Bhagwangola in West Bengals Murshidabad districtTwo of them were twin brothers while the other was an infantAccording to the police a fire broke out at a house belonging to a person named Shayan SheikhHe was not at his home at that timeHis wife Sarjeena Bibi was sleeping with her twin sons Sahil Sheikh 9 Adil Sheikh 9 and newborn girl Sajida Khatun 6Police said that Sarjeena was suddenly woken up by the sound of screaming from the surroundingsSarjeena saw that the house was filled with smokeUnable to understand anything she left the house aloneHowever her house caught fire immediately and she couldnt go insideAs a result three siblings who were sleeping in the house were burnt to deathLater the fire department also reached the spot and extinguished the fireAfter the fire was doused the three children were rescued from the house in a burnt conditionThey were taken to the Nashipur primary health centre where the doctor declared them brought deadInitial investigation suggests that the fire was caused by a short circuit However in this incident the fire also spread to the hut of Shayan Sheikhs two brothers Swapan and Nayan Their houses were also burnt to ashes Three children died in the fire a senior police officer of Murshidabad district saidLocal MLA Reyat Hossain Sarkar reached the spot after receiving the newsThe incident took place at around 1 am on Sunday All three houses were burnt to ashes in the fire The police will investigate the cause of the fire However three children died in the fire It is a very tragic incident We are standing by the bereaved family and will try to help the family in every way possible Sarkar said IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-minor-siblings-charred-to-death-as-fire-breaks-out-in-bengals-murshidabad-638518.html Sun, 14 Sep 2025 18:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-as-canter-rams-into-auto-amp-car-in-karnataka-638230.html Bengaluru Sep 13 Two people including a woman were killed in an accident on Saturday morning after a canter vehicle rammed into the auto at the busy Sumanahalli Junction Road in Bengaluru The passengers travelling in the car have sustained major injuriesThe incident was reported from Kamakshipalya Traffic Police Station It occurred after the driver of the canter vehicle lost control and collided with an auto and a car A female passenger travelling in the auto along with the male driver was killed on the spotThe deceased were identified as D Yeshu and Jennifer Among the injured persons travelling in the car the condition of two is serious and both are battling for their livesDue to the impact of the collision the auto was broken into two pieces Police suspect that the tragedy occurred due to the canters brake failurePreliminary investigations suggest that the canter which was moving on the service road a sloped stretch suddenly entered the main road and rammed into the car and autoFour people were travelling in the car including a woman and a child and all of them fortunately escaped without major injuriesAs the auto ran on CNG gas there was a leakage from the vehicle Fire force and emergency service personnel rushed to the spot and plugged the leakage to prevent any risk of explosion The police have taken up further investigationThe incident took place a day after a truck ploughed into the crowd celebrating the Ganesh Visarjan on Friday night a violent event that killed nine persons and injured 20 others in Hassan district of KarnatakaAccording to police during the Ganesh immersion at Mosale Hosahalli the truck driver due to overspeeding and careless driving rammed the vehicle into the crowd participating in the Ganesh Visarjan processionPrime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences over the loss of lives and announced an exgratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRFThe state government has announced Rs 5 lakh compensation for victims and free treatment for injured persons IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-as-canter-rams-into-auto-amp-car-in-karnataka-638230.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/ganesh-visarjan-tragedy-death-toll-rises-to-nine-in-karnataka-638188.html Hassan Sep 13 The death toll in the tragic incident in Karnatakas Hassan district where a goodsladen truck ran over people participating in the Ganesh Visarjan procession has risen to nine Twenty people injured in the incident on Friday are being treated at various hospitalsAmong the injured three have been shifted to the ICU Authorities have opened a new ward for the injured who are being monitored every 30 minutesSouth IGP MB Boralingaiah stated that the negligence of the truck driver led to the tragedyThe deceased have been identified as Praveen a finalyear engineering student from Ballary 17yearold Rajesh a resident of KB Palya near Halekote Holenarasipura town in Hassan 17yearold Eshwar from Danayakanahalli Koppalu 17yearold Gokul from Muttigehirehalli 25yearold Kumara from Kabbinahalli 25yearold Praveen 23yearold Mithun from Gangapura village in Chitradurga district 19yearold Suresh from Manenahalli in Chikkamagaluru district and 55yearold Prabhakar from Bantarahalli in Hassan districtAmong the deceased Mithun had celebrated his birthday on Friday and after the celebration he joined the Ganesh Visarjan procession with his friends He was in his final year of study and was expected to complete his course in three monthsThe accident occurred on National Highway 373 on the stretch between Hassan and MysuruIGP Boralingaiah confirmed the deaths of nine persons in the tragedy Of the deceased six were locals and three were students from Ballary Chikkamagaluru and Chitradurga The drivers negligence was cited as the reason for the accidentThe truck first rammed into barricades and then ran over the crowd The driver is also injured and is being treated at a private hospital Legal action has been initiated against him he statedHassan SP Mohammad Sujitha stated that the incident occurred at 8 pm Preliminary findings suggest that the driver was travelling from Hassan towards HolenarasipuraKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah expressed his condolences over the tragic incident in which the truck ran over the Ganesh Visarjan crowd resulting in nine deaths and more than 20 injuriesThe government will provide a compensation of Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the deceased The government will also bear the medical expenses of the injured in this incident he stated IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/ganesh-visarjan-tragedy-death-toll-rises-to-nine-in-karnataka-638188.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 10:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/spicejet-flight-loses-outer-wheel-during-take-off-lands-safely-in-mumbai-638098.html New Delhi Sep 12 A SpiceJet flight operating from Kandla Gujarat to Mumbai lost an outer wheel during takeoff but landed safely in the financial capital the airline said on Friday The Q400 aircraft lost the outer wheel after takeoff from KandlaOn September 12 an outer wheel of a SpiceJet Q400 aircraft operating from Kandla to Mumbai was found at the runway after takeoff The aircraft continued its journey to Mumbai and landed safely an SpiceJet spokesperson saidFollowing a smooth landing the aircraft taxied to the terminal under its own power and all passengers disembarked normally the airline addedOn Thursday a Kathmandubound SpiceJet flight faced a suspected tailpipe fire at Delhi airport but safely returned to the bay The incident involved flight SG041 which was being operated with a Boeing 7378 aircraftThe flight was scheduled to leave in the morning but was delayed for more than four hours According to the airline another aircraft on the ground reported a suspected tailpipe fire prompting the pilots to return as a precautionary measureNo warnings or indications were observed in the cockpit but the pilots decided to return as a precautionary safety measure according to the airlineA tailpipe is the exhaust pipe of a jet engine and a tailpipe fire also called an internal fire can occur within the normal gas flow of the engineDespite the scare officials confirmed that the aircraft was safe and ready to resume operations after checksThe budget airline slipped into the red in the AprilJune quarter Q1 of FY26 reporting a consolidated net loss of Rs 234 crore compared to a net profit of Rs 158 crore in the same period previous financial year Q1 FY25 The sharp decline came as revenues from operations dropped 344 per cent yearonyear YoY to Rs 1120 crore from Rs 1708 crore according to its stock exchange filingThe airline said the losses were mainly due to costs linked to grounded aircraft and expenses for bringing them back into service It also pointed to geopolitical tensions with a neighbouring country and airspace restrictions in key markets which hit leisure travel demand IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/spicejet-flight-loses-outer-wheel-during-take-off-lands-safely-in-mumbai-638098.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-workers-crushed-to-death-at-stone-quarry-in-bengals-birbhum-district-638134.html Kolkata Sep 12 Six workers were killed and five others severely injured when they were crushed by falling rock pieces at a stone quarry in Birbhum district of West Bengal on Friday Initially information had spread that five workers were killed and four others were injured However later the district administration mentioned that six were killed while the number of injured persons is fiveThey are currently under treatment at Rampurhat Government Medical College and Hospital in the district The conditions of a couple of them are quite criticalA huge police contingent from the Nalhati Police Station is already at the stone quarry where acute tension is prevailing over the mishapEyewitness said that the workers were working to remove stones from the quarry at noon on Friday when suddenly a portion of the quarry collapsedThe workers did not get a chance to move away due to the sudden collapse There were around 12 workers who were working in the quarry at that time They were all buried Upon receiving the news workers from other stone quarries in the area reached the spot almost immediately and started the rescue operation a local eyewitness told media personsInitially a district official said bodies of five dead workers were recovered from under the debris while six other injured workers were rushed to the hospital at Rampurhat Later he added one more casualty was reported at the hospitalThe bodies of the dead workers have been sent for postmortem Rescue operations are still on to find out whether any other workers or workers were trapped under the debris or notThe police have started a detailed investigation in the matter The owner of the stone quarry is also being questionedThis particular area in Birbhum district has been notorious for mushrooming illegal stone quarries where even the minimum security measures for the workers are not followed Another menace related to the illegal stone quarries in the area is the illegal accumulation of gelatin sticks meant for the stone blast at these quarries IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-workers-crushed-to-death-at-stone-quarry-in-bengals-birbhum-district-638134.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 21:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/union-minister-bl-verma-reviews-flood-situation-in-punjab-638140.html Sahnewal Punjab Sep 12 Union Minister BL Verma on Friday visited Sasrali village in Sahnewal constituency in Punjab to personally review the flood situation and the measures being undertaken to protect the affected areas He inspected over 25 km of temporary embankments constructed with the active support of the villagers to safeguard their farmland and homesPritpal Singh Baliawal BJP spokesperson and Gagandeep Singh Kaint District Ludhiana Rural were also present during the inspection During the visit Pritpal Singh Baliawal apprised the minister about the extent of the devastation He informed that nearly 450 acres of fertile agricultural land had been washed away into the Sutlej river and categorically highlighted illegal mining in the region as the primary reason for such largescale destruction The minister interacted with residents and farmers of the affected areas assuring them of the Central governments full support He said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi the BJPled government has already announced an additional relief package of Rs 1600 crore for Punjab over and above the Rs 12000 crore allocated under the State Disaster Response Fund SDRF He further assured that if any additional assistance is required the Central government stands firmly with the people of Punjab in this hour of need Union Minister Verma also appreciated the tireless efforts of BJP volunteers who have been working day and night alongside local villagers to provide relief and strengthen embankments He further distributed flood relief kits to the residents of Sasrali village Meanwhile state Revenue Rehabilitation and Disaster Management Minister Hardeep Singh Mundian said that encouragingly people sheltering in relief camps are steadily moving back to their homes resulting in the number of operational camps dropping from 111 on September 11 to 100 on September 12 He said there is a noticeable decrease of 460 inmates in the relief camps pointing to gradual restoration of normalcy as families return to their homes He said the cumulative figure of evacuated persons has reached 23340 so far Currently 4125 people remain in governmentrun relief camps as against 4585 a day earlier He said that with no more affected crop area reported as per district reports the affected crop area has been assessed at 192380 hectares till date with no fresh area reported damaged during the last 24 hours The Cabinet Minister said that one missing person has been reported from Jalandhar while three persons are still reported missing from Pathankot IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/union-minister-bl-verma-reviews-flood-situation-in-punjab-638140.html Fri, 12 Sep 2025 22:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-dead-over-50-injured-in-mexico-gas-tanker-truck-explosion-637819.html Mexico City Sep 11 Three died and over 50 were injured after a gas tanker truck exploded in Mexico City with 19 of them in serious condition local authorities said The accident occurred on the Zaragoza road under the Concordia bridge said Clara Brugada Molina head of government of the Mexican capital on the social media platform X on Wednesday Mexico City timeIt took place at around 220 pm local time when the truck with a capacity of 49500 litres overturned and the injured have been rushed to different hospitals she told local mediaThe accident also affected 18 vehicles and 19 of the injured transferred to hospitals are in serious condition Xinhua news agency reported quoting an officialPolice have guarded the accident area and roadblocks have been put up in the vicinity as security measures for residents and also to preserve the scene for the investigation to determine precisely the causes of the accident according to local authoritiesMexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences over the loss of lives in the accidentIn a post on X the President posted We express our solidarity and support to the families of three people who unfortunately passed away and to the injured resulting from the explosion of a pipeline in IztapalapaThe National Coordination of Civil Protection National Guard Secretariat of Defence and the network of hospitals of the Government of Mexico are collaborating with the head of Government Clara Brugada Molina and the authorities of Mexico City to assist those affected she saidLikewise I express my recognition to the emergency services that are supporting in this unfortunate incident the Mexican President added IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-dead-over-50-injured-in-mexico-gas-tanker-truck-explosion-637819.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 16:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/girl-dead-after-car-crashes-into-eastern-australian-dam-637851.html Sydney Sep 11 A girl has died after a vehicle crashed and became submerged in a dam over 500 km north of Sydney in eastern Australia Police in the state of New South Wales NSW said in a statement on Thursday that emergency services were called to reports of the crash near the town of Tenterfield 540 km north of Sydney in the states New England region around 330 pm on Wednesday Xinhua News Agency reportedThe black SUV had crashed into a tree before entering the dam and becoming submerged police saidAn 11yearold girl who was a passenger in the vehicle was treated by ambulance paramedics after being pulled unresponsive from the water but died at the sceneThe driver a 50yearold woman was also pulled from the water and treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital in a stable conditionNSW Police said that officers from the crash investigation unit established a crime scene and have commenced an investigation into the incidentEarlier in August two people were killed in a threevehicle collision involving a stolen car north of Brisbane in eastern AustraliaOn August 31 police in the state of Queensland said that emergency services were called to the crash near the small town of Chatsworth 150 km north of BrisbaneInitial police investigations suggest that a stolen black sedan was dangerously overtaking vehicles at high speed when it collided with the side of a second black sedan The stolen car then hit another car a silver sedan causing both vehicles to flip and the silver sedan to catch on fireThe 20yearold male driver of the stolen car and the 50yearold male driver of the silver sedan died at the sceneThe Queensland Police Service said that the forensic crash unit is investigating the circumstances of the crashAccording to the Royal Automobile Club of Queensland there have been 200 road deaths in Queensland so far in 2025 and the state is on track to record its highest annual road death toll since 2009 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/girl-dead-after-car-crashes-into-eastern-australian-dam-637851.html Thu, 11 Sep 2025 17:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-search-operations-for-two-cops-continue-in-ujjain-shos-body-recovered--637196.html Ujjain Sep 8 Search operations for the two missing cops continue in Madhya Pradeshs Ujjain on Monday who went missing after a police vehicle they were travelling in plunged into the swollen Shipra River The body of SHO Ashok Sharma who was also in the same police vehicle was recovered from the river after a 12hourlong search operation on Sunday morning Sharma was posted at Unhel Police Station in Ujjain district The missing cops have been identified as SubInspector SI Madanlal Ninama and Constable Aarti Pal An official said that the rescue teams from SDERF NDRF and Home Guards continue searching using boats sonar and underwater cameras across a 5 km river stretch on Monday Home Guard Commandant Santosh Kumar Jat who is also part of the search team told IANS that about four to five boats and nearly 65 personnel including divers boatmen Home Guard and SDRF members are involved in the search operation The search and rescue operation is ongoing in an approximately fivekilometre stretch of the Shipra River conducted by our Home Guard and SDRF teams with support from the NDRF team This operation has been running since late on Sunday night and continued yesterday and today also Jat addedIn a tragic incident a car carrying three police personnel plunged into the swollen Shipra River in Madhya Pradeshs Ujjain district after skidding off a bridge a police official said The incident took place on Saturday around 9 pm when the three officials Unhel police station incharge Ashok Sharma SubInspector Madanlal and a woman constable Aarti Pal visited the holy town for a case investigation The three were returning to Unhel about 50 km from the district headquarters when their car fell into the river Their phones had been switched off since Saturday night with the last mobile location showing the Shipra bridge The car fell into the river from the bridge without a railing Jiawaji Ganj area City Superintendent of Police Pushpa Prajapati told media persons IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-search-operations-for-two-cops-continue-in-ujjain-shos-body-recovered--637196.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/brother-sister-crushed-to-death-beneath-debris-in-rajasthan-house-collapse-637218.html Jaipur Sep 8 A brothersister duo was killed when a twostorey house collapsed in Rajasthans Dubkar village on Monday an official said A woman and her five children who were asleep inside were buried under the debrisIn this tragic incident while two kids identified as siblings were dead the others were seriously injured and were rushed to Jurhara CHC and later referred to Bharatpur due to their critical conditionAll are now admitted to RBM HospitalASI Ranjit Singh said that upon receiving the alert a police team reached the spot Sixyearold Zara daughter of Sameen died on the spotHer siblings Zaid Shaif and Shahrukh along with their mother Ayesha were rescued and taken to hospital Zaras brother Saif also succumbed to injuries at the hospitalThe bodies have been sent for postmortem The mishap took place in the house of Sameen a resident of Nangla Doobokhar villageThe house had two rooms and a verandah on both floorsOn Sunday night Sameens wife and children were sleeping in the lower verandah when the structure suddenly gave wayBharatpur district has been experiencing heavy monsoon rains leading to waterlogging and damageIn Deeg alone around half a dozen houses have collapsed this season leaving several people injured Pump sets have been deployed at different spots to remove stagnant water and officials have been directed to remain on alertIn fact traffic was also disrupted on National Highway58E UdaipurJhadolIdar near Jhadol this morning after a landslide blocked the roadLarge stones rolled down from the hillside leading to a long queue of vehicles on both sidesThe Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for heavy rain in four districts and a yellow alert in six districts on MondayHowever starting September 9 residents are expected to get relief from the ongoing spell of heavy rainsIn view of the weather conditions schools remained closed on Monday in Udaipur except within municipal limits Salumber Jalore Dungarpur Sirohi Barmer Jaisalmer and Balotra districtsIt needs to be mentioned here that a fatherdaughter also lost their lives in Jaipur recently in a house collapse incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/brother-sister-crushed-to-death-beneath-debris-in-rajasthan-house-collapse-637218.html Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/fire-destroys-over-40-shops-in-afghanistans-takhar-637007.html Kabul Sep 7 More than 40 shops were destroyed after fire erupted at the main marketplace of Afghanistans Takhar early on Sunday local media reported Fire erupted in the Khwaja Bahauddin marketplace at around 230 am local time and spread rapidly across interconnected stalls Local residents struggled for three hours to control the fire leading Afghan news agency Khaama Press reported Eyewitnesses said that over 40 shops were completely destroyed Each business reportedly possessed investments worth several lakh Afghanis with properties and items completely reduced to ashesThe fire engulfed not only shops but also machinery for timberselling and wheatmilling stalls depriving the community of goods and vital livelihood resources The fire was eventually controlled with the help of local residents However the lack of professional firefighting services demonstrated the severe vulnerability of provincial marketplacesAuthorities have not yet determined the cause of the incident Speculation continues whether the fire broke out due to electrical faults negligence or possible arson The fire has caused social and economic repercussions leaving families without their main sources of income and further increasing existing hardships in Takhar provinceEarlier on June 8 residents reported a market fire in western Kabul People said that a fire erupted in a market in the western part of Kabul on June 8 Khaama Press reported Several images circulated on social media showed flames and smoke rising from the affected areaThe incident caused alarm among residents who quickly informed emergency services and attempted to contain the blaze At the time no information regarding the cause of the incident was reportedFire incidents in the markets are not uncommon in Kabul due to crowded conditions and limited safety infrastructure highlighting the need for improved fire prevention and emergency response mechanisms The fire incident in western Kabul underscores persistent issues in urban safety management and timely information from authorities is important to reassure people and mitigate future risks IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/fire-destroys-over-40-shops-in-afghanistans-takhar-637007.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 19:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/broken-cable-caused-fatal-lisbon-funicular-derailment-says-investigation-636898.html Lisbon Sep 7 Portugals transport accident authority has confirmed that a snapped steel cable caused the Gloria Funicular derailment in downtown Lisbon killing 16 and injuring 22 The Office for the Prevention and Investigation of Aircraft and Railway Accidents GPIAAF said on Saturday that the cable broke at a hidden fixation point inside Cabin No 1 Routine visual checks earlier that day could not have detected the flawAlthough the operator engaged both pneumatic and manual brakes the systems design meant they could not stop the cars once the balancing cable failed Xinhua news agency reportedInvestigators noted that the emergency mechanism cut power and triggered brakes but may not have worked on each car as intendedThe failed cable installed less than a year ago and still within its service life had been maintained by an external contractorThe Gloria Funicular is not directly supervised by the national transport regulator with independent inspections only every four yearsReconstruction showed Cabin No 2 recoiled at about 60 km per hour before derailingTheatre director Kayleigh Smith and her partner Will Nelson a lecturer at Manchesters Arden School of Theatre were named as two of the three Britons who died on Wednesday nightThe third British victim has yet to be namedAlso among the dead were five Portuguese nationals two Canadians two South Koreans one American one French one Swiss and one UkrainianA further 21 people were injured including five seriouslyPortugals Prime Minister Luis Montenegro described the incident as one of the biggest tragedies of our recent pastA US State Department spokesperson told CNN that the American embassy in Lisbon is working closely with local authorities to assist US citizens in the affected areaA preliminary report is due within 45 days with final conclusions expected in about a yearThe 140yearold funicular is designed to travel up and down Lisbons steep slopes and is an important form of transport for the citys residents and a popular tourist attraction IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/broken-cable-caused-fatal-lisbon-funicular-derailment-says-investigation-636898.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 04:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/car-hits-pedestrians-in-frances-manche-1-dead-3-seriously-injured-636899.html Paris Sep 7 A car struck pedestrians in Pirou in Frances Manche department killing one person and seriously injuring three others local media reported The public prosecutor in Coutances Gauthier Poupeau said on Saturday that based on initial information the cars driver fell ill and the vehicle continued moving for several metres before hitting a group of peopleThe incident took place in the town of Evreux in the northern French region of Normandy at around 4 am on Saturday Xinhua news agency reportedUnfortunately the toll is very heavy Evreux public prosecutor Remi Coutin saidHe added that intentional action has been formally ruled outThe vehicle crashed into the terrace of a pizzeria in the seaside townFirefighters treated a total of six victims at the scene including four pedestrians and the two occupants of the car the Manche prefecture told local mediaTwo men including the car driver and a woman have been taken into custody the prosecutor said adding that further arrests were possibleThe bouncers escorted all the patrons outside the bar located in the centre of the town of around 500000 people the prosecutor saidOne person went to fetch a vehicle and deliberately reversed at high speed into the crowd outside the establishment Coutin added saying the incident had escalated and ended in a terrible tragedyGuy Lefrand the Mayor of Evreux expressed his deepest sympathy and solidarity with the victims their families and loved onesI commend the rapid response of the police and emergency services he addedWhen the police arrived they saw a panicked crowd with many people under the influence of alcohol a police source saidThe Mayor speaking to broadcaster BFMTV said the bar should have closed at 1 amIt is an establishment with a bad reputation Lefrand addedBus services 11AC 48 and 82 were rerouted but later returned to their usual routesCordons were put in place and the road reopened just before 4 pmThe statement added Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 and quote 1448 of 5925 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/car-hits-pedestrians-in-frances-manche-1-dead-3-seriously-injured-636899.html Sun, 07 Sep 2025 05:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-of-a-family-killed-as-mud-wall-collapses-in-bengals-south-24-parganas-636735.html Kolkata Sep 5 Three members of a family including two children were killed as a wall of their mud house collapsed at Mandirbazar area in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal on Friday The three killed included a 35yearold woman and her two minor girl children The police have recovered their bodies and sent them for postmortem purposesAs per initial information available the mother Brihaspati Karmakar 35 used to live with her two minor daughters namely Sheela Karmakar 15 and Priya Karmakar 10 in a mud house in Kamarpara near Sardeshwari School in Mandirbazar Vidhan Sabha in South 24 Parganas districtA local police official said that the three victims were at their home when the accident took place on Friday with the wall of the mud house collapsing suddenlyThey were buried under a pile of mud Hearing their screams neighbours rushed to the scene The mud was removed the three people were retrieved and taken to a local hospital There doctors declared them dead the local police official saidThe neighbours of the victim said that the woman was supposed to receive money for the construction of a new house for them under the state governments rural housing schemeThe mud house they were residing in and the wall of which collapsed on Friday was acting as their interim accommodation Probably the wall of the mud house became weak because of the continuous rainfall during the last few days and finally collapsed on FridayThe bodies of the victims have been sent for postmortem examination following which the reasons behind the death could be ascertained The victim and her daughters were quite popular in the area following which the neighbours appeared to be quite sad over the mishap IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-of-a-family-killed-as-mud-wall-collapses-in-bengals-south-24-parganas-636735.html Sat, 06 Sep 2025 00:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-labourers-missing-as-van-plunges-300-feet-in-dhanbad-coal-mine-rescue-op-underway-636691.html Dhanbad Sep 5 In a major accident in Bharat Coking Coal Limited BCCL on Friday a service van carrying six labourers fell into a 300 ft deep ditch after sudden land subsidence officials said The van belonging to a private company which is engaged in outsourced mining work was exiting the mine when the soil slipped causing the vehicle to plunge into the pit Despite hours of rescue efforts none of the workers had been located till 6 pmThe incident triggered panic across the area Senior BCCL officials along with teams from Katras police station Ramkanali OP and Angarpathra OP rushed to the spot and are supervising relief operationsHowever the rugged terrain and depth of the ditch have severely hampered rescue efforts Ambulances and medical teams are on standby to provide immediate treatment once survivors are foundLocal residents have also joined in the rescue while BCCL management has convened an emergency meetingOfficials said the top priority is to locate the trapped workers and save lives Police said the exact number and identities of those inside the van will be confirmed only after the vehicle is recoveredThe workers union has alleged that the outsourcing management is excavating coal in violation of DGMS Directorate General of Mines Safety regulations They claim that trench cutting was not carried out as per prescribed safety standards which directly led to the accidentMoreover a land subsidence incident occurred in a nearby residential colony resulting in the collapse of several houses This has triggered widespread anger and concern among local residentsThe accident has once again raised questions over safety standards in the Dhanbad coal belt which has witnessed repeated incidents of land subsidenceOn August 27 a woman named Anju Devi narrowly escaped death after falling into a 15foot pit in Kendua Kusunda Area6Earlier on August 18 a house was razed and five others damaged due to subsidence in the Jogta police station area IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-labourers-missing-as-van-plunges-300-feet-in-dhanbad-coal-mine-rescue-op-underway-636691.html Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-businessmen-killed-in-bihar-as-car-rams-into-truck-636330.html Patna Sep 4 In a tragic accident on Thursday five businessmen were killed when their speeding car rammed into a truck on the PatnaGayaDobhi fourlane national Highway number 83 near Suiya Mor under Parsa Bazar police station in Bihar The accident happened around 1245 am and the collision was so severe that the front portion of the car was embedded into the truckLocals hearing the loud crash rushed to the spot and alerted police Police with the help of gas cutters and a crane managed to retrieve the bodies after nearly two hours of effortAll five deceased were residents of Patna and nearby districts engaged in the pesticide and agroproducts businessThe victims were identified as Rajesh Kumar 50 resident of Kurji Chashma Gali Patna Sanjay Kumar Sinha 55 resident of Patel Nagar Patna Kamal Kishore 38 resident of Patna Prakash Chaurasia 35 resident of Samastipur currently living in Patna and Sunil Kumar 38 resident of Muzaffarpur currently residing in PatnaFamily members said the group had gone to Fatuha for business work and were returning to Patna late at night when the accident occurredRajesh Kumar reportedly ran a reputed agro agency with a wide network in the surrounding districtsInitial probe of the Patna Police said that the car was travelling at a very high speed The truck was either moving slowly or parked by the roadside without proper signalsThe driver of the car reportedly had no time to apply the brakes indicating overspeedingThe bodies were sent to Patna Medical College and Hospital PMCH for postmortemFamilies were informed by police through calls made to the victims mobile phonesA case has been registered against the truck driver at the Parsa Bazar police station The driver of the truck is absconding Patna Police are making efforts to nab him IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-businessmen-killed-in-bihar-as-car-rams-into-truck-636330.html Thu, 04 Sep 2025 10:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-hyderabad-students-killed-in-road-accident-in-uk-635948.html Hyderabad Sep 2 Two students from Hyderabad were killed and five others injured in a collision between two cars in the UK reports said According to reports reaching here the accident occurred on Monday in Essex city when two cars collided on the Dual Carriageway A130 at Rayleigh Spur roundaboutThe group of nine students were returning home in two cars after participating in Ganesh NimmajanamChaitanya Tarre 23 died on the spot while Rishiteja Rapolu 21 succumbed at the hospital Five others were injured They were admitted to Royal London Hospital where the condition of two of them was stated to be criticalSai Goutham Ravulla was reported to be on ventilation while Nuthan Thatikayala was left partially paralysedYuva Teja Reddy Gurram Vamshi Golla and Venkata Sumanth Pentyala were also undergoing treatment at the same hospitalGopichand Batamekala and Manohar Sabbani who were driving the cars have been taken into custody by the policeSai Goutham is aged 30 while the remaining members of the group were aged between 20 and 23 years They all had gone to London for higher educationChaitanya from the Nadargul area of Hyderabad had done a BTech and gone to London only eight months ago to do his masters The family received the shocking news on Monday night His parents Ailayya and Mangamma were inconsolableThe family received the information that he along with other friends was returning after immersion of Ganesh idols One of Chaitanyas friends initially informed the family that he was critical and a few hours later informed them that he had succumbedRishitejas family in Boduppal near Hyderabad also received the shocking news on Monday nightThe families of the deceased have appealed to the Central and state governments to make arrangements for bringing the bodies home IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-hyderabad-students-killed-in-road-accident-in-uk-635948.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 15:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/speeding-car-rams-truck-in-greater-noida-one-student-killed-four-injured-635809.html Noida Sep 1 A devastating road accident in the Dadri police station area of Gautam Buddha Nagar Noida on Monday has left the local community in shock According to reports the incident took place near Rampur Fatehpur village in Greater Noida when a speeding car lost control and rammed into a truck ahead of it The collision was so severe that the car was completely mangled and all the students inside sustained serious injuries Upon receiving information about the accident local police rushed to the spot and began rescue operations The trapped students were extricated from the wreckage and immediately taken to a nearby hospital Unfortunately one of the students Ishika was declared dead during treatmentThe news of the accident caused chaos and grief among the families of the victims The four injured have been identified as Anvi daughter of Amit Jain Yugraj Singh Harsh and Yash All are currently undergoing treatment at the hospital and according to doctors the condition of two of them remains criticalReports indicate that both the deceased and the injured students were enrolled at a university there The tragic news has cast a pall of gloom over the university campus with students and faculty expressing deep sorrow over Ishikas untimely deathLocals stated that the car was travelling at a very high speed which led the driver to lose control before crashing into the rear of the truckMeanwhile the police have said that a thorough investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident The truck driver and eyewitnesses are being questioned The Station House Officer SHO of Dadri confirmed that the situation at the scene is under control and legal procedures are being followed The body of the deceased student has been taken into custody and sent for a postmortem IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/speeding-car-rams-truck-in-greater-noida-one-student-killed-four-injured-635809.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-as-bus-rams-into-truck-in-telangana-635663.html Hyderabad Sep 1 Three persons were killed and five others were injured when a private bus in which they were travelling rammed into a container truck in Telanganas Mahabubnagar district on Monday According to police the accident occurred on National Highway 44 near Katavaram in Addakula mandal early morningThe bus belonging to a private travel operator hit the container truck from behind The collision resulted in the death of three persons on the spot while five others were grievously injuredThere were 31 passengers in the bus which was heading to Proddatur in Andhra Pradesh from Hyderabad The deceased have been identified as Afrozunissa 70 Hasan 35 and Yellamma 45The injured were admitted to the government hospital at MahabubnagarThe front portion of the bus was badly damaged in the collision Police suspect that high speed led to the accidentPolice registered a case and took up further investigationMeanwhile in a case of rash driving a speeding car lost control and rammed into a showroom in Qutubullapur on the outskirts of Hyderabad in the morningThe car rammed into the Fashion City showroom on Suchitra Road The glass door of the showroom was shattered Police said no one was injured in the incidentThe CCTV footage shows the speeding car veering off the road crossing the footpath and ramming into the showroom A man got down from the car and a second later returned to his seat while the person at the wheel reversed the vehicle and sped away even as passersby had started gathering Luckily there was no one in the showroomThe incident occurred under the limits of Pet Basheerabad Police Station of Cyberabad CommissioneratePolice registered a case and launched an investigation A police officer said efforts were on to trace the vehicle The person driving the car was suspected of being under the influence of alcohol IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-as-bus-rams-into-truck-in-telangana-635663.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 14:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/lightning-strike-kills-one-injures-three-in-assam-meghalaya-border-area-635752.html Guwahati Sep 1 A sudden lightning strike in the AssamMeghalaya border region of Lampi on Monday afternoon left one person dead and three others seriously injured officials said The victim has been identified as 47yearold Mongal Ray a resident of Gohalkona under Boko in Assams Kamrup district According to eyewitnesses Ray was inside his house when a bolt of lightning struck killing him on the spotThe impact also injured three other men who were near the residence at the time of the incident They were identified as Tikhor Boro Dhaneswar Boro and Parimal Boro all residents of GohalkonaPolice said the trio had gone to Lampi for daily wage work and were caught in the sudden strike during an afternoon spell of inclement weather Local villagers rushed the injured to the Boko Primary Health Centre around 35 km from the site of the incidentMedical officers at the centre confirmed that while the three sustained critical injuries initially their condition has since stabilised They remain under medical observationOfficials from Boko revenue and police circles have reached the site and initiated standard procedures including verification of the casualtyVillagers of Gohalkona and surrounding areas expressed shock over the sudden tragedy describing Ray as a hardworking man who was the primary breadwinner of his familyIncidents of lightning strikes have been increasingly reported across Assam and adjoining hill regions of Meghalaya during the ongoing monsoon seasonDisaster management authorities have repeatedly issued advisories urging people to remain indoors and avoid open fields during thunderstorms but rural communities continue to remain vulnerable due to a lack of protective infrastructure State government officials said ex gratia assistance to the victims family will be processed as per the disaster relief normsMeanwhile the three injured men are expected to be shifted to a higher medical facility if their condition demands further specialised careThe Lampi region known for its remote location and difficult terrain has often faced delays in medical response during emergencies something that local organisations have urged the administration to address as a priority IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/lightning-strike-kills-one-injures-three-in-assam-meghalaya-border-area-635752.html Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-of-a-family-killed-in-road-accident-in-tns-ramanathapuram-635437.html Chennai Aug 31 In a tragic road accident near Ramanathapuram early Sunday morning four members of a family lost their lives and one person sustained serious injuries after the car they were travelling in collided with a lorry According to reports the family of five residents of Ramanathapuram district were on their way to Courtallam for a trip when the accident occurred The incident took place near Nenmeli on the Paramakudi twoway road a stretch often considered risky due to heavy vehicle movementThe car driven by Mankudi Kalieswaran 28 crashed into an oncoming lorry under circumstances that are yet to be fully ascertained The impact of the collision was severe leaving little chance of survival for those seated in the frontKalieswaran along with Jamuna 55 and Rubini 30 died on the spot Two other occupants of the car identified as Govindaraj 65 and Krishnan 48 were rushed with critical injuries to the Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai Despite the efforts of doctors Govindaraj succumbed to his injuries later in the day raising the death toll to four The fifth passenger Krishnan continues to remain under medical care though the extent of his injuries has not been disclosedPolice personnel from the Paramakudi Taluk station arrived at the scene soon after being alerted The mangled remains of the car were removed with the help of locals and fire service staff causing traffic disruption on the busy stretch for a brief periodThe lorry driver is expected to be questioned as part of the investigationAuthorities have registered a case and initiated a detailed probe into the cause of the accidentPreliminary observations suggest that overspeeding and the narrow nature of the twoway road may have contributed to the mishap but police officials said a clearer picture would emerge after further inquiryThis incident has once again highlighted the dangers faced by motorists on Tamil Nadus twoway highways where heavy vehicles and private cars often share the same narrow stretches without adequate dividers or safety measuresResidents have long demanded improved road infrastructure and stricter enforcement of traffic norms to prevent such tragedies The bodies of the deceased were handed over to relatives after postmortem examinations and funeral arrangements are underway in their native place IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-of-a-family-killed-in-road-accident-in-tns-ramanathapuram-635437.html Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-dead-in-explosion-at-house-in-keralas-kannur-tenant-booked-635235.html Kannur Aug 30 A person was killed in a powerful explosion that ripped through a rented house in Keezhara of Keralas Kannur district on Saturday leaving the entire village in shock The body parts were found scattered in the debris and several nearby homes sustained damageInitial investigations suggest that the blast occurred during the making of countrymade bombs though some reports claim that firecrackermaking was being cited to mask the illegal activityNo license had been issued for manufacturing fireworks strengthening suspicions of bomb productionUnexploded crude bombs were recovered from the site during inspections by the bomb squadThe house owned by retired teacher Govindan had been rented by Anoop a known supplier of fireworksPolice have registered a case against him under the Explosives ActInvestigators suspect the deceased was one of his workers reportedly a native of Mattul though this is yet to be officially confirmedResidents described the terrifying impact of the blastWe heard a massive sound at 200 am When we rushed to the spot the house had collapsed We saw a body but it was covered with debris Only the legs were visible said a local witnessVillagers also reported seeing people frequently arriving at the house on twowheelers mostly at night but few knew who they wereThe house usually remained dark raising suspicions only after the explosionThe shockwave damaged nearby homes shattering glass panes breaking doors and creating cracks in wallsIt must have been a very powerful explosive not just firecrackers to bring down a whole tiledroof house another villager remarkedPolice bomb squad fire force and dog squad units continue to comb the siteThe body recovered has been shifted to the hospital for postmortem examinationPolice said that Anoop is already an accused in a similar case in 2016 in Podikundu Kannur where explosives had gone off in a residential houseMeanwhile the discovery of large quantities of explosives has once again highlighted the recurring problem of illegal bombmaking in Kannur a district often scarred by politicallylinked violence and explosiverelated incidents IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-dead-in-explosion-at-house-in-keralas-kannur-tenant-booked-635235.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 10:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bjp-mla-deepti-kiran-maheshwari-injured-in-rajasthan-road-accident-stable-635248.html Jaipur Aug 30 Rajsamand MLA Deepti Kiran Maheshwari was seriously injured in a road accident on the UdaipurRajsamand National Highway in the wee hours on Saturday The BJP MLAs personal assistant PA and driver also sustained injuries in the incidentAll three are currently undergoing treatment at Geetanjali Hospital in Udaipur where the MLA has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit ICUDoctors at the hospital said that Maheshwari has suffered rib fracturesShe has been kept under close observation in the ICU and her condition is currently stable the doctors saidThe accident occurred around 1 am near Amberi close to the cut leading towards the Chirwa Tunnel just ahead of Amarkhaiji TempleAccording to eyewitnesses a Gujaratregistered car travelling from Udaipur to Nathdwara attempted to take a sudden turn at the cut leading to a headon collision with Maheshwaris vehicle coming from the Rajsamand sideThe injured were immediately rushed to Geetanjali Hospital by local police and passersbyMaheshwaris PA Jai sustained a head injury while her driver Dharmendra received multiple injuries Both of them are also under medical careAfter receiving information Maheshwaris father Satyanarayan Maheshwari rushed to the hospital and confirmed the details of the injuriesHe appealed to supporters and wellwishers to maintain calm and pray for her speedy recoveryHospital authorities have stated that further tests are being conducted to rule out any internal complicationsMeanwhile the police are probing the case and conducting further investigationsDeepti is the daughter of Kiran Maheshwari who served as Education Minister under BJP leader Vasundhara Rajes CM tenureShe passed away due to COVID in 2020Meanwhile messages of concern and prayers for Deepti Maheshwaris recovery are pouring in from political leaders and the public alike IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bjp-mla-deepti-kiran-maheshwari-injured-in-rajasthan-road-accident-stable-635248.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/blast-in-keralas-kannur-leaves-one-dead-probe-points-to-firecracker-storage-635287.html Kannur Aug 30 One person was killed and another injured in a powerful blast at a house in Kannurs Kannapuram area early on Saturday morning The police dismissed initial reports of a crude bomb blast stating that a powerful firecracker caused the explosionThe deceased has been identified as Muhammed Asham a resident of Chalad in Kannur city The police said that one Anoop Malik who is a resident of Alavil in Kannur had taken the house at Keezhara on rent and Asham was his relativeThe explosion which took place around 2 am completely destroyed the house The body of the victim was torn apart and the remains were found scattered at the siteAccording to the Kannur police a bomb disposal squad and fire and rescue personnel who rushed to the scene after being alerted by locals discovered several unexploded firecrackers at the site reinforcing the suspicion that the house was being used for illegal firecracker production or storageThe shockwaves from the blast damaged doors and windows and caused cracks in the walls of several houses in the vicinityA case has been registered against Anoop Malik who is at large now under the Explosives Act The house owner Govindan told the media that the accused had said while renting the house that three persons would stay there and that they were running a spare parts shop in Pariyaram about 40 km from herePolice sources said Malik was also an accused in a similar blast case at Kannurs Podikund in 2016 where a blast on the night of March 23 at his rented house destroyed about 15 houses completely and damaged 30 partially in the neighbourhood About 10 people including his wife and daughter were injured in the incident in which his twostorey rented house was also destroyedMalik is reported to be manufacturing firecrackers for temple festivals and other celebrations Local residents said they had no information about the occupants of the house where the blast occurred on Saturday as they returned home late at night and never interacted with neighboursAn investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/blast-in-keralas-kannur-leaves-one-dead-probe-points-to-firecracker-storage-635287.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 16:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/man-drowns-in-maharashtras-jagbudi-river-during-ganesh-idol-immersion-635037.html Mumbai Aug 29 In a heartbreaking incident a man drowned in the Jagbudi River while he was immersing the Lord Ganeshas idol in Bhoste village of Maharashtras Ratnagiri district Two men went for the visarjan on Thursday evening but were swept by the strong current of water While one of the men managed to swim to safety another drownedSoon after the news of the drowning spread police and locals launched the rescue operation Rescue efforts by local authorities continued late into the night but were stopped due to darknessThe search resumed on Friday morning with the help of a National Disaster Response Force team from Chiplun though the strong river current made the operation difficultMeanwhile a video of the incident has gone viral in Khed city A clip showing the youth who survived has been widely circulated on social mediaThe deceased was identified as 40yearold Mangesh Patil a resident of Bhoste Patliwadi Patil is survived by his wife and two childrenA pall of gloom descended on the family which had brought the Ganpati idol for the first time to their home on Ganesh MahotsavNotably Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayaka Chaturthi is observed to celebrate the birthday of Lord Ganesha son of Shiva and Goddess ParvatiThe 11day Ganeshotsava celebrations this year began on August 27 and will culminate on September 6 During the festivities beautifully crafted idols of Lord Ganesha are installed in homes and public pandals decorated with flowers lights and modaksThe festival is marked by prayers aartis and community festivities culminating in the Visarjan when idols are immersed in water amid chants of Ganpati Bappa MoryaPeople observe Ganesh Mahotsava for different periods and keep the idol for one and a half three five seven or even ten days before visarjan immersion IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/man-drowns-in-maharashtras-jagbudi-river-during-ganesh-idol-immersion-635037.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/minor-killed-as-lightning-strikes-ganesh-pandal-in-mp-635053.html Khandwa Aug 29 A minor was killed and three others were injured when lightning struck a Ganesh pandal in Madhya Pradeshs Khandwa district According to police the victims had taken shelter inside a Ganesh pandal to escape the heavy rain when the bolt struck turning a festive refuge into a scene of horrorSpeaking to IANS Pandhana Police Station incharge Dilip Devda said The incident occurred around 900 pm to 930 pm in KharkhariRajgarh village on Thursday where the victims and their companions were preparing for Ganesh Chaturthi All of a sudden a thunderstorm broke out and the group mostly teenagers sought cover beneath the temporary structure when a lightning bolt struckOne child identified as Suresh Singh reportedly aged 17 was hit and died instantly The police were informed late around 1200 am to 1230 am on Friday the officer addedThe other three victims whose identities are yet to be confirmed were admitted to the Pandhana Community Health Centre and are reportedly out of dangerTheir condition is stable though one remains under close observation Devda saidThey may be discharged today All of them belong to the same age group between 17 and 18 years he saidThe pandal constructed with metal frames and tarpaulin sheets may have inadvertently amplified the impact of the strikeOfficials from the Khandwa district administration have launched an inquiry into the structural safety of such installations especially during the monsoon seasonA team from the disaster management cell is expected to inspect the site and issue revised safety advisories for upcoming public events This tragedy adds to the growing number of lightningrelated fatalities across India this seasonExperts warn that shifting climate patterns and rising surface temperatures are intensifying lightning activity particularly in central and northern IndiaMadhya Pradesh alone has reported dozens of such incidents this year prompting calls for improved public awareness and robust early warning systems IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/minor-killed-as-lightning-strikes-ganesh-pandal-in-mp-635053.html Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/maha-building-collapse-death-toll-reaches-17-prez-murmu-condoles-loss-of-lives-634764.html Mumbai Aug 28 The death toll in the Virar building collapse in Maharashtra has risen to 17 officials confirmed on Thursday as search and rescue efforts entered the second day The tragic incident occurred in the early hours of Wednesday when the rear portion of the Ramabai Apartment building suddenly caved in at around 1205 AM trapping several residents under the rubblePresident Droupadi Murmu expressed sorrow over the loss of lives stating The collapse of a building in Virar Maharashtra resulting in the death of several people is extremely tragic I express my condolences to the families who have lost their loved ones in this accident and pray for the speedy recovery of the injuredRescue efforts have been ongoing for more than 24 hours with two teams from the 5th Battalion of the National Disaster Response Force NDRF engaged in operations at the siteOfficials confirmed that nine people have been pulled out alive but operations are still underway with fears that more victims may remain trappedMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed his anguish over the deaths and announced relief measures for the affected familiesWe share the sorrow of all these families and at the same time Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the heirs of the deceased Rescue operations have been underway with the help of NDRF for the past 48 hours and they will conclude in the next few hours So far 9 people have been rescued safely the Chief Ministers Office said in an official statementIn the aftermath of the collapse the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation VVMC filed a complaint against the builder leading to his arrestAuthorities have also evacuated all nearby chawls as a precautionary measure shifting residents to safer locationsThe collapse has left numerous families without shelter At present the displaced residents are being housed at Chandansar Samaj Mandir where arrangements have been made for food drinking water medical aid and other essential support IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/maha-building-collapse-death-toll-reaches-17-prez-murmu-condoles-loss-of-lives-634764.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-as-karnataka-rtc-bus-rams-into-bus-shelter-in-keralas-kasaragod-634817.html Kasaragod Aug 28 Six people were killed when a Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation KSRTC bus lost control and ploughed into a roadside bus shelter at Thalappady in Keralas Kasaragod district According to preliminary reports the accident occurred as the brakes of the speeding bus failedThe vehicle first rammed into an autorickshaw parked nearby before crashing into the bus stop where several passengers were waitingThe autorickshaw driver and a 10yearold girl travelling with him died instantly in the incidentAmong those waiting at the shelter three women including Thalappady resident Lakshmi were killed on the spotThe deceased also included Ayesha Hasna Khadeeja Nafeesa and Havamumma all reported to be residents of KarnatakaSeveral passengers on board the bus sustained injuries though details of their condition are yet to be confirmed by authoritiesEyewitnesses described a scene of chaos as the bus veered off the road hitting the stationary autorickshaw before skidding directly into the waiting crowdResidents and police rushed to the scene to assist with rescue operations and the injured were shifted to nearby hospitals in MangaluruAllegations have also surfaced regarding the poor condition of the busLocals claimed that its tyres were completely worn out and that the vehicle was operating without valid insuranceThese claims have raised serious concerns over the safety standards of interstate transport buses and the negligence of transport authorities in enforcing mandatory checksPolice have launched an investigation into the accidentOfficials are expected to examine the mechanical condition of the bus and verify compliance with insurance and road safety normsThe incident has sparked widespread outrage in the border region with residents demanding strict action against negligence by transport operators to prevent further tragedies IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-as-karnataka-rtc-bus-rams-into-bus-shelter-in-keralas-kasaragod-634817.html Thu, 28 Aug 2025 18:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/toddler-among-two-killed-in-building-collapse-in-maharashtras-vasai-634477.html Mumbai Aug 27 Two people were killed and nine others injured after a portion of a residential building collapsed in Vasai located in Maharashtras Palghar district officials confirmed on Wednesday The injured were immediately rushed to hospitals in Virar and Nalasopara on the outskirts of Mumbai the National Disaster Response Force NDRF saidThose rescued have been admitted to Riddhi Vinayak Hospital Prakriti Hospital Chandansar Hospital and Sanjeevani HospitalThe mishap occurred when the rear portion of the fourstorey Ramabai Apartment situated on Narangi Road in Vasai gave way and collapsed onto a nearby chawl around 1205 amRescuers have so far pulled 11 individuals from the rubble some with serious injuries Two of them succumbed to their injuriesAmong the deceased were identified as 24yearold Aarohi Omkar Jovil and a toddler Utkarsha JovilOfficials said the collapsed section of the apartment came down directly on the adjoining chawl leaving multiple residents trapped under the debrisTeams from the Vasai Virar Municipal Corporation Fire Department along with two NDRF units are currently at the site conducting search and rescue operationsStructural engineers are inspecting the remaining part of the building to assess any further risk of collapseThis came as heavy rainfall has been lashing parts of Maharashtra worsening the situation in several regionsThe India Meteorological Department IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across the state on Wednesday with heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds Yellow and Orange alerts have been issued for 25 districtsDistricts including Mumbai Palghar Thane Raigad Ratnagiri and Sindhudurg are expected to receive heavy rainfall with a Yellow alert issued for all sixThe IMD has urged residents of the alertmarked districts to stay vigilant follow official weather advisories avoid unnecessary travel in floodprone areas and exercise caution in view of the risk posed by thunderstorms and strong windsFurther details on the Vasai building collapse are awaited as rescue operations continue IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/toddler-among-two-killed-in-building-collapse-in-maharashtras-vasai-634477.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 09:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/family-of-four-killed-in-bastar-as-car-swept-away-in-jheeram-ghati-amid-heavy-rains-634565.html Jagdalpur Chhattisgarh Aug 27 Incessant rains have wreaked havoc in Chhattisgarhs Bastar claiming four lives after a car was swept away in Jheeram Ghati officials said on Wednesday The victims a couple and their two children from Tamil Nadu died after their vehicle was washed away while trying to cross the swollen Jheeram Nala on National Highway 30According to officials the incident occurred on Tuesday when a car carrying five people attempted to cross the flooded stretch While the driver managed to save himself by jumping out the family was trapped inside and swept away by the strong currentAfter an 18hourlong rescue operation by the district administration and the State Disaster Response Force SDRF the car was recovered on Wednesday with all four bodies insideOfficials said the bodies have been shifted to Jagdalpur Medical College and the familys relatives have been informedContinuous downpour has led to the Sabari River overflowing forcing the closure of traffic at several points along NH30 which connects Jagdalpur to SukmaWith medical facilities disrupted officials said helicopters may have to be used in emergencies Many stranded travellers were forced to spend the night on the roadside after roads were suddenly blockedChief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai currently on a Japan tour expressed concern and reviewed the situation over the phone with Revenue Secretary Reena Baba Saheb Kangale and Bastar Divisional Commissioner Doman SinghHe later posted on X that relief and rescue operations are being carried out with full readiness and that people are being evacuated from the lowlying areasPublic safety is our top priority I have instructed administrative officials and SDRF to remain on high alert and provide assistance to those affected as required the CM saidMeanwhile a long traffic jam has left over 2000 passengers stranded on the roadsReports from various locations indicate that several houses have collapsed resulting in the deaths of two villagers and injuries to many othersThe injured have been taken to hospitals despite challenging conditionsIn Bijapur district the situation remains equally dire The Indravati River is in full spate causing widespread disruption Numerous roads are closed and at least 100 villages in the Cherpal area have been cut off from the district headquarters More than 20 houses have collapsed in this region alone IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/family-of-four-killed-in-bastar-as-car-swept-away-in-jheeram-ghati-amid-heavy-rains-634565.html Wed, 27 Aug 2025 15:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-in-helicopter-crash-on-uks-isle-of-wight-634180.html London Aug 26 Three people have died and one remains in serious condition after a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight in Britain police said We can confirm that three people have died following a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight this morning Four people in total were on board with one person currently in hospital in a serious condition the police said in a statement on MondayEarlier the Air Accident Investigation Branch said it has launched an investigation into the crash Xinhua news agency reportedWe will not be commenting on the circumstances of the incident but continue to work alongside the Air Accident Investigation Branch the police statement addedNorthumbria Helicopters the operator of the aircraft that crashed confirmed its aircraft was involved in the accident in the Shanklin area on the Isle of WightAccording to the operator the flight was undertaking a flying lessonEmergency services were called to the scene at 0924 local time 0824 GMT said the police One patient was flown to the Major Trauma Centre at University Hospital Southampton according to Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air AmbulanceAerial footage on British media showed the body of the aircraft a GOCLV model was significantly damagedEmergency responders from various agencies were deployed to the accident site and closed off the road IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-in-helicopter-crash-on-uks-isle-of-wight-634180.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-dead-as-suv-falls-into-drain-in-udaipur-search-for-missing-man-continues-634248.html Jaipur Aug 26 An SUV fell into a drain in Lakoda village under Kherwada police station in Rajasthans Udaipur leaving two people dead while two passengers managed to escape by breaking the cars glass The hunt to trace the body of the third victim is still on police officials saidThe accident occurred on Monday in latenight hours Rescue teams recovered the bodies of Dhruv Patel Lakoda and Naresh Meena Mahudia Bavalwada late at night while the search for Luv Patel Bayadi continued for hours after the incident was reported The district officials fear the body may have been swept away by the strong currentTwo others namely Praveen Meena of Mahudia and Laxman Meena of Sagwara survived after breaking the car windowAccording to police Dhruv and Luv were travelling from Kherwada to Baydi village when they offered a lift to three youths including Naresh shortly before the accidentThe site where the SUV plunged has a slope and a sharp Uturn with rainwater flowing heavily on both sides of the roadVillagers said the driver likely could not gauge the depth and force of the water at night causing the vehicle to lose control and slip into the drainLocals also pointed out that similar accidents have happened in this stretch during the monsoon season due to water overflowing onto the road Rescue work was hampered by rain and darknessThe SDRF team from Udaipur arrived at 1230 am about 90 minutes after the incident and recovered two bodies within hours According to the police there was a lot of difficulty in the rescue operation due to rain and darknessThe search for the third victim resumed on Tuesday morning with district administration and police teams on siteLuv Patel the missing victim owned a bakery shop in Kherwada while Dhruv Patel worked as a light fitter IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-dead-as-suv-falls-into-drain-in-udaipur-search-for-missing-man-continues-634248.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/landslide-disrupts-traffic-on-key-national-highway-in-nagaland-634164.html Kohima Aug 25 Huge landslides between Nagaland capital Kohima and the states Wokha town totally blocked vehicular movement on the National Highway 2 NH2 on Monday officials said A Nagaland government official said that massive landslides triggered by continuous rainfall since Sunday night blocked the busy route as huge boulders fell onto the highway from the hillsSeveral passenger vehicles and goods trucks were stranded for hours on both sides of the affected highwayAccording to the official no casualties have been reported so farTeams from the district administration police and Public Works Department have rushed to the spot but the engineers and workers are facing huge troubles to clear the road as rains and mudslides continueEfforts are being made for the movement of light vehicles through alternative routes the official saidThe KohimaWokha portion of the NH2 connects several districts including Tseminyu Wokha Pughoboto subdivision under Zunheboto and Mokokchung with the state capitalThe KohimaWokha route also serves as the main route to ferry goods and essential commodities as the NH2 connects with Assams Dibrugarh and Mizorams TuipangThe NH2 is also a vital route between Nagaland and neighbouring ManipurNagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio and Deputy Chief Minister TR Zeliang accompanied by officials from the Public Works Department and the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd NHIDCL recently visited the NH2 and reviewed the road conditionsChief Minister Rio earlier held a meeting with and wrote letters subsequently to Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari demanding the improvements of the National Highways in the northeastern stateIn a post on X the Chief Minister had said Inspected the NH2 landslideaffected area at Phesama Kohima While appreciating the ongoing efforts in restoring connectivity the hilly and landslideprone terrain has always been a challenge requiring new approaches IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/landslide-disrupts-traffic-on-key-national-highway-in-nagaland-634164.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 23:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-in-bike-car-collision-in-greater-noida-634106.html Greater Noida Aug 25 Four teenagers lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Greater Noida on Monday afternoon when their bike collided headon with a car officials said The accident took place on Kulesara Pushta Road under the Ecotech3 police station limitsPolice said the victims identified as Sumit Lavkush Rihan and Monu Thakur all aged between 16 and 18 were travelling on a TVS Rider bike when a WagonR coming from the opposite direction rammed into themThe impact of the collision was so severe that the bike was completely mangled and all four youths were left critically injured on the spotLocals rushed to their aid and admitted them to a nearby hospital but despite doctors efforts all four succumbed to their injuries during treatmentNews of the accident spread quickly leading to chaos and grief among the families of the deceasedA large crowd gathered at the spot before police intervened to restore orderThe Ecotech3 police station team reached the scene took custody of the WagonR and detained its driver The bodies have been sent for postmortem after completion of legal formalitiesPolice said further action will be taken based on the complaint of the victims familiesMeanwhile locals have expressed anger over frequent accidents on Kulesara Pushta Road blaming reckless driving and over speedingThey have demanded that the administration take strict measures for traffic regulation and road safety to prevent such tragedies in the futureIn another tragic accident eight people lost their lives and 45 others sustained injuries when a tanker collided with a tractortrolley carrying devotees in the Khurja area of Bulandshahr districtA speeding tanker hit the trolley from behind causing it to overturn The sudden impact flung several passengers onto the road leading to casualties IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-in-bike-car-collision-in-greater-noida-634106.html Mon, 25 Aug 2025 18:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/2-killed-12-injured-in-road-accidents-in-afghanistans-ghazni-633920.html Kabul Aug 24 At least two people were killed and 12 others injured in two separate road accidents in east Afghanistans Ghazni province local media reports said on Sunday The accidents occurred in Ghazni city the provincial capital and the Ab Band district on a road linking Ghazni to neighbouring Kandahar province leaving two victims dead on the spot and 12 others wounded the report saidAll the injured have been taken to nearby health facilities for treatment with most reported to be in critical condition Xinhua News Agency reported citing the staterun Bakhtar news agencyEarlier on Friday 12 people lost their lives and four others sustained injuries as a tractor slid into a river in the southern Afghanistan Helmand province provincial Director for Information and Culture Hafiz Abdul Bari Rashid saidThe deadly accident took place in Garmsir district claiming the lives of three women and nine children on the spot and injuring four others all children the official added Xinhua News Agency reportedSecurity personnel reached the site of the accident on time and rescued 14 others the official saidIn Afghanistans countryside the villagers often use tractors and animals as instruments to transport people and agricultural productsIn a similar incident at least 24 commuters were injured as a passenger bus collided with a truck in Afghanistans northern Baghlan province on Thursday night provincial police spokesman Mawlawi Shir Ahmad Burhani said FridayThe accident took place on a road linking the capital city of Kabul to the northern MazariSharif city leaving 24 travellers injured some in critical condition the official added saying all the injured had been shifted to a hospital in the provincial capital PuleKhumri cityEarlier this week at least 64 commuters were killed and three others sustained injuries in a deadly road mishap in western Afghanistans Herat province head of the rescue department in the province Abdul Zahir Noorzai said Wednesday The accident took place on Tuesday night after a passenger bus collided with a motorbike and a minitruck on a road linking the neighbouring Iran to Herat city in Afghanistan IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/2-killed-12-injured-in-road-accidents-in-afghanistans-ghazni-633920.html Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-burnt-alive-many-injured-after-blast-in-lpg-tanker-in-punjab-633686.html Chandigarh Aug 23 At least two people were burnt alive and more than 30 people sustained burn injuries after a blast in an LPG tanker on the JalandharHoshiarpur Highway near Mandiala village in Punjab police said on Saturday The blast occurred after a collision between the LPG tanker and a pickup truck late on Friday nightThe explosion and subsequent fire in the LPG tanker engulfed shops and residences located along the highway trapping villagers many of whom were caught asleepAccording to eyewitnesses the driver of the pickup succumbed to burn injuries after the vehicle caught fireOfficials of the district administration rushed to the spot and fire tenders from Jalandhar Adampur and Hoshiarpur were pressed into service to douse the firePunjab Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ravjot Singh also visited the spot and hospital to meet the injured He promised to provide all possible assistance to affected familiesDeputy Commissioner Aashika Jain said an accident between an LPG tanker and a pickup vehicle led to the fireFire tenders and ambulances were immediately mobilised to the spot and the fire has largely been brought under control she saidA detailed assessment of the cause of the accident and the extent of damage will be made once the situation is fully stabilised she addedCivil Hospital Senior Medical Officer Kuldeep Singh said 23 burn victims were admitted on Friday night Out of them 15 have been referred to specialty hospitals including two who have been transferred to a private hospital in AdampurHe said seven patients remain under treatment at the Civil Hospital in HoshiarpurIn the morning angry residents staged a sitin protest at the spot They claimed that they had been demanding that the LPG bottling plant be relocated from their area but their concerns were not getting redressed leaving them vulnerable to such incidentsThe police have put up barricades on the National Highway and vehicular movement has been restricted IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-burnt-alive-many-injured-after-blast-in-lpg-tanker-in-punjab-633686.html Sat, 23 Aug 2025 11:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/jampk-road-accident-cm-omar-abdullah-expresses-grief-633280.html Jammu Aug 21 Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed grief over the tragic bus accident in Samba that claimed a pilgrims life and injured many others The Chief Minister also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and assured all possible assistanceIn a post on the social media platform X Jammu and Kashmir CMO said Chief Minister has expressed grief over the tragic bus accident in Samba carrying Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrims which has claimed one life and left many injured He prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured and assured all possible assistanceThe bus en route to Katra from Uttar Pradesh was reportedly carrying around 70 people at the time of the crashThe accident took place in Jatwal a village in the Samba district Emergency services and locals rushed to the site to rescue the injuredAll 40 injured passengers were immediately shifted to a nearby hospital for medical treatmentPolice have started an investigation to ascertain the details of the incidentRoad rage rash and negligent driving overloading and overspeeding are the main causes of road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir according to Traffic Department officialsSpecial teams have been deployed on the ground by the Traffic Department to check offences and educate drivers on traffic rulesTwowheeler drivers without crash helmets are stopped counselled and even provided with standard crash helmets to avoid fatal road accidentsFiling stations have been advised not to give fuel to twowheeler drivers reporting without wearing crash helmetsRegional Transport officers RTOs of Kashmir and Jammu divisions have advertised traffic rules and warned violators of serious consequences the officials addedParents allowing minor children to drive vehicles are liable to imprisonment in addition to the cancellation of the vehicle registration certificatesDrivers without insurance and pollution certificates can face cancellation of their driving licences and those indulging in stunt biking and other such offences face cancellation of driving licence registration certificates in addition to heavy monetary fines IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/jampk-road-accident-cm-omar-abdullah-expresses-grief-633280.html Thu, 21 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/grievance-redressal-committee-for-medical-institutions-formed-vijayan-govt-tells-kerala-hc-633121.html Kochi Aug 20 The Kerala government on Wednesday informed the High Court that it has constituted a Grievance Redressal Committee under the Clinical Establishments Registration and Regulation Act 2018 The submission was made before a division bench of Chief Justice Nitin Jamdar and Justice Basant Balaji as it heard a writ petition seeking enforcement of safety standards in public medical facilitiesThe plea was filed in the wake of the recent collapse of a bathroom building at the Kottayam Medical College which led to the death of 56yearold Bindhu who had come for her daughters surgeryThe tragedy drew widespread criticism after it emerged that a rescue operation was delayedHearing about the incident Health Minister Veena George and Ports Minister VN Vasavan reached the accident site and initially assured that no one was trapped under the debrisBut later it was found that Bindhu was trapped under the debrisThe opposition Congress then alleged that her life was lost due to lapses in the responseOn Wednesday the court had expressed strong concern over the states failure to frame Rules under the 2018 Act to ensure periodic inspections of clinical establishments including government hospitals even seven years after the laws enactmentIt had also criticised the absence of a Grievance Redressal Committee for nearly 18 months after the earlier committees term expired in 2024On Wednesday the government submitted that the required rules will be framed within three monthsThe court directed the state to place its submissions in the form of an affidavit before the next hearing which has been posted for August 26The Congress had demanded a judicial probe into the Kottayam incidentOn the day of the accident state Congress President Sunny Joseph and senior leaders visited the hospital complex alleging gross negligence and accusing the government of trying to downplay the tragedyThe Pinarayi Vijayan government however ordered a probe by the District Collector instead of a judicial inquiryIn the aftermath the government announced rehabilitation measures including offering a government job to Bindhus son and taking responsibility for the medical expenses of her daughter IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/grievance-redressal-committee-for-medical-institutions-formed-vijayan-govt-tells-kerala-hc-633121.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-children-drown-in-a-pond-in-andhra-pradesh-633190.html Amaravati Aug 20 In a tragic incident six children including a girl drowned in a pond in Andhra Pradeshs Kurnool district on Wednesday The incident occurred in Chigeli village of Aspari mandal when the children all students of Class 5 and aged around 1011 years entered the pond on the outskirts of the village to take a bathAccording to police a group of seven students had gone to the pond Six of them had entered the water As the recent heavy rains had filled the pond the children started drowning and in the attempt to save one another they all drowned The lone survivor rushed to the village and informed the elders about the incidentVillagers ran towards the pond and started searching for the children All six were found deadThe death of the children sent shock waves among villagers Parents were inconsolable on seeing the dead bodies of their little onesOn receipt of the information the police rushed to the village A case was registered and an investigation begunAccording to the police the children had gone to the village school in the morning After school they headed towards the pond instead of returning homeMinister for Roads and Buildings B C Janardhan Reddy has expressed shock over the tragedyHe said the death of six children has saddened him He termed the incident unfortunate and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to their parentsThe minister advised parents to keep a close watch on the movements of their children to avoid such tragediesYSR Congress Party YSRCP President and former Chief Minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy also expressed his profound grief over the death of six childrenHe said that the death of the students due to drowning is tragic He conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceasedJagan Mohan Reddy urged the government to provide financial assistance to the families of the deceased He said the officials should take necessary precautionary measures to prevent such incidentsThe YSRCP chief also urged parents to keep an eye on their children IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-children-drown-in-a-pond-in-andhra-pradesh-633190.html Wed, 20 Aug 2025 21:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bank-denies-electrical-fault-at-kancheepuram-atm-after-shock-complaint-632956.html Chennai Aug 19 HDFC Bank on Tuesday said that a thorough inspection of its ATM in Tamil Nadus Kancheepuram had revealed no electrical faults following reports that a man suffered an electric shock while attempting to withdraw cash from there In an email statement Shripad Sukenkar from the banks Corporate Communications team said No electrical faults or anomalies were detected As a bank we adhere to the highest standards of safety and the ATM is safe for our customersThe banks statement came after panic spread on Sunday when Venkatesan 35 a resident of Kamman Street claimed he received shocks from the ATM keypadAccording to reports he had stopped at the ATM near the Head Post Office with his eightyearold son after visiting the vegetable market While entering his PIN he experienced a sudden jolt which intensified when he tried again His right hand was severely affected forcing him to seek treatment at the Kancheepuram Government HospitalPolice from Vishnu Kanchi station rushed to the scene after news of the incident spread Using a tester officers confirmed that the keypad area was leaking electricity though at a low voltage While police clarified that the leakage was not lifethreatening they acknowledged it was strong enough to cause painful shocks Area residents reported that minor shocks had been experienced by others in recent days at the same ATM though no serious injuries had occurredFearful of further incidents many avoided the machine while some resorted to pressing the keypad with pens or other objectsFollowing the incident police instructed HDFC Bank to repair the machine immediately and ensure that such hazards were eliminated Residents also urged banks to conduct routine safety checks on ATM facilities to protect customers IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bank-denies-electrical-fault-at-kancheepuram-atm-after-shock-complaint-632956.html Tue, 19 Aug 2025 22:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-in-light-plane-crash-in-kazakhstan-632607.html Almaty Aug 18 A light plane crashed in the Tselinograd district of Kazakhstans Akmola region killing the pilot and a passenger the countrys transport ministry said on Monday An Aerostar R40F UPLA229 aircraft crashed during a general aviation flight without catching fire said the ministrys press service In line with the Rules for the Investigation of Aviation Accidents a commission has been established Staff from the ministrys department for the investigation of accidents have been dispatched to the crash site said the serviceThe regional healthcare department confirmed that two people a man and a woman died at the scene before medical teams arrived Xinhua News Agency reportedLast week A small singleengine plane carrying four people crashed into a parked aircraft while attempting to land at Montanas Kalispell City Airport setting off a massive fire but miraculously resulting in no serious injuries according to local authoritiesThe incident occurred on Monday around 2 pm local time Preliminary investigations by the Kalispell Police Department and the Federal Aviation Administration FAA suggest that the pilot lost control of the aircraft during landingThe plane reportedly skidded onto the runway before crashing into multiple parked planes igniting a fire that quickly spread across the tarmac and into a nearby grassy areaFlames and thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky rattling the quiet surroundings of the small regional airport Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosionlike sound followed by scenes of chaos as emergency crews rushed to contain the blazeIt sounded as if you were to stick your head in a bass drum and somebody smacked it as hard as they could said Ron Danielson who manages a nearby inn and witnessed the crashDespite the intense fire all four individuals aboard the plane were able to exit the aircraft on their own after it came to a halt According to Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio two passengers sustained minor injuries and were treated at the sceneAuthorities confirmed that multiple aircraft on the ground were damaged in the fire Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control before it spread further The flight originated from Pullman Washington and the cause of the pilots loss of control remains under examination IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-in-light-plane-crash-in-kazakhstan-632607.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 15:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-killed-in-car-suv-collision-in-gujarats-surendranagar-632412.html Ahmedabad Aug 17 Seven persons were killed in a road accident near Dedadara village in Surendranagar district on Sunday afternoon after a Swift Dzire collided headon with a Tata Harrier SUV The crash which occurred around 330 pm resulted in the Dzire catching fire and trapping all its passengers inside Police confirmed that all seven occupants of the car were burnt alive while three individuals travelling in the SUV managed to escape with minor injuriesThe incident caused a major traffic jam on the busy highway before locals police personnel and a 108 emergency team reached the spot to launch rescue and relief operations Authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the accidentGujarat has witnessed a worrying uptick in road accident injuries and fatalities in recent years even as the total number of accidents has decreased In 2024 over 162000 people were hospitalized in road accidentsaveraging 19 injuries every hour across the state In the first seven months of that year alone Ahmedabad reported 15489 injury cases while the total statewide count hit nearly 93000 equating to 18 injuries per hourComparing early 2025 data between January and April Gujarat logged 52243 injuries which means roughly 498 road accidents occur daily or 21 people injured every hour Ahmedabad again led in accident injuries followed by Surat Vadodara Rajkot and GandhinagarExamining the period from 2018 to 2022 Gujarat recorded 80150 road accidents leading to 36626 deaths Notably a staggering 15978 fatalities involved victims who were unprotected without helmets or seat belts Other contributing factors included overspeeding unlicensed driving and overloaded vehiclesThe Gujarat government has launched multiple initiatives to curb road accidents focusing on stricter enforcement of traffic laws improved infrastructure and awareness campaigns Under the Gujarat Road Safety Authority GujRoSA efforts include black spot identification and rectification installation of speed cameras and stricter penalties for helmetless riders drunk driving and overspeedingThe state has also invested in highway patrol vehicles expanded 108 emergency response services for quicker medical aid and introduced technologydriven monitoring such as ANPR Automatic Number Plate Recognition systems Alongside awareness campaigns in schools and colleges mandatory road safety education and drives promoting seat belt and helmet usage are being intensifiedDespite a decline in total accidents the government is now emphasizing reducing fatalities through better enforcement and rapid trauma care IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-killed-in-car-suv-collision-in-gujarats-surendranagar-632412.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-from-blast-at-explosives-factory-in-russia-rises-to-20-632697.html Moscow Aug 18 The death toll from a blast that took place on Friday at an explosives factory in Russias Ryazan has increased to 20 while 134 others have been injured in the incident emergency officials said on Monday The explosion took place at the Elastik synthetic fibre plant in the village of Lesnoy located around 250 kilometres southeast of MoscowThe explosion took place in a gunpowder workshop that was completely destroyed The Moscow Times reported citing staterun media Ria Novosti Industrial explosives antiarmour warheads and gas generators for submarines are manufactured in the factory The Moscow Times reported citing local media reportsInvestigators have initiated a criminal investigation into possible industry safety violations However they have not announced any arrests yet Authorities in the Ryazan area declared a day of mourning on FridayOn Monday Russian Emergency Situations Ministry said that first responders had cleared around half of the blast site and were making use of K9 units to search for survivorsThe incident was the second deadly explosion at the Elastik plant since October 21 last year when 21 people were killed in a workshop operated by explosives producer Razryad The plant once part of state defence conglomerate Rostec stopped operations in 2018 However it is mentioned as a private weapons and ammunition producer under the name Zavod Elastik in corporate filingsEarlier on August 9 as many as 36 people were injured after a gasair mixture explosion rocked a brick building in Sterlitamak Russias Bashkortostan Republic said Alexei Kuznetsov aide to Russias Minister of Health Mikhail MurashkoAs of now 36 people have been injured 22 of whom have been hospitalised with the exact number still being determined the regional investigators statement saidReports claimed that 27 people were admitted to hospital after the explosion at the Bashkir Soda CompanyAccording to the companys press service the explosion occurred due to a pipeline leak during preparations for a scheduled shutdown for major repairs at the vinyl chloridepolyvinyl chloride complex Xinhua News Agency reportedThe statement said There is no threat to the populations life and health Continuous monitoring of environmental quality has been organised in the adjacent area All those injured who were working in the immediate vicinity at the time of the incident received necessary emergency assistance on site and were immediately taken to medical institutions for specialised care There are no fatalities IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-from-blast-at-explosives-factory-in-russia-rises-to-20-632697.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 20:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/gandhinagar-speeding-bmw-car-crushes-beautician-to-death-driver-detained-632709.html Gandhinagar Aug 18 A beautician was crushed to death by a speeding BMW car in Gandhinagars Sargasan area the police said on Monday The driver was detained Shanta Ankush Sunar 29 was killed late on Sunday after being hit by the speeding vehicle around 1130 pm while she was crossing a road near Vachani Hospital in the Sargasan area police saidSoon after the incident Sunar lay bleeding on the road and died while she was being shifted to the hospital by first responders the police saidAfter knocking down the woman who was employed in a beauty parlour the 20yearold driver Amarbhai Moreshwar fled the spot but was later detained by Infocity police said an officialThe offending vehicle was seized by police and shifted to the police stationThe driver was also sent for a medical examination to check if he was driving under the influence of liquor or drugs the police saidThe incident came within hours of a separate fatal accident involving a speeding SUV and a car in Surendranagar district on Sunday in which seven people were killed after the damaged car caught fireThe crash which occurred around 330 pm resulted in the occupants of the car getting trapped in the vehicle that caught firePolice confirmed that all seven occupants of the car were burnt alive while three individuals travelling in the SUV managed to escape with minor injuriesThe incident caused a major traffic jam on the busy highway before locals police personnel and an emergency team reached the spot to launch rescue and relief operationsThe authorities are investigating the circumstances that led to the accidentGujarat has witnessed a worrying uptick in road accident injuries and fatalities in recent years even as the total number of accidents has decreasedIn 2024 over 162000 people were hospitalised in road accidents averaging 19 injuries every hour across the stateIn the first seven months of that year alone Ahmedabad reported 15489 injury cases while the total statewide count hit nearly 93000 equating to 18 injuries per hour IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/gandhinagar-speeding-bmw-car-crushes-beautician-to-death-driver-detained-632709.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 21:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/udaipur-5-year-old-boy-mauled-by-stray-dogs-residents-outraged-632713.html Jaipur Aug 18 In a shocking case of stray dog attack in Udaipur a fiveyearold boy was brutally attacked by a pack of canines in the citys Gautam Vihar Colony The incident which happened on Sunday was caught on CCTV the footage of which surfaced on Monday sparking widespread outrage and panic in the localityThe victim Gauransh son of local resident Dinesh Sahu was riding a kids scooter outside his house when several dogs surrounded him In a matter of seconds the dogs pounced on him dragged him to the ground and bit him on the stomach and legTerrified by his screams his mother Preeti rushed to the spot and bravely rescued her son by chasing away the dogs The injured child was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital for treatmentThe attack has left residents alarmedLocals claimed that despite repeated calls to the Animal Welfare authorities and organisations no immediate assistance was receivedThis is not the first incident Just two months ago an 8yearold boy was mauled by stray dogs in another locality of the city His hands legs and waist were badly bitten A year ago a 5yearold girl was attacked and bitten by dogs near Mastan Baba Dargah she had lost her life a resident recalledThe repeated attacks have triggered strong demands for urgent action People have expressed anger that the authorities have failed to act even after several horrifying incidents in the pastIt is worth mentioning that the Rajasthan High Court taking serious note of the increasing cases of dog bites had recently granted full powers to municipal corporations to capture stray dogs and shift them to shelter homes within eight weeksThe court also ordered that FIRs should be filed against individuals or groups obstructing such operationsAccording to the government data Rajasthan reported over 3 lakh cases of dog bites in 2024 alone This year too incidents of dog and stray animal attacks are being reported continuously raising serious questions about public safety and civic responsibility IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/udaipur-5-year-old-boy-mauled-by-stray-dogs-residents-outraged-632713.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/10-killed-dozens-missing-after-boat-capsizes-in-nigeria-632721.html Abuja Aug 18 At least 10 bodies have been recovered while dozens of others are still missing after a passenger boat carrying about 50 people capsized in Nigerias northern state of Sokoto local authorities said Monday Aminu Liman Bodinga head of the Sokoto State Emergency Management Agency told Xinhua news agency via telephone that at least 10 people had been rescued following the mishap on Sunday afternoon in the Goronyo local government areaThe wooden boat was heading to a local market in Goronyo when the tragedy occurred This might have been caused by overloading Bodinga said citing preliminary investigation Xinhua reportedLate Sunday the National Emergency Management Agency said in a statement that more than 40 people were missing Rescuers including local divers and volunteers have joined the ongoing search and rescue effortsBoat accidents are common in Nigeria often due to overloading poor safety practices and bad weatherEarlier in May nine people died one was missing and 70 were injured after four tourist boats capsized due to sudden gales on a river in Qianxi southwest Chinas Guizhou province according to state mediaA total of 84 people fell into the water following the accident Speaking to Chinese media Red Star News tourists who were onsite during the accident said that there was a sudden rainstorm accompanied by hail thunder and strong windsChinese President Xi Jinping urged allout efforts to search for those who fell into the water and treat the injured after the boats capsizedThe Chinese provincial authorities have deployed nearly 500 emergency responders including police firefighters and medical personnel to coordinate rescue effortsThe other passengers on the boat reported a sudden shift in the weather featuring intense rainfall and a fog hovering over the waters surfaceEarlier in December eight people died after a boat capsized in Guizhou province IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/10-killed-dozens-missing-after-boat-capsizes-in-nigeria-632721.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-delhi-tourists-killed-as-car-falls-into-deep-gorge-in-rajasthans-sikar-632511.html Jaipur Aug 18 A tragic accident occurred on Harsh Parvat in Rajasthans Sikar where a car plunged into a 250footdeep gorge resulting in the deaths of a man and a woman A young girl who was also in the car sustained injuries and has been admitted to SK Hospital in Sikar for treatment According to police sources all three victims are residents of DelhiThe incident happened near Antari Nala close to the watch tower on Harsh ParvatAs per the officials the car was reportedly returning from the hilltop when it lost control and veered off the path falling into the deep gorgeInitial suspicion suggests that the car may have been in neutral gear leading to a loss of control on the steep slope After receiving information about the accident teams from Jeenmata Police Station Sadar Thana Police and Civil Defence rushed to the spot Rescue personnel descended into the gorge and successfully brought the injured girl back upEfforts are currently underway to retrieve the wrecked vehicle using a cranePolice have cordoned off the area and begun an investigation to determine the exact cause of the accidentVehicle condition road safety measures and mechanical failure are among the aspects being examinedHarsh Parvat a popular tourist destination in Sikar district stands at an elevation of approximately 3100 feet It attracts thousands of visitors daily especially during weekends and holidaysThe narrow and winding roads leading to the hill while scenic can be risky if proper caution is not maintained particularly during descentThis incident has again raised concerns about tourist safety and the need for stricter road safety measures in hilly areasAuthorities are expected to review safety protocols in the wake of the accident to prevent similar tragedies in the future said local villagers IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-delhi-tourists-killed-as-car-falls-into-deep-gorge-in-rajasthans-sikar-632511.html Mon, 18 Aug 2025 10:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/2-dead-13-injured-in-apartment-building-fire-in-seoul-632389.html Seoul Aug 17 Two people were killed and 13 others injured after a fire broke out in an apartment building in Seoul on Sunday authorities said The blaze began on the 14th floor of the 20story building in Seouls western ward of Mapo at about 810 am forcing 89 residents to evacuate A woman in her 60s and her 20something son died in the fire Yonhap News Agency reportedOne person was seriously injured while the rest sustained minor injuriesThe fire agency said it mobilised 252 personnel and 79 vehicles and extinguished the flames at 1042 am after receiving a report of black smoke from the buildingFire sprinklers were not installed on the 14th floor where the fire started according to the fire agency It plans to investigate the exact cause of the fireOn February 14 this year six workers died and 25 others were injured in a fire at a hotel construction site in South Koreas southeastern port city of Busan authorities saidThe fire started at the Banyan Tree hotel under construction at approximately 1050 am presumably from insulating material loaded near a swimming pool on the first floor of one of the three buildings on the site according to the Busan firefighting headquartersThe flames were mostly extinguished by around 130 pm firefighters saidWhen we arrived at the scene black smoke had filled the interior of the building Park Heungmo a rescue official with the Busan firefighting agency said at a press briefingThe deceased were found at the location where the fire broke out and its presumed they werent able to escape because there was a lot of flammable material near the exit he saidFirefighters rescued those trapped inside using helicopters but six were later pronounced dead 14 others were safely rescued from the roof while more than a hundred workers were evacuated IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/2-dead-13-injured-in-apartment-building-fire-in-seoul-632389.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 21:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-dead-over-200-injured-during-dahi-handi-festivities-in-mumbai-632302.html Mumbai Aug 17 The Dahi Handi celebrations held as part of Janmashtami festivities in Mumbai turned tragic with the deaths of two people though not during the human pyramid formations In addition a total of 210 people were reported injured across the city during the celebrations according to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMCOne of the deceased was identified as 39yearold Govinda participant Jagmohan Shivkiran Chaudhary who slipped and sustained injuries while attempting to reach a Dahi Handi from a balconyThe second fatality involved a 14yearold boy who collapsed while seated in a tempo during the festivities The boy was suffering from jaundice but had still joined his team for the Dahi Handi He was sitting in a tempo however suddenly he felt dizzy and was admitted to Rajawadi Hospital He was declared dead thereCivic and government hospital records until 1230 am showed that 210 people were injured Out of them 68 remain under treatment while 142 have been dischargedAt civicrun hospitals 91 people sustained injuries with 60 currently receiving treatment and 31 already discharged ESI hospitals reported 45 injuries with five still under treatment and 40 discharged while other hospitals saw 74 injuries with four under treatment and 70 dischargedThe celebrations also witnessed injuries outside Mumbai Six were reported in Navi Mumbai 17 in Thane and five in the KalyanUlhasnagar regionDahi Handi which is celebrated annually across India to mark the birth of Lord Krishna fell on August 16 this yearPreparations had already begun days earlier with Govinda teams practising the formation of multitiered human pyramids to break the traditional handiShri Krishna Janmashtami commemorating the birth of Lord Krishna was observed across Maharashtra with religious devotion and festive fervourLarge gatherings of devotees flocked to temples and festival venues chanting Jai Govinda and breaking symbolic handisIn Virar massive crowds participated in the celebrations while chants of Jai Govinda echoed through the airSeveral Dahi Handi spots were also organised by political leaders and local outfits in VasaiVirar where Govindas took part in pyramid formations while devotees sang and danced to Govinda songsThe Dahi Handi remains one of the most important parts of Janmashtami festivities in Maharashtra recreating the mythological episode of Krishna as a child breaking pots of butter hung high above the groundEach year numerous competitions are organised across the state drawing thousands of participants and spectators who celebrate the birth of Lord Krishna with grandeur and devotion IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-dead-over-200-injured-during-dahi-handi-festivities-in-mumbai-632302.html Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-charred-to-death-three-feared-dead-in-fire-at-bengaluru-market-632252.html Bengaluru Aug 16 One person was charred to death and three others were feared dead in Nagarthpet located close to the busy KR Market in Bengaluru on Saturday The victims were residing in a house on the fourth floor of a commercial buildingAccording to police the fire erupted suddenly inside the residence and engulfed the entire house within minutesThe exact cause of the tragedy is yet to be ascertainedPreliminary investigations have revealed that the fire first broke out in a plastic mat shop and then spread to the entire floorThe deceased has been identified as Madan Singh from Rajasthan His wife and two children aged 8 and 5 years are also feared deadAbout 18 fire tenders have been deployed to extinguish the blaze However due to the narrow lanes personnel and vehicles of the Fire and Emergency Services Department faced difficulties in reaching the spot Three ambulances have also been rushed to the areaMore details are awaited as rescue operations are still underway Former MLA and local Congress leader RV Devaraju who arrived at the spot stated that it is suspected one person has died and three others are feared deadAn official statement in this regard is awaited from the Police DepartmentOn Friday a boy was killed and nine others were injured in an explosion in BengaluruThe incident caused panic among residents and authorities as people were busy with the 79th Independence Day celebrationsThe deceased was identified as eightyearold MubarakAccording to police 12 others including an eightyearold girl sustained injuries and have been admitted to various hospitalsAuthorities suspect a gas cylinder blast although locals claim the impact was much stronger than a typical LPG cylinder explosionPolice are continuing their investigationOn October 7 2023 in a major tragic incident at least 13 persons were burnt alive and four others were injured in the cracker shop cum godown fire incident that was reported from Attibele in Anekal Taluk on the outskirts of Bengaluru IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-charred-to-death-three-feared-dead-in-fire-at-bengaluru-market-632252.html Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-several-injured-in-road-accident-in-mps-shivpuri-victims-from-gujarat-632268.html Bhopal Aug 16 At least four people were killed and nearly a dozen others injured when a Traveller vehicle collided with a loaded truck in Madhya Pradeshs Shivpuri district early Saturday morning police said The tragic accident occurred early morning around 6 am under the jurisdiction of Surwaya police station of Shivpuri district on the National Highway 27The impact of the headon collision was so severe that four people died on the spotThe deceased have been identified as Hardik Dave 40 Ankit Thakur 22 Raja Thakur 28 and Rajpal Solanki 60 police said Bodies have been sent for the postmortem examinationThose injured many of them critically are undergoing treatment at a governmentrun hospital in Shivpuri The injured have been identified as Mohit Rawal Ashish Vyas Narendra Nayak Chetan Kumar Harshad Goswami Mohlik Rishikesh and ArvindAccording to police all the victims were residents of Mehsana and Surendra Nagar districts of Gujarat They were members of a local musical group that had travelled to Kashi Vishwanath to performWhen they were returning to Gujarat via Shivpuri Travelers driver reportedly lost control due to high speed and collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction in the wee hours of SaturdayUpon receiving information local area police reached the spot and the injured persons were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatmentLater some senior police officials also inspected the spot and an investigation was started The exact reason for the accident is yet to be known however police said the preliminary investigation indicated that the driver may have dozed off which led to the mishapOne of the survivors talking to local media said that the mishap occurred when all were asleep around 530 am We all were returning from Kashi Vishwanath and heading towards our homes in Gujarat in a Traveller a survivor who identified himself as Vipul told media persons IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-several-injured-in-road-accident-in-mps-shivpuri-victims-from-gujarat-632268.html Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-four-of-gujarat-musical-troupe-killed-11-injured-in-shivpuri-road-accident-632276.html Shivpuri Aug 16 Four people died and 11 others were injured in a tragic road accident in Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday morning All were members of a Gujaratbased music group returning from Varanasi after performing at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple The accident occurred on National Highway27 under the jurisdiction of Survaya police station when their Traveller van collided headon with a loaded truck coming from the opposite directionSpeaking to IANS Arvind Chari Survaya police station incharge said All the victims hailed from Mehsana and Surendranagar districts of GujaratThe officer added that one person died on the spot while three others succumbed to their injuries at the hospitalAs many as 11 others were injured including one of the drivers whose condition is stated to be criticalPreliminary investigations suggest that the van driver may have dozed off at the wheel having reportedly left Varanasi at around 5 AM without restThe accident took place at around 630 AM nearly 30 kilometres from the district headquarters The driver lost control of the vehicle which hit the central divider and veered into the opposite lane before crashing into an oncoming truck with tremendous forceThe impact was so severe that several passengers were thrown from their seats the officer saidA total of 17 people were travelling in the van at the time of the accident The deceased have been identified as Hardik Dave 40 the lead singer of the group Raja Thakur 28 Ankit Thakur 22 and Rajpal Solanki 60The music troupe used to tour for devotional performances across northern IndiaThe injured including Mohit Rawal Ashish Vyas Narendra Nayak Chetan Kumar Harshad Goswami Mohlik Rishikesh Arvind and others were rushed to a government hospital in ShivpuriAs news of the accident spread family members were informed and administrative officials arrived at the hospital to oversee medical care and offer supportPolice have launched a formal investigation into the cause of the crash IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-four-of-gujarat-musical-troupe-killed-11-injured-in-shivpuri-road-accident-632276.html Sat, 16 Aug 2025 18:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/11-killed-after-truck-collides-with-container-in-rajasthans-dausa-631838.html Dausa Rajasthan Aug 13 Eleven people including women and children died while over half a dozen were injured when a pickup truck collided with a container near Bapi village in Rajasthans Dausa on Wednesday According to the information the deceased include three women and seven childrenAs per initial reports the vehicle crashed into a container truck resulting in the immediate death of 10 peopleUpon receiving the information the police hurried to the location and transported the injured individuals to a nearby hospital where another woman died from her injuries raising the death toll to 11The remains of the deceased have been forwarded for autopsyAll of them were from Uttar Pradesh and were returning after visiting the Khatu Shyam and Salasar Balaji Temple when the accident took place in the Sainthal police station areaAfter hearing the collision and chaos people nearby reached out to help and called the police and ambulanceAs soon as the information was received the police arrived at the spot and all the injured were sent to the trauma unit of the district hospital Since many people were left seriously injured additional medical staff were called inDistrict Collector Devendra Kumar and Superintendent of Police Sagar Rana also reached the spot and the hospital to gather the details of the incidentAccording to preliminary information all the deceased are residents of Etah district of Uttar PradeshInvestigation is underway and further details are awaitedRajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also expressed his grief over the incident and said The news of the loss of life in a horrific road accident in Dausa is extremely tragic The district administration has been directed to ensure prompt and proper treatment for the injuredMay God grant a place at His divine feet to the departed souls and provide speedy recovery to the injured he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/11-killed-after-truck-collides-with-container-in-rajasthans-dausa-631838.html Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/prez-murmu-condoles-loss-of-lives-in-dausa-road-accident-631866.html New Delhi Aug 13 President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday expressed grief over the tragic road accident in Rajasthans Dausa which killed 11 people including women and children Over half a dozen people were also injured in the accident which happened at around 330 am when a collision occurred between a pickup truck and a container near Bapi village in Dausa The pickup truck was carrying more than 22 devotees at the time of the crashAccording to the information the deceased include four women and seven childrenIn a post on X President Murmu posted The news of the death of many people including women and children in a road accident in Dausa Rajasthan is very tragic I express my deep condolences to the bereaved families I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured in this accidentAccording to preliminary findings by the police the container truck rammed the pickup from behind with considerable force resulting in the immediate death of 10 peopleUpon receiving the information the police hurried to the location and transported the injured individuals to a nearby hospital where another woman died from her injuries raising the death toll to 11Earlier in the day Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma also took to X and expressed his sadness over the accidentCM Bhajanlal said The news of the loss of life in a horrific road accident in Dausa is extremely tragic The district administration has been directed to ensure prompt and proper treatment for the injuredMay God grant a place at His divine feet to the departed souls and provide speedy recovery to the injured he addedThe deceased have been identified as Poorvi 3 Priyanka 25 Daksh 12 Sheela 35 Seema 25 Anshu 26 and Saurabh 35The identities of four other victims are yet to be identifiedSeveral injured passengers are being treated at Dausa District Hospital while those in critical condition were rushed to SMS Hospital in Jaipur for advanced careAmong the seriously injured are Lakshya 5 Naitik 6 Rita 30 Nilesh Kumari 22 Priyanka 19 Saurabh 28 Manoj 28 and another unidentified patient IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/prez-murmu-condoles-loss-of-lives-in-dausa-road-accident-631866.html Wed, 13 Aug 2025 11:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/small-plane-crashes-into-parked-aircraft-at-montana-airport-triggering-massive-fire-631631.html Montana Aug 12 A small singleengine plane carrying four people crashed into a parked aircraft while attempting to land at Montanas Kalispell City Airport setting off a massive fire but miraculously resulting in no serious injuries according to local authorities The incident occurred on Monday around 200 pm local time Preliminary investigations by the Kalispell Police Department and the Federal Aviation Administration FAA suggest that the pilot lost control of the aircraft during landingThe plane reportedly skidded onto the runway before crashing into multiple parked planes igniting a fire that quickly spread across the tarmac and into a nearby grassy areaFlames and thick plumes of black smoke billowed into the sky rattling the quiet surroundings of the small regional airport Eyewitnesses reported hearing a loud explosionlike sound followed by scenes of chaos as emergency crews rushed to contain the blazeIt sounded as if you were to stick your head in a bass drum and somebody smacked it as hard as they could said Ron Danielson who manages a nearby inn and witnessed the crashDespite the intense fire all four individuals aboard the plane were able to exit the aircraft on their own after it came to a halt According to Kalispell Police Chief Jordan Venezio two passengers sustained minor injuries and were treated at the sceneAuthorities confirmed that multiple aircraft on the ground were damaged in the fire Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control before it spread further The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB are continuing to investigate the crashThe flight originated from Pullman Washington and the cause of the pilots loss of control remains under examination The Kalispell City Airport has since resumed limited operations though a full damage assessment is still underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/small-plane-crashes-into-parked-aircraft-at-montana-airport-triggering-massive-fire-631631.html Tue, 12 Aug 2025 11:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/ktaka-stampede-tragedy-bjp-demands-resignation-of-cm-amp-dy-cm-probe-by-cbi-631707.html Bengaluru Aug 12 Leader of the Opposition LoP in Karnataka Assembly and veteran BJP leader R Ashoka said on Tuesday that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and Home Minister G Parameshwara should take responsibility for their involvement in the recent Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB stampede incident and a probe should be conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation Speaking in the Assembly LoP Ashoka said that if Siddaramaiah has any sensitivity regarding the incident he should apologise to the people of the stateThe Chief Minister Deputy Chief Minister and Home Minister should take full responsibility for the stampede incident Along with that they should resign and a CBI investigation should be conducted in the matter he addedFurthermore rules should be formulated to prevent such incidents in the future and a house committee should be appointed Justice should be provided to the grieving parents he saidInstructions about the programme were given from the Chief Ministers office itself The state government says this is not a government celebration But RCB and the Karnataka State Cricket Association KSCA have said that the state government invited them This is also mentioned in the affidavit submitted to the court the LOP addedAshoka highlighted that the RCB in the court said We didnt ask for victory celebration government asked us We sent players because government ordered us We are just players who play under BCCI rulesChief Minister Siddaramaiah had said that an FIR should be filed against RCBAshoka also said The KSCA stated to the court that the FIR against them has been filed to avoid public anger against the governmentHighlighting the negligence of the Congressled state government LoP Ashoka said On June 4 at 320 pm in Vidhana Soudha when the programme had not yet started 70000 to 80000 people had gathered near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru If the stadium gates were open people would have gone in and sat reducing the crowd Those who could not get seats would have returned A senior police officer had given strict instruction on walkietalkie that until the event at the Vidhana Soudha is over none of the gates of the stadium should be opened This caused the stampede incidentLater not able to control the huge crowd the police lathi charged resulting in stampede Who gave the order to lathi charge at such a time the BJP leader askedEven when 7080 international matches have taken place at the stadium till date permission was not obtained from the stadium for any of the matches Anyone can check on this surprising and shocking fact LoP Ashoka underlinedI have personally gone to the stadium to gather information The key was given to the police by the Cricket Association A senior police officer speaking on the walkietalkie said not to let anyone in the stadium Then having no choice when police did lathi charge everyone fell and ran If the gate was open the accident would not have happened he reiteratedGiving account of the tragedy the LoP said At 334 pm when the programme had not yet started in Vidhana Soudha Bidadi engineer Prajwal had already died At 335 pm a message circulated on the walkietalkie that some people were breathless KR Pete civil engineer Purnachandra got caught in the stampede and died At 436 pm a message came on the walkietalkie that six people had fallen near Gate6 and there was no one to pick them upLater student Manoj Kumar 13yearold Divyanshi died Then Akshata Pai Chinmayi Shetty Bhumik died While the felicitation of the players was happening on the stage Kolars Sahana died Despite all this there was no proper ambulance arrangement Everything was communicated on walkietalkie and all officers around the Chief Minister and others knew it Yet they turned a blind eye he added while hitting out at the Congressled state governmentIf proper doctors and ambulance arrangements were made such a disaster would not have happened Even after so many deaths the RCB team went to the stadium and celebrated Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar also went to this programme LoP Ashoka saidAccording to Justice Michael DCunha Commission 515 personnel were deployed But only 194 signed in the register Even when senior officials brought the news of deaths to the Ministers notice the programme did not stop The RCB team members brought the IPL trophy to Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar Was it necessary for Shivakumar to kiss the trophy hold it up and display it he asked IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/ktaka-stampede-tragedy-bjp-demands-resignation-of-cm-amp-dy-cm-probe-by-cbi-631707.html Tue, 12 Aug 2025 19:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bihar-tiger-attack-claims-farmers-life-in-bagaha-another-forest-worker-injured-631572.html Patna Aug 11 Panic has gripped the Ghoda Ghat village area in West Champarans Bagaha subdivision in Bihar after a tiger strayed from the Valmiki Tiger Reserve and killed a farmer on Monday A Forest Department worker was also seriously injured while attempting to track the big catThe deceased has been identified as 65yearold farmer Mathura Mahato who was working in his paddy field near Ghoda Ghat under the Govardhana Forest Range when the tiger attacked MahatoThe animal fatally mauled Mahato reportedly tearing open his abdomen and dragged the body into nearby sugarcane fieldsHe was my fatherinlaw He had gone to work in the field when the tiger suddenly attacked After killing him the tiger hid nearby keeping the body in its mouth The Forest Department team later managed to recover it said Renu Devi the victims daughterinlawUpon receiving information a team of forest workers arrived to track and push the tiger back into the forestDuring the search the tiger still near the body pounced on a tiger tracker clawing his thighThe animal retreated only after other workers shouted and created noise The injured tracker was rushed to the Community Health Centre CHC in Ramnagar where he remains in critical conditionWe had information that a tiger had killed a farmer When we reached Ghoda Ghat the tiger hiding in the sugarcane suddenly attacked one of our team We managed to scare it away and took our injured colleague to CHC Ramnagar said Ram Vinay Oraon a tiger tracker with the forest departmentThe incident has sparked widespread fear among villagers many of whom are now avoiding farm workForest ConservatorcumDirector of Valmiki Tiger Reserve VTR Neshamani K assured residents that efforts are underway to trace the tigers movementsHe urged people to stay away from forested areas until the animal is located and capturedAccording to official figures there are 54 tigers in VTR IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bihar-tiger-attack-claims-farmers-life-in-bagaha-another-forest-worker-injured-631572.html Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/road-accident-in-pakistans-karachi-kills-two-children-leaves-father-injured-631304.html Islamabad Aug 10 A tragic road accident involving a dumper lorry occurred early Sunday on Karachis Rashid Minhas Road near Lucky One Mall resulting in the deaths of two siblings and injuries to their father The incident sparked protests and mob violence causing major disruption on several key city roads according to officials Karachi has witnessed a recent surge in road accidents particularly those involving heavyduty vehicles such as dumpers and water tankers Hospital statistics reveal that nearly 500 fatalities and 4879 injuries have been recorded in such incidents during 2024Zeeshan Shafiq Siddiqi the Central Senior Superintendent of Police Karachi stated that at approximately 315am a dumper struck a motorcycle carrying a family killing 22yearold Mahnoor and her 14yearold brother Ahmed Raza Their 48yearold father Shakir was injured in the crashIn the aftermath of the incident transport workers launched a protest blocking Rashid Minhas Road and the Superhighway near Sohrab Goth which led to severe traffic congestionRoads leading to and from Rashid Minhas Road from Sohrab Goth to GulshaniIqbal were closed Likewise traffic at AlAsif Square in both directions towards the city and towards Hyderabad came to a standstillA mob gathered and set fire to a total of seven dumpers on both sides of the road within the limits of Yusuf Plaza and Federal B Area police stations Pakistani media outlet Dawn quoted SSP Siddiqi as sayingThe police reached the spot to apprehend the driver and took the dumper in custody he addedAccording to Siddiqi police cordoned off the area set up diversions and called in fire brigade units to extinguish the blazeThe police have reportedly arrested 14 suspects on charges of torching the dumpers Siddiqui mentionedFurther it was reported by local media outlets that more arrests were being made with the aid of videos and technical devicesPolice surgeon Dr Summaiya Syed told local media outlets that the deceased siblings were brought to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital where they were pronounced dead Their father survived with injuries She mentioned that the female victim was soon to be married according to the deceaseds relativesDr Syed also reported that two lorry drivers were brought in by police with severe injuries after being assaulted by the mob One was the allegedly responsible driver who is in critical but stable condition Another driver whose dumper was also set on fire suffered serious head injuriesHassaan Ul Haseeb Khan spokesperson for Rescue 1122 confirmed that seven dumpers were set ablaze near Lucky One Mall in GulshaniIqbal He said fire brigade teams managed to control the fire though the vehicles were badly damaged in the arson attacksA highspeed trailer lorry crashed in Karachis Defence Housing Authority DHA resulting in the injuries of two others earlier this monthIn a separate incident in July a 59yearold milk vendor was killed when a dumper ran over his motorcycle in Karachis Saudabad area IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/road-accident-in-pakistans-karachi-kills-two-children-leaves-father-injured-631304.html Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/delhi-speeding-suv-kills-pedestrian-near-presidents-estate-driver-detained-631266.html New Delhi Aug 10 A speeding SUV crushed a man to death and injured another on a road close to the highsecurity Presidents Estate in New Delhi the police said on Sunday The driver has been detainedThe incident was reported by a police patrol van around 630 am the police said adding that the vehicle virtually climbed onto the pavement after hitting two persons on the Mother Teresa Crescent Road near Talkatora StadiumDeputy Commissioner of Police Devesh Kumar Mahla said they were checking if the driver Ashish 26 was driving under the influence of liquor or drugsDuring questioning the driver of the white vehicle bearing a UP registration number revealed that he was driving from Gurugram to Shakarpur and the accident occurred as he dozed offWe are trying to identify the victims said MahlaWhile forensic teams collected evidence from the vehicle and the crime scene glass bottles could be seen lying near the drivers seatThe vehicle is registered in the name of Ankit Adnani a resident of Ahimsa Khand Ghaziabad The owner of the vehicle said he had given his vehicle to Ashish for use the police saidThe report of the medical examination of the detained driver is awaited the police saidThe police said the person killed in the incident was walking along the road when the vehicle hit him He died on the spotThe other victim who is undergoing treatment for a fracture and other injuries was also flung into the air due to the impact said an investigatorThe police suspect that the incident took place at least 3060 minutes before it was detected by the patrol vehicleDue to the impact of the accident the pavement was damaged and the vehicles wheels were detached according to a police official from Chanakyapuri Police Station IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/delhi-speeding-suv-kills-pedestrian-near-presidents-estate-driver-detained-631266.html Sun, 10 Aug 2025 16:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/consequential-train-accidents-reduced-from-135-in-2014-15-to-31-in-2024-25-govt-631064.html New Delhi Aug 9 Consequential train accidents have reduced from 135 in 201415 to 31 in 202425 due to various safety measures taken over the years the government has informed There has been a steep decline in the number of accidents in the past 11 yearsIt may be noted that the consequential train accidents during the period 200414 was 1711 average 171 per annum which has declined to 31 in 202425 and further to 3 in 202526 up to June Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw informed the ParliamentAnother important index showing improved safety in train operations is Accidents Per Million Train Kilometer APMTKM which has reduced from 011 in 201415 to 003 in 202425 indicating an improvement of approx 73 per cent during the said period he notedElectricalElectronic Interlocking Systems with centralised operation of points and signals have been provided at 6635 stations up to 30062025 to reduce accident due to human failure Interlocking of Level Crossing LC Gates has been provided at 11096 level crossing gates up to 30062025 for enhancing safety at LC gates he saidComplete Track Circuiting of stations to enhance safety by verification of track occupancy by electrical means has been provided at 6640 stations up to June 30 2025Kavach is a highly technology intensive system which requires safety certification of highest order Kavach was adopted as a National ATP system in July 2020 Kavach is provided progressively in phased mannerKavach has already been deployed on 1548 RKm on South Central Railway and North Central Railway Presently the work is in progress on DelhiMumbai and DelhiHowrah corridors approximately 3000 RKm Kavach has been successfully commissioned over KotaMathura section DelhiMumbai route covering 324 Route Kilometers on 30072025 the minister informedAll locomotives are equipped with Vigilance Control Devices VCD to improve alertness of Loco Pilots he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/consequential-train-accidents-reduced-from-135-in-2014-15-to-31-in-2024-25-govt-631064.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 10:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-in-explosion-at-firecracker-unit-in-tamil-nadu-631111.html Chennai Aug 9 Three people were killed and one seriously injured when an explosion ripped through a house where firecrackers were being made near Vembakottai in Tamil Nadus Virudhunagar district on Saturday According to police a group of workers was engaged in manufacturing firecrackers inside a house in the Vijayakarishalkulam area when explosives suddenly detonatedThe blast triggered a massive fire which spread rapidly causing the partially prepared crackers to explode in quick succession The impact of the explosion left parts of the building in ruinsThree people died on the spot while another sustained severe burn injuriesThe injured person was rescued by the police and rushed to the Sivakasi Government Hospital for treatmentThis latest accident has once again highlighted the recurring safety concerns in the regions fireworks production unitsVirudhunagar district particularly the SivakasiSattur belt is known as the countrys firecracker manufacturing hub but it has been plagued by frequent accidents caused by unsafe storage of explosives overstocking or manufacturing activities being carried out in unauthorised locations such as residential buildingsSaturdays incident is the fourth fatal firecrackerrelated explosion in the district in the past month alone Collectively these blasts have claimed 16 lives raising alarm among safety officials and prompting demands for stricter enforcement of rules under the Explosives ActIn July three separate blasts were reported in different parts of Virudhunagar district each linked to either licensed fireworks factories flouting safety norms or illegal units operating without proper authorisationThe accidents claimed the lives of workers many of them daily wage labourers and left several others injured Senior police officials have launched an investigation into the latest explosionPreliminary inquiries suggest that explosives were being handled without adequate precautionary measures Officials from the Revenue and Fire Safety Departments have also been roped in to assess the damage and determine the cause of the blastAuthorities have once again urged fireworks unit owners to strictly follow safety protocols and warned that strict action would be taken against violators IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-in-explosion-at-firecracker-unit-in-tamil-nadu-631111.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 14:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/eight-killed-in-rain-triggered-wall-collapse-in-delhi-631125.html New Delhi Aug 9 Eight people including women and children were killed in a wall collapse triggered by incessant rain in South East Delhis Jaitpur area the police said on Saturday The incident took place in a slum in the Hari Nagar area in the morning the police addedThe victims were identified as Muttu Ali 45 Rabibul 30 Shabibul 30 Rubina 25 Dolly 25 Hashibul Rukhsana 6 and Hasina 7The police said the victims were trapped after a wall near a temple collapsed with a loud noise apparently because the weak structure could not bear the weight of the raindrenched roof and wallsSoon after the collapse area residents rushed to help and assisted rescuers in shifting them to the hospital the police said adding that the victims died on the wayThe slum home to scrap dealers was evacuated soon after the incident to avoid any similar collapse the police saidMeanwhile the overnight and morning downpour severely disrupted normal life across DelhiNCR causing waterlogging in several areas including Panchkuian Marg Mathura Road and Connaught PlaceThe waterlogging and rush due to the festival of Rakhi resulted in traffic congestion and delays on major roadsThe rain not only caused chaos on the ground but also in the skies According to Flightradar data more than 130 flights to and from Delhis Indira Gandhi International Airport were delayed on Saturday morningIn response to the weatherinduced disruption airlines issued travel advisories IndiGo and SpiceJet took to X to warn passengers about the heavy rain and urged them to allow extra travel time and check flight statuses before heading to the airportAir India also issued a cautionary message on X Rain may impact flight operations to and from Delhi today It advised travellers to plan their trips by keeping in mind the delays anticipated due to traffic congestion in the cityThe India Meteorological Department IMD on Saturday issued a rain alert for Delhi warning of moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms lightning and gusty winds across the national Capital The department also issued key safety guidelines for citizens amid deteriorating weather conditionsToday the skies turn moody moderate rain thunderstorms and lightning are expected accompanied by gusty winds 3040 kmph across parts of the city This isnt just a forecast its a gentle reminder to care for one another Drive cautiously roads may be slippery Secure loose items on balconies and rooftops Avoid sheltering under trees during lightning Stay tuned to IMD official weather updates the IMD posted on X IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/eight-killed-in-rain-triggered-wall-collapse-in-delhi-631125.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 16:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/madhya-pradesh-chinese-kite-string-injures-four-in-ratlam-631188.html BhopalRatlam Aug 9 The festive spirit of Raksha Bandhan was marred by a series of injuries caused by banned Chinese manjha a glass powdercoated synthetic kite string on Saturday leaving four people wounded in three separate incidents along Jawara Road The most serious incident occurred around 445 pm near Ghatala Bridge where 18yearold Sameer Khan son of Shakoor Khan and a resident of Bapunagar was riding his motorcycle into the city for shopping A stray kite string became entangled around his neck slicing deeply into his throat and causing profuse bleeding Sameer Khan who happened to be passing by intervened by biting through the string and helping rush the youth to the district hospital with the aid of bystanders Doctors performed emergency surgery to repair his windpipe and his condition remains critical According to attending physicians an immediate surgical procedure could save his life Earlier that afternoon around 330 pm another couple was injured near the same bridge Anand Gosar 25 a resident of Subhash Nagar was en route to his inlaws home in Nahargarh with his wife Muskan when a kite string struck his neck police officials said While attempting to remove it Anand suffered deep lacerations to his fingers and Muskan sustained injuries to her hand Due to trauma to his throat Anand is currently unable to speak properly In another incident according to police sources a young man identified as Jitendra 22 a resident of Bangrod in Ratlam district also sustained severe injuries to his throat and is undergoing treatment at the district hospital Despite a formal ban on Chinese manjha by the National Green Tribunal and local administrations its sale continues unabated during kiteflying festivals such as Raksha Bandhan and Independence Day the police said The District Collector of Ratlam has issued prohibitory orders against the sale and use of Chinese thread used in kite flying to curb its circulation due to repeated injuries and environmental hazards read a government statement The sharp synthetic thread outlawed for its lethal potential once again proved its menace as it slashed throats and hands prompting emergency medical intervention and renewed administrative action Often coated with powdered glass or metal the synthetic thread is prized for its strength in kite duels but has caused numerous fatalities and injuries across India Following Saturdays incidents the Ratlam district administration has launched a crackdown on sellers Raids are underway in multiple localities to seize banned reels and penalise vendors Officials have reiterated that the use sale and storage of Chinese manjha is a punishable offence under environmental and public safety laws IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/madhya-pradesh-chinese-kite-string-injures-four-in-ratlam-631188.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 23:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/indian-navy-saves-woman-from-drowning-in-hooghly-river-near-kolkata-631028.html Kolkata Aug 8 A patrol boat of the Indian Navy saved a woman from drowning in the Hooghly river near Kolkata on Friday She was rescued and handed over to the River Traffic Police who got in touch with her family It was after midnight and the Sagar Prahari Bal crew on the Fast Interceptor Craft FIC under the Naval OfficerinCharge NOIC Kolkata were maintaining a sharp lookout all around At around 1245 am on Friday their sharp eyes spotted a figure struggling against the strong current that was dragging her further from the river bank the Ministry of Defence spokesperson in Kolkata saidAn Indian Navy official said that the crew carefully steered the FIC towards the struggling figure in absolute darknessThis was not an easy task The tide was strong and the speed of the boat had to be controlled so as not to cause any harm to the person in the water Finally the FIC got sufficiently close to the person and the rescue operation was conducted It turned out to be a sariclad woman The team got to her just in time She was totally exhausted and may not have survived much longer the official saidThe woman was in a state of panic after her ordeal and had to be calmed down after being taken on board the naval vessel The crew ensured that she had recovered sufficiently before handing her over to the policeAccording to the MoD spokesperson the rescue took place close to Budge Budge about five km south of the main yard of Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers LtdINS Netaji Subhas the Navy office in Kolkata operates two FICs to patrol the entire stretch of the River Hooghly The primary task of these armed highspeed platforms is to maintain a watch on the large number of vessels including cargo ships barges and fishing boats that ply the river The crew are on the lookout for unregistered vessels or any suspicious activityAll agencies are on a state of high alert ahead of Independence Day and patrolling has been increased accordingly the official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/indian-navy-saves-woman-from-drowning-in-hooghly-river-near-kolkata-631028.html Sat, 09 Aug 2025 00:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-in-cylinder-blast-in-visakhapatnam-630789.html Visakhapatnam Aug 7 Two persons were killed and four others were injured in a gas cylinder blast in Andhra Pradeshs Visakhapatnam on Thursday The accident occurred in the Bukka Veedhi area near the Fishing Harbour According to a preliminary investigation by the police the blast took place in a scrap shop when some workers were engaged in weldingThe cylinder used for welding exploded killing two people on the spot The bodies of the deceased were blown to pieces under the impact of the explosionThe gas cylinder reportedly malfunctioned resulting in the massive explosion According to local residents the explosion was heard up to a distance of half a kilometreThe blast sent panic in the area with people running helterskelter Police and fire services personnel rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations The injured were shifted to King George Hospital and their condition was stated to be criticalVisakhapatnam South MLA Vamsikrishna Srinivas and Collector Harindhira Prasad visited the accident site They expressed shock over the incident and assured all possible support from the government for the families of the deceased and the injuredThe officials said Ganesh the owner of the scrap shop and Srinu the owner of the adjoining shop were killed Ranga Yellaji Sanyasi and Muthyala who were working in the scrap shop were critically injuredVisakhapatnam Police Commissioner Shankhabrata Bagchi visited the injured at the King George Hospital He spoke to Hospital Superintendent Dr Vani and other doctors and urged them to take steps to ensure that the injured receive the best possible careMeanwhile Home Minister Vangalapudi Anita expressed grief over the cylinder blast She spoke to the Police Commissioner and officials of the Fire Services Department over the phone She directed the officials to ensure the best possible treatment for the injuredThe Home Minister conveyed her condolences to the families of the deceased IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-in-cylinder-blast-in-visakhapatnam-630789.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 23:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-crpf-jawans-killed-10-injured-in-jampk-road-accident-630624.html Jammu Aug 7 Three Central Reserve Police Force CRPF jawans were killed and 10 injured on Thursday in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district Officials said that three CRPF jawans were killed and 10 others injured after the vehicle in which they were travelling plunged into a deep gorge in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur districtThe CRPF vehicle was on its way to a location in the hilly terrain when it went out of the drivers control skidded off the road and rolled down into a deep gorge leading to casualties the officials saidThe rescue operation was immediately started and all the injured were evacuated from the accident siteFive among the 10 injured are critical and have been shifted to a hospital for advanced treatmentThree CRPF jawans died on the spot in this fatal road accident the officials saidMoS PMO Jitendra Singh said on X Disturbing to receive the news of a road accident involving a CRPF vehicle in the KandvaBasantgarh area The vehicle was carrying several brave jawans of the CRPF I have just now spoken to DC Ms Saloni Rai who is personally monitoring the situation and keeping me updated Rescue measures have been initiated immediatelyLocals have voluntarily come forward to assist All possible help is being provided he saidJitendra Singh is the MP from the KathuaUdhampur Lok Sabha constituencyAt the request of the Deputy Commissioner of Udhampur Army helicopters have been pressed into service to airlift the seriously injuredTraffic Department officials have blamed hilly terrain overspeeding road rage rash and negligent driving as the main reasons for accidents in the hilly districts of Jammu and Kashmir including Poonch Rajouri Ramban Udhampur Doda and KishtwarSpecial traffic squads have been deployed in these districts to protect against offences that often result in fatal casualties IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-crpf-jawans-killed-10-injured-in-jampk-road-accident-630624.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 12:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/man-jumps-off-elevated-track-of-kochi-metro-dies-630725.html Kochi Aug 7 In a tragic incident at the Vadakkekotta Metro Station in Kochi on Thursday a young man jumped from the elevated metro track onto the road below resulting in his death The deceased has been identified as Nisar a native of Tirurangadi an official saidNisar reportedly entered the metro track area through the station walked a considerable distance along the track and eventually leaptThe fall caused severe injuries and although he was rushed to a nearby private hospital his life could not be savedAccording to eyewitnesses the youth walked along the Metro track after entering the station by purchasing a ticketHe stood for a while on the platform where trains heading towards Aluva halt and then moved onto the trackThough Metro staff and others tried their best to dissuade him Nisar was determined and jumped from the track despite repeated warningsFollowing his entry onto the track electric power to the Metro lines was cut off immediately as a safety measureFire and rescue personnel were alerted by local residents who saw Nisar standing on the trackThe fire force arrived and even set up a safety net in anticipation o a possible fallHowever the youth did not fall into the net but landed beside it hitting the road directlyAccording to onlookers he first landed on his hand and then struck his head which led to critical head injuriesIn response to the incident Metro services between Thrippunithura and Kadavanthra were temporarily suspendedPolice say the exact motive behind the act is still unclear and an investigation is ongoingIn Kerala Metro services are available only in Kochi which was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2017Currently the length of the Metro tracks in the city is 28 km while another 112 km is under constructionThe third stage of 199 km is in the drawing board stage Approximately one lakh people is believed to be riding the Metro daily IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/man-jumps-off-elevated-track-of-kochi-metro-dies-630725.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 19:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/ghana-declares-national-mourning-after-copter-crash-kills-defence-environment-ministers-630733.html Accra Aug 7 Ghana has declared a threeday national mourning beginning on Thursday following a helicopter crash that killed the countrys Defence and Environment Ministers and six others Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has suspended all his scheduled activities and programmes for the rest of the week following the national tragedy according to a statement from the presidency late WednesdayThe government has directed that all flags must fly at halfmast until further notice the statement saidA military helicopter crashed on Wednesday morning killing all eight occupants including Defence Minister Edward Kofi Omane Boamah and Environment Science Technology and Innovation Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed Xinhua news agency reportedIn a related development Mahmoud Ali Youssouf Chairperson of the African Union AU Commission expressed his condolences to the President the government and people of Ghana and the bereaved families of all those who lost their lives in the crashHe also expresses his solidarity with the Ghana Armed Forces and the ruling National Democratic Congress during this difficult time an AU statement quoted Youssouf as sayingAnnouncing the tragic incident in a press briefing Julius Debrah chief of staff at the Presidency said I have the unpleasant duty to announce a national tragedy involving the crash of a military helicopter this morning around the Adansi area in the Ashanti Region The President and government extend our condolences and sympathies to the families of our comrades and servicemen who died in service to the country Debrah addedThe United Nations UN agencies in Ghana extended their condolences to the government and people of Ghana following the tragic helicopter crashSpeaking on behalf of the UN system Resident Coordinator Zia Choudhury expressed deep sorrow over the incident describing it as not only a national wound but also a loss felt by the international communityThe UN family in Ghana mourns with the nation in this moment of deep grief We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and the government and people of Ghana as we together face this painful loss he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/ghana-declares-national-mourning-after-copter-crash-kills-defence-environment-ministers-630733.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 20:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-as-lpg-cylinder-blast-triggers-building-collapse-near-hyderabad-630145.html Hyderabad Aug 5 A person died and three others including a woman were injured after a cooking gas cylinder exploded triggering a building collapse The incident occurred in Medchal town near Hyderabad on Monday nightThe building collapsed under the impact of the blast destroying three shops and damaging nearby structuresAccording to police the blast occurred in a house on Market Road in Medchal town in Medchal Malkajgiri districtThe explosion occurred in the building owned by Sriramulu Goud a former member of Mandal Parishad Territorial Constituency MPTCThe 50yearold building housed two flower shops and a mobile shop at the front with a residential portion at the rear occupied by Gouds sister Thirupathamma 55According to an eyewitness they heard a loud explosion and within a second the building came crashing downA person walking past the building sustained injuries due to flying debris He died while being taken to a hospital He was yet to be identifiedThree others were injured in the incident Thirupathamma who was pulled out of the rubble by rescue teams sustained serious burns Rafiq 23 a stationery shop worker nearby and Dinesh 25 a mobile shop employee were also injuredThe explosion also destroyed the two flower shops and the mobile shop housed in the buildingAssistant Commissioner of Police Shankar Reddy said police personnel and Disaster Response Force DRF teams rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to the hospitalThe rescue teams were clearing debris The forensic team also visited the spot and gathered clues The ACP said they registered a case and took up an investigationMeanwhile a person died and two others were injured when a car in which they were travelling rammed into a truck near Borrelagudem in Choutuppal mandal of Nalgonda districtThe accident occurred when the car was coming to Hyderabad from Vijayawada The deceased was identified as M Savitramma 55 The victims were residents of Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-as-lpg-cylinder-blast-triggers-building-collapse-near-hyderabad-630145.html Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-in-stampede-at-mps-kubreshwar-dham-630197.html Sehore Aug 5 Two women were killed and five others were seriously injured in a tragic stampede at the revered Kubreshwar Dham in Madhya Pradeshs Sehore 40 km from Bhopal on Tuesday The incident occurred around noon as thousands of devotees thronged the temple premises ahead of the Kanwar Yatra scheduled for Wednesday disrupting arrangements for darshan and accommodationEyewitnesses reported chaotic scenes as devotees jostled for space near the temple entrance leading to a scuffle and eventual stampedeThe deceased women both believed to be around 50 years old were crushed under the crowd and succumbed to their injuries on the spotAdditional Superintendent of Police Sunita Rawat confirmed the fatalities and said efforts are underway to identify the victimsThe injured have been shifted to the district hospital for treatmentKubreshwar Dham associated with spiritual leader Pandit Pradeep Mishra has become a major pilgrimage site in recent years especially during the holy month of ShravanThe temple draws lakhs of devotees from across the country many of whom arrive days in advance to participate in the Kanwar Yatra a ritual involving the carrying of holy water from sacred rivers to Shiva templesHowever the sheer volume of pilgrims this year appears to have overwhelmed local infrastructureMakeshift tents sanitation facilities and crowd control measures reportedly fell short prompting widespread criticism of the district administrationLocals and visitors alike have accused authorities of negligence citing inadequate planning despite prior knowledge of the events scaleThe administration had reportedly anticipated a turnout of over 2 lakh pilgrims yet failed to implement sufficient crowd management protocols Following the incident senior officials from the state government have been dispatched to Sehore to assess the situationAs the temple resumes operations under heightened security the tragedy has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a spiritually uplifting occasion raising urgent questions about pilgrimage safety and administrative preparedness IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-in-stampede-at-mps-kubreshwar-dham-630197.html Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-kanwariyas-die-as-a-dj-vehicle-overturns-in-flooded-river-in-bihars-bhagalpur-629890.html Patna Aug 4 At least five Kanwariyas lost their lives when a DJfitted vehicle overturned in a rainswollen river in Shahkund police station area of Bhagalpur district in Bihar The incident happened late Sunday night and what was meant to be a night of devotion turned into a devastating tragedy for the familiesThe incident occurred around 1130 pm near Belthu Mahato Sthan on the ShahkundBhagalpur main road when 12 young devotees were on their way to Sultanganj Ganga Ghat to collect holy water a ritual performed before offering it at Jaithornath Dham in Amarpur on the last Monday of SawanThe DJ vehicle was carrying not only the devotees a generator and a sound system Rescue efforts were immediately launched by villagers and Shahkund police who pulled the victims from the water and rushed them to Shahkund Community Health Centre where five were declared deadAccording to Shahkund police station SHO Jaynath Sharan heavy rainfall darkness and loud DJ music are believed to have contributed to the accident The driver reportedly failed to notice the rainfed stream flowing dangerously close to the road and drove straight into the fastmoving water causing the vehicle to overturn and submergeWe have recovered the dead bodies and sent them for the postmortem An overhead electricity wire was also crossing there The postmortem report will clear whether electrocution contributed to the mishap or not Sharan saidAll five deceased were school students residents of Purani Kherhi and Kaswa Kherhi villages under Kherhi Panchayat just half a kilometre from Shahkund marketThey were identified as Santosh Kumar 20 son of Nimal Paswan Manoj Kumar Vikram Kumar Ankush Kumar and the fifth victim was also named Vikram KumarThey were students of High School Shahkund and part of a local Kanwar group participating in the annual pilgrimageOut of the 12 youths on board three managed to swim out though they remain in deep shock and have not yet provided statementsThe drivers whereabouts remain unknown some villagers claim he fled the scene while others fear he may have drownedA JCB machine has been deployed to aid in the searchThis heartwrenching incident has sparked a wider debate on the safety arrangements and the growing trend of DJfitted vehicles during the Kanwar Yatra IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-kanwariyas-die-as-a-dj-vehicle-overturns-in-flooded-river-in-bihars-bhagalpur-629890.html Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/driver-charred-to-death-as-acid-laden-truck-overturns-in-rajasthan-629901.html Jaipur Aug 4 In a tragic incident on Monday a truck driver was burned alive after his vehicle lost control and overturned near Ghasiyar on the UdaipurPindwara highway According to officials the truck was transporting acid from Pindwara when the accident occurred Moments after the overturning the trailer caught fire leading to a horrifying situationThe driver trapped inside the vehicle was burned alive and died on the spot said officialsThe impact of the accident was severe as the acid spilled across the entire highway stretch making the road extremely dangerous and forcing a complete shutdown of traffic between Gogunda and UdaipurThe hazardous chemical spill posed serious risks to commuters and emergency responders Upon receiving information about the incident teams from highway patrolling and the Badgaon police station rushed to the sceneSimultaneously fire brigade vehicles were dispatched to control the blaze After nearly two hours of intense firefighting the flames were brought under controlThe fire brigade worked with great caution due to the involvement of corrosive acid which intensified the dangerFollowing the containment of the fire police retrieved the charred remains of the driver from the trailer The halfburnt body was sent to the district hospital mortuary for further procedures and identificationEfforts are currently underway to clear the highway The damaged truck was removed from the site by the highway maintenance teamGiven the hazardous conditions and road blockage the police have implemented a oneway traffic arrangement to ease congestion and ensure public safetyA case has been registered regarding the incident and a detailed investigation has been initiated to determine the cause of the accidentAuthorities are also assessing the environmental and structural impact of the acid spill on the highwayThis tragic event has once again highlighted the critical need for strict safety measures during the transportation of hazardous materials It has also emphasised the importance of quick emergency response to prevent further casualties and damage said locals IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/driver-charred-to-death-as-acid-laden-truck-overturns-in-rajasthan-629901.html Mon, 04 Aug 2025 11:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-as-vehicle-skids-off-road-in-jampks-kathua-629760.html Jammu Aug 3 At least two persons were killed and three others injured on Sunday in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district Officials said that the accident happened after a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road on the KathuaBasohli road near Kainta Morh DakhnakaThe accident took place around 1240 am when the driver of the car lost control and the vehicle skidded off the road and crashed A police team from Basantpur rushed to the spot rescued the occupants and then shifted them to the Government Medical College GMC Kathua said officialsDoctors at GMC declared two of the injured Mohinder Paul and Pawan Madhan as brought dead Three other injured persons residents of Ferozepur in Punjab are undergoing treatment Police have taken cognisance of the accident the officials saidIn hilly areas of Jammu and Kashmir rash and negligent driving overspeeding overloading and bumpy roads are described by the traffic department officials as the main reasons for accidentsSpecial squads to check traffic offences have been deployed in hilly areas Regional Transport officers of Kashmir and Jammu divisions have publicised rules to acquaint vehicle owners and drivers of the various punitive actions prescribed for violators These include cancellation of driving licences and vehicle registrations in case of gross violations and imprisonment of parents allowing their minor children to drive vehicles thereby risking the lives of their wards as well as the general publicTwowheeler drivers and those riding pillion must wear helmets and filling stations have been instructed not to sell fuel to twowheeler drivers reporting at the filling stations without wearing helmets As a goodwill gesture traffic department officials in Jammu and Srinagar cities have been giving crash helmets to twowheeler drivers after counselling them about the dangers of driving without helmetsStatistics indicate that 90 per cent of deaths in twowheeler accidents occur because of head injuries and these can be prevented by wearing crash helmets with standardised specifications IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-as-vehicle-skids-off-road-in-jampks-kathua-629760.html Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-in-granite-quarry-accident-in-andhra-pradesh-629766.html Amaravati Aug 3 At least six workers were killed when massive boulders collapsed on them at a granite quarry in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday The accident occurred at a private quarry near Ballikurava in Bapatla district during routine operationsAbout 1520 workers were in the quarry when its edge collapsed Police rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operationThe deceased were said to be migrant workers from Odisha Some other workers were reportedly injured and taken to various hospitalsEight critically injured people were admitted to a hospital at Narsaraopeta The workers had come to duty at 9 am on Sunday and a few minutes later boulders fell on them during the blasting operationSenior officials rushed to the spot and were supervising the rescue operation Personnel of the revenue department were assisting the police in the rescue operation Efforts were on to retrieve the bodiesChief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the accident in the granite quarry He spoke to senior officials and directed them to immediately undertake rescue and relief operations He also asked them to ensure the best treatment for those injuredThe Chief Minister also asked the district officials to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and take steps to prevent the recurrence of such incidentsBapatla District Collector J Venkata Murali and Superintendent of Police Tushar Dudi alerted the local officialsLack of adequate safety precautions is believed to have led to the tragedySimilar incidents were reported in granite quarries in Andhra Pradesh in the pastThree persons died in a blast in a private granite quarry at Dabbaguda in Melaiputti mandal in Srikakulam district on May 16Use of gelatine sticks was suspected to have led to the blast The quarry management had allegedly tried to mislead the police by claiming that lightning was responsible for the deaths of the trio IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-in-granite-quarry-accident-in-andhra-pradesh-629766.html Sun, 03 Aug 2025 14:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/up-road-tragedy-president-murmu-expresses-grief-over-loss-of-lives-629805.html New Delhi Aug 3 President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in Uttar Pradeshs Gonda district In a post on social media platform X she extended condolences to the bereaved families and wished for the speedy recovery of the injuredThe incident occurred when a sports utility vehicle carrying 14 people plunged into the Saryu canal police said Eleven of them were killed in the accidentThe SUV occupants were en route to the Prithvi Nath temple of KhargupurThe police are ascertaining the cause of the accidentPrime Minister Narendra Modi has offered his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the accidentHe announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the families of the deceased and Rs 50000 assistance to those injuredTaking to X the Prime Ministers Office PMO posted Deeply saddened by the loss of lives due to an accident in Gonda Uttar Pradesh Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones in the mishap May the injured recover soonUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed deep sorrow over the accidentThe loss of life in the unfortunate accident in the district of Gonda is extremely tragic and heartwrenching My condolences are with the griefstricken familiesInstructions have been given to provide financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the kin of those who lost their lives in this accident and to the district administration officials to immediately take the injured to the hospital for their proper treatment CM Adityanath saidI pray to Lord Shri Ram that the departed souls attain salvation the bereaved families find the strength to bear this immense sorrow and the injured recover swiftly Om Shanti the Chief Minister wrote IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/up-road-tragedy-president-murmu-expresses-grief-over-loss-of-lives-629805.html Sun, 03 Aug 2025 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/over-20-migrants-dead-dozens-missing-as-boat-sinks-off-yemen-629835.html Aden Aug 3 More than 20 migrants died while dozens remain missing after a smuggling boat carrying around 150 African migrants sank off the coast of Abyan Province in southern Yemen Yemeni sources said Sunday An anonymous local official told Xinhua that the boat overturned late Saturday night at around 11 pm local time 2000 GMT due to strong windsField teams recovered more than 20 bodies from the shores of Shaqra and Zinjibar cities on Sunday morning while 12 survivors were rescued and transferred to Shaqra General Hospital for treatment the official said noting that dozens of migrants remain missing Xinhua News Agency reportedSecurity authorities in Abyan said they were continuing a largescale humanitarian operation to recover the bodies of the drowned migrantsA statement from the Abyan Security Directorate said that security forces are carrying out a wideranging humanitarian operation to retrieve the bodies of a large number of irregular migrants of Ethiopian origin who drowned while attempting to illegally enter Yemeni territory aboard smuggling boats from the Horn of AfricaAccording to the statement authorities have begun transporting the bodies to hospitals in Zinjibar as part of intensive rescue and humanitarian efforts despite limited resources Many bodies were found scattered along different coastal areas raising concerns that more victims may have been lost at seaThe security authorities in Abyan called on all relevant local and international organisations to intervene urgently and take measures to halt the illegal migration flow through Yemeni territorial waters said the statementAfrican migrants continue to flow into Yemen and upon arrival face extremely harsh conditions in a country suffering from a decadelong conflict and what the United Nations describes as one of the worlds worst humanitarian crises IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/over-20-migrants-dead-dozens-missing-as-boat-sinks-off-yemen-629835.html Sun, 03 Aug 2025 21:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-from-chiles-mine-collapse-rises-to-two-629729.html Santiago Aug 3 One of five miners trapped in Chiles El Teniente copper mine was found dead bringing the death toll to two following a collapse triggered by a 42 magnitude earthquake in central Chile The stateowned mining company Codelco confirmed that human remains were recovered during ongoing rescue operations with identification still pending Xinhua news agency reportedThis news hits hard said Andres Music general manager of the El Teniente division But it confirms were following the right path in our rescue effortsSince the accident on Thursday Codelco has halted production and begun clearing debris to reach the trapped workers According to the latest update crews had removed 2450 tonnes of debris and advanced 21 of the 90meter distance needed to reach the presumed location of the miners where three underground shelters are locatedPresident Gabriel Boric said all national resources and efforts are focused on the rescue mission Our priority is supporting the families and keeping them informed every step of the way he saidEl Teniente the worlds largest underground copper mine lies 130 km south of Santiago at 2300 meters above sea level It employs nearly 4000 workers and produced 356000 metric tons of copper in 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-from-chiles-mine-collapse-rises-to-two-629729.html Sun, 03 Aug 2025 08:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-injured-as-passenger-bus-overturns-in-mps-shahdol-629751.html Shahdol Aug 3 A passenger bus overturned near the Nipaniya forest post in the Papaundh police station area of Madhya Pradeshs Shahdol district leaving seven passengers injured one of whom is reported to be in critical condition The incident occurred around 1030 pm on Saturday when the driver of the private bus reportedly veered off the road at a sharp turn The bus was en route from Byahari to SarsiAccording to police sources the front wheel of the bus became lodged in mud due to drizzle causing the vehicle to lose control and overturn along the roadsideThere were approximately 18 passengers on board at the timeEyewitnesses described scenes of panic and screaming as the bus toppled Local residents quickly alerted authorities and Papaundh Police Station incharge Brijendra Mishra arrived at the scene with his teamSpeaking to IANS Mishra said three injured persons approached him directly while others with minor injuries were taken to a nearby hospital and may have returned homeOnly one person was admitted to the local community health centre complaining of severe chest pain He may have been later shifted to the district hospital on his own the officer said and added that fortunately the accident did not result in any fatalities or serious injuriesWith assistance from villagers all passengers were safely extracted from the wreckageThe police officer confirmed that the rescue operation was slightly hampered by the rain but a swift community response helped mitigate further harmThe overturned bus was later removed from the site using an earthmoving machine and placed safely off the road to restore traffic flowPolice have launched a formal inquiry into the incident focusing on road conditions vehicle maintenance and driver conductThis accident adds to a troubling pattern of bus mishaps in Shahdol district In May 2023 a bus carrying passengers to a political event overturned near Gaghar Naka resulting in three fatalities and over 20 injuries Another incident in September 2024 saw 15 passengers injured when a bus en route to Chhattisgarh lost control and collided with a power pole near Singhpur IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-injured-as-passenger-bus-overturns-in-mps-shahdol-629751.html Sun, 03 Aug 2025 12:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-three-students-drown-in-narsinghpur-waterfall-629602.html Narsinghpur Aug 2 What began as a carefree afternoon turned into a devastating night for three families in Madhya Pradeshs Narsinghpur district as a tragic drowning incident claimed the lives of three Class 12 students Tanmay Sharma Akshat Soni and Ashwin Jat the three friends reportedly left for a picnic to the HathinalaBildha waterfall a scenic but perilous monsoon destination located about 40 kilometres from the district headquartersThe trio left on a motorcycle at 3 pm on FridayWhen they failed to return home by evening their families grew increasingly concerned and initiated a searchUpon reaching the waterfall they discovered the boys bike and clothes lying near the waters edge an ominous sign that soon confirmed their worst fearsTheir bodies have been recovered after a sixhour rescue operation involving villagers local police and the State Disaster Response Force SDRF The rescue operation continued till 11 pm Their bodies have been sent for postmortem and later will be handed over to the family members A MERG report has been filed and further investigation is going on police officials saidTanmay Sharma son of Tarun Sharma was a resident of Sanskar City Ashwin Jat son of Bhagwat Jat from Dhuvghat and Akshat Soni son of Akhilesh Soni from Gokul NagarTwo of the students Ashwin and Akshat studied at Utkrisht Vidyalaya school of excellenceThe district administration has not announced compensation for the families of the deceasedThe incident has sparked widespread outrage and sorrow across the regionLocals voiced strong criticism of the district administrations failure to implement basic safety measures at the waterfall despite its popularity during the rainy seasonResidents claim that accidents occur almost every year yet no lifeguards warning signs or barricades have been installed to prevent such tragediesThe absence of preventive infrastructure has turned a natural attraction into a recurring site of loss IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-three-students-drown-in-narsinghpur-waterfall-629602.html Sat, 02 Aug 2025 12:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-children-dead-12-others-injured-in-mortar-shell-blast-in-pakistan-629667.html Islamabad Aug 2 A mortar shell explosion in the northwestern region of Pakistan led to the death of five children and injured 12 others on Saturday The tragic incident occurred in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region when a mortar shell exploded around 930 am local time The explosion was reported to be within close parameters of the Sadar Police station in the Lakki Marwat district of the northwestern provinceAccording to Pakistans Aaj TV the incident happened when a group of children while playing around in the mountainous area found an unexploded mortar shellThe children who found the device brought it home unknowingly which went off shortly after causing a devastating blastThe device reportedly exploded when the children began meddling with it leading to the explosion which further led to the deaths and injuriesA rescue spokesperson quoted by Aaj TV mentioned that emergency ambulances reached the spot immediately after receiving reports of the explosionThe 12 people that were injured in the explosion were immediately shifted to a hospital nearby and were provided quick medical support and assistanceIt was also reported by the local media outlets that most of the injured involved in the blast were children including the deceased17 people were brought to the hospital out of which five were already among the deceased and the other 12 were reportedly severely injuredThe hospital declared an emergency and all the hospital staff was directed to report to duty at the earliestA bomb disposal squad is searching the area to check for the presence of any additional unexploded mortar shells while the police have launched an investigation into the tragic accidentThe explosion has reportedly resulted in a widespread feeling of fear and panic across the regions local population IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-children-dead-12-others-injured-in-mortar-shell-blast-in-pakistan-629667.html Sat, 02 Aug 2025 18:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/siblings-charred-to-death-in-patna-house-fire-family-suspects-foul-play-629319.html Patna July 31 A tragic incident shook the Janipur area of Patna on Thursday as two children both siblings were found charred to death at their house following a fire incident The incident has triggered shock sadness and anger in the localityAccording to an official the incident occurred between 12 pm and 130 pm when the siblings Anjali and Ansh aged 15 and 10 respectively were at home after returning from schoolBoth were reportedly asleep in their room when the fire broke outThe father of the victims Lalan Gupta who works at the Election Commission office here and their mother a nurse at AIIMS Patna were both away at work when the incident occurredAs the fire spread neighbours noticed smoke and alerted the authorities By the time help arrived the two children had lost their lives due to the fires impactThey were later discovered badly burnt on their bed leaving the neighbours and the entire community in disbeliefVisibly distraught Lalan Gupta has alleged foul play and demanded a thorough police investigationHe has called for the harshest punishment against those responsible for the tragedyThis is not an accident but murder Someone has done this to my children I want the culprits caught and punished severely he told reporters at the sceneThe police after reaching the scene have started a fullscale investigation into the cause of the fire and the sequence of events that led to the deathsWe are looking into all possible angles The room was locked from the inside which is unusual A forensic team will assist in the investigation We are also scanning the CCTV footage of the area to find some clues about how the fire broke out said an officer from the investigating teamThe tragic news spread rapidly drawing a large crowd of concerned residents to the scene IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/siblings-charred-to-death-in-patna-house-fire-family-suspects-foul-play-629319.html Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/us-navy-f-35-fighter-jet-crashes-near-naval-air-station-in-california-pilot-ejects-safely-629209.html Washington July 31 A US Navy F35 fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station Lemoore in central California on Wednesday at around 630 pm local time according to a Navy press statement The pilot ejected safely and the cause of the crash is being investigated as per the statement NAS Lemoore can confirm an aviation incident on the Operations side of the installation At 1830 an F35C attached to the VFA125 Rough Raiders went down not far from NAS Lemoore We can confirm the pilot successfully ejected and is safe There are no additional affected personnel read a statement issued by the Naval Air Station NAS LemooreAccording to the US Navy the aircraft was assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron VF125 a Fleet Replacement Squadron responsible for training pilots and aircrewThe fighter jet that crashed was an F35C one of three variants of the F35 Lightning II designed for use on US aircraft carriers the US media reportedThe Marine Corps flies the F35B while the US Air Force flies the F35A The aircraft that crashed was priced at around USD 100 million and it was the second of an F35 crash this year Earlier in January an Air Force F35A crashed during a training mission at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska The pilot ejected safely during the incident According to Colonel Paul Townsend commander of the 354th Fighter Wing the pilot experienced an inflight malfunction but managed to ejectThe F35 a fifthgeneration fighter jet is one of the worlds most advanced warplanes and a cornerstone of the US militarys fleet Lockheed Martin has manufactured the aircraft and its lauded for its its advanced stealth and combat capabilities Over 17 countries are part of the F35 program according to the company However the fighter jet in recent years has faced increased scrutiny over maintenance and readiness issues IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/us-navy-f-35-fighter-jet-crashes-near-naval-air-station-in-california-pilot-ejects-safely-629209.html Thu, 31 Jul 2025 15:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/lt-colonel-army-jawan-killed-in-ladakh-accident-629063.html Leh July 30 A Lt Colonel and an Army jawan were killed and 3 Army officers injured on Wednesday when a rolling stone hit their vehicle in Leh district of Ladakh UT The Army vehicle was hit by the boulder when an Army convoy was moving from Durbuk to Chongtash at around 1130 am today In this accident one Lt Colonel and a jawan were killed while two major rank officers and a captain were injured an official saidAccording to the official the injured have been shifted to Army hospital in Leh for treatmentThe deceased have been identified as Lt Colonel Bhanu Pratap Singh and Lance Dafadar Daljeet Singh The injured have been identified as Major Mayank Shubham Major Amit Dixit and Captain Gaurav officials saidOtherwise considered to be a safe driving area the mountainous terrain of Ladakh because of its altitude and rugged geography sometimes becomes a drivers challengeThe unforeseen accidents like a rolling stone hitting a passing vehicle can at worst be called an unfortunate tragedyDue to scant precipitation Ladakh region is not otherwise known for rolling stones landslides or mudslides along its roads due to less rainfall although flash floods have occurred in some areas due to cloudburstsThe road stretch from Baltal to Drass is actually considered to be the riskiest stretch of SrinagarLeh highway passing through the Zojila PassThis highly remains closed for more than four months due to heavy snowfall on Zojila Pass and Matayan on the Drass side of the highwayTo overcome this difficulty a tunnel is presently under construction across the Zojila Pass This tunnel will bypass the weather prone stretch passing across the Zojila PassOnce the tunnel becomes operational SrinagarLeh highway will become an all weather highway IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/lt-colonel-army-jawan-killed-in-ladakh-accident-629063.html Wed, 30 Jul 2025 19:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-dead-2-missing-as-torrential-rain-wreaks-havoc-in-himachals-mandi-628568.html Mandhi July 29 Two people died and two others were missing in Mandi on Tuesday due to continuous rainfall overnight which caused extensive flooding and landslides throughout Himachal Pradesh The torrential downpour began around 11 pm on Monday and intensified by 4 am causing severe damage to the infrastructureAmong the worsthit locations was the Zonal Hospital in Mandi where overflowing drains inundated the premises forcing authorities to shut down the main access routeSeveral internal roads across the district were blocked due to landslides isolating numerous localities and placing residents in danger zones at heightened riskThe ChandigarhManali National Highway NH3 was rendered impassable at multiple points between Mandi and Kullu leaving several vehicles stranded in long traffic snarlsAs per data released by the State Disaster Management Authority SDMA and the State Emergency Operations Centre SEOC 200 roads remained obstructed across the state as of the evening of July 28Additionally 62 power transformers were reported to be nonfunctional and 110 water supply schemes were disrupted due to the persistent rainsSince the onset of the monsoon on June 20 the state has recorded a total of 164 deaths as of July 28 Of these 90 fatalities were directly attributed to rainrelated disasters such as landslides flash floods cloudbursts drowning and electrocutionThe remaining 74 deaths were reported in road accidents during this period according to official dataMandi district recorded the highest number of deaths at 32 followed by Kangra with 24 fatalities and Chamba with 17 Himachal Pradesh has also suffered extensive economic losses with damage to homes livestock and public infrastructure estimated to exceed Rs 152311 lakhAccording to the SDMA since June 20 Himachal Pradesh has witnessed 42 flash floods 25 cloudbursts and 32 landslidesIt also mentioned Mandi district has reported the highest number of rainrelated casualties with 18 deaths followed by Kangra 17 deaths Kullu 10 deaths and Chamba eight deathsAdditionally over 251 houses have been destroyed while another 1165 structures have suffered partial damageRescue and relief operations are underway The officials are also searching for the missing peopleResidents have been asked to remain alert IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-dead-2-missing-as-torrential-rain-wreaks-havoc-in-himachals-mandi-628568.html Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/18-kanwariyas-killed-in-bus-truck-collision-in-jharkhands-deoghar-628572.html Ranchi July 29 Eighteen Kanwariyas lost their lives and ten others were injured in a devastating road accident near Jamuniya village in Jharkhands Deoghar district on Tuesday The incident occurred during the ongoing Shravani Mela a time when thousands of devotees travel to offer sacred water at the Baba Baidyanath Dham templeConfirming the tragedy Deoghar MP Nishikant Dubey said in a post on X In my Lok Sabha constituency of Deoghar during the Kanwar Yatra in the month of Shravan 18 devotees lost their lives due to a bus and truck accident May Baba Baidyanath Ji grant strength to their families to bear this griefThe accident site located in Mohanpur block of Deoghar lies along the banks of the northflowing Jamuniya River near a renowned ShivaParvati templeThe collision occurred when a bus carrying about 35 devotees en route to Deoghar for offering jal holy water at Baba Baidyanath Dham was struck headon by a truck transporting gas cylindersEyewitnesses described the scene as horrifying The impact was so intense that the bus was reportedly torn apart with screams echoing in the aftermathSeveral devotees were trapped inside the mangled remains of the vehicle prompting an immediate response from the police ambulance services and the National Disaster Response Force NDRF who worked together to extract the injured and retrieve the bodiesThe injured were rushed to nearby primary health centres and Deoghar Sadar Hospital Authorities stated that the condition of some was critical The identities of the deceased are currently being verified and the bodies are being sent for postmortem examinationsTop district officials including members of the police and civil administration arrived at the site and later visited the hospitals to oversee rescue and medical effortsA crane was deployed at the scene to manage the wreckage and preliminary investigations have begun with a focus on whether negligence on the part of the drivers played a role in the accident IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/18-kanwariyas-killed-in-bus-truck-collision-in-jharkhands-deoghar-628572.html Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bihar-two-minor-sisters-drown-in-boat-accident-in-khagaria-628532.html Patna July 28 A tragic boat accident in the Bean Toli area of Gogri subdivision in Bihars Khagaria district claimed the lives of two minor sisters on Monday The victims were among a group of villagers returning across a tributary after collecting fodder for their livestock when the small boat in which they were travelling fell from it due to strong water currents and sudden inclement weatherThe deceased have been identified as Sanjana Kumari 17 and her younger sister Pihu Kumari 8 daughters of Devendra Tanti Both were residents of Bean Toli villageAccording to eyewitness Rajkishore Tanti the group consisted of seven to 10 people all returning from the Diara region across the tributary with animal fodderAs the boat neared the shore it became unbalanced due to fastmoving water and overcrowding causing four people to fall into the riverWhile two managed to swim to safety the two sisters drownedVillagers present near the riverbank raised an alarm upon witnessing the accidentLocal divers were called to the spot and the sisters were eventually pulled out of the river They were immediately taken to the referral hospital in GogriHowever despite rushed efforts doctors at the Referral Hospital in Gogri declared them brought deadTheir grieving father Devendra Tanti shared his anguish Both my daughters had gone to collect fodder The rising water levels in the Ganga have made it difficult to find feed for our animals They went to the Diara area across the tributary where some grass was still left Unfortunately both my daughters fell from the boat and drownedLocals said the accident occurred amid heavy rain and strong winds which struck as the group began their returnThe dinghy already overloaded with people and fodder could not withstand the stormy conditionsThe Gogri Police Station incharge Ajit Kumar confirmed The bodies of both the deceased have been recovered Postmortem examinations are being initiated after which the bodies will be handed over to the familyThe incident has plunged the Bean Toli village into mourning with family members and villagers in deep shockThe tragedy has once again brought attention to the unsafe river transport systems in rural Bihar especially during the monsoon season when boat travel is common but often lacks safety protocols IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bihar-two-minor-sisters-drown-in-boat-accident-in-khagaria-628532.html Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-dead-as-panic-over-electric-shock-triggers-stampede-at-ups-barabanki-temple-628332.html Barabanki UP July 28 Two devotees lost their lives while 29 others were injured in a stampede that broke out at a temple in Uttar Pradeshs Barabanki district in the early hours of Monday The incident occurred at the Awsaneshwar Mahadev temple in the Haidergarh area during a religious ritual after panic spread over an electric shock in the temple premisesThe stampede occurred on the intervening night of July 27 and 28 when a large number of devotees had assembled for the Jalabhishek on the third Monday of Sawan a day considered especially sacred for worshipping Lord ShivaAccording to officials the ritual had commenced at midnight and by around 2 AM the premises was packed with worshippers The situation turned chaotic when reports of an electric shock spread among the crowdAs per Barabanki District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi the panic was triggered when a group of monkeys jumped onto an overhead electric wire which subsequently broke and fell on the temple shedThis led to a sudden electric current passing through the structure sparking fear and confusion among the devoteesAs the news of the electric shock spread devotees rushed in all directions resulting in a stampedeTwo devotees reportedly died on the spot while 29 others sustained injuries The injured were promptly taken to the Haidergarh and Trivediganj Community Health Centres for treatmentThose with serious injuries were later referred to the district hospital for advanced careAll except one patient brought to the Haidergarh Community Health Centre have been discharged said Barabanki Chief Medical Officer Awadhesh Kumar YadavTen people were brought to Trivediganj CHC of which two were declared brought dead The remaining are stable and being treated he further informedLocal police were already deployed at the temple in view of the expected crowdAfter the incident additional police forces were sent to the site to control the situation and manage the large gatheringThe tragedy in Barabanki came just a day after a similar incident occurred in Haridwars Mansa Devi Temple where eight people were killed and 30 others injured in a stampedeThat incident too was reportedly triggered by rumours of a possible electric shock leading to chaos on the stairway leading to the temple IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-dead-as-panic-over-electric-shock-triggers-stampede-at-ups-barabanki-temple-628332.html Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/youth-dies-while-playing-badminton-in-hyderabad-628371.html Hyderabad July 28 A youth died of suspected cardiac arrest while playing badminton with friends in Hyderabad Gundla Rakesh 25 suddenly collapsed on the court and died while playing the game at an indoor stadium in Nagole on Sunday nightThe incident was captured on CCTVRakesh who was playing the doubles game had picked up the shuttlecock and was about to serve when he suddenly collapsed Those playing with him and others on the adjoining court rushed towards him and one of them apparently performed Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPRThe youth was rushed to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead on arrivalRakesh son of Gundla Venkateshwarlu former deputy sarpanch of Tallada village in Khammam district was employed at a private company in HyderabadIn a similar incident in March 2023 a man collapsed and died while playing badminton in HyderabadShyam Yadav 38 a private employee suffered cardiac arrest while playing the game with his friends at Jayashankar Indoor Stadium LalapetTelugu states have witnessed a series of such tragic deaths in recent yearsYoung individuals succumbed to sudden heart attacks while working out at a gym playing sports or attending to their daily chores CCTV footage of these incidents went viral on social mediaAt least 10 such incidents were reported in the Telugu states during 2023On February 25 2023 a 19yearold collapsed and died while dancing at a wedding of his relative in the Nirmal district of TelanganaA 24yearold police constable died of cardiac arrest while working out at a gym in Hyderabad on February 22 the same yearOn February 20 2023 a man collapsed and died during a Haldi ceremony as part of the wedding of his relative in Hyderabad The 40yearold man was applying turmeric to the groom when he suddenly collapsed and died before he could be taken to a hospitalIn September 2023 a youth died of cardiac arrest while dancing at a Ganesh mandap in Sathya Sai district of Andhra PradeshPrasad 26 was dancing with his friend as part of the festivities when he suddenly collapsed He was shifted to a hospital where doctors declared him dead IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/youth-dies-while-playing-badminton-in-hyderabad-628371.html Mon, 28 Jul 2025 14:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/speeding-bmw-kills-5-year-old-girl-in-noida-driver-held-628224.html Noida July 27 A speeding BMW crushed to death a fiveyearold girl and injured her father and another relative travelling with her on a scooter in Noida Sector 20 the police said on Sunday The rash car driver and his copassenger both students were arrested Aayat died in the accident after the car driven by Yash Sharma hit her fathers scooter on Saturday night the police saidThe girls father Gul Mohammad and uncle Raja both residents of Sadarpur near Sector 45 Noida were injured They are undergoing treatment at the hospital the police saidGul Mohammad and Raja were rushing Aayat to a hospital on a scooter for emergency medical treatment when the incident took place the police saidAayats father was driving his scooter towards the Post Graduate Institute of Child Health in Sector 30 when the car rammed into their vehicle the police saidThe impact of the crash flung Aayat into the air leaving her father and uncle bleeding on the road the police saidThe car driver Yash Sharma is a resident of Noida Sector 37 while Abhishek lives in Sector 70 the police saidThe impact of the collision caused intensive damage to both the car and the scooter The police have seized the car and brought it along with the mangled scooter to Sector 20 police stationThe police said they made arrangements for a medical checkup of the car occupants to find out if the vehicle was being driven under the influence of liquorApart from questioning the accused the police have started collecting the footage of CCTV cameras near the accident spot to build the sequence of events leading to the crash the police saidThe incident refreshed memories of a similar accident involving a speeding BMW car in Mumbai in which the son of a politician crushed a woman in Worli on July 7 last year IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/speeding-bmw-kills-5-year-old-girl-in-noida-driver-held-628224.html Sun, 27 Jul 2025 14:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/stampede-at-uttarakhands-mansa-devi-temple-several-injured-628197.html Haridwar July 27 A stampede broke out at the Mansa Devi Temple in Uttarakhands Haridwar early Sunday morning leaving several devotees injured The incident occurred due to heavy overcrowding in the temple premises as thousands of devotees thronged the sacred site during the ongoing holy month of ShravanEyewitnesses reported chaos as people began pushing each other while waiting in queues resulting in panic and a sudden rushRescue and relief operations were swiftly initiated Medical teams and ambulances reached the site promptly and the injured were transported to nearby hospitals for immediate treatmentAuthorities confirmed that relief work is still underway and the situation is being closely monitoredEvery year Haridwar sees a massive influx of pilgrims during the month of Shravan especially at the revered Har Ki Pauri and Mansa Devi TempleThis year however the situation turned grim due to an overwhelming crowd triggering a stampede that has once again spotlighted the issue of crowd management at religious gatheringsThis tragic incident adds to the growing number of stampedes that have occurred across India in 2025 So far over 50 people have lost their lives in similar incidents at religious sites railway stations and public eventsOn January 8 a stampede occurred at the Lord Venkateswara Swamy temple in the Tirumala Hills resulting in the deaths of at least six devotees and injuring many others as hundreds of worshippers pushed to obtain tickets for the Vaikunta Dwara DarshanamOn January 29 a stampede at the Sangam area during the Maha Kumbh claimed the lives of 30 people and left 60 others injuredMillions had gathered to take a holy dip on the occasion of Mauni Amavasya considered one of the most sacred days in the Hindu calendarIn another major tragedy 18 people were killed and more than a dozen were injured on February 15 at New Delhi Railway Station The stampede broke out late at night with most victims being Maha Kumbh pilgrims returning homeOn May 3 at least seven devotees were killed and 80 were injured in a stampede during the annual Lairai Jatra at Shree Lairai Devi Temple in North Goas Shirgao villageOn June 4 what was meant to be a moment of celebration turned tragic when at least 11 fans died in a stampede near Bengalurus Chinnaswamy Stadium during the RCB victory celebration of their maiden IPL title win in 18 yearsFurther details regarding the Haridwar incident are still awaited as authorities continue to assess the situation IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/stampede-at-uttarakhands-mansa-devi-temple-several-injured-628197.html Sun, 27 Jul 2025 10:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/electric-current-rumours-triggered-mansa-devi-stampede-haridwar-ssp-628206.html Dehradun July 27 The Uttarakhand Police on Sunday said the preliminary investigation into the Mansa Devi stampede has indicated that the incident occurred due to panic triggered by rumours of electric current Six devotees lost their lives in the stampedeHaridwar Senior Superintendent of Police SSP Parmendra Singh Dobal said Preliminary probe suggests that panic spread after rumours about electric current People tried to move away which resulted in jostling and they fell over each otherHe said that around 9 am the Police Control Room was contacted about the incident after which police rushed to the templeThe stampede occurred around the stairs of the templeA total of 35 people were rescued of which six have died Dobal saidState Disaster Response Force and a fire team are at the spot for the relief and rescue operationPolice are collecting forensic evidence and the situation at the place of worship is normal now he saidSoon after the tragic incident Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief over the Mansa Devi stampede saying it was extremely distressing newsExtremely distressing news has been received about a stampede breaking out at the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar Uttarakhand SDRF local police and other rescue teams have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations CM Dhami said in his post on XI am in constant contact with the local administration regarding this matter and the situation is being closely monitored I pray to Mata Rani for the safety of all the devotees he addedThousands of devotees thronged the sacred site during the ongoing holy month of ShravanEyewitnesses reported chaos as people began pushing each other while waiting in queues resulting in panic and a sudden rushFurther details regarding the Haridwar incident are still awaited as authorities continue to assess the situationEvery year Haridwar sees a massive influx of pilgrims during the month of Shravan especially at the revered Har Ki Pauri and Mansa Devi Temple IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/electric-current-rumours-triggered-mansa-devi-stampede-haridwar-ssp-628206.html Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/pm-modi-expresses-grief-over-loss-of-lives-in-mansa-devi-stampede-628213.html New Delhi July 27 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Mansa Devi stampede in Uttarakhands Haridwar that claimed six lives PM Modi extended condolences to the bereaved families and wished for a speedy recovery of the injuredHe said that the local administration is assisting those affected the Prime Ministers Office PMO said in a post on the social media platform XDeeply saddened by the loss of lives due to a stampede on the route to Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar Uttarakhand Condolences to those who lost their loved ones May the injured recover soon The local administration is assisting those affected PM narendramodi the post readExpressing grief over the incident Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami earlier in the day said that extremely distressing news was received about the stampedeHe said rescue and relief operations were underway and he was closely monitoring the situationExtremely distressing news has been received about a stampede breaking out at the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar Uttarakhand SDRF local police and other rescue teams have reached the spot and are engaged in relief and rescue operations CM Dhami said in his post on XThe death of six people in the heartwrenching stampede at the Mansa Devi Temple in Haridwar is deeply saddening I pray to God that the souls of the departed find a place at His divine feet and that the grieving families are granted the strength to bear this immense sorrow the CM further saidCM Dhami announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia to the families of the deceased and Rs 50000 to the injuredHe also ordered a magisterial inquiry into the incidentAuthorities confirmed that relief work is still underway and the situation is being closely monitored Further details regarding the Haridwar incident are still awaited as authorities continue to assess the situationEvery year Haridwar sees a massive influx of pilgrims during the month of Shravan especially at the revered Har Ki Pauri and Mansa Devi Temple IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/pm-modi-expresses-grief-over-loss-of-lives-in-mansa-devi-stampede-628213.html Sun, 27 Jul 2025 12:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/woman-dies-in-fire-in-delhis-new-usmanpur-building-628221.html New Delhi July 27 A 40yearold woman tragically lost her life in a fire that broke out in a building located in the New Usmanpur area of northeast Delhi on Sunday The Delhi Fire Services received a call regarding the blaze at around 701 am and immediately rushed teams to the spot According to officials from the Fire Department fire tenders were dispatched to the location and efforts to douse the flames were initiated promptlyAfter more than an hour of firefighting operations the blaze was brought under complete control by 810 am During the rescue operation firefighters managed to pull out a woman who was found trapped inside the building She was immediately rushed to a nearby hospitalHowever despite efforts by the medical team she was declared brought dead on arrival The victim whose identity has not been officially disclosed yet is believed to be around 40 years old Preliminary investigations are underway to ascertain the cause of the fireIn the past few weeks the capital has witnessed several such incidents On July 4 a massive fire broke out at Vishal Mega Mart in Delhis Karol Bagh Thirteen fire engines were rushed to the spot to control the fire The tragic incident led to the death of two menAccording to the reports the deceased were identified as Dhirender Pratap 25 a resident of Sonbhadra Uttar Pradesh who was at the mall in search of a job and Pawan Gautam 30 a married IT professional a resident of Aligarh UPSimilarly last month on June 25 four people died and at least three were injured in a fire that erupted in a chemical factory in the Rithala area of Delhis Rohini More than a dozen fire tenders were rushed to douse the blaze The cause of the fire is yet to be determined and further investigation is in progressThese incidents have once again raised questions about fire safety preparedness and compliance in densely populated parts of Delhi particularly in residential buildings that often lack adequate firefighting infrastructure IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/woman-dies-in-fire-in-delhis-new-usmanpur-building-628221.html Sun, 27 Jul 2025 13:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-in-bangladesh-air-force-jet-crash-reaches-34-628092.html Dhaka July 26 The death toll from the tragic Bangladesh Air Force jet crash has climbed to 34 following the death of another child on Saturday morning local media reported According to Shawon Bin Rahman resident surgeon at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka the latest victim 13yearold Zarif died from burn injuries covering 40 per cent of his body including his respiratory tractAnother two children who were undergoing treatment at the Intensive Care Unit ICU of the facility succumbed to their injuries on FridayThe deceased were identified as Abdul Musabbir Makin aged 13 a seventhgrade student and Afroz Aiman aged 10 a fourthgrade student of Milestone SchoolReports suggest that among the 34 people who died in the tragic plane crash the majority are childrenAccording to the InterServices Public Relations ISPR the media division of the South Asia nations Armed Forces the Air Forces F7 BGI training aircraft took off at 106 pm local time on Monday and crashed into the Milestone School and College building in Dhakas Uttara around 130 pmSpeaking to Bangladeshs leading Bengali daily Prothom Alo resident physician Shaon Bin Rahman of the Burn Institute confirmed the update on the two casualties on Friday stating that Musabbirs body was burned to 70 per cent and Afrozs body was burned to 45 per cent in the tragic incidentAddressing reporters the Director of the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute Nasir Uddin stated that the condition of five people undergoing treatment at the Burn Institute is criticalThe good news is that a few people were kept on life support The condition of two of them has improved somewhat Their ventilators have been removed They are able to breathe on their own Four to five patients can be discharged on Saturday he statedCiting Burn Institute sources Prothom Alo reported that expert doctors from the country have been exchanging their experiences with the medical teams from Singapore China and India who have joined to treat the burn victims of the plane crash in BangladeshMeanwhile the Indian medical team currently visiting Bangladesh held the second round of consultations with doctors at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in DhakaThe medical team continued their mission to provide medical support to the Bangladesh authorities for treatment of critically injured patients in the aftermath of the jet crash of July 21 at Milestone School and College in Dhaka the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said in a post on XThey visited some of the patients and observed their prognosis the Indian mission addedThe team further deliberated management protocols with the doctors at the Institute and provided critical inputs for treatment methodologyThe Indian medical team now in Dhaka to help provide treatment to Milestone crash victims held detailed medical consultations with senior officials of the Bangladesh Ministry of Health and doctors at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic SurgeryThey reviewed each of the critical cases exchanged views on the treatment methodologies and conveyed their assessment of the future course of treatmentThe visit of the Indian doctors and nursing officials follows Prime Minister Narendra Modis assurance to extend all possible assistance and support to Bangladesh in the wake of the tragic jet crash in Dhaka on July 21 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-in-bangladesh-air-force-jet-crash-reaches-34-628092.html Sat, 26 Jul 2025 12:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-drown-in-check-dam-in-jharkhands-seraikela-40-deaths-in-3-months-628126.html Seraikela Jharkhand July 26 In a tragic incident four youths drowned while bathing in a check dam at Dalaikala village in Jharkhands SeraikelaKharsawan district on Saturday officials said The victims have been identified as Gaurav Mandal Harivas Das Sunil Sahu and Manoj Sahu all residents of the same villageAccording to villagers six youths had gone to the check dam for a bath around noon While two stayed on the banks four others ventured into the water Eyewitnesses said that as soon as they entered deep waters their heads hit sharp stones lying beneath the water surface causing them to lose consciousnessWith no safety ropes or barriers in place the unconscious youths began to drown The two standing outside raised an alarm drawing villagers to the scene Despite frantic rescue attempts and the arrival of the local administration and police the youths could not be savedThe bodies were later recovered and sent for postmortem The incident has plunged the entire Dalaikala village into mourningThe check dam like many others in Jharkhand lacks basic safety infrastructure There are no warning boards no lifeguards and no fencing around the structureThis is the latest in a series of drowning incidents in the state On June 8 two engineering students from RVS College in Jamshedpur drowned while bathing in the Kharkai RiverIn the last three months more than 40 people have died in Jharkhand due to drowning in check dams reservoirs waterfalls and ponds mostly during picnics or swimming attempts in unsafe watersOfficials have said efforts are being made to identify accidentprone water bodies and put safety measures in place However locals remain skeptical pointing out that similar promises were made after previous incidents but no action followed IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-drown-in-check-dam-in-jharkhands-seraikela-40-deaths-in-3-months-628126.html Sat, 26 Jul 2025 17:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/agniveer-killed-two-others-soldiers-injured-in-landmine-explosion-near-loc--627992.html Jammu July 25 IANS An Agniveer was killed and two other soldiers injured in a landmine explosion near the line of control LoC in JampampKs Poonch district on Friday officials saidnbspThe injured soldiers included a junior commissioned officer JCOnbspThe explosion occurred near the Victor Post in Salotri village of Poonchs Haveli tehsil during routine patrolling by the army as part of an antiinfiltration exercise The Agniveer died on the spot while two injured soldiers were immediately shifted to the hospital for treatment Doctors have described the condition of both injured soldiers as stable an official saidnbspThe Army has paid tribute to the slain Agniveer while an investigation has been started to ascertain the exact circumstances that led to the explosion the official addedThe slain Agniveer was identified as Lalit Kumar of the Jat Regiment as per a condolence post on X by the Jammuheadquartered White Knight CorpsnbspnbspIn the wake of the April 22 terror attack by Pakistanbacked LashkareTaiba LeT in Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam in which 26 civilians including 25 tourists and a local were killed the armed forces of the country carried out target specific strikes against terror infrastructure deep inside Pakistan and nine terror infrastructures were destroyed in those target specific strikes by the Indian armed forces in Muridke near Lahore Bahawalpur and Kotli and Muzaffarabad in Pakistan occupied Kashmir PoKIn the subsequent escalation when Pakistan targeted civilian and military targets in India 18 defence bases of Pakistan were damaged by the Indian armed forcesnbspExtraordinary vigil is being maintained on the 740kmlong LoC and 240kmlong international border in JampampKnbspSecurity forces and JampampK Police are carrying out aggressive antiterrorist operations in the hinterland against terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisers to dismantle the complete ecosystem of terror in the UTnbspLt Governor Manoj Sinha has been chairing regular security review meetings and during these meetings the objectives achieved are reviewed and new strategies discussed to combat the nefarious designs of the terrorists with the support of Pakistan https://dailyworld.in/accident/agniveer-killed-two-others-soldiers-injured-in-landmine-explosion-near-loc--627992.html Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bageshwar-dham-tent-collapse-dhirendra-shastri-provides-rs-768-lakh-solatium-to-deceaseds-family-627898.html Chhatarpur July 25 A team of Bageshwar Dham chief Dhirendra Shastri has provided Rs 768 lakh solatium to the family of the man who lost his life during a tent collapse at his place in Madhya Pradesh On July 3 Shyamlal Kaushal a resident of Uttar Pradeshs Basti district died when an event was underway at Bageshwar Dham in Madhya Pradeshs ChhatarpurSoon after the incident Dhirendra Shastri announced that whatever donation the Bageshwar Dham receives that day will be provided to Kaushals familyHonouring Dhirendra Shastris commitment a team of Bageshwar Dham visited the aggrieved family and handed over the amountVictims daughter Somya Kaushal confirmed that a team of Bageshwar Dham visited his mother in Nandnagar village in Basti district and provided the compensation amountShastriji had announced to provide one days collection as compensation He has fulfilled his commitment The entire family is grateful to him and wishes for his good health Somya saidKaushal who visited Bageshwar Dham along with his daughter and soninlaw was severely injured after a tent collapsed on him due to heavy rainEarlier on that unfateful day Kaushal had participated in the morning aartiHis soninlaw Rajesh Kumar Kaushal told the media that as the family stood under the tent it suddenly collapsedRajesh said an iron angle struck his fatherinlaws headSix members of the family including Rajeshs wife Saumya and daughters Parul and Unnati were injured in the incidentSeverely injured Kaushal was rushed to a nearby hospital However he succumbed to his injuries within one hourThe incident occurred shortly after the morning Aarti as hundreds of devotees gathered under the tent to seek shelter from the rainEight others were also injured in that incidentThe crowd had assembled for the ongoing Balaji Divya Darbar and the upcoming birthday celebrations of Dhirendra Shastri on July 4 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bageshwar-dham-tent-collapse-dhirendra-shastri-provides-rs-768-lakh-solatium-to-deceaseds-family-627898.html Fri, 25 Jul 2025 11:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/russian-plane-crashes-in-amur-kills-all-49-on-board-627729.html Moscow July 24 A Russian An24 aircraft carrying 49 people including five children and six crew members crashed in the mountainous Amur region on Thursday killing all on board according to local media reports The illfated flight operated by the Siberiabased Angara Airlines had departed from Blagoveshchensk and was en route to Tynda near the RussiaChina border when it lost contact with air traffic controllers shortly before its scheduled landingAccording to Russias state news agency TASS the aircraft reportedly caught fire midair and vanished from radarRescue helicopters later located the burning wreckage on a remote mountainside approximately 16 kilometres from TyndaOfficials from the Amur Centre for Civil Defence and Fire Safety confirmed that no survivors were found when a Mi8 search helicopter flew over the crash siteThe aircraft caught fire upon crashing said a spokesperson Rescue operations have been hampered by the extremely difficult terrain as the crash site lies on a steep inaccessible slopeThe harsh geographical conditions of the region dense taiga forests and swampy terrain further complicated rescue effortsThe aircraft did not send any distress signals before disappearing heightening questions over what went wrongPreliminary reports suggest the An24 may have been attempting a second approach to land at Tynda Airport when it went off the radarA Rosaviatsia aircraft and multiple rescue teams were immediately dispatched to the area when the information was received earlier in the dayAll necessary forces and means have been deployed to search for the plane said Amur region governor Vasily OrlovInvestigators from the Far Eastern Transport Prosecutors Office have launched a probe into the incidentThe cause of the crash remains unclear and officials are expected to begin recovery operations and black box retrieval once ground access becomes possible IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/russian-plane-crashes-in-amur-kills-all-49-on-board-627729.html Thu, 24 Jul 2025 13:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mahima-gosain-express-coach-derails-near-sambalpur-no-casualties-627741.html Bhubaneswar July 24 A general coach of Mahima Gosain Express derailed near Sambalpur City Railway station on Thursday morning triggering panic among passengers According to initial reports the incident occurred just minutes before the train was scheduled to arrive at Sambalpur City StationThe train was on its scheduled route from Bhubaneswar to Sambalpur when the derailment occurredThe East Coast Railway ECoR sources revealed that the rear trolley of a general coach next to the guard van of 20831 ShalimarSambalpur Express derailed near Sambalpur City StationA major accident was averted as the train was moving slowlyA minor derailment occurred this morning at 0922 hours One trolley of a General Coach of Train No 20831 Mahima Gosain Express got off track The train runs from Shalimar to Sambalpur The incident took place in the Sambalpur citySambalpur section shortly after the train departed from Sambalpur city at 0918 hours at a very slow speed informed the ECoR in an official statementRailway officials along with personnel from the local police rushed to the site and launched immediate rescue and restoration operationsFortunately there have been no reports of any injuries or casualties Passengers were safely evacuated and the situation was brought under control swiftlyThe affected coach was decoupled after which the train left for Sambalpur with all passengers onboardRailway officials at the site are overseeing early restoration of traffic and inquiring about the causes behind the incidentIn March at least one passenger died while 15 others sustained serious injuries after 11 coaches of the 12551 Bengaluru Kamakhya AC Superfast Express derailed near Nergundi station in Odishas Cuttack districtAround two years ago the tragic train accident involving three trains occurred at Bahanaga in Balasore district of Odisha killing over 290 people and injuring 1000 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mahima-gosain-express-coach-derails-near-sambalpur-no-casualties-627741.html Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/48-people-die-in-passenger-plane-crash-in-russias-far-east-officials-say-627795.html Moscow Jul 24 Fortyeight people have died in a plane crash in Russias Far East the head of the countrys Amur region said in a statement ThursdaynbspThe An24 passenger plane disappeared from radar as it travelled from the city of Blagoveshchensk on the RussianChinese border to the town of Tynda Rescuers later found the aircrafts burning wreckage amid dense forests on a hillside south of its planned destinationnbspRegional Gov Vasily Orlov said that all passengers and crew on board the aircraft were killed in the crash He also announced three days of mourning https://dailyworld.in/accident/48-people-die-in-passenger-plane-crash-in-russias-far-east-officials-say-627795.html Thu, 24 Jul 2025 18:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bengal-thirteen-die-due-to-lightning-in-three-districts-627835.html Kolkata July 24 At least 13 people were killed in lightning strikes in three districts of West Bengal on Thursday Of the 13 persons killed in the lightningrelated mishaps seven were from Bankura district five from East Burdwan district and one from West Midnapore districtIn Bankura one person named Ziaul Haque Mollah resident of Khiri village under Kotulpur police station was working in the field when the lightning struck Others present in the field rushed him to a local hospital where doctors declared him deadA youth named Jiban Ghosh was seriously injured at Patrasayer in the same district He was first taken to the Patrasayer Block Primary Health Centre From there he was taken to Bishnupur Super Speciality Hospital and then to Bankura Sammilani Medical College where doctors declared him deadMeanwhile another person died due to a lightning strike at Onda in the same district The deceased was identified as Narayan Sawar At Indas one person was killed and another was injured in a lightning strike Police said the deceased was identified as Sheikh Ismail At the Joypur area of the same district one person named Uttam Bhuniya died similarlyIn the East Burdwan district sixtyyearold Sanatan Patra died in the Madhabdihi area due to a lightning strike The police said On Thursday morning the person was working in a field when lightning struck On receiving the information we rescued him and took him to Alampur Primary Health Centre where the doctors declared him brought deadAnother person died in the Aushgram area of the same district The deceased has been identified as Sanjay Hebraram 28 a resident of Bhedia village of Aushgram police stationAt Chandrakona in West Midnapore district one person named Lakhsmikanta Pan 42 died in a lightning strikeThe Met Office has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by lightning over the districts of south Bengal till July 27 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bengal-thirteen-die-due-to-lightning-in-three-districts-627835.html Thu, 24 Jul 2025 22:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/no-compensation-policy-for-plane-crash-victims-civil-aviation-ministry-627842.html Jaipur July 24 The Ministry of Civil Aviation informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday that the government currently does not have a specific policy to provide compensation to civilians killed due to plane crashes This information came in response to a question raised by National Democratic Party President and Nagaur MP Hanuman BeniwalThe tragic plane crash in Ahmedabad Gujarat which claimed the lives of 241 passengers and several civilians after the aircraft collided with a hospital building raised serious concerns about compensation mechanisms for ground victims While the Montreal Convention 1999 ensures fixed and timely compensation for passengers killed on board there is no similar provision for citizens who die on the groundMinister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol in a written reply admitted that At present there is no policy in place which mandates airlines to compensate for loss of life or property on the ground The government further stated that there are no immediate plans to formulate such a policy MP Beniwal expressed deep concern over the issue stating that the Ahmedabad incident resulted in the death of several people including two MBBS students from RajasthanHe highlighted the absence of a direct compensation mechanism for ground casualties and pointed out that affected families must file civil suits against the concerned airline proving fault in order to claim any compensation He noted that while some state governments offer relief in such cases it is neither uniform nor mandatory Compensation through thirdparty insurance of airlines is available but the process is complex technical and often prolongedforcing bereaved families into years of legal and bureaucratic struggleBeniwal questioned whether the life of a common citizen holds less value simply because they were not on board the aircraftHe demanded the creation of a clear binding and timebound Ground Victim Compensation Policy similar to the Montreal Convention and urged that airlines be held accountable for automatic compensation under thirdparty liabilityHe also posted a copy of the governments reply on the social media platform X tagging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu reiterating his demand for urgent action on this critical issue IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/no-compensation-policy-for-plane-crash-victims-civil-aviation-ministry-627842.html Thu, 24 Jul 2025 23:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/toddler-dies-after-falling-from-12th-floor-balcony-in-maharashtras-palghar-627503.html New Delhi July 23 A tragedy struck Navkar Phase One Society in Naigaon in Maharashtras Palghar district as a 3yearold girl lost her life after falling from the 12th floor of a highrise building The deceased has been identified as Anvika Prajapati a resident of Room 1201 B1 Wing where she lived with her parentsThe incident occurred around 8 pm on Tuesday when Anvika had gone to visit a relatives flat in A3 Wing Room 1202 located on the same floorAccording to preliminary information while playing the toddler climbed onto a slipper stand placed on the balcony In a tragic turn of events she lost her balance and fell straight down from the 12th floorThe balcony where she accidentally climbed onto the slipper stand reportedly had no protective grill a critical lapse in safetyFamily members immediately rushed her to Sir DM Petit Hospital in Vasai but doctors declared her brought dead The entire society has been left in shock and mourning following the incidentResidents allege that many balconies in the 14storey towers of the society lack basic safety features such as protective grills The absence of these safety measures is believed to be a major factor in this horrific accident Residents say that if proper precautions had been taken in time this young life might have been savedThis is a painful reminder of the importance of childproofing homes especially in highrise buildings One moment of oversight led to a lifetime of grief said a neighbour who witnessed the aftermathThe atmosphere in the society is heavy with grief and the incident has sparked widespread concern and anger among residents over the lack of mandatory safety infrastructureThis has reignited conversations around the urgent need for child safety measures in highrise housing societiesNaigaon Police have registered an Accidental Death Report ADR and further investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/toddler-dies-after-falling-from-12th-floor-balcony-in-maharashtras-palghar-627503.html Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-kanwariyas-killed-in-mp-cm-announces-rs-4-lakh-ex-gratia-for-families-of-deceased-627532.html Gwalior July 23 Four Kanwariyas were killed in a road accident on the AgraMumbai National Highway near Sheetla Mata Mandir Gate in Gwalior Madhya Pradesh The pilgrims part of a 13member group returning from Bhadavna after collecting holy water for Jalabhishek were walking along the roadside when a speeding car lost control and rammed into themAccording to preliminary police reports the accident occurred around 1 am when the cars tyre burst causing it to veer off the Shivpuri Link Road and crush the devotees before overturning into roadside bushesThe term Kanwariya refers to a devotee who participates in the Kanwar Yatra a pilgrimage undertaken by followers of Lord ShivaThe word is derived from Kanwar or Kavad a bamboo pole with two pots attached which the devotees carry on their shoulders to fetch holy water from the Ganges or other sacred sourcesThree Kanwariyas died on the spot while one succumbed to injuries at Jaya Arogya Hospital JAH Two others remain in critical condition police officials saidA total of six persons were hit by the car three died on the spot one died in hospital during treatment and the remaining two are currently undergoing treatment with their condition reported as criticalIn a statement posted on his X handle Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed deep sorrow over the loss and announced Rs 4 lakh in financial assistance to the next of kin of each deceasedI pray to Baba Mahakal to grant peace to the departed souls and strength to the bereaved families the message readCity Superintendent of Police Heena Khan confirmed that the vehicle was found abandoned at the scene with no occupants insideAuthorities have identified the cars owner and are actively searching for those who were inside at the time of the crashThe deceased have been identified as residents of Simaria Panchayat Ghatigaon with three belonging to the same familyThe group had been walking back to their village located about 35 km from the accident site when tragedy struckEmergency teams from Kampu Janakganj Jhansi Road and Madhoganj police stations responded swiftly pulling victims from a roadside ditch and transporting them to the trauma centreThe incident has cast a pall of gloom over the ongoing Kanwar Yatra a sacred pilgrimage observed during the holy Shravan monthThe accident has reignited concerns about road safety during religious processions especially on highspeed highwaysPolice presence has been increased in the area to maintain order and prevent further incidents IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-kanwariyas-killed-in-mp-cm-announces-rs-4-lakh-ex-gratia-for-families-of-deceased-627532.html Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/afghanistan-six-workers-killed-several-injured-in-coal-mine-explosion-627610.html Kabul July 23 The death toll in an explosion at a coal mine in Afghanistans Baghlan province has increased to six as several other injured workers continue to battle for life the local officials stated on Wednesday Citing local Taliban officials Afghan news agency Khaama Press reported that six people were killed in an explosion that took place at the Karkar coal mine in BaghlanKarkar coal mine head Mawlawi Abdullah said that 18 other workers were injured in the incident and were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment The explosion reportedly took place on Monday afternoon The authorities have not yet determined the exact cause and circumstances regarding the blastCoal mine workers often become victims of the deadly accidents that occur due to the unregulated and unsafe mining practices in Afghanistan The coal mine explosion in Baghlan once again demonstrates the need for improved safety measures required in the mining sector in Afghanistan to prevent further loss of lifeEarlier in February three workers were killed in a methane gas explosion at a coal mine in the DaraeSouf Bala district in Afghanistans Samangan provinceSpokesperson for Afghanistan interim governments police in Samangan Hashmatullah Rahmani said that the incident took place in Leileh village of DaraeSouf Bala on February 12 He said that the security forces found the bodies of three workers under the rubble and handed them over to their familiesOn February 10 two miners were killed in a mine explosion in the DaraeSouf district Samangan is a province in Afghanistan which is rich in natural resources with hundreds of workers involved in mining operations Despite the presence of natural resources in the province the continued lack of safety measures and proper infrastructure continues to pose significant risk to workers lives IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/afghanistan-six-workers-killed-several-injured-in-coal-mine-explosion-627610.html Wed, 23 Jul 2025 21:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/fires-kill-two-in-bulgaria-amid-heatwave-627616.html Sofia July 23 Two people died in separate fire incidents in Bulgaria both sparked by human negligence amid a severe heatwave authorities said on Wednesday Temperatures across the country have hovered around 40 degrees Celsius in recent days According to the Ministry of Interior the first incident occurred Tuesday afternoon in the northeastern town of Isperih A 73yearold woman set fire to dry grass in her garden but the blaze quickly spread to neighbouring properties Despite her efforts to extinguish the flames firefighters later discovered her deceased at the sceneThe second fatality took place just hours later in the southern village of Polyanets A 63yearold resident inadvertently sparked a fire while using a metal cutting machine Xinhua News Agency reported The flames rapidly engulfed three houses as well as dry grass bushes and forested areas Firefighters rescued a 91yearold man from the yard of one of the burning homes but he later succumbed to his injuries in hospitalAlexander Dzhartov Director of the Fire Safety and Civil Protection General Directorate told NOVA TV on Wednesday that nearly 200 fires had been reported nationwide over the past 24 hours Most he said have since been brought under controlThe National Institute of Meteorology and Hydrology has forecast soaring temperatures of 35 to 40 degrees Celsius on Thursday with peaks of up to 42 degrees expected on Friday and SaturdayIn response to the escalating fire risk the Ministry of Defence announced Tuesday that all military exercises and livefire drills at training centres and ranges have been suspended since the end of JuneMeanwhile WWF Bulgaria issued an alarming report earlier this month stating that 90 per cent of forest fires in the country are caused by human activityOn Tuesday Romanias National Meteorological Administration ANM issued multiple weather alerts as the country braces for a combination of extreme heat and unstable atmospheric conditionsThe national weather agency warned of red code alerts the highest level in its colorcoded warning system for scorching heat in the capital city of Bucharest and several southern counties Temperatures there are expected to reach 40 to 41 degrees Celsius with high humidity leading to severe thermal discomfortANM classifies weather alerts into three risk levels yellow orange and red indicating increasing severity from potential risk to extreme dangerThe orange code alert is in effect in some southeastern regions with highs of 38 to 40 degrees Celsius Meanwhile several southern and eastern regions are under yellow code alerts with daytime highs of 34 to 38 degrees and nighttime lows between 18 and 20 degrees CelsiusIn addition to heatrelated alerts a separate yellow warning has been issued for unstable atmospheric conditions affecting half of the country particularly in central eastern and southern regions including mountainous areas and parts of the Black Sea coast Forecasts predict strong winds thunderstorms torrential rain and isolated hail with heavy rainfall This warning was valid from Tuesday noon to early WednesdayAccording to ANM the heatwave and thermal discomfort are expected to persist across western southern and parts of central Romania until the end of the week IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/fires-kill-two-in-bulgaria-amid-heatwave-627616.html Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/air-india-hong-kong-flights-power-unit-catches-fire-after-landing-at-delhi-airport-627402.html New Delhi July 22 An Air India Hong Kong flights auxiliary power unit caught fire after landing at Delhi airport the airline informed on Tuesday adding that all passengers and crew are safe After completing its journey from Hong Kong to Delhi Air India Flight AI 315 reported an auxiliary power unit APU fire soon after it had landed and was stationed at the gateFlight AI 315 operating from Hong Kong to Delhi on 22 July 2025 experienced an auxiliary power unit APU fire shortly after it had landed and parked at the gate an airline spokesperson said in a statementThe incident occurred while passengers had begun disembarking and the APU was automatically shut down as per system design it addedThe aircraft has been grounded for further investigations and the aviation regulator has been duly notified according to Air India The airline acknowledged that there was some damage to the aircraftHowever passengers and crew members disembarked normally and are safe The aircraft has been grounded for further investigations and the regulator has been duly notified said the airlineEarlier in the day Air India said it has completed precautionary inspections on the fuel control switch FCS locking mechanisms of all Boeing 787 and Boeing 737 aircraft in its fleet The airline stated that no problems were found during the checks which were conducted in line with safety directives issued by Indias aviation regulator DGCA earlier this monthAir India has completed precautionary inspections on the locking mechanism of Fuel Control Switch FCS on all Boeing 787 and Boeing 737 aircraft in its fleet the airline said in a statementThe inspections come in the aftermath of a tragic Air India Boeing Dreamliner crash in Ahmedabad last month in which 260 people lost their livesA preliminary report by the Air Accidents Investigation Bureau AAIB revealed that the aircrafts engines had shut down just seconds after takeoff due to fuel supply being cut off IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/air-india-hong-kong-flights-power-unit-catches-fire-after-landing-at-delhi-airport-627402.html Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/25-children-among-27-killed-in-bangladesh-air-force-jet-crash-627342.html Dhaka July 22 The death toll in the Bangladesh Air Force jet crash climbed to 27 twentyfive of the deceased being students authorities announced on Tuesday According to the InterServices Public Relations ISPR the media division of the South Asia nations Armed Forces the Air Forces F7 BGI training aircraft took off at 106 pm local time on Monday and crashed into the Milestone School and College building in Dhakas Uttara around 130 pmAddressing a press briefing on Tuesday morning Sayedur Rahman special assistant to the chief advisor at the National Burn and Plastic Surgery Institute in Dhaka confirmed the update on the casualtiesHe further stated that at least 78 people are receiving treatment at different hospitals and five are in critical conditionAmong the deceased 25 are children many under the age of 12 with extensive burn injuries The other two victims include the aircrafts pilot and a female schoolteacher the leading Bangladeshi newspaper The Daily Star quoted Rahman as sayingHe added that the bodies of 20 people have been handed over to their relativesWe are continuing all possible efforts to provide medical care However the condition of some patients remains extremely critical he addedRahman also stated that among the dead six bodies have not been identified while their DNA has been takenMost of the injured are children Their blood requirement is low Besides the ICU at Bangladesh Medical University BMU is ready Rahman further statedA total of 171 were injured following the tragic incident the ISPR had said on MondayMembers of the Bangladesh Army and eight engines of the Fire Service and Civil Defence rushed to the spot and started rescue operations as the jet crashed into the twostory school building of our Milestone School and College according to a fire service notification on MondayOn the first floor of this twostory building there were classes for third and fourth graders On the second floor there were classes for second and fifth graders Brigadier General Mohammad Zahed Kamal the Director General of Fire Service and Civil Defence was quoted as saying by the countrys leading Bengali daily Prothom AloThere was a meeting room for the principals office next to it A coaching class was in progress he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/25-children-among-27-killed-in-bangladesh-air-force-jet-crash-627342.html Tue, 22 Jul 2025 23:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-in-explosion-at-police-training-facility-in-us-state-of-california-627086.html Los Angeles July 19 Three deputies were killed in an explosion at a police training facility in Southern California authorities confirmed The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department on Friday referred to the explosion on the social media platform X as a critical workplace incident which occurred shortly after 730 am local time 1430 GMT at the Biscailuz Center Academy Training in East Los Angeles Xinhua news agency reportedThere were three department member fatalities the department said adding that homicide detectives are investigating the sceneLocal KABCTV reported that the victims were handling some kind of explosives when the blast occurred citing preliminary information from sourcesUS Attorney General Pamela Bondi described it as a horrific incident and confirmed that at least three people died Our federal agents are at the scene and we are working to learn more she wrote on XCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom was briefed on the explosion according to a statement from his press office on X The Governors Office of Emergency Services is coordinating with the sheriffs department and offering full state assistance while closely monitoring the situation the statement saidLos Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the city is supporting the LA County Sheriffs Department through this horrific incident in Monterey Park LA Fire Department the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives and the LAPD bomb squad are assisting at the training facility Bass said on XThe Biscailuz Center Academy Training is home to the sheriffs departments special enforcement units and bomb squad according to local mediaThe incident is the deadliest law enforcementrelated explosion in Southern California in nearly 40 years NBC News reported The exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-in-explosion-at-police-training-facility-in-us-state-of-california-627086.html Sat, 19 Jul 2025 07:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/fire-breaks-out-in-garib-rath-express-engine-at-sendra-station-trains-halted-627100.html Jaipur July 19 A fire broke out in the engine of the Garib Rath Express at around 3 AM on Saturday at Sendra Railway Station in Beawar District in Rajasthan sparking panic among passengers However due to the alertness and timely action of the loco pilot all passengers were safely evacuated and a major tragedy was averted Officials estimate that it may take a few hours to fully restore movement on the affected route as all nearby trains were halted at other stations to prevent any mishaps As soon as smoke was noticed rising from the engine passengers alerted the loco pilot who immediately stopped the trainHis swift response ensured that no one was injured in the incident The Railway administration upon receiving information about the fire halted nearby trains at various stations to prevent further incidents said officialsFire brigade teams from Beawar reached the scene promptly and began efforts to douse the flames Railway officials and engineering department teams also rushed to Sendra stationThe fire which caused considerable damage to the engine was brought under control eventuallyPreliminary investigation indicates that the fire might have been caused by a technical fault or short circuit in the engineA detailed enquiry is currently underway to confirm the cause of the blazeA Railway spokesperson confirmed that no passengers were harmed in the incident and that alternative arrangements were made to send them to their destinationsAn eyewitness and passenger on the train said We saw smoke coming out of the engine and informed the driver He reacted immediately and stopped the train His presence of mind saved us as it did not allow the fire to spread to the other coachesFollowing the incident Railway authorities have begun removing the damaged engine from the track to normalise rail trafficOfficials estimate that it may take a few hours to fully restore movement on the affected route Authorities are expected to review maintenance protocols and preventive measures to avoid similar incidents in the future said officials IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/fire-breaks-out-in-garib-rath-express-engine-at-sendra-station-trains-halted-627100.html Sat, 19 Jul 2025 10:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-in-separate-road-accidents-in-mp-627119.html Bhopal July 19 Three people were killed and two others injured in separate road accidents in Madhya Pradesh The first incident occurred on National Highway 44 in the Kurai police station area of Seoni district around 3 pm when a speeding truck rammed into a taxi parked on the roadsideThe force of the collision threw the vehicle into a roadside guardwall lining the fourlane highwayTwo passengers identified as 55yearold Santkumar Hardiya and 50yearold Ramkishore Barmaiya lost their lives one at the scene and the other at the hospital police saidEight others suffered varying degrees of injuries with one woman in critical condition transferred to Nagpur for advanced medical careThe others are being treated at the Chhapara Community Health Centre The truck has been seized and its driver Ajit Yadav arrestedKurai police station incharge Kripal Singh Tekam confirmed that all passengers were traveling from Chhindwara Chowk in Seoni toward Khawasa which initially complicated the identification of the deceasedA case has been registered and investigations are ongoing Later the same day in Chhatarpur district a bus en route from Chhatarpur to Damoh overturned in the Sathiya Valley near HirapurThe driver of the privately operated vehicle reportedly lost control and tipped overThirtyyearold Damodar Singh Lodhi of Batiagarh was declared dead while more than a dozen passengers were injured police saidOne of the victims 45yearold Rama from Teacher Colony in Damoh suffered a traumatic amputationHirapur outpost incharge Arvind Singh Thakur made prompt rescue efforts ensuring the injured were taken to Shahgarh Community Health CentreMany have since been referred to the District Hospital in Sagar for further treatment Both accidents have once again cast a spotlight on the frequency of highimpact collisions along MPs highways IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-in-separate-road-accidents-in-mp-627119.html Sat, 19 Jul 2025 13:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/wreckage-of-missing-plane-found-after-unsurvivable-crash-in-australia-626972.html Sydney July 18 Authorities have found the wreckage of a plane that went missing in eastern Australia describing the crash as unsurvivable An emergency search was launched on Tuesday when the light aircraft which was being piloted by 74yearold sole occupant David Stephens failed to reach its intended destination at a regional airport south of Sydney in the state of New South Wales NSWNSW Police confirmed on Friday that the wreckage of the plane a singleengine 1966 Beechcraft Debonair 35C33 was found by a rescue helicopter around 4 pm on Thursday in the states Snowy Mountains region Xinhua news agency reportedSuperintendent Andrew Spliet told reporters that the plane had been completely destroyed in the crash and that it was fairly clear it wouldnt be survivableOn July 17 an emergency search was underway for a light aircraft that failed to arrive at its destination in eastern AustraliaA multiagency search for the missing aircraft commenced on Wednesday and resumed on Thursday morning the Australian Broadcasting Corporation ABC reported on ThursdayThe Australian Maritime Safety Authority AMSA said in a statement that the plane had departed from Wangaratta 340 km west of Moruya in the state of Victoria and that its last known position was in NSWs Snowy Mountains near the town of Khancoban approximately halfway along its routeIt said that a jet and helicopters were conducting a search from the air but that weather conditions were challenging with low clouds and restricted visibilityNSW Police the State Emergency Service the National Parks and Wildlife Service and personnel from a nearby hydroelectric plant are conducting a ground searchSnow showers and temperatures as low as one degree Celsius were forecast for Khancoban on Thursday IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/wreckage-of-missing-plane-found-after-unsurvivable-crash-in-australia-626972.html Fri, 18 Jul 2025 14:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/eight-amarnath-yatra-pilgrims-injured-as-truck-hits-car-in-jampks-udhampur-626992.html Jammu July 18 At least eight Amarnath Yatra pilgrims were injured on Friday when a car was hit by a truck in Jammu and Kashmirs Udhampur district The accident occurred when a speeding truck broke through a barricade at Battal Ballian area of Udhampur and hit a car carrying Yatris to the Pahalgam base camp CISF personnel were deployed at the barricade when the truck after hitting the car jumped the divider and crashed into the wall of a house The car was part of the 16th batch of 7908 pilgrims who left Jammu for the twin base camps of Pahalgam and Baltal early this morning officials saidThe eight injured Yatris were shifted to the hospital and their condition is stated to be stable The other three occupants of the car sustained superficial injuriesPolice have registered a case and further investigation is going on The truck has been seized police saidEarlier on July 13 nine pilgrims sustained injuries after three buses collided with each other on the SrinagarJammu National Highway near Khudwani crossing in Kulgam district The accident occurred when the driver of one of the buses lost control and rammed into two other vehiclesMeanwhile after a days suspension from Jammu to the Valley the Yatra was resumed on Friday So far over 252 lakh pilgrims have performed the Amarnath YatraOfficials said the figure is likely to cross the 350 lakh number this yearThe Yatra started on July 3 and will end formally on August 9 when the Chhari Mubarak Lord Shivas Mace will reach the cave shrineThe cave shrine situated 3888 metres above sea level in the Kashmir Himalayas houses an ice stalagmite structure that wanes and waxes with the phases of the moonDevotees believe that the ice stalagmite structure symbolises the mythical powers of Lord ShivaPilgrims approach the holy cave shrine either from the traditional longer Pahalgam route in Anantnag district or through the shorter Baltal road in Ganderbal districtDue to security reasons no helicopter services are available to the Yatris this year IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/eight-amarnath-yatra-pilgrims-injured-as-truck-hits-car-in-jampks-udhampur-626992.html Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/indonesia-temporarily-closes-mount-rinjani-hiking-trail-via-sembalun-627036.html Jakarta July 18 Indonesias Mount Rinjani National Park authority has temporarily closed the hiking trail via Pelawangan Sembalun leading to Segara Anak Lake on Lombok Island West Nusa Tenggara Through its official social media account the authority said that the temporary closure was due to repairs on the trail at coordinates 8389789 116440320 the site of recent accidents involving foreign hikersVisitor safety is our priority the park authority said on FridayThe closure also aims to improve ecotourism facilities and strengthen sustainable management of the conservation area in Mount Rinjani National Park it addedAlternative routes currently available to hikers include Senaru Pelawangan Senaru Lake Torean and Sembalun Pelawangan Sembalun SummitThe closure has been in effect since Wednesday until further notice Xinhua news agency reportedLast month a 27yearold Brazilian female climber died after falling into a 600meterdeep ravine while climbing Mount RinjaniIndonesias Search and Rescue Agency SAR announced that the victim with the initials JDSP had fallen into the ravine However due to extreme weather and the remote location the evacuation took longer than expected She was found dead when the evacuation team finally reached her locationMuhamad Hariyadi head of the Mataram SAR Office in Lombok said that one of the personnel managed to reach the victims location in the ravine and after an initial examination found no signs of life on the victimFollowing the incident Indonesian authorities evaluated the safety of the climbing system at Mount RinjaniLalu Muhamad Iqbal Governor of West Nusa Tenggara seeked input from all relevant parties to enhance tourism safety in the region particularly at Mount Rinjani to prevent similar accidents in the futureHe also noted that he had directly coordinated with Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni affirming the provincial governments commitment to work together with the ministry to improve safety conditions at Mount RinjaniPreviously Deputy Governor Indah Dhamayanti Putri also emphasised the need to reassess the climbing system including existing regulations to help prevent further tragedies IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/indonesia-temporarily-closes-mount-rinjani-hiking-trail-via-sembalun-627036.html Fri, 18 Jul 2025 21:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/india-can-level-series-but-must-stay-calm-and-back-the-same-xi-mohammad-kaif-626898.html New Delhi July 18 Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif has backed the young Indian team to bounce back and level the ongoing Test series in England stressing that panic after defeats could derail momentum In an exclusive interaction with IANS Kaif praised Indias resilience despite missing senior players like Virat Kohli Rohit Sharma Mohammed Shami and R Ashwin and credited captain Shubman Gill for stepping up both as a leader and as a batsmanKaif also called for consistency in selection urging the team management not to react hastily to defeats You played good cricket for four days and lost on the fifth that doesnt mean you change your plans he said emphasising the need to support players like Karun Nair and trust the current XIWith Jasprit Bumrah most likely to feature in the crucial next Test too and the batting unit in form Kaif remains optimistic Theres a strong chance of a 22 finish India just needs to stay calm and play smartExcerptsOn Indias performance in the seriesKaif India dominated for 1213 out of the last 15 days They played solid cricket both with the bat and the ball When this team landed in England most people predicted a 04 or 14 defeat but theyve surprised everyoneWithout Kohli Rohit Shami and Ashwin this young team stood up and delivered They lost two close matches Headingley was in Indias grasp and so was the final Test while chasing 193 Shubman Gill has led from the front as captain and as a batsman There were doubts about his ability to perform in English conditions but he answered with the bat With a bit of luck India couldve won all three TestsOn the chase in the last match at Lords and Ravindra Jadejas approachKaif Jadeja played a brilliant innings full credit to him But maybe just maybe if he had played 10 per cent more aggressively the result could have been differentIt was a Day 5 pitch the ball was reversing bounce was uneven and conditions were tough When Siraj came in to bat he faced only three deliveries At that stage you have to manage the strike be mindful of how many balls youre exposing tailenders like Bumrah or Siraj toJadeja had done 90 per cent of the job Just 10 per cent more a few calculated risks and the chase mightve been completed But its easy to say from the outside Only the batter knows the pressure in that moment Still it was a memorable knockOn Indias fieldingKaif Overall Indias fielding was decent There were a few misfields and dropped catches but that happens in every seriesKarun Nair really impressed me strong hands clean catching and excellent technique Rishabh Pants absence was felt A fully fit Pant wouldve made a big difference behind the stumpsJaiswal dropped a crucial catch in the final match it came at a turning point Moments like these can swing games Still the catching was fairly solid Both Shubman Gill and KL Rahul took some sharp onesOn fielding taping and techniqueKaif Im not a big fan of heavy taping Your fingers go numb and you lose flexibility When you tape heavily it thickens the area When the ball hits the tape acts like a sponge it softens the impact and the ball tends to pop outWhen I used to field Id use saliva Id spit on my hands to help the ball stick better Fielding is about accepting pain You cant avoid it you have to bear itJaiswal is a good fielder weve seen it in the IPL and in Tests But with too many layers on the fingers you lose natural grip and feel That likely contributed to the dropped catchOn Team Indias selection mindsetKaif One thing Ive noticed when India loses they panic When they win they stick with the same XIAfter losing the first Test they made 23 changes But after winning in Birmingham only Bumrah came in no other changes Thats been the patternEven after losing the third Test I believe they should back the same team going into Manchester Karun Nair has been getting starts 30s and 40s but not converting Still he deserves another opportunityTo me this is Englands weakest bowling attack in years no Broad no Anderson and Archer is still on his way back Ive never seen an England attack this light And yet we couldnt chase 193 Thats where we lost the gameThis is a test for both Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir After a close loss will they panic and make changes Or will they trust the playersOn team mentality and approachKaif First of all dont panic Panic leads to pressure and pressure leads to mistakes Yes India now needs to win both of the remaining Tests But that doesnt mean you lose your calm The key is to stay composedOn Indias battingKaif I believe 8090 per cent of the Indian batting unit has performed well Gill is in form Jaiswal has made valuable contributions Pant is playing with confidence and Jadeja has been scoring consistently Sundar has chipped in too If the batting is working theres no reason to change it Just repeat the same approachOn Jasprit BumrahKaif Ive heard that Bumrah will feature in the next Test and thats huge Hes been taking wickets and providing breakthroughs He nearly won the last match for India with the ballHes had a muchneeded break which will help him recover This is a highstakes match if India loses the series is goneOn Team Indias chancesKaif Theres a real possibility of India levelling the series 22 and I believe that possibility is quite high I see this team capable of making a strong comebackOn Shubman Gills captaincy and toss decisionsKaif So far Shubman Gill has lost three tosses two where we batted first and one where we chased We lost the match where we bowled firstI dont think choosing to field was the right decision Going forward win the toss and bat like Virat Kohli used to Put runs on the board regardless of swing or forecastThats the mindset we need Shubman is still young and learning he has the potential to grow into a strong leader These experiences will help him evolve IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/india-can-level-series-but-must-stay-calm-and-back-the-same-xi-mohammad-kaif-626898.html Fri, 18 Jul 2025 09:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-as-car-rams-into-truck-on-hyderabad-orr-626930.html Hyderabad July 18 Four persons were killed and another injured when a car in which they were travelling rammed into a stationary truck on the Outer Ring Road ORR on the outskirts of Hyderabad early on Friday morning police said The accident occurred on the ORR at Adibatla in Rangareddy District in Telangana While three persons died on the spot another person succumbed to the injuries at the hospitalThe car was completely crushed in the collision and police had a tough time in extricating the bodies from the mangled remains of the vehicleThe deceased were identified as Maloth Chandu Lal 29 Gaguloth Janardhan 50 Kavali Balaraju 40 and Jada Krishna 42The injured was admitted to a hospital in BN Reddy Nagar and his condition is stated to be criticalThe deceased were all employees at a resort in Moinabad According to police the car hit the stationary truck from behind near Bongulur exit After the collision the truck driver fled the sceneThe car was heading from Pedda Amberpet to Bonguluru It was raining when the accident occurred and this is believed to have impacted visibility The car driver apparently failed to notice the parked vehicle near pillar number 108Police personnel from Adibatla and Ibrahimpatnam police stations of Rachakonda Commissionerate rushed to the spotPolice registered a case and launched further investigation into the mishapMeanwhile heavy rains in Chevella and Moinabad mandal of Rangareddy District last night inundated lowlying areas Road connectivity to some villages was snapped as a result of inundationThe road from Bakaram to Nagireddyguda was completely flooded The heavy downpour caused huge damage to crops as the fields were inundated Farmers were shocked over the huge lossesLocals said encroachments around Yerraguntla lake in Bakaram resulted in the inundation of BakaramNagireddyguda road According to them the nalas which carry flood water to the lake were blocked due to encroachments IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-as-car-rams-into-truck-on-hyderabad-orr-626930.html Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-dead-two-injured-after-roof-of-abandoned-govt-school-collapsed-in-ranchi-626932.html Ranchi July 18 In a tragic incident the roof of a longabandoned government school collapsed on Friday morning killing an elderly man and leaving two others critically injured officials said The accident occurred around 8 am The building once housed a governmentrun school but had been shut down several years ago due to its unsafe conditionDespite being declared unfit for use the crumbling structure continued to be used by some people mostly the homeless or poor migrant workers as a makeshift shelterOn Friday morning a large portion of the roof suddenly gave way with a thunderous crash trapping the three insideHearing the sound residents rushed to the scene and informed the police A team from the Sukhdevnagar Police Station soon reached the spot and with the help of locals began rescue operationsThe victims were pulled out from under the debris The elderly man identified by locals but not yet officially named by authorities succumbed to his injuries on the spot The two others were rushed to a nearby hospital and are said to be in critical conditionPolice have taken the deceaseds body into custody and sent it for postmortem examinationResidents of the area expressed deep anguish saying they had repeatedly urged the administration to demolish the abandoned structure fearing it posed a serious threat to public safetyWe had warned the authorities several times but no one listened This tragedy could have been avoided said a residentIn a separate incident six schoolchildren and a labourer sustained serious injuries when the roof of Royal Valley School in Lariyadih village under Koderma police station limits collapsed during heavy rainfall on Thursday All the injured are currently undergoing treatment at a local hospital IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-dead-two-injured-after-roof-of-abandoned-govt-school-collapsed-in-ranchi-626932.html Fri, 18 Jul 2025 12:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/25-year-old-woman-commits-suicide-in-ups-balia-626716.html Lucknow July 17 In a tragic incident a 25yearold woman allegedly committed suicide in Uttar Pradeshs Balia District on Thursday Acting on the information about the suicide a police team and a forensic team rushed to the spot and found the body of the young woman hanging with a dupatta from the ceilingAdditional Superintendent of Police Anil Jha said the body of the woman has been sent for postmortem examinationThe police also found a suicide note left at the spot by the deceased who has been identified as Priya Giri daughter of Surender Giri a resident of NarsinghpurThe police said that the cause of the death of the woman will be confirmed after the postmortem examination report is receivedThe probe into the death will be conducted based on the autopsy report the womans suicide note and enquiry from the relatives of the deceasedIn another incident a 25yearold man carrying a reward of Rs 25000 on his head was arrested in connection with several theft cases in BaliaDuring a routine check Nagra Police signalled a motorcycleborne suspect to stop but he tried to escape from the spotThe accused was chased by the cops following which he opened fire at the policeThe police fired back in selfdefence and one of the bullets hit the accused in the leg forcing him to stopThe accused was arrested and a 315 bore pistol spent cartridges and a motorcycle were recovered from himThe accused was identified as Satish Saini son of Munna Saini a resident of DukhauliSatish was rushed to Sadar Hospital in Balia where he is undergoing treatmentThe accused was wanted in over 22 cases of theft registered in Garhwal and Balia including from a liquor shopIn another crime in the state a motorcycleborne accused was arrested from Uttar Pradeshs Kanpur Dehat on ThursdayThe accused had made away after committing loot on Wednesday evening the police saidIn the gunfight this morning between the police and the man a Constable sustained a wound in his hand and is undergoing treatment for the injury IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/25-year-old-woman-commits-suicide-in-ups-balia-626716.html Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/13-year-old-boy-electrocuted-while-retrieving-footwear-from-school-rooftop-in-kerala-626737.html Kollam July 17 In a tragic incident a 13yearold boy was electrocuted while trying to retrieve his footwear from the schools rooftop in Kerala on Thursday Just before classes began at the statesupported Boys School Thevelekkara the schoolchildren were playing on the ground when the footwear of a student got stuck on top of a roofThe electric line was passing over the roof where the footwear was lyingMithun a Class 8 student climbed onto the top of the roof but slipped and came in contact with a live electric wireDespite the best efforts Mithuns life could not be savedState Education Minister V Sivankutty said This is a sad day as we have lost one son of oursI have directed the top official in my department to visit the school and submit a report Definitely there will be action against those who failed to do their duty said Minister SivankuttyJust before every academic year opens all staterun schools have to submit a fitness certificate We will wait to see about this school and if it has the certificate added SivankuttyLocal legislator Kovoor Kunjumon said appropriate action will be taken against those who failed to fulfil their responsibilitiesState Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty said he has asked the Chief Electrical Inspector to prepare a report and based on the report the wrongdoers will be punished Meanwhile the school teachers are in a state of shockShaji Thomas Executive Engineer at the location exonerated the Electricity Board for having done no wrongThis line has been in existence for the past four decades and the shed was built eight years ago Two days back our Assistant Engineer informed the school authorities that the Board is willing to change the line and they said they will get it cleared by the school management The school has the responsibility to cover the open areas through which the student entered on top of the shed said Thomas IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/13-year-old-boy-electrocuted-while-retrieving-footwear-from-school-rooftop-in-kerala-626737.html Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/iraq-death-toll-rises-to-61-in-tragic-hypermarket-fire-626832.html Baghdad July 17 The death toll from a devastating fire at a hypermarket in Kut the capital of Iraqs Wasit province has risen to 61 the Interior Ministry confirmed on Thursday A massive fire broke out Wednesday night in a fivestory commercial building housing a restaurant and a hypermarket which had only been open for seven days according to a statement by the Interior MinistryThe statement said that most of the 61 victims were suffocated to death as a result of heavy smoke and among them were 14 unidentified charred bodiesThe fire has been brought under control and civil defence teams managed to rescue over 45 people trapped inside the building the statement addedIraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia alSudani has directed Interior Minister Abdul Amir alShammari to arrive at the scene of the tragic fire and launch an immediate investigation into the incident said a statement released by alSudanis media officeAlSudani has also ordered the dispatch of a medical team to support efforts in treating and caring for the injured said the statement Xinhua news agency reportedWasits provincial governor Mohammed Jameel alMaihy has announced three days of mourning for the victims and vowed not to be lenient with anyone responsible for this incident pledging to announce the preliminary investigation results to the public within 48 hoursIn a statement to the staterun Iraqi News Agency INA Governor AlMayahi expressed deep sorrow stating We mourn the loss of a group of our sons and daughters This is a devastating tragedy for the people of Kut and all of WasitHe also promised strict action against those responsible for the fire He confirmed that legal action has been taken against the building and mall owners along with others involved and promised that preliminary investigation results would be made public within 48 hoursWe will not show leniency toward those directly or indirectly responsible for this incident the governor addedThe Wasit Police Command announced a full mobilisation of civil defence units to combat the fire at the Corniche HypermarketEarlier in the day Governor AlMayahi supervised the rescue operations as emergency teams worked to save those trapped inside the fivestory buildingAccording to the Wasit Governorate office civil defence teams managed to reach and rescue individuals who were stuck on the upper floors of the burning structureVideos circulating on social media showed the building engulfed in flames as firefighters battled the blaze through the night IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/iraq-death-toll-rises-to-61-in-tragic-hypermarket-fire-626832.html Thu, 17 Jul 2025 20:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/russian-emergencies-ministry-confirm-no-survivors-in-mi-8-chopper-crash-626567.html Moscow July 16 No survivors were reported in the July 14 Mi8 chopper crash in Russias far eastern region Khabarovsk the countrys emergencies ministry said on Wednesday According to Rosaviatsiya Russias air transport regulator no one survived the crash Russian Emergencies Ministry rescuers jointly with investigators are analysing fragments of the aircraft and looking for flight recorders at the site of the crash to establish the cause behind it the Russian Emergencies Ministry told staterun news agency TASSAccording to the initial information provided by the Eastern Interregional Transport Investigative Directorate of the Russian Investigative Committee five bodies were reported at the sceneThe Mi8 helicopter went off the radar disappearing while heading towards Magadan from Okhotsk on July 14The helicopter two days later was discovered in the Cape Gadikan region after it had crashedAccording to the prior data provided there were five people on board two maintenance engineers and three crew membersAccording to local media officials reported signs of fire near the location where search teams discovered the debris of the crashed helicopterA twoday search including another Mi8 helicopter and an An26 aircraft from Okhotsk and Magadan respectively was launched for the thenmissing helicopterA Sovietdesigned multipurpose helicopter extensively used for military civilian and rescue missions in Russia the Mi8 helicopter while having a wellestablished service record has also been reported to be involved in several lethal crashes and accidentsOne of the similar accident cases is the crash in Oryol Oblast resulting in the death of the entire crewIn March two people had died and another two were injured when a Mi8 helicopter crashed in the Magadan regionThe Mi8 helicopter was transporting 20 workers from one of the mines in the Magadan region on March 18The incident occurred while the helicopter made a hard landing 75 km from Evensk a city situated in Magadan Oblast IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/russian-emergencies-ministry-confirm-no-survivors-in-mi-8-chopper-crash-626567.html Wed, 16 Jul 2025 16:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-balaghat-youth-rescued-after-being-swept-in-the-flooded-wainganga-river-626414.html Balaghat July 15 A gripping rescue operation in Balaghat Madhya Pradesh saved the life of 26yearold Bhanu Pratap Dhupe on Tuesday after he was swept nearly 100 meters downstream in the flooded Wainganga river The incident took place around 2 pm near a small bridge where Bhanu and two friends had gone fishing despite dangerously high water levels triggered by seasonal rains According to police officials Bhanu was using a fishing hook when he hooked a large fish that dragged both the rod and the youth into the fastmoving current Carried downstream Bhanu managed to latch onto bushes in the middle of the river where he remained stuck his face barely visible from the shore while shouting for help Speaking to IANS Kotwali police station incharge Vijay Rajput said Bhanu had lost his footing while trying to tug a big fish leading to his fall into the river He was lucky to survive as the current was very strong due to torrential rain Rajput added Rescue efforts began immediately after the police received information Officers from Kotwali police station joined by the State Disaster Emergency Response Force SDERF arrived on site but struggled to reach Bhanu due to the violent current and poor visibility Initial attempts using safety gear and a rescue boat failed After evaluating the conditions the team threw a rope from a nearby bridge While the first attempt was unsuccessful Bhanu managed to hold onto the rope on the second try and was safely pulled ashore The entire operation lasted approximately 90 minutes involving coordinated efforts from police SDERF personnel and civil defence volunteers Locals who gathered at the site described the situation as tense and emotionally charged A drowning man clutching at a straw an old adage felt strikingly relevant as Bhanus grip on the bush was the only thing keeping him alive until help arrived SDERF incharge Shyam Singh Dhurve led the rescue along with officers Ghanshyam Sonkar Karan Singh Vishal Rajak Vishesh Kutrahe Yogesh Baghel Hiralal Tekam Parasram Devendra Gedam and civil defence member Vishal Rahangdale Authorities have once again urged residents to avoid fishing or recreational activity near flooded rivers and streams Despite repeated public warnings such incidents continue to occur often with lifethreatening consequences police officer Rajput said IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-balaghat-youth-rescued-after-being-swept-in-the-flooded-wainganga-river-626414.html Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-balaghat-youth-rescued-after-being-swept-in-flooded-wainganga-river-626415.html Balaghat July 15 A gripping rescue operation in Balaghat Madhya Pradesh saved the life of 26yearold Bhanu Pratap Dhupe on Tuesday after he was swept nearly 100 meters downstream in the flooded Wainganga river The incident took place around 2 pm near a small bridge where Bhanu and two friends had gone fishing despite dangerously high water levels triggered by seasonal rainsAccording to police officials Bhanu was using a fishing hook when he hooked a large fish that dragged both the rod and the youth into the fastmoving currentCarried downstream Bhanu managed to latch onto bushes in the middle of the river where he remained stuck his face barely visible from the shore while shouting for helpSpeaking to IANS Kotwali police station incharge Vijay Rajput said Bhanu had lost his footing while trying to tug a big fish leading to his fall into the riverHe was lucky to survive as the current was very strong due to torrential rain Rajput addedRescue efforts began immediately after the police received information Officers from Kotwali police station joined by the State Disaster Emergency Response Force SDERF arrived on site but struggled to reach Bhanu due to the violent current and poor visibilityInitial attempts using safety gear and a rescue boat failed After evaluating the conditions the team threw a rope from a nearby bridgeWhile the first attempt was unsuccessful Bhanu managed to hold onto the rope on the second try and was safely pulled ashoreThe entire operation lasted approximately 90 minutes involving coordinated efforts from police SDERF personnel and civil defence volunteersLocals who gathered at the site described the situation as tense and emotionally chargedA drowning man clutching at a straw an old adage felt strikingly relevant as Bhanus grip on the bush was the only thing keeping him alive until help arrivedSDERF incharge Shyam Singh Dhurve led the rescue along with officers Ghanshyam Sonkar Karan Singh Vishal Rajak Vishesh Kutrahe Yogesh Baghel Hiralal Tekam Parasram Devendra Gedam and civil defence member Vishal RahangdaleAuthorities have once again urged residents to avoid fishing or recreational activity near flooded rivers and streamsDespite repeated public warnings such incidents continue to occur often with lifethreatening consequences police officer Rajput said IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-balaghat-youth-rescued-after-being-swept-in-flooded-wainganga-river-626415.html Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bihar-three-children-drowned-in-newly-constructed-canal-in-gaya-626186.html Patna July 14 In a tragic incident three children of the same family drowned while bathing in a newly constructed canal in Kazichak village under the Magadh Medical Police Station area on Monday The deceased have been identified as Dilshad 15 and Irshad 14 sons of Mohammad Imtiaz and their cousin Mohammad Fariyaad all residents of Kazichak villageAccording to local villagers four children had entered the canal to take a bath but only one managed to return safelyAs soon as information about the incident was received the city Circle Officer CO and SDRF team reached the spot and launched a search operationThe bodies of Dilshad and Irshad were recovered quickly while the team had to struggle for hours to locate and retrieve the body of FariyaadThe incident has caused an uproar in the family and the village plunging the community into griefThe Circle Officer CO present at the site assured the families of assistance in securing compensation under disaster management provisionsAs per government norms the state government provides a compensation of Rs 4 lakh to the family of each deceased in such tragic incidentsEarlier on June 18 four youths drowned in the Budhi Gandak river near Nurullahpur village under Khodawandpur police station in Begusarai districtAccording to an official the victims were among a group of eight who were bathing in the river when the accident occurredEyewitnesses said that the group unaware of the depth of the water got caught in a current while trying to save one anotherAs panic spread eight people began drowning but local villagers managed to rescue four in timeA tragic incident occurred in Ratnamala village under Bagaha subdivision in West Champaran district on July 11 where two out of five children who went to bathe in the Gandak river drowned creating a wave of mourning in the areaAccording to eyewitnesses the five children had entered the Gandak River to escape the heat but they drifted towards deep water due to the strong currentWhile three children managed to save themselves by swimming two were swept away IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bihar-three-children-drowned-in-newly-constructed-canal-in-gaya-626186.html Tue, 15 Jul 2025 01:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-17-injured-as-vehicle-falls-into-gorge-in-jampks-doda-626246.html Jammu July 15 Four people were killed and 17 others injured when a vehicle dropped into a deep gorge on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmirs Doda district Police said that a tempo traveller vehicle went out of the drivers control in the Ponda area of the district on the DodaBhart road this morningA rescue operation was immediately launched after getting news about the accident Four passengers died on the spot while 17 injured passengers were rescued and shifted to the hospital for treatment The rescue operation has been going on and further investigations are underway to ascertain the cause of the accident said officialsAuthorities including local police SDRF teams and volunteers were immediately pressed into action to carry out rescue and evacuation effortsThe condition of some of the injured is stated to be critical while cognisance of the incident has been taken and further investigation started police saidMinister of State PMO Dr Jitendra Singh said earlier on X Just now spoke to DC Doda Sh Harvinder Singh after receiving information on a private tempo road accident near Bhart village about 20 to 25 Kms from Doda city 3 casualties reported so far 4 others critically injured All possible help and medical aid being providedHilly districts of Jammu division including Doda Kishtwar Poonch Rajouri Ramban and Reasi districts are infamous for fatal road accidents in which precious human lives have been lostTraffic department officials attribute these accidents to bad road conditions rash and negligent driving overloading overspeeding and road rageSpecial squads have been deployed in these districts to prevent such accidentsThe transport department has been issuing warnings to vehicle drivers and owners advising them that offences under the Vehicle Registration Act are punishable with cancellation of the vehicles registration and drivers licence in case of serious road accidents In cases where minors are found driving vehicles cancellation of the vehicles registration and imprisonment of parents are some of the punishments highlighted by the Regional Transport Officers in the UT IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-17-injured-as-vehicle-falls-into-gorge-in-jampks-doda-626246.html Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/nine-labourers-killed-as-mango-laden-truck-overturns-in-andhra-625985.html Amaravati July 14 Nine labourers were killed and 10 others injured when a truck laden with mangoes overturned in Andhra Pradeshs Annamayya district The accident occurred on Sunday night at Reddy Cheruvu Katta in Pullampeta mandal about 60 km from Kadapa townAccording to police the labourers who were sitting on top of the mango load were crushed under it when the truck overturned on a lake bundThe dead include five women The injured were admitted to a government hospital at RajampetThe truck driver who survived the mishap told police that he lost control while trying to avoid hitting a car coming from the opposite directionA group of 21 dailywage labourers from Railay Koduru mandal of Annamayya district and Venkatagiri mandal of Tirupati district had gone to pluck mangoes from the farms in Esukapalli and surrounding villages in Rajampeta mandal With the mango load the truck was heading to the Railway Koduru market and the labourers were sitting on top of the mango loadThe workers were crushed under 3040 tonnes of mangoes Police rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation with the help of a JCBEight labourers died on the spot They have been identified as Gajjala Durgaiah 32 Gajjala Lakshmi Devi 36 Gajjala Ramana 42 Gajjala Srinu 32 Radha 39 Venkata Subbamma 37 Chittemma 25 and Subba Ratnamma 45 Another labourer Munichandra 38 succumbed at a hospital in RajampetTen labourers were injured and they were admitted to a hospital at Rajampet Some of them were shifted to RIMS at Kadapa for better treatmentTransport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy said he was saddened to learn about the accident claiming the lives of labourers He conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceasedThe minister directed officials to provide the best possible treatment to the injuredHe also spoke to officials about the cause of the accident and asked them to take necessary steps to ensure that such accidents do not recurDistrict incharge Minister BC Janardhan Reddy also expressed shock over the accident He said the government would extend all possible help to the families of the victimsFormer Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy has also expressed grief over the death of nine labourers in the accident He conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceasedHe urged the government to provide the best possible treatment to the injured and help the families of the deceased IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/nine-labourers-killed-as-mango-laden-truck-overturns-in-andhra-625985.html Mon, 14 Jul 2025 08:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/stunt-artist-passes-away-doing-a-car-toppling-sequence-in-pa-ranjiths-film-626030.html Mumbai July 14 Known stunt artist SM Raju died aged 52 while doing a sequence of Pa Ranjiths upcoming film Vettuvan starring actor Arya Vishal took to X formerly called Twitter where he wrote a note about Rajus tragic passingHe wrote So difficult to digest the fact that stunt artist Raju passed away while doin a car toppling sequence for jammy aryaoffl and beemji Ranjiths film this morningThe actor said that he had known Raju for so many years and he performed so many risky stunts in my films time and time again as he is such a brave personMy deepest condolences and may his soul rest in peace May God give more strength to his family for their grave loss Not just this tweet but will definitely be there for his familys future being from the same film industry and also for his contribution to so many films From the bottom of my heart and as my duty I extend my support for them God bless he wroteA video too is doing the rounds on social media from moments before the tragic incident happened The clip shows the late stuntman driving at light speed before it topples The crew members can be seen rushing towards the cars and pulling out Raju who passed away after succumbing to his injuriesFor the unaware SM Raju a stuntman unfortunately passed away on Sunday while performing a car stunt for the film Vettuvan being produced by Pa Ranjiths Neelam Productions He was 52The incident occurred during the shooting of the film which was happening at the Vizhundhamaavadi village under the Keezhaiyur Police circle limits The stunt man sources claimed had complained of chest pain and was rushed to the Nagapattinam Government Medical college for treatment However he was declared brought dead by the doctors at the hospitalPopular stunt choreographer Silva paid his condolence on Instagram and wrote One of our great car jumping stunt Artist S M Raju Died today while doing car stunts RIPOur stunt union and Indian film industry ll be missing HimActor Arya and Pa Ranjith have not made any comments yet related to the accidentAs per media reports Vettuvan is a multistarrer also featuring Sobhita Dhulipala Attakathi Dinesh Kalaiyarasan and LingeshTalking about Pa Ranjith who primarily works in Tamil cinema made his directorial debut with the 2012 romantic comedy Attakathi He then worked in the political actiondrama MadrasThe director helmed actiondrama films such as Kabali and Kaala both starring Rajinikanth IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/stunt-artist-passes-away-doing-a-car-toppling-sequence-in-pa-ranjiths-film-626030.html Mon, 14 Jul 2025 12:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-men-from-rajasthan-die-as-suv-falls-into-ditch-in-mps-sheopur-626062.html Bhopal July 14 In a tragic accident four men from Rajasthan lost their lives in Sheopur district Madhya Pradesh after their vehicle swerved to avoid a cow and crashed into a tree The incident occurred around 1130 pm on Sunday in the Kali Talai area amid heavy rainfall when the driver of a sports utility vehicle SUV attempted to save a cow sitting on the roadThe sudden manoeuvre caused the vehicle to veer off the road plunge into a roadside ditch and collide with a tree All four occupants of the vehicle died on the spot including three members of the same familyThe deceased have been identified as Hariram Yadav 60 his son Mukesh Yadav 28 and their relative Vijendra Jat 23 The fourth victim was Haba Singh GurjarAccording to police the cow also died in the accident The vehicle was severely damaged and the impact was fatal for all passengers a police official saidHe said the accident occurred while trying to save the cow The vehicle lost control and hit a tree with great forceThe victims had reportedly departed from Ashoknagar around 8 pm on Sunday and were heading toward their hometown in Kotputli Rajasthan the police saidKrishna Kumar Yadav a relative who reached Sheopur after receiving news of the accident told the police that the family worked in Ashoknagar and were returning home for personal reasonsLocal residents rushed to the site upon hearing the crash but found the passengers unresponsive The bodies were later sent to Sheopur District Hospital for postmortem examinationPolice have initiated further investigation and are coordinating with the victims families for formalities The incident has cast a pall over the region highlighting the dangers posed by poor visibility and sudden obstacles during monsoon travelThe authorities have urged drivers to exercise caution especially on rural roads where stray animals are common IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-men-from-rajasthan-die-as-suv-falls-into-ditch-in-mps-sheopur-626062.html Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-two-girls-drown-in-borewell-bodies-recovered-hours-after-incident-626127.html Bhopal July 14 Two minor girls drowned after falling into a rainwaterfilled abandoned borewell in Hiloundha village of Nagaud tehsil of Satna district The tragedy occurred around 3 pm on Sunday when 16yearold Somvati and her 12yearold friend Durga both residents of Reura Kala Bhatwa were accompanying their families for paddy plantation work Their bodies have been recovered after eight hours of the rescue operationAccording to officials the girls wandered into a nearby field owned by Ramesh Mishra while playing Due to heavy rainfall earlier in the day the field was waterlogged obscuring the open borewell Locals believe Durga slipped into the pit first and Somvati in an attempt to rescue her also fell in The borewell had reportedly been left uncovered after its casing was removed following a failed installation attemptThe rescue operation led by SDM Jitendra Verma and supported by the State Disaster Emergency Response Force SDERF faced significant challenges due to the remote location and waterlogged terrain Somvatis body was recovered by 5 pm on Sunday with the help of villagers a police official said while Durgas body trapped nearly 20 feet deep was retrieved around 1245 am Monday after hours of intensive effort and manual search The site was approximately 35 kilometres from the nearest village and accessible only via muddy tractor paths further complicating rescue logisticsBoth bodies were sent to Nagod Hospital for postmortem examination they said On Sunday the district public relations officer in a post on the official X handle wrote In a distressing incident near Hilondha village in Satnas Nagaud tehsil two young girls from the Chaudhary family tragically fell into an uncovered borewell located in an agricultural field The family originally from Reura Kala Bhatwa had come to the site for farming activities While rescue teams have successfully retrieved the body of one child efforts are still underway to locate and recover the second girlAuthorities have initiated the process for compensation under the Revenue Book Circular with Rs 5000 provided immediately to each family and Rs 4 lakh per victim pending approval The incident has reignited concerns over the safety of abandoned borewells in rural areasDespite previous directives from the district administration to seal such hazards the borewell in question remained exposed leading to the fatal accident IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-two-girls-drown-in-borewell-bodies-recovered-hours-after-incident-626127.html Mon, 14 Jul 2025 18:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/gujarat-joint-probe-launched-into-damaged-stretch-of-bharatmal-highway-near-santalpur-625957.html Gandhinagar July 13 A joint investigation was launched on Sunday to look into the damaged stretch of Bharatmala Highway near Santalpur in Patan district of Gujarat authorities said A highlevel joint team of Central and state governments visited the spot to conduct inspection of the damaged stretch and investigate the reasons behind damages apparently at the instructions of Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra PatelAbout 135 km stretch of the 135kmlong Bharatmala Highway from Sanchore in Rajasthan to Santalpur in Patan district was damaged after rains thereby drawing intense criticism and scrutinyThe inspection led by National Highways Authority of India NHAI member Venkataraman and Patan District Collector Tushar Kumar Bhatt involved sample collection to evaluate the road qualityAuthorities said that if the samples reveal substandard construction strict legal action will be initiated against the contractor who has already been served a noticeMeanwhile immediate road repair work has commenced using manpower and advanced machinery to restore the traffic flowAdditional teams have been deployed to ensure timely completion of repairs and minimise inconvenience to commutersPatan District Collector Bhatt said that the roads of NHAI have been inspected in coordination with the Central and state governmentsMeanwhile Gujarat Chief Minister Patel has given instructions to the officials to repair the damaged roads across the state due to heavy rains at the earliestThe state government has directed the officials to inspect the precarious and shaky roads as well as bridges and submit the report regarding itAs the pictures and visuals of the damaged stretch of Bharatmala highway surfaced on social media the matter turned political with Congress calling it an example of deeprooted corruption while also raising questions over the quality of construction and transparency of the entire project IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/gujarat-joint-probe-launched-into-damaged-stretch-of-bharatmal-highway-near-santalpur-625957.html Sun, 13 Jul 2025 22:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/body-of-missing-du-girl-recovered-from-delhis-yamuna-river-625965.html AgartalaNew Delhi July 13 The body of the missing 19yearold girl a college student who went missing from New Delhi on July 7 was found on Sunday night officials said in Agartala A senior police official said that the body of Sneha Debnath was recovered from the Yamuna River and her family members identified the body The official said that as per the preliminary reports the girl committed suicide by jumping into the Yamuna RiverHowever the Delhi police are conducting a fullfledged inquiry into the incident he official told IANSExpressing his deep shock Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha condoled the death and shared his condolences to the bereaved family The Chief Minister has ordered a detailed probe into the incident and asked the officials of Tripura Bhavan in New Delhi to extend all kinds of help to the family members of Sneha said an official of the Chief Ministers Office CMOSenior Tripura Police officials are in constant touch with their Delhi counterparts in this regard the official said adding that further details are awaitedThe official earlier in the day said DGP Director General of Police Tripura Anurag personally contacted the Special Commissioner of Delhi Police requesting him to take steps to rescue the girl The DGP is personally monitoring the caseTripura Chief Minister Manik Saha late on Saturday night also instructed the police to take steps to rescue the girl In a post on the X the CMO Tripura said The report of Miss Sneha Debnath a resident of Sabroom who has reportedly gone missing in New Delhi has come to the notice of the Chief Ministers Office Following this necessary instructions have been promptly issued to the police to take immediate and appropriate actionLocal media reports said the girl had gone missing from north Delhis Wazirabad area on July 7A family member of Sneha Debnath a resident of Bhuratali village in Sabroom in southern Tripura lodged a complaint with the Mehrauli police station in Delhi on July 9Media reports quoting family sources said that Sneha had gone out of her home in Delhis Saket area on the morning of July 7 to receive her friend at the Sarai Rohilla Railway station A cab driver dropped Sneha near Delhis Signature Bridge but after some time her mobile was switched offDaughter of a Military man Sneha has been studying mathematics at the Delhi University college Snehas father Pritthis Debanth since his daughters disappearance regularly pursued the Delhi Police to rescue her daughter He also sought the intervention of Tripura Chief Minister Saha who also holds the Home portfolio to take steps to rescue his daughterSnehas fourmember family has been staying in Delhi for many years Family members remain extremely concerned She left home without any belongings and had not withdrawn money from the ATM in the past few months Snehas bank account remains untouched so far IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/body-of-missing-du-girl-recovered-from-delhis-yamuna-river-625965.html Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/plane-crashes-at-london-southend-airport-625966.html London July 13 An aircraft has crashed at the London Southend Airport police have confirmed The Beechcraft B200 aircraft crashed at around 4 pm on Sunday soon after taking off from Southend airport and was seen in flames with dark smoke billowing from it according to photos circulating on social mediaThe East of England Ambulance Service said four crews were at the scene including a rapid response vehicle a hazardous area response vehicle and a senior paramedicDavid BurtonSampson the Labour MP for Southend West and Leigh posted on X I am aware of an incident at Southend airport Please keep away and allow the emergency services to do their work My thoughts are with everyone involvedEssex police said it was at the scene of a serious incidentA statement from the Essex Police said We were alerted shortly before 4 pm to reports of a collision involving one 12metre plane We are working with all emergency services at the scene now and that work will be ongoing for several hoursA spokesperson for Essex Police said We are working with all emergency services at the scene now and that work will be ongoing for several hoursWe would please ask the public to avoid this area where possible while this work continuesEssex County fire and rescue service said four crews along with offroad vehicles attended the incidentThe plane was scheduled to fly to Lelystad in the Netherlands according to reportsESN Report wrote on X Just witnessed a Beechcraft crash on takeoff at Southend airport about 40 minutes after a Cessna also left the runway Thoughts are with those on the aircraft Absolutely tragic Was waving to the aircrew just moments beforePolice said they were evacuating the Rochford Hundred golf club and Westcliff rugby club as a precaution because of their proximity to the incidentAn eyewitnesses from Westcliff Rugby Club said a presentation event was happening at the time of the incidentMatt Dent Southend City Councils cabinet member for business culture music and tourism said on X I am aware of the live serious incident ongoing at London Southend AirportAt present all I know is that a small plane has crashed at the airport My thoughts are with all those involved and with the emergency services currently responding to the incidentFour flights scheduled to take off from the airport on Sunday afternoon had been cancelled according to its websiteDetails regarding the number of passengers on board have not yet been releasedAuthorities continue to assess the situation IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/plane-crashes-at-london-southend-airport-625966.html Sun, 13 Jul 2025 23:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/diesel-laden-goods-train-catches-fire-near-tamil-nadus-tiruvallur-625868.html Tiruvallur July 13 A dieselladen goods train en route to Chennai caught fire near Tiruvallur railway station in Tamil Nadu on Sunday resulting in a significant fuel leak The incident has caused a major disruption in train services between Arakkonam and Chennai with railway authorities working to restore normal operations at the earliestThe train which was transporting fuel from the Indian Oil Corporation terminal in Chennai to Bengaluru saw the fire spread to five of its wagonsThe cause of the fire remains undetermined and officials have launched an investigation No casualties have been reported so farEmergency efforts are currently focused on detaching the unaffected compartments and preventing the flames from spreading The goods train consists of a total of 52 wagons and authorities are working around the clock to mitigate any further risksThe district administration has swiftly mobilised all relevant departments including police fire and revenue to coordinate rescue and containment operations Multiple vehicles have been deployed to control the dense smoke emerging from the blazeTiruvallur District Police Superintendent Srinivasa Perumal who inspected the site said The accident site has been cordoned off for safety reasons and the fire department has been informed to tackle the fire Railway authorities are working to separate the remaining compartments to prevent further damage The public has been advised to avoid the accident site to ensure their safetyHe added Preliminary investigation suggests that the goods train was carrying diesel and may have derailed causing the accident Further investigation is underway to determine the exact cause of the accident The authorities are working to contain the situation and prevent any further damage or lossEfforts have also been made to transfer patients under intensive care in nearby hospitals to safer facilities to ensure their wellbeing The local administration is simultaneously evacuating residents from homes in close proximity to the accident siteAlternative transport arrangements are being made for affected train passengers with authorities facilitating travel to nearby cities Rescue and containment operations have been ongoing since early morning under the supervision of the District Police SuperintendentThe inquiry into the cause of the fire continues and authorities have assured that additional information will be released as the investigation progresses IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/diesel-laden-goods-train-catches-fire-near-tamil-nadus-tiruvallur-625868.html Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/father-son-among-three-killed-in-car-crash-in-karnatakas-ramanagara-625874.html Ramanagara Karnataka July 13 Three persons including a father and son were killed on the spot and another was in critical condition following a car crash on Sunday in Ramanagara district of Karnataka The incident occurred when the car rammed into a retaining wall on the MysuruBengaluru Expressway near Jayapura Gate in Ramanagara taluk in the morningThe deceased have been identified as 56yearold Tammanna Gowda a resident of Chikkanaayakanahalli his 28yearold son Mutturaj and 27yearold Sachin a resident of Hassan Sanju who was seriously injured in the accident has been admitted to a hospitalAll of them were returning to Bengaluru after attending a function at Maduvinakodi village Ramanagara traffic police rushed to the spot and have taken up the investigation The police are yet to ascertain the cause of the incidentAccording to preliminary investigations the Swift car met with an accident after the driver dozed off and rammed into the retaining wall on the highwayThe impact of the collision was so severe that the car was completely mangled according to policeMore details are yet to emergeOn July 1 four people were killed on the spot and others injured in a road accident reported from the Chikkaballapura district The incident occurred on the state highway near Makali close to Doddaballapur town The deceased were identified as Kalappa Purushottama Narayanappa and Eshwarappa all residents of Karenahalli in DoddaballapurThe accident took place within the jurisdiction of the Doddaballapur Rural police station The accident happened when the car was attempting to overtake a truck the driver encountered an RTC bus approaching from the opposite direction In an attempt to avoid a headon collision with the bus and the truck the driver lost control of the carOn June 30 in a tragic road accident on National Highway 75 near the Kunigal bypass in Karnatakas Tumakuru district four members of the same family lost their lives after the car they were travelling in was hit by a speeding canter truck IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/father-son-among-three-killed-in-car-crash-in-karnatakas-ramanagara-625874.html Sun, 13 Jul 2025 09:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/nine-pilgrims-injured-as-three-amarnath-yatra-buses-collide-in-jampks-kulgam-625908.html Srinagar July 13 Nine Amarnath Yatra pilgrims sustained injuries after three buses collided with each other on the SrinagarJammu National Highway on Sunday near Khudwani crossing in JampKs Kulgam district Officials said the accident occurred when the driver of one of the buses lost control of the wheel and rammed into two other vehiclesSoon after the mishap 14 Yatris were initially evacuated by Kulgam Police and shifted to the primary health centre PHC in Wanpoh area of Kulgam for first aidThe medical staff at the PHC provided treatment to only nine pilgrims as the remaining five did not require medical attention For enhanced security and further observation the injured pilgrims were shifted to the Government Medical College GMC Anantnag All are reported to be in stable condition the officials saidThe injured have been identified as Darjan son of Inkolal resident of Madhya Pradesh Ishor Lal son of Mongi Lal of MP Mohal Lal son of Choni Lal of MP Piswan Choudhary son of Ram Chand Choudhary of MP Bagas Ratan son of Shiv Ram of MP Mishra son of Narbi Ram of Riti Pora MP Sham Lal son of Nanci Lal of Mansoor MP Ishwar Lal Bali son of Mohan Lal of MP and Jagarnath son of Modi Lal of MPAll the injured are residents of Madhya Pradesh and were part of the ongoing Shri Amarnath Yatra SANJY2025 Police took cognisance of the incident officials saidSince the Yatra started on July 3 so far including Sunday over two lakh Yatris have performed the YatraThe Yatra will end on August 9 coinciding with Shravan Purnima and Raksha Bandhan festivalsAuthorities have made extensive multitier security arrangements for this years Amarnath Yatra as this takes place after the cowardly attack of April 22 in which Pakistanbacked terrorists killed 26 civilians after segregating them on the basis of faith in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam An additional 180 companies of CAPFs have been brought in to augment the existing strength of the Army BSF CRPF SSB and the local policeThe Army has rolled out Operation SHIVA 2025 deploying more than 8500 troops alongside advanced surveillance and combat technologyAll the transit camps en route to the two base camps and the entire route from Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in Jammu to the cave shrine are secured by the security forcesThis year the Yatra started on July 3 and will end after 38 days on August 9 coinciding with Shravan Purnima and Raksha BandhanYatris approach the holy cave shrine situated 3888 metres above sea level in the Kashmir Himalayas either from the traditional Pahalgam route or the shorter Baltal routeThose using the Pahalgam route pass through Chandanwari Sheshnag and Panchtarni to reach the cave shrine covering a distance of 46 km on foot This trek takes a pilgrim four days to reach the cave shrine And those using the shorter Baltal route have to trek 14 km to reach the cave shrine and return to the base camp the same day after performing the YatraNo helicopter services are available to Yatris this year due to security reasons IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/nine-pilgrims-injured-as-three-amarnath-yatra-buses-collide-in-jampks-kulgam-625908.html Sun, 13 Jul 2025 15:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bodies-of-three-devotees-pulled-out-from-tungabhadra-river-in-andhra-pradesh-625912.html Amaravati July 13 Bodies of three devotees who drowned in the Tungabhadra river at Mantralayam pilgrimage centre in Andhra Pradeshs Kurnool district were pulled out on Sunday The deceased were identified as Sachin 20 Pramood 20 and Ajith 19 all belonging to neighbouring KarnatakaThe youth had drowned in the river while taking a bath on Saturday a few hours before they were scheduled to board a train to return homePolice who had launched a search operation with the help of expert divers pulled out their bodies on Sunday afternoonAccording to police the trio which were part of a group of devotees entered the river to take a bath and click photographsSachin accidentally slipped and started drowning Pramood and Ajith tried to save him but in the process all of them were washed awayThe trios friend Ragunath who was also drowning while trying to rescue his friends was saved by localsThe youth had entered the waters despite warnings issued by the local police and temple authorities in view of the heavy inflows from the Tungabhadra dam over the past few daysA group of seven devotees from Karnataka had arrived in Mantralayam early Friday to have darshan of Sri Guru Raghavendra Swamy After taking a bath in the Tungabhadra river in the morning they had darshan of village deities Manchalamma and Raghavendra SwamyThe group was to board a train at 11 pm on Saturday to return home After checking out of the hotel where they were staying they went to the banks of the Tungabhadra riverAccording to police the three devotees were swept away by strong undercurrents Though the local authorities immediately launched a search operation the same was hindered by heavy rain in the region The search operation resumed on Sunday morningThe deceased were degree students and hailed from Javagallu in Hassan district of Karnataka IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bodies-of-three-devotees-pulled-out-from-tungabhadra-river-in-andhra-pradesh-625912.html Sun, 13 Jul 2025 16:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/building-collapses-in-delhis-janata-mazdoor-colony-3-rescued-many-feared-trapped-625741.html New Delhi July 12 A fourstorey building collapsed early on Saturday morning in the Janta Mazdoor Colony area under the Welcome Police Station in NorthEast Delhi While three people were pulled out of the debris many others are feared trapped The incident occurred around 7 AM sparking panic in the densely populated neighbourhood So far three people have been rescued from the debris while rescue operations continue in full swingEyewitnesses report that several individuals were inside the building at the time of the collapse It is feared that nearly a dozen people may still be trapped under the rubbleTeams from the Delhi Police Delhi Fire Service and the National Disaster Response Force NDRF are onsite engaged in intensive relief and rescue effortsAt least seven fire tenders have been deployed at the location The narrow lanes and congested surroundings pose significant challenges to the rescue teamsA resident of the colony shared At around 645 AM the lights suddenly went out When I looked I saw that a building had collapsed Police officers arrived and three people have been rescued so far Theres no way to enter from the other side its a narrow laneDespite these hurdles authorities are working relentlessly to clear the debris and search for survivorsThe exact cause of the collapse is yet to be determined However preliminary reports suggest that the building was old and structurally weak With the arrival of the monsoon season the heavy rainfall over the past few days may have further compromised the buildings integrityThe local administration has ordered an enquiry into the incident and is surveying nearby structures to identify other potentially hazardous buildingsThe incident has brought attention once again to the citys ageing and poorly maintained infrastructure especially in densely populated localities like Janta Mazdoor Colony The administration is expected to launch a wider survey to assess vulnerable buildings in the regionEarlier this week Delhi experienced widespread monsoon rains which brought relief from sweltering humidity but also led to waterlogging and traffic snarls in multiple parts of the cityLocations such as Nehru Place Lajpat Nagar ITO and Akshardham saw severe disruptions The Public Works Department PWD reported receiving 29 complaints of waterlogging across areas including New Friends Colony Yamuna Vihar and Wazirabad Road IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/building-collapses-in-delhis-janata-mazdoor-colony-3-rescued-many-feared-trapped-625741.html Sat, 12 Jul 2025 09:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/tamil-nadu-three-school-children-drown-in-pond-near-thanjavur-625745.html Chennai July 12 In a heartwrenching incident three young boys from Thiruvengada Udayanpatti village near Vallam in Tamil Nadus Thanjavur district drowned in a pond The victims identified as S Balamurugan 10 S Jaswanth 8 and K Madhavan 10 were all students of the Panchayat Union Primary School in the same villageAccording to sources the children had gone out after school and failed to return home until late Friday nightParents initially assuming that the boys had gone to the Sundaramurthy Ayyanarkoil temple festival in nearby Maruthakudi began searching for them only around 10 pmA breakthrough came when a local mentioned seeing the children near the Pillayar temple pond in MaruthakudiUpon reaching the spot the families discovered school bags left unattended on the bank of the pondMoments later the lifeless bodies of the three boys were found floating in the water They were immediately rushed to the Government Thanjavur Medical College Hospital TMCH but doctors declared all three brought deadThe Vallam Police have registered a case and are investigating the circumstances of the drowning While foul play is not suspected questions have arisen about the safety of open water bodies in the vicinity of public spaces particularly near temples frequently visited by families and childrenThis tragic incident is the latest in a growing list of drowning deaths in Tamil Nadu in recent weeksJust last month two college students drowned while bathing in a check dam in Salem In another incident in Tirunelveli four teenagers lost their lives while attempting to swim in a rainfilled quarryThese cases underline the urgent need for awareness campaigns and safety barriers around ponds lakes and quarries particularly in rural and semiurban areas Local authorities have urged parents to remain vigilant and ensure that children do not play unsupervised near water bodiesThe community of Thiruvengada Udayanpatti remains in deep mourning grappling with the sudden and collective loss of three young lives IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/tamil-nadu-three-school-children-drown-in-pond-near-thanjavur-625745.html Sat, 12 Jul 2025 10:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-in-separate-road-accidents-in-madhya-pradesh-625764.html Bhopal July 12 Six people lost their lives in three separate road accidents across Madhya Pradesh The first incident occurred late Friday night near Amardar turn in Katni districts Kuthla police station area where a speeding truck collided with a motorcycleThe impact of the crash was so severe that all three riders died on the spotThe deceased were identified as Pushpendra Pal aged 35 Kallu Lal Chaudhary and Shuru alias Aashiq Rajak all residents of Rohania village under Shahnagar police station in Panna district according to police officialsThe trio had been returning home when the tragedy struckAccording to police the truck was being driven carelessly and struck the bikeFollowing the collision the driver fled the scene leaving behind a mangled motorcycle and unimaginable grief Kuthla police seized the truck and sent the bodies of the deceased for postmortem examinationA case has been registered and police have launched a search to apprehend the absconding driverIn another road accident in Mandsaur Madhya Pradesh on Friday a car lost control while travelling along the DelhiMumbai Expressway and crashedThe collision claimed the lives of two passengers and left three others critically injured All five occupants were en route from Vadodara to Delhi when the accident occurred near Chaykhedi within the Sitamau police station jurisdictionThe injured were swiftly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attentionAccording to police two occupants Ritambara and Shreyas lost their lives instantly in the accident while Babli and Kumar Ashish sustained serious injuries and were rushed to Sitamau Community Health Centre for treatmentThe fifth passenger suffered only minor injuriesIn another accident on Friday a highspeed trucktrailer coming from the wrong direction crashed into a car causing it to overturnThe vehicle was carrying Rakesh Agarwal a businessman from Mandla along with his family Rakeshs wife Ritu Agarwal died on the spot while he and his son Rahul suffered serious injuriesLocal villagers rushed to the site and helped transport the injured to Katra Hospital where they are being treatedPreparations are underway to refer them to Jabalpur due to their critical conditionThe accident occurred near Tindni village under Kotwali police station jurisdiction close to a car showroomKotwali Police have seized the truck trailer A search for the driver is launched the police saidThe deceaseds body has been handed over to the family following postmortem examination IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-in-separate-road-accidents-in-madhya-pradesh-625764.html Sat, 12 Jul 2025 12:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-dead-in-delhi-building-collapse-cm-gupta-offers-condolences-625793.html New Delhi July 12 A building collapse in NorthEast Delhis Janta Colony in Seelampur area early on Saturday morning claimed two lives and injured at least eight people including three women and a baby The building located in the narrow lanes of Janta Colony near Idgah Road collapsed around 705 AM triggering panic and a massive rescue operationAccording to the Delhi Fire Services DFS seven fire tenders were rushed to the spot following an emergency alert Rescue teams managed to pull four individuals out of the debris and transported them to GTB Hospital for immediate medical careSadly two people were declared dead while others remain under treatment A few more individuals are feared trapped under the rubble and rescue operations continueChief Minister Rekha Gupta expressed grief over the loss of lives and extended her condolences to the families of the deceasedIn a post on X she stated An unfortunate building collapse was reported at Seelampur As informed four persons have been rescued and rushed to the nearest hospital for medical assistance It is extremely sad to note that the incident has claimed two precious livesCabinet Minister Kapil Mishra along with senior officials are visiting the site and monitoring the situation closely The District Magistrate DM has been asked to submit a report on the incident The rescue operation that is underway is being carried out by the Delhi Police Delhi Fire Service NDRF amp Delhi Disaster Management Authority Heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceasedDelhi Minister Kapil Mishra also visited the site and raised concerns about poor construction practices and unchecked urban corruption In his post on X he said Buildings are collapsing in certain types of localities In the past 10 years due to votebank politics a dangerous cycle of corruption has taken place First in Mustafabad now in Seelampur We will conduct an investigation into thisThe incident has once again highlighted the vulnerability of old and denselypacked residential areas in the city especially during the monsoon season Initial findings suggest that the structure may have been weakened by age and heavy rainfall in recent days IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-dead-in-delhi-building-collapse-cm-gupta-offers-condolences-625793.html Sat, 12 Jul 2025 15:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mangaluru-two-employees-die-another-critical-due-to-toxic-gas-leak-at-mrpl-625794.html Mangaluru July 12 Two people have died and another is in critical condition following a toxic gas leak at the Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited MRPL on Saturday in Karnatakas Mangaluru district The incident occurred in the Oil Movement Section OMS of the MRPL unit which is located on the outskirts of Mangaluru in SuratkalThe deceased have been identified as Deep Chandra Bharatiya and Bijli Prasad Their colleague Vinayak Mayageri is in critical condition and has been admitted to a hospitalAccording to preliminary information the employees had gone to inspect a malfunction in the Oil Movement Section The tank involved in the incident has been identified as FIBI7029 of the OMS Oil Movement Services divisionDeep Chandra Bharatiya and Bijli Prasad had climbed to the top of the tank for inspection when they suddenly fell ill They were immediately rushed to a hospital in Mangaluru but both were declared dead on arrivalAnother employee Vinayak Mayageri who attempted to rescue them also collapsed after inhaling the toxic gas He has been admitted to a private hospital in Mangaluru and is undergoing treatmentThe MRPL administration has formed a committee to investigate the incident A highlevel inquiry committee comprising group general managers has been constituted according to sourcesIn another incident in Karnataka in January a worker died after inhaling poisonous gas at an industrial unit in Koppal district Ten other workers also fell sick due to the leakThe incident occurred between Ginigera and Alla Nagar villages The deceased was identified as Maruthi Koragal and the condition of one other worker was reported to be criticalIn May 2024 four members of a family in Mysurus Yaraganahalli house had died due to the inhalation of a poisonous gasKumaraswamy a native of Chikkamagaluru his wife Manjula and their daughters Archana and Swathi were found dead inside their house IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mangaluru-two-employees-die-another-critical-due-to-toxic-gas-leak-at-mrpl-625794.html Sat, 12 Jul 2025 15:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-killed-as-truck-plunges-into-deep-gorge-in-chhattisgarh-625643.html Raipur July 11 Five people were killed and four others seriously injured when a truck laden with borewelldigging equipment plunged into a 60footdeep gorge on Friday in Kawardha district Chhattisgarh According to police the accident occurred around 5 am near Chata village of Gram Panchayat Agarpani in the Kukdur police station area when the truck lost control on a sharp turn It was loaded with borewell mining materials and heading from Shahdol to PandariaDue to the isolation of the road and lack of regular traffic the wreckage remained undiscovered for hours Only when villagers ventured toward the forest later in the morning did they come upon the fallen vehicle and alert the authoritiesThose who were killed have been identified as Gajendra Ram 30 Subhash Ram 25 Harish 19 and Devdhar 45 from Jashpur and Raj 50 from Tamil Nadu police saidThe remaining four other occupants were also from Jashpur and Tamil Nadu They sustained critical injuries and were first taken to Kukdur Community Health Centre before being referred to Kawardha the police officials saidThe rescue operation faced delays due to large stones inside the gorge and some of the bodies had stiffened by the time help arrived indicating that the accident had occurred several hours earlierOnce the debris was cleared police found several labourers trapped beneath the truck Some were still alive and shouting for helpThe four injured were promptly taken to Kukdur Community Health Centre and later referred to Kawardha for advanced treatment the police officials saidThe condition of the bodies suggested the accident had happened much earlier and had gone unnoticed due to low traffic in the area As rescue and recovery operations continue the police have initiated an investigation into the causes behind the vehicles loss of control whether it was mechanical failure driver fatigue or road conditions IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-killed-as-truck-plunges-into-deep-gorge-in-chhattisgarh-625643.html Fri, 11 Jul 2025 17:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-injured-in-blast-in-noida-paint-factory-all-hospitalised-625469.html Noida July 10 At least five workers were seriously injured in a sudden blast in a mixing tank of a paint factory in Noidas Phase1 area on Thursday officials said All injured workers were rushed to a nearby hospital where they are currently undergoing treatment Their condition is stated to be stable and out of dangerAccording to police the incident occurred during a routine paint mixing operation A spark is believed to have been generated in one of the mixing buckets triggering a fireAs the workers attempted to remove the bucket to prevent escalation a powerful blast occurred engulfing those nearby in flamesEyewitnesses said that the explosion caused panic across the factory premises with other workers immediately alerting the police and fire department Emergency response teams reached the site promptly and ensured that the injured were transported to the hospital without delayOfficials from the Phase1 police station confirmed that a preliminary investigation points to a spark during the chemical mixing process as the likely cause of the blastWhile no major lapses have been identified at this stage authorities are examining the factorys safety protocols and compliance with industrial safety standardsThe factory management is being questioned in connection with the incident Technical experts have also been roped in to assist in the investigation and determine the exact cause of the explosionChief Fire Officer of Gautam Buddha Nagar Pradeep Choubey stated that the fire department received a report at 335 pm on Thursday regarding a blast at a paint factory in Sector 8Upon receiving the information fire department vehicles were immediately dispatched to the location On arrival personnel discovered a 30litre bucket containing a chemical It appears that the chemical was present in a large quantity which led to an explosion within the bucket There was no fire at the site only a chemical blast The local police are investigating the incident he saidPolice have assured that necessary action will be taken if any negligence is found and steps will be implemented to prevent such accidents in the future IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-injured-in-blast-in-noida-paint-factory-all-hospitalised-625469.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-from-indonesias-bali-strait-ship-sinking-rises-to-15-625476.html Jakarta July 10 The death toll from a passenger ship sinking in Indonesias Bali Strait has risen to 15 as of Thursday while search continued for 20 people still missing a local official said Two bodies were found this morning and another on Wednesday evening bringing the total death toll to 15 said Novita Nirmala a senior official from the East Java Search and Rescue Office told Xinhua news agencyA wooden ship was en route from Ketapang seaport in Banyuwangi regency East Java province to Gilimanuk seaport in Jembrana regency Bali Island when it sank before midnight on July 2The Indonesian rescue authorities had launched a joint Search and Rescue SAR operation following the sinking of the KM Tunu Pratama Jaya ferry which was carrying 53 passengers 12 crew members and 22 vehicles when it went down in the waters between Java and Bali islandsThe search and rescue operations were launched from both Bali Island and East Java as the incident occurred near the maritime boundary between the two regionsHarsh weather had posed significant challenges to the rescue efforts as visibility had decreased from 10 kilometres to only three kilometers on several occasions waves reached heights of 25 metres and strong winds were present in the areaThe investigation by Indonesias National Transportation Safety Committee KNKT is focusing on several key areas including whether proper procedures were followed for the ships departure the seaworthiness of the vessel KM Tunu Pratama Jaya the completeness of its documentation and how the emergency response was carried out when the accident occurredThe Indonesian Meteorology Climatology and Geophysics Agency BMKG had also issued a warning about the threat of extreme weather conditions following the deadly maritime accidentOn July 3 Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto had ordered the National Search and Rescue Agency Basarnas to immediately rescue the passengers and crew of the interisland ferry which sank in the Bali Strait due to severe weatherCabinet Secretary Teddy Indra Wijaya had stated that the countrys President had issued the directive directly from Saudi Arabia where he was performing the Umrah pilgrimage and undertaking an official visit IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-from-indonesias-bali-strait-ship-sinking-rises-to-15-625476.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 18:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/over-900-people-rendered-homeless-as-flash-flood-hits-tripura-625312.html Agartala July 9 Over 900 people of 250 families have been rendered homeless after their houses were inundated in a flash flood in South Tripura district on Wednesday officials said A disaster management official said that the South Tripura district authorities closed all schools and anganwadi centres in the district as a precautionary measure The district administration has requested people living in lowlying and floodprone areas to remain alert in the wake of the flood caused by incessant rain since Monday The water level in the Muhuri River which flows from India to neighbouring Bangladesh was flowing above the danger level 1570 metres flooding vast areas including crop lands According to the official two subdivisions Santir Bazar and Belona under the South Tripura district are the worst affected due to the flood triggered by heavy rains The district administrations have set up 16 relief camps to provide temporary shelter to the floodaffected people The disaster management teams civil officials Civil Defence volunteers and Tripura State Rifles troops are ready to render any help and the situation is being constantly monitored he said Chief Minister Manik Saha enquired about the latest flood situation in the south Tripura district and asked the official to take all possible measures to help the affected people The India Meteorological Department IMD issued an orange alert be prepared for South Tripura district predicting moderate to heavy rainfall and a yellow alert be aware for Gomati and Sepahijala districts for Wednesday An IMD statement said that the LowPressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and neighbourhood lay over Gangetic West Bengal adjoining Jharkhand on Wednesday The associated cyclonic circulation extended up to 76 km above mean sea level It is likely to move slowly westnorthwestward across Jharkhand and north Chhattisgarh during the next two days The monsoon trough at mean sea level now passes through Amritsar Chandigarh Najibabad Shahjahanpur Kanpur Daltonganj the centre of the LowPressure area over Gangetic West Bengal adjoining Jharkhand and thence southeastwards to the northeast Bay of Bengal the statement said IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/over-900-people-rendered-homeless-as-flash-flood-hits-tripura-625312.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-in-three-road-accidents-in-andhra-pradesh-telangana-625368.html Hyderabad July 10 Six people were killed in three separate road accidents in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Thursday Three members of a family were killed and six others injured when the Sports Utility Vehicle SUV they were travelling in rammed into a tractor in Kurnool district of Andhra PradeshTwo people died on the spot while a child succumbed at a hospital in the incident near Kalvabugga in Orvakallu mandalThe deceased were identified as Sheikh Kama Basha 50 and Munni 35 Threeyearold Sheikh Nadia succumbed at the Government Hospital in KurnoolSix others were injured in the accident They were all admitted to the Government Hospital at Kurnool The condition of one of them is stated to be criticalThe family was heading to Mydukur in YSR Kadapa district from Hyderabad in a Scorpio vehicle The SUV hit a tractor from behind near Kashireddy Narayana AshramPolice have registered a case and taken up an investigationThree people were killed in two separate road accidents in Telanganas Rangareddy districtIn the first accident a man and his soninlaw were killed when a car in which they were travelling collided with a truck at Kottur near Hyderabad late Wednesday nightWhile one person died on the spot another succumbed at a hospital The deceased were residents of Jandagudem in Maheshwaram mandalA person died and another was injured in another accident near Lakshmireddyguda Gate in Shnkarpalli mandal The victims were riding a bike which was hit by a bus belonging to the Road Transport CorporationIn another accident a private school bus caught fire near Kishtareddypet in Sangareddy district There were no casualtiesThere were five students onboard the bus and all of them alighted when the driver stopped the vehicle on noticing the smoke The bus was completely gutted before the fire engine could reach there IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-in-three-road-accidents-in-andhra-pradesh-telangana-625368.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 11:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/jaguar-fighter-jet-crash-last-rites-of-co-pilot-rishiraj-to-be-performed-today-625391.html Jaipur July 10 Last rites of Flight Lieutenant Rishiraj Singh Devda 23 a native of Pali who lost his life in the Indian Air Forces Jaguar fighter jet crash will be held on Thursday His mortal remains will be brought to his native village Khinwandi located about 70 km from Pali district headquarters and the last rites will be conducted with full military honoursThe family is in deep shock and disbelief over the sudden loss of their beloved son They were in the process of looking for a match for Rishiraj to get him into wedlockRishirajs father Jaswant Singh is a hotel businessman and his mother Bhanwar Kanwar is a homemaker Rishirajs younger brother Yuvraj Singh is currently studying in Class 12 at DPS JodhpurRishirajs body was sent from Jodhpur around 11 am after a medical examination It will be brought to Khinwandi via Jodhpur Rohat Pali and Sumerpur Relatives and villagers have already started gathering in anticipation of his final homecomingThe Jaguar fighter jet crashed in Churus Rajaldesar area on July 9 at approximately 1240 pm The tragic incident claimed the lives of both the pilot Wing Commander Lokendra Singh Sindhu 44 of Rohtak Haryana and copilot Flight Lieutenant Rishiraj Singh DevdaDebris from the crash was scattered over a wide areaThe Indian Air Force has ordered a Court of Inquiry to determine the cause of the accidentAccording to Pali Dairy Federation President Pratap Singh Bithiya Rishiraj was academically bright and passionate about joining the armed forcesAfter completing his Class 12 from Jodhpur he enrolled in the National Defence Academy NDA in Pune where he underwent a rigorous 35year training programme He later joined the Indian Air Force and became a fighter pilotThe twoseater Jaguar jet had taken off from Suratgarh Airbase in Sri Ganganagar district for a training sortieThe crash site Rajaldesar in Churu is approximately 160 km from the airbaseLocals reported hearing a loud noise before witnessing the aircraft lose control and crash in a field The plane broke into pieces upon impact causing a fire and leaving a large crater Trees in the vicinity were also charredAuthorities were immediately informed and an investigation is underway Officials stated that further details will be released following the completion of the inquiry IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/jaguar-fighter-jet-crash-last-rites-of-co-pilot-rishiraj-to-be-performed-today-625391.html Thu, 10 Jul 2025 13:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/gujarat-bridge-collapse-cm-patel-announces-rs-4-lakh-compensation-for-families-of-deceased-625177.html Ahmedabad July 9 IANS Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday announced Rs 4 lakh solatium for the next of kin of the deceased in the bridge collapse in VadodaranbspHe also announced Rs 50000 for the injurednbspOf the nine deceased in the tragedy six have been identified as Vedika Padhiyar Naitik Padhiyar Hasmukh Parmar Ramesh Padhiyar Vakhtsinh Jadav and Pravin JadavnbspSome of the injured have been identified as Sonal Padhiyar Narendrasinh Parmar Ganpatsinh Rajula Dilipbhai Padhiyar Raju Dadubhai and Rajesh ChavdanbspThe Chief Minister in a post on social media platform X shared that Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled him and took stock of the rescue and relief work undertaken by the government after the bridge collapse tragedyThe 43yearold bridge over the Mahisagar River in Vadodara collapsed early Wednesday morningnbspMeanwhile PM Modi expressing grief over the loss of lives announced exgratia compensation of Rs 2 lakh each to the next of kin of the deceased and Rs 50000 to the injured from the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund PMNRFnbspThe loss of lives due to the collapse of a bridge in Vadodara district is deeply saddening Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones May the injured recover soon the Prime Ministers Office PMOIndia posted on XnbspThe collapse occurred around 730 am on the Gambhira bridge located near Mujpur village in Padra talukaThis bridge served as a crucial link between the districts of Vadodara and Anand and also formed a vital artery connecting Central Gujarat to SaurashtranbspAccording to officials multiple vehicles including two trucks an Eeco van a pickup van and an autorickshaw were crossing the bridge when a large slab between two piers gave way plunging the vehicles into the Mahisagar RivernbspWith the bridge now rendered unusable authorities have announced alternate traffic routes Heavy vehicles from Tarapur to Vadodara take the Vasad route Light vehicles to Vadodara Use the Umeta route instead of the Gambhira Bridge From Padra to AnandTarapur heavy vehicles via Vasad light vehicles via UmetaThe Vadodara district administration police and fire brigade teams are currently leading the rescue operation battling strong river currents Eyewitnesses describe the chaotic aftermath as vehicles sank within seconds of the collapse Retrieval of a truck submerged in the river remains a challengenbspPadra MLA Chaitanyasinh Zala rushed to the site shortly after news broke joining district officials in assessing the damage and coordinating relief effortsnbspAuthorities have since cordoned off the area and an investigation is expected to be launched to determine the exact cause of the collapse https://dailyworld.in/accident/gujarat-bridge-collapse-cm-patel-announces-rs-4-lakh-compensation-for-families-of-deceased-625177.html Wed, 09 Jul 2025 14:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/2-killed-as-iafs-jaguar-fighter-jet-crashes-in-rajasthans-churu-625192.html Jaipur July 9 IANS An Indian Air Force fighter jet Jaguar crashed in Bhanuda village under the Rajaldesar police station area of Rajasthans Churu district on Wednesday reportedly claiming two livesnbspChuru SP Jai Yadav confirmed the crash and said police teams have been dispatched to the sitenbspSeverely mutilated body parts have been recovered near the wreckage he saidnbspA massive crater has formed at the crash site and aircraft debris is scattered across the areanbspEyewitnesses from the village said the aircraft was seen falling from the sky in flames and crashed in a field near Charanan Mohalla on Sikrali Road Burning parts of the jet were found scattered within a 200foot radiusVillagers from Bhanuda and nearby areas rushed to the sitenbspLocals suspect one or two personnel may have been aboard the jet at the time of the crashnbspHuman remains and aircraft debris are spread widely across the impact zone Further details are awaited from the Indian Air ForcenbspVillagers said that a plane all in flame was seen falling from the sky in Beed near Charanan Mohalla on Sikrali Road Soon after burning pieces of the plane were seen scattered at various places in an area of about 200 feetVillagers from not only Bhanuda but also from nearby villages have reached the spot said locals adding that a fighter plane caught the attention while it was coming down burningnbspThis is the third Jaguar fighter jet crash this year Earlier a Jaguar crashed in Haryanas Panchkula on March 7 and another near Jamnagar in Gujarat on April 2nbspThe Jaguar is a twinengine groundattack fighterbomber available in single and twinseat variantsnbspDespite its vintage status these planes are widely used by the IAF and have been heavily upgraded over the years https://dailyworld.in/accident/2-killed-as-iafs-jaguar-fighter-jet-crashes-in-rajasthans-churu-625192.html Wed, 09 Jul 2025 15:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-in-us-texas-flash-floods-climbs-to-109-over-160-missing-625104.html Houston July 9 At least 109 people were dead and over 160 are still missing after devastating flash floods affected Texas in the US with rescue operations still going on along the Guadalupe river Of the fatalities 87 occurred in Kerr County officials said Camp Mystic located along the river in Hunt Texas confirmed on Monday that at least 27 campers and counselors died in the flooding Xinhua news agency reportedTexas Governor Greg Abbott told a news briefing on Tuesday afternoon that at least 161 people are known to be missing after the deadly flooding noting that searches will persist throughout the Guadalupe River system in the hope of locating anyone elseHe also asked the public to contact local officials with information about friends or relatives believed to be missingOur hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedy We are praying for them constantly Camp Mystic said in a statementWe have been in communication with local and state authorities who are tirelessly deploying extensive resources to search for our missing girlsAt least five Camp Mystic campers are still missing along with one counselor Kerr County Sheriff Larry Leitha was quoted by a media outlet as saying on TuesdayThere were about 750 children at Camp Mystic when the floods hit the sheriff said earlierUS President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration for Kerr County at Abbotts request On Saturday Abbott said he visited the summer camp describing the scene as horrendously ravagedUN SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres is saddened by the loss of life due to the flooding in the US state of Texas his spokesperson saidThe SecretaryGeneral is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life notably of a large number of children caused by the recent floods in Texas which struck during what should have been a time of celebration over the holiday weekend said his spokesman Stephane Dujarric in a statementGuterres extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and expresses his solidarity with all those impacted the people of Texas and the US government said the spokesmanThe death toll from flash floods that struck Texas in the US has now climbed to more than 100 people and an unknown number of others are missing officials said IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-in-us-texas-flash-floods-climbs-to-109-over-160-missing-625104.html Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-of-family-from-hyderabad-charred-to-death-in-us-accident-624900.html Hyderabad July 8 Four members of a family from Hyderabad who were on vacation in the United States were charred to death in a horrific road accident A couple and their two children were burned alive when the car in which they were travelling caught fire after it was hit by a minitruck in Greene County on SundayThe family was on a vacation to Dallas The accident occurred when they were returning to Dallas after meeting their relatives in AtlantaSri Venkat his wife Tejaswini and their two children had gone to the US on a vacationAccording to information received by their family in Hyderabad their car caught fire after a minitruck being driven on the wrong route rammed into the vehicle All four were trapped in the fire and burned aliveDNA tests were being conducted to confirm the identities of the deceased The bodies will be handed over to the relatives after the DNA testsThe family hailed from the Suchitra area in Secunderabad Their family members were shocked on receipt of the information about the crashFurther details were awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-of-family-from-hyderabad-charred-to-death-in-us-accident-624900.html Tue, 08 Jul 2025 00:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-from-texas-floods-rises-to-over-100-search-and-rescue-ops-continue-624917.html Houston July 8 The death toll from flash floods that struck Texas in the US has now climbed to more than 100 people and an unknown number of others are missing officials said Search and rescue teams are wading through mudpiled riverbanks as more rain and thunderstorms threaten the region but hope was fading of finding any more survivors four days after the catastrophe the BBC reportedCamp Mystic a Christian allgirls summer camp confirmed at least 27 girls and staff were among the dead Ten girls and a camp counsellor are still missingThe White House meanwhile rejected suggestions that budget cuts at the National Weather Service NWS could have inhibited the disaster responseAt least 84 of the victims 56 adults and 28 children died in Kerr County where the Guadalupe River was swollen by torrential downpours before daybreak on Friday the July Fourth public holiday the BBC reportedSome 22 adults and 10 children have yet to be identified said the county sheriffs officeCamp Mystic said in a statement on Monday Our hearts are broken alongside our families that are enduring this unimaginable tragedyRichard Eastland 70 the coowner and director of Camp Mystic died trying to save the childrenLocal pastor Del Way who knows the Eastland family told the BBC The whole community will miss him Richard Eastland He died a heroIn its latest forecast the NWS has predicted more slowmoving thunderstorms potentially bringing more flash flooding to the regionCritics of the Donald Trump administration have sought to link the disaster to thousands of job cuts at the NWS parent agency the National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationThe NWS office responsible for forecasting in the region had five employees on duty as thunderstorms brewed over Texas on Thursday evening the usual number for an overnight shift when severe weather is expectedWhite House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rejected attempts to blame the PresidentThat was an act of God she told a daily briefing on MondayIts not the administrations fault that the flood hit when it did but there were early and consistent warnings and again the National Weather Service did its jobShe outlined that the NWS office in AustinSan Antonio conducted briefings for local officials on the eve of the flood and sent out a flood watch that afternoon before issuing numerous flood warnings that night and in the predawn hours of 4 JulyTrump pushed back when asked on Sunday if federal government cuts had hampered the disaster response initially appearing to shift blame to what he called the Biden setup referring to his Democratic predecessorBut I wouldnt blame Biden for it either he added I would just say this is a 100year catastropheTexas Senator Ted Cruz a Republican told a news conference on Monday that now was not the time for partisan fingerpointing IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-from-texas-floods-rises-to-over-100-search-and-rescue-ops-continue-624917.html Tue, 08 Jul 2025 07:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/train-rams-into-school-van-near-unmanned-railway-gate-in-tns-cuddalore-3-children-killed-624925.html Chennai July 8 A tragic accident occurred near Chemmankuppam in Tamil Nadus Cuddalore district on Tuesday morning when a train rammed into a school van at an unmanned railway crossing Preliminary reports confirm the death of three children and serious injuries to ten including the school van driverThe incident took place when the school van attempted to cross the railway tracks near ChemmankuppamA passenger train en route to Chidambaram collided with the van dragging it for nearly 50 meters before coming to a haltThe impact of the collision caused severe damage to the van and resulted in the immediate death of three children whose identity is yet to be confirmedEyewitnesses said the van was carrying schoolchildren and the driver at the time of the accidentThe injured including the severely wounded driver and the children were rushed to the Cuddalore Government Hospital for emergency treatment Medical authorities are monitoring their condition closely and fears remain that the death toll could riseAccording to initial reports from the local residents and railway officials the accident may have occurred due to the alleged negligence of the school van driverA formal investigation has been initiated by the Railway Protection Force RPF and district authorities to determine the exact cause of the accident and to fix accountabilityThe tragic incident has sparked outrage among the local residents who gathered at the site demanding stricter safety measures at railway crossings especially near school zones It was the local residents who first rushed to the spot on hearing the loud impact noise The people desperately tried to help the besieged children till the authorities arrived at the spot and carried out the rescueAuthorities have assured that action will be taken based on the findings of the investigationMore updates are awaited as the situation develops IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/train-rams-into-school-van-near-unmanned-railway-gate-in-tns-cuddalore-3-children-killed-624925.html Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-from-passenger-ship-sinking-in-indonesia-rises-to-10-624938.html Jakarta July 8 The death toll from a passenger ship sinking in Indonesias Bali Strait last Wednesday evening has risen to 10 according to senior rescue officials on Tuesday The number of casualties has reached 10 today Thirty passengers were saved and 25 others are still missing I Nyoman Sidakarya head of the Search and Rescue Office in Bali told Xinhua news agencyHe said Tuesdays search and rescue efforts would include underwater operations involving several divers and vessels equipped with underwater detection technologySurface searches are still ongoing using ships and rigid inflatable boats Nyoman added Aerial searches are also being conductedNovita Nirmala a senior official from the Search and Rescue Office in East Java province told Xinhua that two of the 10 victims were recovered this morningHowever she said the identities of the two victims have yet to be confirmedHuge waves and strong winds caused the passenger ship KM Tunu Pratama Jaya to sink in the Bali Strait on Wednesday nightThe ferry was carrying 53 passengers 12 crew members and 22 vehicles when it went down in the waters between Java and Bali islandsAs of Friday evening the total number of individuals found stands at 36 including 30 survivors and six deceased A total of 29 people remain missingAdditionally Indonesias National Transportation Safety Committee KNKT has launched an investigation into the sinking of a passenger ship in the Bali Strait on Wednesday night which left six people dead the committees head Soejanto Tjahjono said on FridayThe investigation will focus on several key areas including whether proper procedures were followed for the ships departure the seaworthiness of the vessel KM Tunu Pratama Jaya the completeness of its documentation and how the emergency response was carried out when the accident occurred Tjahjono said IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-from-passenger-ship-sinking-in-indonesia-rises-to-10-624938.html Tue, 08 Jul 2025 10:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/raipur-bound-indigo-flight-develops-technical-snag-passengers-safe-625013.html Indore July 8 An IndiGo flight from Indore to Raipur became an unsettling experience for 51 passengers on Tuesday when it developed a technical fault and made an emergency landing shortly after takeoff The aircraft typically scheduled to depart at 635 am left seven minutes early at 628 am from Devi Ahilyabai Holkar AirportAround 30 minutes into the journey approximately 100 kilometres away from the Indore airport the aircraft reportedly experienced a sudden jolt causing panic among passengersPassengers were quoted in various reports recounting the moment the aircraft shook without warning and the panic thereafterThe pilot immediately contacted Indore Air Traffic Control ATC after receiving false technical alarms in the cockpit and sought permission to returnThe aircraft landed safely back in Indore at 715 am and all passengers were safely offloadedFollowing the incident airline authorities cancelled the flight and offered passengers the choice between a full refund or reschedulingWhile airport officials described the alerts as likely being false alarms maintenance teams have launched an internal inspection of the aircraft to verify the cause and prevent future disturbances This isnt the first such occurrence in recent weeksJust 15 days back on June 23 IndiGos Airbus A320 Neo operating as flight 6E 6332 from Indore to Bhubaneswar returned from the runway due to a technical issue In that case over 80 passengers remained inside the aircraft for more than two hours while the problem was addressedThe recurrence of these incidents has sparked renewed concerns among travellers over safety protocolsWhile no injuries were reported in either case the swift and coordinated response by the flight crew and airport staff has been notedNonetheless aviation observers and frequent flyers alike are hoping for a deeper review of maintenance and alert systems particularly in light of such backtoback safety scares IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/raipur-bound-indigo-flight-develops-technical-snag-passengers-safe-625013.html Tue, 08 Jul 2025 17:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-in-texas-flood-rises-to-over-65-rescue-operations-underway-624739.html Houston July 7 The death toll from the severe flooding across Texas in the US has risen to 69 officials said adding that rescue operations were underway in several places Kerrville County Sheriff Larry Leitha has confirmed that 59 people including 21 children have been killed in the county as other deaths have been reported across the state the BBC reportedLeitha added that 11 Camp Mystic campers and one councillor remain unaccounted forMeanwhile in a post on social media US President Donald Trump said These families are enduring an unimaginable tragedyAbout 20 counties in Texas were affected by the floodEarlier Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered condolences to the US Government and the bereaved familiesDeeply saddened to learn about loss of lives especially children in the devastating floods in Texas Our condolences to the US Government and the bereaved families PM Modi had posted on XTexas Governor Greg Abbott on Saturday signed an expanded disaster declaration to include six more counties in central Texas raising the total number of counties hit by flash flooding to 20On Sunday Abbott thanked President Donald Trump saying that the debris removal process has been improved because of the presidents swift disaster declaration the BBC reportedWhile search efforts are continuing in Kerr County disaster response for instance debris removal has also begun he said adding that debris all over the place could make the search process more difficultAbbott stressed about dangers in the next 24 to 48 hours which could pose public safety threatsHeavy rainfall has taken place and more is expected which could lead to potential flash flooding he said Areas that could be affected include central Texas and KerrvilleFreeman F Martin Colonel Director Texas Department of Public Safety said that operations are ongoing across several counties noting that the rain will hamper efforts for rescue as the ground becomes saturated from even a little bit of water the BBC reportedMartin said that among the resources they are providing are 18 marine units with boats 11 Texas rangers and nine helicoptersHe said finding missing children is the highest priority adding that service personnel have been working with the familiesTexas has already experienced several severe flooding incidents this year and the United States as a whole saw a record number of flash flood emergencies in 2024 according to AccuWeather IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-in-texas-flood-rises-to-over-65-rescue-operations-underway-624739.html Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/week-after-blast-at-telangana-factory-search-continues-for-8-missing-workers-624779.html Hyderabad July 7 A week after the horrific fire and explosion at Sigachi Industries Limiteds manufacturing unit in Pashamylaram near Hyderabad the search continues for eight missing workers Rescue teams continued to comb through the debris to find the remains of the missing menPersonnel from Fire Services SDRF HYDRAA and police continued combing through the debris for human remainsThe anxious wait for the families of the missing workers continued at the help centre set up for the families of the victims for the eighth day They have urged the authorities to intensify the debris removalThe death toll in the fire and explosion rose to 42 on Sunday with two of the injured succumbing at a hospital PatancheruSigachi Industries in a statement on Sunday night said that it was saddened to share the loss of two more team members since July 4 taking the death toll to 42Of the 33 injured team members 14 have now recovered and been discharged from the hospital while 18 continue to be under medical attention in various hospitals it saidOf the 143 members present onsite during the time of the accident 61 are safe the company statement addedA major explosion occurred in the manufacturing plant of Sigachi Industries at Pashamylaram Patancheru Mandal Sangareddy district on June 30The plant manufactures Microcrystalline Cellulose powder which is used in tablets and capsules as a binding agentRescue teams found human remains from the site and they were sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory FSL Hyderabad for DNA analysisDNA samples collected from families of the workers matched with the two bodies at government hospital mortuary in Patancheru on Sunday They were identified as D Ramanjaneyulu of Andhra Pradesh and Mothukuri Akhil from TelanganaAuthorities have completed identification process of 38 bodies at the mortuaryOfficials are sending the bodies in ambulances to their native places with police escort Two police Constables are accompanying each bodySigachi Industries has already announced Rs1 crore compensation each to the families of the deceased It also announced that it will bear all the expenditure towards the treatment of the injured and provide them all the support IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/week-after-blast-at-telangana-factory-search-continues-for-8-missing-workers-624779.html Mon, 07 Jul 2025 13:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/telangana-resort-booked-for-death-of-two-women-tourists-in-boat-accident-624820.html Hyderabad July 7 Police in Telanganas Vikrabad district registered a case of negligence against a resort after a boat accident resulting in the death the two tourists from Bihar Vikarabad police registered a case against Wilderness Lakefront Resort over the death of two women in a boat accident on SaturdayPolice said on Monday that they booked a case under Section 106 1 causing death by negligence of the Bharat Nyaya Sanhita BNS and took up further investigationThe women from Patna drowned in Sarpanpally Lake after their boat capsized during a sudden spell of rain and strong windsThe deceased were identified as Ritu Kumari 52 and Poonam Singh 53The two women accompanied by their granddaughters Inshika aged 35 years and Ivanshi aged 15 years went boating along with a boat operatorHowever weather conditions deteriorated minutes after the boat entered the water Due to rain and strong winds the boat overturned throwing all occupants into the lakeThe two young girls were rescued by other family members who rushed to help them However both Rita Kumari and Poonam Singh lost consciousness They were pulled out to safety and CPR was administered on the spot However both were pronounced dead at the hospitalA relative Alok Kumar who attempted to rescue the victims was injured and admitted to a private hospital in VikarabadThe family visiting Hyderabad had arrived in Vikarabad for the holiday outing but it turned tragic for themThe family alleged that the resort did not take safety measures resulting in the accident On their complaint police registered a case and took up an investigationLocal leaders of CPIM staged a protest demanding compensation for the family of the victims They demanded that criminal cases be booked against those responsible for the tragedyThey said the government should take action to seize the boat and initiate criminal proceedings against the resortBJP MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy on Sunday visited the accident site and said that the boat was being operated illegally by a resort being run on assigned land illegallyThe Lok Sabha member from Chevella said that the boat was being operated without permission from the Irrigation Tourism Revenue and Police DepartmentsThere were no trained Life Guards there They build dangerous floating bedrooms on floating drums and plasticfibreglass pontoons and renting them out to couples All these departments should immediately initiate an investigation and stop all such illegal activities in Vikarabad Reddy posted on X IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/telangana-resort-booked-for-death-of-two-women-tourists-in-boat-accident-624820.html Mon, 07 Jul 2025 16:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/karnataka-three-dead-six-hospitalised-after-drinking-contaminated-water-624868.html Yadgir Karnataka July 7 The deaths of three people and the hospitalisation of at least six others after allegedly consuming contaminated drinking water have been reported from Karnatakas Yadgir district The deaths were reported from Tippanatagi village in Surapura taluk of Yadgir district in the Kalyana Karnataka regionThe three deceased all residents of the same village were admitted to the hospital ten days ago with severe symptoms of vomiting and diarrhoea They died over a span of three daysThey have been identified as Devikemma Hotti 48 Venkamma 60 and Ramanna Poojary 50Many other villagers have been admitted to various hospitals with at least six in critical condition Villagers stated that while some have recovered around 20 people have fallen illDistrict Health Officer DHO Mahesh Biradar has called for a detailed report on the incident Health department sources stated that it is yet to be confirmed whether the deaths were caused by contaminated water or food poisoning Authorities are awaiting postmortem reportsHealth Department staff have rushed to the village and collected samples from the affected individuals for medical testing A medical camp has also been set up in the village to handle emergency casesSources further revealed that preliminary laboratory tests have not detected any contamination in the drinking waterIn October 2024 over a thousand residents in Uppunda Udupi fell ill after consuming contaminated water Symptoms included vomiting and diarrhoea but most have recovered Area residents blamed poor maintenance of the water tank for the contamination of the water supplyFive persons had died in Harapanahalli taluk of Vijayanagara district due to the consumption of contaminated water in October 2024 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/karnataka-three-dead-six-hospitalised-after-drinking-contaminated-water-624868.html Mon, 07 Jul 2025 20:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/myanmar-28-killed-219-injured-in-yangon-mandalay-highway-accidents-624661.html Yangon July 6 A total of 28 people were killed and 219 injured in 94 traffic accidents on Myanmars YangonMandalay highway during the first six months of 2025 according to the highway traffic police force on Sunday This marks a decrease in accidents and fatalities as compared to the same period last year which saw 99 accidents resulting in 52 deaths an official from the highway traffic police force told XinhuaMost of the traffic accidents during this period were due to driving at high speed he said The traffic accidents caused damage at over 400 million kyats about 190476 US dollars he addedIn 2024 a total of 203 accidents occurred on the highway resulting in 88 deaths and 360 injuries the official saidLast month on May 29 Xinhua reported a total of 20 people killed and 159 injured in 58 traffic accidents on Myanmars YangonMandalay highway between January and April this year according to a report from the Road Transport Administration Department on Thursday reported Xinhua news agencyThe number of traffic accidents and fatalities on the highway this year decreased compared to the same period last year which recorded 59 accidents resulting in 33 deaths the report saidOn Thursday the stateowned Myanmar Radio and Television reported that the major cause of accidents on the highway during the period is human errors as well as vehicle defects such as tire blowouts during the hot seasonThe 587km YangonMandalay expressway connects the countrys commercial city of Yangon and the secondlargest city of MandalayFurther A total of 11 people were killed and 66 injured in 26 traffic accidents on the same highway during the first two months of this year according to the highway traffic police force on March 18In the same period last year 30 traffic accidents occurred on the same highway killing 23 people an official from the highway traffic police force told XinhuaAmong the main causes of traffic accidents in Myanmar are reckless driving vehicle defects as well as bad road and weather conditions IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/myanmar-28-killed-219-injured-in-yangon-mandalay-highway-accidents-624661.html Sun, 06 Jul 2025 19:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-three-young-men-killed-in-hit-and-run-624671.html Satna July 6 In a tragic latenight accident three young men lost their lives when their motorcycle was struck by an unidentified vehicle on the SatnaChitrakoot road in Madhya Pradesh The incident occurred near Majhgawan Bhatta during the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday according to Civil Line Police Station officials The deceased have been identified as Deepak Kumar Patel and Saurabh Vikram Karma both 20 and 25yearold Ashu Singh The trio was returning to Hardua village in Chitrakoot after attending a birthday celebration when the accident took place Deepak Patel was a resident of Hardua Chitrakoot Saurabh Vishwakarma hailed from Utaili village and Ashu Singh was a resident of Adarsh Nagar New Basti Satna Civil Line Police have registered a case of hitandrun against the unknown driver and initiated an investigation Preliminary findings said their twowheeler was struck by a speeding vehicle which fled the scene after the collision leaving the victims critically injured The local residents discovered the accident early Sunday morning and promptly informed the authorities A police team reached the scene and rushed the victims to the district hospital where they were declared brought dead According to police Deepak Patel was studying in Delhi and had returned to Muktanagar in the Civil Line police station area to celebrate his birthday which fell on July 4 with family He was visiting his elder brother Vijay Kumar Patel a student at a private university After the celebration the trio set off for their village Senior officers from the traffic and accident response team conducted a preliminary probe and searched the area for CCTV footage Efforts are ongoing to identify the vehicle involved We are examining all available evidence and questioning potential witnesses A case has been registered and investigations are ongoing said a police official The families have demanded swift action Police have stepped up patrolling along the accidentprone stretch which has seen several similar mishaps recently The bodies were handed over to the families after postmortem examinations IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-three-young-men-killed-in-hit-and-run-624671.html Sun, 06 Jul 2025 20:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/25-amarnath-pilgrims-sustain-minor-injuries-in-jampk-road-accident-624485.html Jammu July 5 Twentyfive Amarnath Yatra pilgrims sustained minor injuries on Saturday as four buses collided with each other in Jammu and Kashmirs Ramban district Officials stated that one of the bus drivers of the Amarnath Yatra convoy lost control of the vehicle reportedly due to a brake failureThis led to the collision between four buses in the convoy near Chandrakote Yatri Langar on the JammuSrinagar highway in Ramban district the officials addedPolice and Health Department rescue teams responded promptly and the injured were shifted to the Ramban district hospitalDeputy Commissioner Ramban Ilyas Khan visited the Ramban district hospital and enquired about the condition of the injuredThe Deputy Commissioner said 25 pilgrims sustained minor injuries when four vehicles in the Yatra convoy collided with each otherThe Deputy Commissioner said all the injured are being discharged after first aidAlternate transport arrangements have been made so that the injured passengers can continue their journey after discharge from the hospital the officials saidSince the 38daylong Yatra started on July 3 over 26800 pilgrims have performed the Yatra in two daysAnother batch of 6979 pilgrims left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas for Kashmir on Saturday in two escorted convoys of 312 vehiclesUnprecedented security arrangements have been made for this years Yatra as it takes place after the April 22 terror attack in Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam in which Pakistanbacked LashkareTaiba LeT terrorists killed 26 civilians after segregating them based on faithAn additional 180 companies of Central Armed Police Forces have been deployed to augment the existing strength of the Army Border Security Force Sashastra Seema Bal Central Reserve Police Force and the local police to provide a secure passage to the pilgrimsThe entire motorable road from Jammu to the two base camps of Baltal and Pahalgam as well as both treks from the base camps to the holy cave shrine are guarded 247 by security forces IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/25-amarnath-pilgrims-sustain-minor-injuries-in-jampk-road-accident-624485.html Sat, 05 Jul 2025 10:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/pakistan-death-toll-from-karachi-building-collapse-rises-to-17-624538.html Karachi July 5 The death toll from the fivestorey residential building collapse in Karachis Lyari has risen to 17 as more bodies were recovered from the debris the Pakistani authorities said on Saturday Emergency responders have rescued nine injured survivors so far but officials fear at least 25 to 30 more people may still be buried beneath the debris reported Pakistans Express Tribune newspaperThe building which housed six families collapsed early Friday morning Among those confirmed dead are three women and a childThe incident has triggered scenes of panic and distress in Pakistans southern port city where several buildings have been declared unfit for occupationThe officials revealed that the decadesold building located in Lyaris congested Baghdadi area was declared unsafe three years ago However the residents did not evacuate the premises and nor did the authorities take any enforcement action Each floor of the building reportedly contained three apartmentsKarachi South Deputy Commissioner Javed Khoso confirmed to the Pakistani daily that the buildings residents were served notices in 2022 2023 and 2024 Of 107 dangerous buildings in the district 21 are classified as highly hazardous and 14 have already been vacated he statedAs the search operation continues for over 24 hours District South Deputy Commissioner Javed Khoso on Saturday told Geo News that it may take up to eight to 10 hours to complete the rescue operationHe said that there were still 22 extremely dangerous buildings in Lyari of which 16 have been evacuatedKarachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi also advised the residents of the damaged buildings to move to another place to avoid any mishapWe cannot forcefully evict anyone the commissioner was quoted as saying by Geo News adding that he will hold a meeting with the Sindh Building Control Authority SBCA on the issue of illegal constructions IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/pakistan-death-toll-from-karachi-building-collapse-rises-to-17-624538.html Sat, 05 Jul 2025 15:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/massive-fire-at-vishal-mega-mart-in-karol-bagh-claims-2-lives--624540.html New Delhi July 5 IANS A massive fire that erupted at a Vishal Mega Mart outlet in Delhis Karol Bagh area on Saturday claimed the lives of two men according to police sourcesnbspThe incident occurred at a fourstorey commercial building located on Padam Singh Road with the blaze primarily concentrated on the second floornbspThe fire was first reported at approximately 644 PM on Friday prompting a swift response from emergency services At least 15 fire tenders were deployed to the site to control the flames and carry out rescue operations Despite their efforts two fatalities were confirmed during and after the firefighting and cooling operationsOne of the deceased has been identified as 25yearold Kumar Dhirendra Pratap Singh He was found unresponsive inside an elevator and is believed to have died due to suffocation caused by heavy smoke According to officials the lift was stuck between floors and Singh was likely trapped inside during the firenbspLater during the cooling process firefighters discovered a second body charred and unidentifiable at the time of recovery Authorities have initiated efforts to determine the identity of the second victimFirefighters noted that the structure lacked adequate ventilation which significantly hampered rescue efforts To improve airflow and allow smoke to escape they were forced to break through a wall on the third floornbspWhile the exact cause of the blaze remains under investigation preliminary assessments point to a possible electrical short circuit as the triggernbspThe Delhi Police have launched a detailed enquiry into the incident and forensic teams are expected to examine the site to ascertain any potential lapses in fire safety compliancenbspThis tragic incident raises fresh concerns about fire safety norms and emergency preparedness in densely populated commercial hubs like Karol Bagh https://dailyworld.in/accident/massive-fire-at-vishal-mega-mart-in-karol-bagh-claims-2-lives--624540.html Sat, 05 Jul 2025 16:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/van-carrying-school-kids-collides-with-divider-amid-heavy-rain-in-bhopal-623969.html Bhopal July 2 A private van carrying schoolchildren collided with a road divider during heavy rainfall in Bhopal Madhya Pradesh early on Wednesday Fortunately the children escaped unharmed and were helped out of the vehicle by passersby The incident occurred at the Shubhash Nagar overbridge in the city when the van was taking children to their schoolFollowing the incident local area police swung into action and reached at spot and the children were returned to their homesThere has been heavy rainfall in Bhopal and the other surrounding districts Sehore Raisen Vidisha and several other parts of the state since early morningDistricts such as Betul Sheopur Shivpuri Chhindwara Mandla Narsinghpur Umaria Rewa Sidhi Raisen and a few others received heavy rainfall in the last 24 hours according to India Meteorological Departments IMD reportThe IMD has also predicted moderate to heavy rainfall in different parts of the state including Bhopal Ujjain Anuppur Mauganj Rewa Maihar Panna Satna Shivpuri Shahdol Vidisha Raisen Niwari and Rajgarh in the next 24 hoursA yellow alert has been issued in Jabalpur Gwalior and Indore districtsSenior weather scientist at the divisional IMD official in Bhopal Dr E Surendran said the monsoon is passing over the state Additionally secondary cyclonic circulation systems are influencing the weather conditionsThe IMD said that a lowpressure system over Gujarats Saurashtra and Kutch regions was active the effects of which could reach Madhya Pradesh in the next 48 hoursDue to heavy rainfall predicted in the coming days Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has directed officials to ensure all necessary arrangements for the safety of people are made due to heavy rainfall He has also directed officials to keep a close watch on all religious places in the stateAfter two hours of continued heavy rainfall from 430 am to 630 am people especially officegoers got a muchneeded respite from the rain However the sky remained cloudy with a wind flowThe day temperature in Bhopal on Tuesday was recorded at 294 degrees Celsius while the night temperature was 242 degrees according to IMD shared on Wednesday morning IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/van-carrying-school-kids-collides-with-divider-amid-heavy-rain-in-bhopal-623969.html Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/wife-of-man-killed-under-jagans-vehicle-suspects-foul-play-624072.html Amaravati July 2 Wife of a man who died after being allegedly run over by former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddys vehicle during a rally last month suspects foul play Lourdu Mary wife of the deceased Cheeli Singaiah met Jagan Mohan Reddy on Wednesday and later alleged that State Minister Nara Lokeshs men threatened to sign few papersTalking to media persons she expressed suspicions about the circumstances of her husbands death during the YSR Congress Party presidents rally in Guntur district on June 18Mary said she and her husAband had gone to see YS Jagan Mohan Reddy during his visit to their area We learnt about my husbands accident when someone called us and we rushed to the hospital immediately she said She claimed that that Singaiah sustained only minor injuries and was able to speak coherently after the accidentMy husband was talking normally giving all our details How could he die from such minor injuries she questioned casting doubt on the events during his transfer to the hospitalShe alleged that something suspicious occurred in the ambulance as Singaiah was not promptly taken to the hospital despite offers from YSRCP members to transport him in an autorickshaw She further revealed that a group of individuals claiming to be sent by Minister Lokesh and identifying themselves as belonging to the same community visited her home They pressured us to sign documents but we refused and they threatened us she said Mary alleged that police showed videos of the accident to coerce her into signing papersShe demanded a thorough and transparent investigation into Singaiahs death to uncover the truth and ensure accountability Guntur police on June 22 registered a case against Jagan Mohan Reddy and his aides in connection with the death of SingaiahThe man died after being run over by Jagan Mohan Reddys vehicle The incident had occurred on the National Highway at Etukuru village in Guntur district when the YSR Congress Party president was organising a rally from Tadepalli in Guntur district to Sattenapalli in Palnadu districtThe police had said that Singaiah was found by roadside with grievous injuries and he was shifted to a hospital but doctors declared him brought dead On a complaint by the victims wife police registered a case under BNS section 106 1 causing death by negligence and took up investigationThe case was registered against Jagan Mohan Reddy car driver Ramana Reddy Personal Assistant Nageswar Reddy MP Y V Subba Reddy and former minister Perni Nani and Vidadala RajiniPolice last week seized Jagans bullet proof vehicle in connection with the case IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/wife-of-man-killed-under-jagans-vehicle-suspects-foul-play-624072.html Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/gujarat-two-children-die-after-wall-collapses-in-ratanpur-623739.html Sabarkantha June 30 In Ratanpur village of Khedbrahma taluka of Gujarat a mud wall collapsed leading to the death of two children and leaving another seriously injured According to initial reports the region has been receiving incessant rainfall for over a fortnight which has weakened structures made of traditional materials like mud and clayA mud wall of a house gave way due to the rainsoaked ground and collapsed on three children who were near the structure at the time Local sources confirm that two children a boy and a girl under the age of 7 lost their lives on the spot A third child who sustained serious injuries has been shifted to a nearby hospital for urgent treatmentKheroj police have initiated an investigation into the incidentAuthorities are assessing the damage and reviewing the structural conditions of similar homes in the area to prevent further tragediesGujarat is also facing an infrastructure challenge as of March 2023 2433 gram panchayats across the state are without buildings or occupy structures deemed dilapidated with 402 additional repair or construction requests pendingThe crisis is particularly acute in Vadodara district which records 267 affected panchayats followed by Banaskantha 225 Bhavnagar 185 Amreli 122 Surendranagar 116 Surat 115 Sabarkantha 112 and Anand 107 This poor state of infrastructure places nearly 94 per cent of Gujarats 14618 panchayats in a Grade B category reflecting limited facilities and structural neglectIn urban areas the situation mirrors rural distress with the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation AMC identifying 261 dangerous buildings along the Rath Yatra route in 2024 and currently lists 292 dilapidated or unsafe structures a rise from 109 in 202122 to 292 in 2023Recently in Shahibaug a portion of a structurally weak threestory building collapsed triggering an emergency rescue that saved 16 occupants including children and senior citizens no casualties were reportedFollowing that incident AMC has ordered structural assessments and potential demolitions ahead of the monsoon season to curb further threats IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/gujarat-two-children-die-after-wall-collapses-in-ratanpur-623739.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-killed-in-firecracker-factory-blast-in-tamil-nadus-sivakasi-623801.html Chennai July 1 At least five people were killed in a powerful explosion at the Gokulesh Fireworks Factory located in Chinnakkampatti near Sivakasi in Tamil Nadus Virudhunagar district on Tuesday officials said The blast which occurred during the manufacturing process also left at least two others injuredThe injured have been admitted to the Sivakasi Government Hospital where they are currently undergoing treatment The bodies of the deceased have been sent for postmortem examinationFactory workers were engaged in routine work at Gokulesh Fireworks Factory when a powerful blast ripped through the unit The blast flattened several rooms on the premisesFire and Rescue Services personnel from both Sivakasi and Sattur rushed to the spot and are engaged in rescue and containment operationsOfficials suspect that the explosion may have been triggered by the mishandling of explosive chemicals though the exact cause is yet to be ascertainedA case has been registered and further investigation is underway The Virudhunagar district administration is coordinating relief and rescue measuresSivakasi has witnessed several such tragic incidents in the past raising concerns about safety practices and regulatory oversight in the regions fireworks manufacturing unitsSivakasi in Tamil Nadu is widely known as the hub of the firecracker industry in India Ninety per cent of firecracker production comes from here About eight thousand factories are operating in Sivakasi employing lakhs of peopleThere are wellestablished safety protocols that are often violated even by licensed factoriesLast year there was a similar blast in Sivakasi in which ten people were killed Probing authorities have often flagged a lack of space as a crucial factor that contributes to unsafe conditions within the factory premises that cause explosionsJust a day earlier a massive explosion in Telanganas Sangareddy district claimed 36 lives so far The blast took place at an industrial unit near Hyderabad IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-killed-in-firecracker-factory-blast-in-tamil-nadus-sivakasi-623801.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-friends-killed-in-car-crash-in-karnatakas-chikkaballapura-623816.html Chikkaballapura July 1 At least four people were killed and four others injured in a road accident reported from Chikkaballapura district in Karnataka on Tuesday The incident occurred on the state highway near Makali close to Doddaballapur town The deceased have been identified as Kalappa Purushottama Narayanappa and Eshwarappa all residents of Karenahalli in DoddaballapurThe injured were shifted to a hospital and according to police the condition of some of them is criticalPreliminary investigation suggested that while attempting to overtake a truck the driver encountered an RTC bus approaching from the opposite direction In an attempt to avoid a headon collision with the bus and the truck the driver lost control of the carPolice said a total of eight people all friends were travelling in the car to visit the Bheemeshwara Hill temple in Manchenahalli The vehicle overturned during the failed overtaking manoeuvreThe impact of the accident was severe with the bodies of the deceased thrown across the road The car was completely damaged in the incidentOn June 30 in a tragic road accident on National Highway75 near the Kunigal bypass in Karnatakas Tumakuru district four members of the same family lost their lives after their car collided with a speeding canter truck The deceased were identified as residents of Mattikere village in Magadi taluk Seebe Gowda his wife Shobha and their children Dumbishree and Bhanukiran GowdaThe accident occurred while the family was on their way to drop off their son a Class 8 student at his school hostel The family had returned to Magadi on Sunday for the holiday and were travelling together after dinner to drop the boy back at the hostel As they reached the Kunigal bypass a speeding canter truck coming from the wrong side on a oneway road rammed into their car The impact of the headon collision was so severe that all four passengers in the car died on the spot The car was completely mangled in the crashThe family had first dropped off their elder daughter Varnashree in Bengaluru before proceeding towards the school to drop Bhanukiran Seebe Gowda was driving the car himself at the time of the accident accompanied by his wife daughter and son IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-friends-killed-in-car-crash-in-karnatakas-chikkaballapura-623816.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-dead-after-iron-shed-collapses-at-plastic-factory-in-gujarat-623836.html Vapi July 1 A worker died while eight others were injured when an iron shed at a plastic goods manufacturing unit in Umargam Gujarat Industrial Development Corporation in Vapi collapsed on Tuesday Three of the workers have suffered critical injuries in the incidentPreliminary investigation suggests the collapse was triggered by bags filled with plastic granules being irresponsibly stored atop the shed highlighting a glaring lapse in safety protocolsThe Fire Department and emergency responders rushed to the scene shortly after the incident was reportedRescue operations were launched immediately pulling out the trapped workers identified as Manmahendra Das Shubham Kuswah Amarnath Saroj Shubh Lad Surendra Beheria Sajid Khan Vikas Chaudhary and Bhavin JoshiUnfortunately Bhavin Joshi was declared dead due to severe injuriesThe injured workers were rushed to nearby hospitals for treatmentPolice Inspector Chaudhary and a team from the Umargam Police Station arrived at the site to investigate the cause of the collapseAccording to officials the weight of the plastic bags placed on the shed combined with recent wind and monsoon rain likely led to the structures failureAn official inquiry is underwayEarlier this year in February 2025 two workers lost their lives after a scaffolding collapse at a textile unit in Surat Frequent cases of structural collapses fires and gas leaks have been reported from industrial clusters like Vapi Ankleshwar Dahej and Rajkot often linked to poor maintenance lack of regulatory compliance and negligence in handling hazardous or heavy materialsOver the past five years Gujarat has recorded over 300 industrial accidents with key hotspots being Vapi Ankleshwar Dahej Hazira Vatva and Naroda GIDC zonesAccording to Labour Department data between 2020 and 2024 more than 180 workers have lost their lives and over 800 sustained injuries in incidents involving structural collapses fires chemical leaks and machinery failures IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-dead-after-iron-shed-collapses-at-plastic-factory-in-gujarat-623836.html Tue, 01 Jul 2025 15:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/at-least-2-dead-several-injured-in-suspected-explosion-in-pharma-plant-in-telangana-police--623622.html Sangareddy Telangana Jun 30 At least two persons were killed and about 14 others suffered injuries in a suspected explosion in a pharma plant in this district on Monday police said Several workers are feared trapped at the accident site in the Sigachi pharma company at the Pashamylaram industrial estate and efforts were on to rescue them official sources saidnbspThe injured people were shifted to hospitals and their condition was not known immediately as the rescue operation was still in progressnbspFire tenders were pressed into service to douse the fireAsked if it was an explosion a police official said it looks like onenbspChief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed anguish over the incident and directed officials to take all steps to save the trapped workers and provide them advanced medical care an official release saidnbspSigachi Industries Limited is a pharmaceutical industry dedicated to pioneering advancements in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients APIs Intermediates Excipients vitaminmineral blends and Operations and Management OampM services according to the companys websitenbspAgencies https://dailyworld.in/accident/at-least-2-dead-several-injured-in-suspected-explosion-in-pharma-plant-in-telangana-police--623622.html Mon, 30 Jun 2025 13:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-of-a-family-killed-as-bike-crashes-into-tree-in-jharkhands-khunti-623693.html Ranchi June 30 Three members of a family including a father and his young son lost their lives after the bike they were riding rammed into a tree in Jharkhands Khunti officials said on Monday The incident took place near Sangor village on the KarraBirda road under the Karra police station limits about 45 km from the state capital RanchiAccording to police 48yearold Rela Minj a resident of Malgo village was on his way with his 20yearold son Abhishek Minj and nephew Rohit Minj also 20 when he lost control of the motorcycleThe twowheeler veered off the road and crashed into a roadside tree with such force that it was badly mangled and all three riders were flung offHearing the loud crash locals rushed to the spot and informed the police A team led by the Karra police station incharge Manish Kumar arrived and with the help of villagers rushed the injured to a nearby hospital in Karra However doctors declared all three brought deadEyewitnesses told the police that the bike was being driven at high speed and none of the three riders was wearing a helmetAs news of the accident reached Malgo village a large number of relatives and locals gathered at the hospital many of them inconsolable The bodies have been sent to Khunti Sadar Hospital for postmortemIn another road mishap in Jharkhands Lohardaga town on Monday a 62yearold Chandan Bharti was killed after being hit by a speeding truck at Powerganj ChowkBharti a resident of Sanjay Gandhi Path in the town was reportedly on his way somewhere on a motorcycle when the truck struck him He died on the spotBharti had retired recently from the position of manager at the Girivar Shishu Sadan School where he had served for several years Police reached the spot soon after the incident and sent the body for a postmortem IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-of-a-family-killed-as-bike-crashes-into-tree-in-jharkhands-khunti-623693.html Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-waterfall-accident-bodies-of-three-youths-recovered-cm-announces-rs-4-lakh-aid-623730.html Bhopal June 30 Bodies of all three missing youths have been recovered from Brihaspati Kund waterfall in the Brijpur police station locality on Monday The Chief Minister has announced financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each for the families of the deceased He also expressed profound grief over the death of the three youths who were swept away by a strong current in the Susi Jalprapat also known as Brihaspati Kund a natural water bodyThe news of the death of three youths due to drowning in Brihaspati Kund waterfall in Brijpur police station area of Panna district is heartwrenching the Chief Minister wrote adding that the bodies of the three youths missing since Sunday were recovered on Monday by the SDRF teamWe all stand with the bereaved families in this hour of grief The families of the deceased will be given financial assistance of Rs 4 lakh each he wroteThe incident occurred along the PannaPahadikhera road on Sunday when three friends one from Satna and the other two from Panna entered the water to bathe and were caught in a sudden surgeBodies of the three youths have been recovered and sent for postmortem said Mahendra Singh Bhadauria the investigating officer and incharge of Brijpur police station while speaking to IANSThey have been identified as Twarit Choudhary Krishna Sharma and Abhishek Berman They are all in the age group of 18 to 20 years the officer addedA joint rescue operation was launched by teams from Brijpur police station in Panna district and Baraundha police station in neighbouring Satna district Divers and personnel from the State Disaster Response Force SDRF were also deployed to assist in the searchHowever the operation had to be suspended on Sunday evening due to poor visibility and safety concerns after nightfall The search resumed early Monday morning with teams scouring the kund and surrounding areasLocal villagers also joined the efforts offering logistical support and sharing insights into the terrainThis is not the first such incident at Brihaspati Kund In recent years the site has witnessed multiple drownings including the death of a medical student from Kanpur in 2024 who jumped in to save a friendDespite its popularity as a tourist destination the site lacks adequate safety infrastructure such as warning signs lifeguards or barricades raising concerns about visitor safetyBrihaspati Kund also known as Susi Jalprapat is a waterfall and natural crater located in the Panna district Madhya Pradesh near Kalinjar Fort It is a popular tourist spot known for its scenic beauty and religious significance with legends attributing its origin to Dev Guru Brihaspati IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-waterfall-accident-bodies-of-three-youths-recovered-cm-announces-rs-4-lakh-aid-623730.html Mon, 30 Jun 2025 23:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-siblings-drown-while-bathing-in-pond-in-mp-village-623611.html Chhatarpur June 30 Three children from the same family drowned in a tragic incident in the Utavali village located under the Pipat police station limits of Chhatarpur district Madhya Pradesh The siblings identified as 12yearold Hari Yadav 10yearold Sunita Yadav and 7yearold Bhanu Pratap Yadav had gone to bathe in the Ghuvau pond on Sunday when the accident occurredBijawar SubDivisional Police Officer Ajay Kumar Rithoriya confirmed the details and stated that the bodies have been sent for postmortemAn investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances of the drowning According to the official all three children were siblings from a family They went to take a bath during the rain in a pond One of the children began to struggle in the water prompting the other two to attempt a rescueUnfortunately all three became trapped in the deeper section of the pond and drownedLocal residents upon hearing the commotion rushed to the scene and pulled the children out They were immediately taken to the Bijawar Health Centre where doctors declared them dead on arrivalThe incident has left the entire village in mourning with grieving family members and neighbours struggling to come to terms with the lossThis is not the first time Chhatarpur district has witnessed such a tragedyIn a similar incident in 2023 two children drowned in a rainfed pond in the Bakswaha region while attempting to retrieve a ballThis tragedy comes amid a spell of heavy rainfall across Madhya Pradesh including Chhatarpur district which has led to rising water levels in ponds and riversAuthorities have urged residents to exercise caution near ponds and rivers particularly during the rainy seasonThe district administration is reportedly considering measures to improve safety around commonly used water bodies including the installation of warning signs and community awareness drives which are uncommon in rural areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-siblings-drown-while-bathing-in-pond-in-mp-village-623611.html Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-in-chemical-factory-blast-in-telangana-623613.html Hyderabad June 30 Six workers were feared killed and 20 others injured in a massive reactor blast at an industrial unit at Pashamailaram near Hyderabad on Monday The incident occurred at a chemical factory in the industrial area in Sangareddy district around 9 amThe explosion triggered a huge fire which engulfed the premises of Sigachi Chemicals Firefighters rushed to the spot to douse the fire Eleven fire engines were pressed into service to control the firePolice fire services and other personnel launched rescue and relief operations Ambulances were also seen at the spot to shift the injured to hospitalsThe injured were admitted to government and private hospitals The condition of some of the injured is stated to be criticalSix of the workers were feared killed on the spot while an injured worker reportedly succumbed at a hospital Officials have not yet confirmed deathsAccording to eyewitnesses such was the impact of the explosion that workers were tossed in the air and fell several meters away The manufacturing unit in the factory collapsed under the impact of the blast while fire spread to the adjoining building within the factory premisesSeveral workers were working near the reactor when it exploded Migrant workers from Odisha Uttar Pradesh and other states were employed in the industrial unitThe explosion and fire sent panic among the employees in the chemical unit and the adjoining factories They ran out of the premisesThe rescue workers were also using earthmovers to remove the debris of the demolished structure as there are apprehensions that some workers may be trapped under itSangareddy District Collector P Pravinya and Superintendent of Police Paritosh Pankaj also rushed to the spot and were supervising rescue and relief operationsPersonnel from various industrial units and staff of different departments also joined the rescue operationMore details were awaited as operations continued IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-in-chemical-factory-blast-in-telangana-623613.html Mon, 30 Jun 2025 12:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bihar-two-killed-two-injured-due-to-lightning-in-gaya-623418.html Patna June 28 Amid intermittent monsoon rains lightning strikes claimed the lives of two people and injured two others in Gaya district Bihar on Saturday In the Guraru block Dinesh Yadav 40 a resident of Daulata village died after being struck by lightning near Bhaduki village while returning from Rafiganj in Aurangabad His sudden death has left the family in shockIn a separate incident in Pandey Pokhar village of Guraru Rohit Kumar 14 son of Ramesh Manjhi died on the spot after being struck by lightning while grazing cattle in a barren fieldThere is news of two people dying due to the lightning strike At present one body has been sent to Magadh Medical College Hospital for postmortem We will recover another dead body for the postmortem Police are taking further action the SHO of Guraru Police statedMeanwhile in the Aams block a lightning strike damaged the upper part of a temple injuring two people living nearbyThe injured have been identified as Suhana Parveen 12 and Jaimala Devi 30Both are undergoing treatment at the Primary Health Centre in Aams and are reported to be out of dangerBoth injured are being treated and their condition is stable said Dr Mahesh Prasad Medical In Charge PHC AamsLightning strikes are regularly reported in Bihar during the monsoon season despite alerts issued by the Meteorological DepartmentRural areas remain particularly vulnerable with many people falling victim to such incidents while working in the fields or during daily choresAuthorities have urged people to take precautions during storms avoid open fields and follow weather alerts to minimise risks during the ongoing rainy seasonThe officials suggested people stay away from trees electric poles and clay houses and take shelter inside concrete structures in case of rainMeanwhile the state government has decided to compensate the family members of the deceased with Rs 4 lakh ex gratia IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bihar-two-killed-two-injured-due-to-lightning-in-gaya-623418.html Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/train-services-in-parts-of-ne-to-be-partially-restored-tomorrow-623421.html Guwahati June 28 After a week of disruption the train services between south Assam Tripura Manipur and Mizoram and the rest of the country via Guwahati would be partially restored from June 29 an official said on Saturday The train services in the LumdingBadarpur Hill Section of the Lumding division have been disrupted since June 23 after huge landslides badly affected the railway track in the mountainous areas Northeast Frontier Railway NFR Chief Public Relations Officer CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said on Saturday night that the train movement over the affected portion in LumpurNew Haflong in the LumdingBadarpur Hill Section of the Lumding division would be partially restored from Sunday Restoration efforts at the affected location are progressing rapidly to normalise train movement he said Sharma said that limited train operations are planned between 12 pm and 6 pm on Sunday with fullfledged train services expected to resume from Monday Goods trains carrying petroleum products and food grains bound for the state of Tripura and the Barak Valley in southern Assam would be prioritised for movement over the section Additionally a POL wagon currently stranded at Guwahati and scheduled for unloading at Dharmanagar in northern Tripura would be dispatched as soon as the track is cleared the official said Following the restoration SealdahSilchar Kanchenjunga Express which commenced its journey on Saturday June 28 would be the first passenger train to operate on its original route through the restored section Subsequently Sabroom TripuraSealdah Kanchenjunga Express starting its journey on June 29 would also be routed through the section To facilitate the movement of stranded passengers a special train would run from Rangiya to Agartala on Sunday June 29 Sharma said that some portion of the LumdingBadarpur hill section under Assams Dima Hasao district was severely affected by multiple earth slips triggered by heavy rainfall NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Shrivastava visited the site to assess the ground situation review restoration progress and encourage the field teams He instructed that maximum manpower and machinery be deployed to accelerate the restoration efforts and ensure early resumption of train services on this vital hill section IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/train-services-in-parts-of-ne-to-be-partially-restored-tomorrow-623421.html Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/2-dead-7-missing-after-cloudburst-in-uttarkashi-cm-dhami-says-rescue-ops-underway--623512.html Uttarkashi June 29 IANS At least two labourers lost their lives and seven others are still missing after a devastating cloudburst triggered a landslide in Uttarakhands Uttarkashi district early on SundaynbspThe incident occurred near an underconstruction hotel in the Silai area along the Yamunotri National Highway washing away a labourers campsite where 29 workers had taken shelternbspWhile 20 people were rescued nine were reported missing Later it was confirmed that two people were deadUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami while speaking to reporters confirmed the recovery of two bodiesnbspThis morning a large landslide occurred in Uttarkashi trapping 29 people who were working there Twenty people have been evacuated from their homes Two bodies have been recovered so far he saidnbspCM Dhami also assured that extensive rescue operations were underway NDRF SDRF and other related teams are carrying out the rescue operations at the site For the next two months all the District Magistrates have been asked to remain on high alert he statedThe affected labourers were working at a private hotel construction sitenbspAccording to an official statement the rescue efforts involve 20 companies of the National Disaster Response Force NDRF five of the State Disaster Response Force SDRF and eight police teamsnbspThe missing workers have been identified as Dujelal 55 Keval Thapa 43 Roshani Choudhary 40 Vimla Dhami 26 Kalluram Chaudhary 55 Bobby 38 Chotu 22 Priyansh 20 and Manish Dhami 40nbspDue to the prevailing weather conditions authorities have issued advisories asking pilgrims to postpone their travel to Char Dham shrines Kedarnath Badrinath Gangotri and Yamunotri and stay at safe locations until conditions improveThe Chief Minister said that food accommodation and essential services are being provided at designated sheltersnbspDue to bad weather conditions we have suspended the Char Dham Yatra and the pilgrims have been asked to stay in safe locations where food accommodation and necessary items are being provided to them As soon as the conditions improve all the pilgrims will be allowed to move forward CM Dhami saidnbspHe also spoke about ongoing UPSC exams across the state The administration brought students or candidates to some places in some districts Despite the bad weather the percentage of candidates taking the exam is better than last year We are working in every possible way to ensure the safety of all the people he saidMeanwhile the India Meteorological Department IMD has issued a red alert for several districts in the statenbspVikram Singh Director of the Dehradun Weather Office said Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to take place in several districts in Uttarakhand for the next two days A red alert has been issued for Rudraprayag Uttarkashi Dehradun Tehri Pauri Nainital Champawat Haridwar and Udham Singh Nagar For other districts an orange alert has been issued for two days beginning SundayHe further warned residents living near rivers and streams to take precautions and shift to safer areasnbspEven on July 1 and 2 heavy to very heavy rain has been predicted in the state he saidnbspAs rivers continue to swell dangerously close to their banks the administration has urged residents near riverbanks to remain vigilant and follow safety protocols https://dailyworld.in/accident/2-dead-7-missing-after-cloudburst-in-uttarkashi-cm-dhami-says-rescue-ops-underway--623512.html Sun, 29 Jun 2025 17:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/list-of-four-deadly-religious-stampedes-in-2025-623526.html New Delhi June 29 India has witnessed a series of tragic religious stampedes in 2025 which raised significant concerns about crowd management and public safety at large religious gatherings From Jagannath Yatra in Odisha to the Maha Kumbh in Uttar Pradesh and stampedes in Delhi and Goa many have lost their lives and thousands have been injured indicating a series of security and crowd management lapses at such crucial religious gatheringsThe latest tragedy occurred on Sunday during the Jagannath Yatra in Puri Odisha As thousands of devotees gathered near the Gundicha Temple to witness the mesmerising chariot procession a sudden surge in crowds led to a stampedeAccording to the reports three people have lost their lives and more than three dozen have been injured Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi called it an unforgivable lapse and has suspended the Puri DCP Bishnu Charan Pati and Police Commandant Ajay PadhiFormer Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik while extending condolences to the families of the devotees who died lashed out at the government and called this stampede a failure of crowd management that exposes the governments glaring incompetence in ensuring a peaceful festival of devoteesEarlier this year on January 29 the sacred Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj turned deadly during the Mauni Amavasya holy dipA crowd crush occurred as thousands tried to cross barricades to access the Sangam leading to at least 30 confirmed deaths and over 60 injuriesBut several independent reports claim that the death toll could be five to six times higher than the government tollOn February 15 a separate stampede struck the New Delhi Railway Station Overcrowding on a narrow footbridge between platforms 14 and 15 combined with sudden train platform changes resulted in 18 fatalities including women and childrenThis accident occurred in the backdrop of Maha Kumbh and it was reported that many of these passengers were travelling to Uttar Pradesh to take a dip in the holy waters of the Ganga Nearly two dozen were seriously injured Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw confirmed that around 49000 general tickets had been sold that day overwhelming the infrastructure which were 13000 more than the daily average number of tickets sold during the previous six monthsAnother deadly stampede occurred on May 3 during the Lairai Jatra festival in Shirgao village North Goa The narrow lanes around the Lairai Devi Temple became congested causing panic and a stampede that killed six people and injured up to 100These four incidents have reignited public debate over Indias ability to manage massive religious events safely IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/list-of-four-deadly-religious-stampedes-in-2025-623526.html Sun, 29 Jun 2025 18:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/madhya-pradesh-3-killed-1-injured-as-bike-crashes-into-stationary-truck-in-rewa-623537.html Rewa June 29 Three persons were killed and one critically injured in a road accident on National Highway 30 near Kalwari village in Rewa district on Sunday an official said The victims were riding a motorcycle that crashed into a stationary truck under the jurisdiction of Garh police stationAccording to police officials the accident occurred between 4 430 pmThe impact was so severe that the motorcycle got lodged into the trucks rear axleThe truck driver fled the scene immediately after the incidentA case has been registered against the driver and efforts are underway to trace his whereaboutsGarh police confirmed that three of the four riders have been identified as Ravendra Saket Suraj Giri and Anjana SaketThe fourth individual who remains unidentified is undergoing treatment at Sanjay Gandhi Medical College Hospital in critical conditionSpeaking to IANS investigating officer Avneesh Pandey stated They rammed into the truck and their bike got lodged in the rear axle Upon receiving information a rescue team was dispatched and transported the victims to the hospital but three were declared brought deadThe officer also refuted initial reports suggesting the victims were hit from behind by a speeding truckThe bike rammed into the truck it was stationary he clarified dismissing witness accounts that claimed the truck was in motion at the time of the incidentThe police have initially found that low visibility due to rains might have caused the accidentThe police officer also refuted that the motorcycle was dragged along the highway for some distance causing panic among bystandersThis incident adds to a troubling pattern of accidents on NH30 a route increasingly flagged as highrisk due to frequent collisionsGovernment data indicates that Madhya Pradesh recorded over 54000 road accidents and more than 13000 fatalities in 2024Rewa district has seen a particular surge in fatal accidents prompting urgent calls for better road safety measures and enforcement IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/madhya-pradesh-3-killed-1-injured-as-bike-crashes-into-stationary-truck-in-rewa-623537.html Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-die-as-32-hour-traffic-snarl-chokes-indore-dewas-road-623347.html Indore June 28 A 32hourlong traffic jam on the IndoreDewas road in Madhya Pradesh on Friday brought the region to a standstill with over 4000 vehicles trapped in an 8kilometrelong stretch reports and police sources said Reportedly the congestion led to the deaths of three individuals Kamal Panchal from Indore Sandeep Patel from Gari Pipalya and Balram Patel from Shujalpur Each tragedy underscores how administrative lapses in traffic management can turn into fatal consequencesKamal Panchal a 62yearold farmer and resident of Bijalpur Indore was on his way with family to attend his sisters postfuneral ceremony His vehicle became stranded near Arjun Baroda village due to a traffic diversion He began experiencing distress and collapsed inside the car With no medical help accessible and traffic unmoving for over 90 minutes his family could only get him to a nearby hospital in Dewas after the jam was cleared He was declared dead upon arrival said police sources and reportsIn a separate case 32yearold Sandeep Patel developed chest pain and was being transported from Gari Pipalya to Indore After doctors in Mangalia recommended immediate transfer to a larger facility the vehicle got stuck in gridlock for three hours near Talavli Chanda and Dewas Naka Sandeep died of a suspected heart attack during the delayThe third incident involved cancer patient Balram Patel 55 from Shujalpur whose oxygen cylinders depleted while his family tried unsuccessfully to escape the jam Despite having two cylinders in the vehicle one ran out in Dewas and the second failed while the car stuck for two hours Balram passed away in the vehicle Even while returning with his body the family was caught again in traffic for nearly an hour reports and police sources saidPublic frustration has mounted Dewas city district Congress president Manoj Rajani submitted a letter to Indore Collector Ashish Singh demanding the construction of a service road before completing the main bridge and the suspension of toll collection until traffic normalises A copy was also sent to the Dewas Collector Divisional Commissioner Deepak Singh and strict Collector Ashish Singh convened a meeting with local officials to review the traffic arrangements IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-die-as-32-hour-traffic-snarl-chokes-indore-dewas-road-623347.html Sat, 28 Jun 2025 15:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/madhya-pradesh-2-killed-in-lightning-strikes-heavy-rains-likely-in-some-areas-623126.html Bhopal June 26 In a tragic incident in Lolki village of Agar Malwa district lightning struck four young farmers working in the fields Two cousins Kamal Singh aged 33 and Lakhan aka Laxman Singh aged 30 lost their lives on the spot The other two Man Singh and Vishal Patidar both 25 suffered serious burn injuries and are under treatment Agar Malwa district hospital Speaking to IANS Susner police station incharge Kesar Rajput said all the four were in their fields for tilling Laxman and Kamal who were close relatives died on spot Man Singh and Vishal received injuries and have been admitted to district hospital Agar MalwaHeavy rains continued to lash Madhya Pradesh on Thursday bringing significant disruptions across at least 25 districts and triggering a series of weatherrelated incidents Indore experienced a dramatic weather shift in the afternoon when skies turned dark and heavy rainfall reduced visibilityVidisha witnessed waterlogging in several lowlying areas while parts of Jabalpur saw rainwater entering homesIn Begamganj located in Raisen district a kutcha house collapsed under the impact of heavy rains trapping a family of five Local residents quickly came to their aid rescuing all members including a couple and their three childrenAll are currently hospitalised the police officials said Due to the shutdown of Sultanganj Road in Begamganj nearly 50 villages have become cut off from the townOther districts such as Sagar Ratlam Chhindwara Bhopal Khandwa Dhar Mandsaur Betul Guna Gwalior and Narmadapuram also received widespread showersJabalpur recorded 17 inches of rain while Sagar and Ratlam saw 125 inches each The rainfall brought a noticeable dip in daytime temperatures across the stateThe state Meteorological Department has issued a continued rainfall alert for 25 districts including Neemuch Mandsaur Jhabua Alirajpur Ashoknagar AgarMalwa Dewas Sehore and DamohThe alert suggests the potential for heavy downpours in these areas in the coming hours Fifteen additional districts including Anuppur Barwani Khargone Morena and Tikamgarh are expected to receive light to moderate thundershowersRainfall has also been forecast for Rewa Sidhi Singrauli and parts of Seoni and Maihar Authorities have urged citizens to remain cautious particularly in floodprone and lightningsensitive regions as weather systems remain active over central India Emergency services have been put on alert to respond swiftly to any untoward situations IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/madhya-pradesh-2-killed-in-lightning-strikes-heavy-rains-likely-in-some-areas-623126.html Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/club-wc-vinicius-shines-as-madrid-beat-salzburg-to-clinch-top-spot-in-group-h-623161.html Philadelphia June 27 Vinicius Jr scored once and provided a brilliant assist as Real Madrid CF beat FC Salzburg to clinch top spot in Group H and set up a FIFA Club World Cup last16 clash with Juventus FC The result coupled with Al Hilals victory over CF Pachuca means Salzburg have been eliminatedMadrid dominated the first half and after sustained pressure made the breakthrough on 40 minutes Vinicius raced on to a wonderful pass from Jude Bellingham before chopping onto his left foot and rifling a precision drive into the bottom corner FIFA reportsVinicius was in the mood and he turned provider for Madrids second on the stroke of halftime Facing goal but tightly marked the reigning Best FIFA Mens Player set up Federico Valverde with an impudent backheel and the Uruguayan duly slotted homeSalzburg to their credit came out strongly in the second half and substitute Adam Daghim twice came close to pulling one back First his powerful effort forced a fine save from Thibaut Courtois before he cracked a shot just over the bar Bellingham then displayed his defensive smarts by making a vital block from Edmund BaidooXabi Alonsos men struggled to display their firsthalf fluency after the break but put the result beyond any doubt when Gonzalo Garcia netted with a cool chipped finish six minutes from timeMadrids allEuropean showdown with Juventus will take place in Miami on TuesdayMeanwhile Al Hilal produced the result they needed against CF Pachuca at GEODIS Park in Nashville to qualify for the last 16 at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025With the win the Saudi Arabian side finished second in Group H with five points and will meet Group G winners Manchester City in Orlando on June 30 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/club-wc-vinicius-shines-as-madrid-beat-salzburg-to-clinch-top-spot-in-group-h-623161.html Fri, 27 Jun 2025 10:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/class-1-student-crushed-to-death-by-tipper-lorry-in-hyderabad-623187.html Hyderabad June 27 In yet another tragic incident a class 1 student was crushed to death by a tipper lorry at Dundigal on the outskirts of Hyderabad on Friday The sixyearold child who was on way to school with his mother on a scooty came under the rear wheels of the tipper after both fell off the twowheelerAbhimanshu was crushed to death in front of her mother She apparently lost control of the scooty after being hit by the tipperThe incident occurred at Mallampet under the limits of Dundigal Police Station of the Cyberabad Commissionerate in the Medchal Malkajgiri districtThe tragic incident was captured on CCTV camera The incident led to a huge traffic jam Police rushed to the spot and regulated the trafficThis is the third such incident in Hyderabad in a week The series of incidents has caused concern among citizensA 10yearold boy was killed after being run over by a school bus in Jagathagirigutta on June 20The victim Jayshith Chauhan fell on the road while riding a bicycle near his home A school bus ran over himThe boy was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital where the duty doctors declared him dead on arrivalThe incident occurred near Shirdi Hills under the limits of Jagathagirigutta Police Station of Cyberabad CommissionerateA case was booked against the driver and an investigation was initiatedThe incident occurred a day after a 29yearold pregnant woman was crushed to death by a bus belonging to the Road Transport Corporation RTC at Attapur under the limits of Rajendranagar Police StationThe woman riding a scooter with her husband and daughter came under the bus after the driver of a parked car flung open the car door hitting their twowheeler The family fell off their scooter and the woman came under the bus wheelsSyed Asra Fatima 30 who was returning home after a hospital visit with her husband and daughter died on the spotThe RTC driver fled the scene after the incident Police booked him and the car owner for causing death by negligence IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/class-1-student-crushed-to-death-by-tipper-lorry-in-hyderabad-623187.html Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/andhra-woman-dies-as-electric-scooty-put-on-charging-explodes-623193.html Amaravati June 27 A woman was killed when the battery of an electric twowheeler that was being charged exploded in their house in Andhra Pradeshs YSR Kadapa district on Friday The incident occurred in Potladurthi village of Yerraguntla mandal block of Kadapa district on FridayThe scooty which was kept on charging exploded resulting in the death of a woman who was asleep on a sofa near the twowheelerThe woman identified as Venkata Lakshmamma 62 suffered burn injuries and died on the spotThe vehicle caught fire with the explosion and was completely gutted Some household items were partially burnt in the firePolice registered a case and took up an investigation The body of the deceased was shifted to government hospital at Produttur for autopsySimilar incidents were reported in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana in recent yearsDuring 2022 the Telugu states witnessed about eight incidents of ebikes houses and even ebike showrooms and a hotel catching fire due to ebatteries exploding killing 10 people and injuring many othersAlmost all the incidents took place when ebikes were kept on charge and it is suspected that overcharging triggered the explosionsThe biggest disaster happened in Hyderabad in September 2022 when eight people lost their lives after a fire broke out in an ebike showroom in the cellar of a multistoreyed building and spread to a hotel on the upper floorsThe fire was caused by a short circuit which was triggered due to overcharging of the EVsIn October 2022 as many as 36 electric bikes were gutted in a huge fire in a showroom in Palakonda town of Andhra Pradeshs Parvathipuram districtIn November 2024 a fire broke out after the battery of an electric scooter exploded in Jagital district A person who had purchased the twowheeler three months ago had put the scooter for charging in his houseIn April 2022 a man was killed and his three family members were injured when a battery of a scooty exploded at their house in VijayawadaKotakonda Shiva Kumar 40 was killed and his wife and their two children sustained burn injuries when the scooty kept on charging explodedThe incident had occurred just a day after the man purchased the electric scooterThe same month an 80yearold man was killed and two others injured in Telanganas Nizamabad district when the battery of electric twowheeler had explodedThe incident occurred in a house where the battery was being charged IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/andhra-woman-dies-as-electric-scooty-put-on-charging-explodes-623193.html Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/rudraprayag-tragedy-udaipur-lawyer-dies-four-others-from-city-missing-623250.html Jaipur June 27 The body of a lawyer hailing from Udaipur was recovered on Friday as a rescue operation is on to trace people missing after the tragic accident in Uttarakhands Rudraprayag The accident occurred on Thursday morning when a truck reportedly rammed into the bus near Gholtir causing it to plunge into the Alaknanda RiverThe deceased lawyer was identified as Sanjay Soni 55 a resident of Bhatt Ji Ki Bawdi in UdaipurSonis body was recovered nearly 7 kilometres downstream from the accident site according to his relative Kundan SoniSonis son Deepak has reached the location to assist with identification and proceduresThe deceased lawyers wife Chetna his mother Sushila and sister Ranjana are still missingThe illfated journey began ten days ago as part of a Char Dham Yatra organised by Ravi Bhavsar a tour operator from UdaipurLalit Soni a native of Gogunda Udaipur who runs a jewellery business in Surat was travelling with family members including his uncles sonBhavsar is also among the missingAuthorities continue to search for the missing pilgrims in the swift currents of the AlaknandaThis accident during a Char Dham pilgrimage in Uttarakhand has left several families devastatedA group of 20 pilgrims from Rajasthan Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh including seven residents of Udaipur had set out on a religious journey to UttarakhandExpressing deep sorrow over the incident Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said The unfortunate incident of a minibus falling into a river in Rudraprayag resulting in the loss of lives including residents of Rajasthan and other citizens is deeply distressing The governments of Rajasthan and Uttarakhand are in constant touch and coordinating effortsThe Chief Minister further added I pray to Baba Badrinath ji for peace to the departed souls the safe return of the missing and the speedy recovery of the injuredThe incident has sent shockwaves across the state especially in Udaipur where several families are still anxiously awaiting their loved ones IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/rudraprayag-tragedy-udaipur-lawyer-dies-four-others-from-city-missing-623250.html Fri, 27 Jun 2025 19:23:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/assam-ongc-hopes-to-plug-gas-blowout-by-tomorrow-in-sivasagar-623115.html Guwahati June 26 Stateowned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited ONGC is hopeful of plugging the gas blowout in one of its wells in Assams Sivasagar district by Friday sources said on Thursday ONGC sources said that with steady progress and a focused operational roadmap ONGC is optimistic about completing the snubbing operation before sundown on Friday The corporation remains committed to executing every stage of the operation with utmost precision safety and environmental responsibility he said According to an expert snubbing in the oil and gas industry refers to a well intervention technique where equipment like pipe or coiled tubing is pushed into a wellbore under pressure often when the well cannot be killed or shut down This is achieved using a snubbing unit which is a specialised hydraulic workover rig Snubbing is a vital process for various operations including running equipment addressing well control issues and performing maintenance in pressurised wells the expert said The company sources said that ONGC in close coordination with international well control specialists from CUDD Pressure Control achieved a key breakthrough on Thursday in its ongoing operations at Well RDS147A The team successfully cleared all remaining rig materials including staircases entangled wires and other structural components According to sources this critical step culminated in the safe removal and dragging out of the rig substructure thereby creating clear access to the wellhead and enabling preparations for the upcoming snubbing operation an essential part of the final well control process Arrangements for the deployment of snub lines and other preparatory activities are now underway This phase will include the careful removal of the existing Blowout Preventer BOP followed by the installation of a replacement unit as part of the wellcapping strategy the sources said They said that in a carefully planned and precisely executed operation ONGC successfully connected hydraulic lines to the existing BOP to pressurise the unit and operate the rams The fact that this was accomplished without any visible increase in gas discharge stands as a strong validation of ONGCs technical assessment and strategic foresight The operation unfolded exactly as anticipated reflecting the depth of planning accurate pressure analysis and the disciplined execution that have guided ONGCs well control efforts throughout Adding to the momentum favourable weather conditions throughout the day enabled the teams to maximise their productivity The ONGC team worked in close coordination to leverage the dry weather window and execute key tasks with high efficiency In another positive development the Dikhow River has shown a receding trend reducing the immediate threat of flooding and supporting site accessibility and logistics the sources added A corporation official earlier said that during servicing operations at Well No RDS147A on June 12 morning an oil well of the ONGCs Rudrasagar field in Sivasagar district Assam gushes of gas were observed from the well The company earlier had said that air quality monitoring continues uninterrupted in and around the site Encouragingly there is no detectable trace of hydrocarbons beyond 30 metres from the well Based on current assessments residents living beyond a 500metre radius from the incident site have now been advised that it is safe to return to their homes and resume normal activities including cooking and the use of electricity the ONGC had said More than 330 families from surrounding villages were evacuated following the gas blowout and are being supported with basic relief and safety measures at a camp set up in nearby Bangaon IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/assam-ongc-hopes-to-plug-gas-blowout-by-tomorrow-in-sivasagar-623115.html Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-andhra-pradesh-cops-killed-in-road-accident-in-telangana-623011.html Hyderabad June 26 A SubInspector and a constable of Andhra Pradesh Police were killed when a car in which they were travelling was hit by an unidentified vehicle in Telanganas Suryapet district on Thursday The accident occurred on the national highway near Durgapuram on the outskirts of Kodad townPolice said the SI and the constable died on the spot while two others were injuredThe deceased were identified as Ashok and Jeevan Blesson SI and constable respectively at Alamuru Police Station in B R Ambedkar Konaseema district of Andhra PradeshThe police personnel were coming to Hyderabad in a car When they reached near Kodad town an unidentified vehicle crashed into it from the rear The unidentified vehicle sped away after the accidentThe SI and the constable died on the spot while two others including a constable were injured Police said the injured were shifted to the government hospital at KodadThe police registered a case and took up an investigation to identify the vehicle which hit the carAndhra Pradesh Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha has condoled the death of two policemen in a road accident in TelanganaShe spoke to the Konaseema District Superintendent of Police to know the details of the incidentState Home Minister Anitha assured all the help to the families of the deceased She directed officials to ensure the best possible treatment for the injuredMeanwhile in another accident in Telanganas Nagarkurnool district a private mini bus carrying devotees to Srisailam overturned after hitting two vehicles The accident occurred at Domalapenta in Amrabad mandal on Thursday morningThe mini bus with 40 devotees on board was on its way to Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh from Hyderabad The driver apparently lost control after the brakes failed The minibus hit two vehicles coming from the opposite direction before it flipped overSome devotees were injured in the accident Police shifted them to a hospital at Domalapenta IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-andhra-pradesh-cops-killed-in-road-accident-in-telangana-623011.html Thu, 26 Jun 2025 12:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/car-plunges-into-deep-gorge-in-uttarakhands-chakrata-three-dead-623035.html Chakrata June 26 Three people lost their lives and one was seriously injured after a car carrying four individuals plunged into a deep gorge along the KalsiChakrata motor road in Uttarakhand The vehicle a Ford car reportedly lost control and fell into a deep gorgeState Disaster Response Force SDRF teams rushed to the scene rescued the injured person and transported him to a nearby hospital for treatmentEfforts are ongoing to identify the deceased victims as detailed information is still being gatheredUttarakhand witnessed two tragic road accidents on Thursday amid continuing heavy rainfall in the state that has raised concerns over road safety in the hilly terrainIn a separate and equally grim incident at least one person died and ten others are feared missing after a bus carrying 18 passengers from Rishikesh to Badrinath skidded off the road and plunged into the swollen Alaknanda River near Gholtir in Rudraprayag districtThe accident occurred as the bus was navigating an uphill stretch and the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicleRescue officials confirmed that seven passengers have been pulled out so far six of whom have been shifted to nearby hospitals for treatmentThe bus remains submerged in the river and the exact number of passengers on board is yet to be officially confirmed with estimates ranging between 15 to 18 individualsAs soon as information about the incident was received multiple teams from the police the National Disaster Response Force NDRF the SDRF and the local administration reached the site and began search and rescue operationsLocals also joined in forming human chains and helping rescue personnel pull the injured up the steep hillsideSenior officials from the police disaster response agencies and district administration are monitoring the rescue operations closely The Rudraprayag administration has reiterated its appeal for public cooperation and calmThe tragic incidents occurred as Uttarakhand continued to experience heavy rainfall The India Meteorological Department IMD has issued alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall at isolated locations across the state raising the risk of further landslides and road mishaps in the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/car-plunges-into-deep-gorge-in-uttarakhands-chakrata-three-dead-623035.html Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/3-killed-nine-missing-as-pilgrim-bus-plunges-into-alaknanda-river-in-uttarakhand--623070.html Rudraprayag Jun 26 At least three people were killed eight injured and nine others reported missing on Thursday when a 31seater bus carrying pilgrims from Rajasthan Gujarat Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra to Badrinath fell into the Alaknanda river here police said The vehicle met with the accident near the Gholtir village on the Badrinath National Highway between Rudraprayag and Gauchar they saidnbspRelief and rescue efforts hampered by the strong currents of the river are underway on the spot with the help of local villagersnbspThree bodies have been recovered so far Rudraprayag District Disaster Management Officer Nandan Singh Rajwar said The third body has been identified as that of Gauri Soni 41 from Rajgarh in Madhya Pradesh he saidTwo bodies were recovered earlier one near the accident site and the other from the river near Rudraprayag Satyendra Singh Bhandari a member of the Red Cross Society rescue team told PTI They were identified as Vishal Soni 42 from Rajgarh Madhya Pradesh and Drimmy 17 a resident of Surat in GujaratnbspThe accident occurred at around 730 am as the bus fell into the river several hundred feet down the road with a loud bang Bhandari who lives close to the accident site said Whoever heard the sound rushed towards the scene of the accident he further saidnbspThe injured driver of the vehicle who hails from Kankhal in Haridwar claimed the bus fell into the river after being hit by a truck coming from the opposite directionnbspI was driving at a speed of hardly around 1020 kmph We were going comfortably listening to bhajans when a truck hit the bus hard and it plunged into the gorge the driver named Sumit saidnbspHe is among the four injured airlifted to AIIMS RishikeshnbspEight people including four women and two children were injured in the accident while nine others went missing the SP office said adding that the injured were rushed to the district hospital from where some of them were airlifted to AIIMS Rishikesh in a helicopternbspThose airlifted to AIIMS are Deepika Soni Hemlata Soni Ishwar Soni and the driver SumitnbspThere were 20 people including the driver on board the vehicle when it fell into the river police saidnbspThe missing pilgrims are Ravi Bhavasar 28 from Udaipur Mauli Soni 19 from Gujarat Lalit Kumar Soni 48 from Rajasthan Sanjay Soni 55 from Udaipur Mayuri 24 from Surat Chetna Soni 52 from Udaipur Cheshta 12 from Gujarat Katta Ranjana Ashok 54 from Maharashtra and Sushila Soni 77 from UdaipurnbspThe injured were identified as Deepika Soni 42 from Sirohi Meena in Rajasthan Hemlata Soni 45 from Gogunda Rajasthan Ishwar Soni 46 from Gujarat Amita Soni 49 from Maharashtra Soni Bhavna Ishwar 43 from Gujarat Bhavya Soni 7 from Gujarat Parth Soni 10 from Rajgarh Madhya Pradesh and the driver named Sumit Kumar 23 from Haridwar police said https://dailyworld.in/accident/3-killed-nine-missing-as-pilgrim-bus-plunges-into-alaknanda-river-in-uttarakhand--623070.html Thu, 26 Jun 2025 16:45:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-2-dead-as-tunnel-collapses-near-mhow-622892.html Bhopal June 25 Two workers lost their lives on Wednesday when a section of an underconstruction tunnel collapsed near Choral on the IndoreIchhapur National Highway officials said The incident occurred around 4 am at Tunnel Number 3 the part of a major infrastructure project aimed at improving connectivity between Indore and KhandwaSpeaking to IANS Deputy Superintendent of Police Umakant Choudhary said Persistent heavy rainfall loosened the surrounding soil and triggered the collapse It caused the outer face of the tunnel to give way One worker died on the spot while the other succumbed to injuries in a hospitalThe official also added A MERG report has been filed and we will investigate the matter once the postmortem reports are received The investigation will focus on whether safety protocols were adequately followed especially given the ongoing monsoon season which often heightens the risk of such accidentsThe deceased have been identified as Vikas Rai 29 a native of Jhonka Vermasia in Jharkhands Giridih district and Lalji Kaul a resident of Singrauli in Madhya PradeshBoth workers were reportedly staying in a labour camp near the construction site the officer addedRai died on the spot after being buried under debris while Kaul was initially admitted to a private hospital in Mhow and later referred to the Maharaja Yeshwantrao Hospital in Indore where he succumbed to his injuries during treatmentOfficials from the National Highways Authority of India NHAI and the local administration rushed to the site to oversee rescue operations and assess the structural integrity of the remaining tunnel sectionsThe tunnel being constructed by a Hyderabadbased private firm is part of a 41km stretch designed to reduce travel time and improve road safety by minimising sharp turns along the highwayBoth ends of the tunnel had recently been cleared and strengthening work was underwayThe tunnel was scheduled to open for traffic in June 2026This incident has reignited concerns over construction safety in the regionA few days earlier a similar tragedy occurred in Jhabua district where the roof of an underconstruction cinema hall collapsed killing two workers and injuring three othersThat project was reportedly being carried out without proper permissions raising questions about regulatory oversight and enforcement IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-2-dead-as-tunnel-collapses-near-mhow-622892.html Wed, 25 Jun 2025 16:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/madhya-pradesh-three-workers-electrocuted-to-death-four-injured-in-raisen-622956.html Raisen June 25 In another incident of electrocution three persons died at a construction site in Padariya Kala village under the jurisdiction of Bamhori police station in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh According to police officials four others were critically injured on Wednesday afternoonThe incident occurred at around 3 pm while labourers were engaged in roofing work on a private residenceSpeaking to IANS Preetam Singh Investigating Officer at Bamhori police station said The workers were casting the roof of a concrete house belonging to one Jamna Kahar when the mishap occurred As part of the process a lift machine used for mixing and transporting cementconcrete locally referred to as masala was being repositioned In the course of pushing the machine seven workers reportedly came into contact with a live electric wire of the house resulting in a powerful electric shock to allThree workers identified as Rajesh 18 Azad 24 and Rup Singh 30 died on the spot due to severe burns and electrocution before they could be taken to hospital the officer informedThe four injured Nilesh Thakur 24 of Nayakheda Surendra Kahar 22 of Padariya Kala Kamal Kahar 35 of Gauharganj and Durgesh Kahar 35 of Badi were initially rushed to Bamhori HospitalLater they were shifted to Silwani tehsil hospital where their condition is improving the police officer saidWhen asked whether a case had been registered the officer stated A case under Section 106 criminal negligence will be registered against the contractor and the owner of the house once the postmortem reports of the deceased are received We have recorded statements from eyewitnesses and are expected to coordinate with the electricity department to assess and fix liability and determine whether negligence contributed to the fatalitiesThe officer however denied that the victims came into contact with an overhead hightension wirePreliminary investigations suggest that the lift machine may have inadvertently touched or come dangerously close to a live electric line he saidThe absence of proper insulation and the proximity of highvoltage lines to residential structures have been flagged in previous incidents across Madhya PradeshIn a similar incident in Balaghat district on Tuesday three members of a family died after coming into contact with a sagging hightension power lineThe incident occurred near Dewalgaon village when a tree branch fell on an 11 kV overhead wire causing it to hang low across the roadThe victims Sevak Ram Panche 30 his wife Renuka Panche 28 and her cousin Bhojraj Panche 28 were on their way to a temple when they unknowingly came into contact with the live wireAll three were charred to death on spot IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/madhya-pradesh-three-workers-electrocuted-to-death-four-injured-in-raisen-622956.html Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-9-injured-in-road-accident-in-jampks-rajouri-622663.html Jammu June 24 Two persons were killed and nine others injured on Tuesday in a road accident in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district Officials said the accident took place near the ChattiyarChingus road early morning in the districtThe official said that a vehicle bearing registration number JK02AW9030 had a collision with another vehicle bearing registration number JK02CG7011 this morningIn this accident two people were killed while nine others were injured Army police and rescue teams immediately reached the spot for the rescue operation said the officials hereThe deceased were identified as 26yearold Insha Fatima daughter of Akhtar Ali a resident of Dhanwan Kote and 50yearold Farzana Begum wife of Mohd Iqbal a resident of FatehpurAll nine injured have been shifted to the government medical college GMC hospital in Rajouri town for treatmentPolice have taken cognisance of the incident the officials saidThe traffic department has deputed squads of cops to check overloading speeding road rage and hilly roads as the main reasons for accidents in hilly Doda Rajouri Poonch Kishtwar and Ramban districtsRoad accidents have resulted in the loss of many lives in previous accidents in the hilly areas of the union territory Cancellation of driving licences in case of rash and negligent driving imprisonment for parents in case of minors found driving vehicles are some of the punishments announced by the authorities to check road accidentsOf the hilly districts notorious for fatal accidents Rajouri Doda Kishtwar and Poonch are the worst affectedAttendants at filling stations across Jammu and Kashmir have been advised not to give petrol to twowheelers in cases where the rider and the pillion are found without wearing crash helmets As a reformative measure in many cases officials of the traffic department give helmets to twowheeler drivers after counselling them about the dangers of riding motorcycles and other twowheelers without wearing helmets IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-9-injured-in-road-accident-in-jampks-rajouri-622663.html Tue, 24 Jun 2025 12:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-two-people-die-after-inhaling-toxic-gas-in-well-622730.html Guna June 24 In a tragic incident two people died after allegedly inhaling toxic gas emanating from a well in Guna district of Madhya Pradesh police said on Tuesday Three others who were rescued alive from the well have been admitted to a government hospital Their health condition was also said to be critical however a team of doctors were trying to save their lifeThe incident occurred in Dharnawala village around 30 km from the district headquarters of Guna They had descended into the well to rescue a calf that had fallen in according to policeAccording to initial information received from the official sources five people had descended into the well to rescue a calf While several other people were standing near the well Upon reaching the depth of the well they felt an unusual smell emanating from it However they continued to make efforts to save the calf Suddenly they started collapsing one after another People standing near the well got panicked and alerted other villagers Two out of five somehow managed to come out of the well and they are said to be not much affectedUpon receiving information a team of local area police and administrative officials reached the spot Subsequently a team of SDRF from Gwalior also reached and the rescue operation was startedPolice suspected that the presence of carbon monoxide gas in the well led to a tragic incident however the exact cause of death would be known after a postmortem examination is doneGuna district collector Kishore Kumar Kanyal talking to media persons said that there may have been a carbon monoxide gas leak inside the well which could have led to suffocation IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-two-people-die-after-inhaling-toxic-gas-in-well-622730.html Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-five-die-saving-calf-in-guna-echoes-of-aprils-khandwa-tragedy--622758.html Bhopal June 24 Five people died on Tuesday in Dharnavada village of Guna district in Madhya Pradesh after entering a well to rescue a calf The incident occurred when the animal accidentally fell into a well located in a mango orchard In a bid to save it six individuals descended into the well one after another Only one Pawan Kushwaha managed to climb back out The remaining five lost their livesConfirming the incident District Collector Kishore Kumar Kanyal said Our rescue team reached the site but unfortunately five people had died Only one person was able to come out of the well The calf was also rescued We will extend all possible support to the families of the deceasedAccording to the police the deceased have been identified as Siddharth Saharia 25 Gurudayal Ojha 40 Shivcharan Sahu 40 Sonu Kushwaha 28 and Mannu Kushwaha 35 all residents of the villagePreliminary information suggests the possible presence of carbon monoxide or another toxic gas inside the well The district administration has initiated laboratory tests to determine the exact nature of the gas and confirm the cause of deathRescue teams from the State Disaster Emergency Response Force SDERF GAILs Central Industrial Security Force CISF unit and local police led by senior officials reached the spot and carried out the rescue operation using oxygen cylinders and ropes Despite their efforts the five men could not be savedThe SDERF team noted that the well contained approximately 12 feet of water which made the rescue operation more difficult Villagers mentioned that the well had not been in regular use and may have accumulated harmful gases over timeLocal sources reported that emergency services arrived nearly two hours after the incident was reported In the absence of timely medical assistance two individuals had to be taken to the hospital in a private vehicleThe delay prompted strong criticism from residents who expressed frustration over the response time of the authoritiesWhile the calf was eventually rescued the incident has sparked concerns about safety measures in rural areas and the risks involved in unplanned rescue efforts without adequate equipment or supervisionIn April eight people lost their lives in a tragic incident in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh after one man fell into a well and seven others followed in an attempt to rescue himUnfortunately none of them made it back to the surface By the time rescue personnel reached the scene all eight victims were found unresponsive at the bottom of the well which had become waterlogged and muddyThe incident took place in Kondawat village where preparations were underway for the Gangaur festival IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-five-die-saving-calf-in-guna-echoes-of-aprils-khandwa-tragedy--622758.html Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/monsoon-mayhem-bridge-washed-away-houses-collapse-as-heavy-rains-batter-jharkhand-622541.html Ranchi June 23 Continuous torrential rains have severely affected normal life across several districts of Jharkhand Urban areas such as Ranchi Ramgarh Latehar Jamshedpur Hazaribagh Bokaro and Giridih are facing the brunt due to waterlogging with floodwaters entering homes in lowlying areasThe relentless rainfall has led to multiple incidents of house collapses and people drowning in rivers reservoirs and waterfallsIn Hazaribaghs Rasoi Dhamna Baratola village under the Barhi police station area the roof of a dilapidated house collapsed amid heavy rain late Sunday nightA couple Habib Ansari and his wife Jumera Khatoon both around 50 years old died after being buried under the debris Their bodies were recovered by villagers on Monday morningIn Palamu district two children were swept away while bathing in rainswollen rivers Twelveyearold Rakesh Kumar Amanat a resident of Uksu village under Panki police station was found dead on MondayFourteenyearold Sameer Ansari from Basaria village of the same area also drowned in the Amanat River His body is yet to be recoveredOn Saturday evening two more children drowned in Barka Bandh in Palamu townIn Bokaros Chandrapura block a section of a newly constructed bridge and its guard wall on the Jamunia River was washed away in the rain The bridge had not yet been inauguratedAs a precautionary measure authorities have temporarily closed the road to the popular Panchghagh Waterfall in Khunti district due to a sharp rise in water levelsAccording to the latest data from the Meteorological Department Jharkhand has received 102 per cent more rainfall than the seasonal average so farRanchi tops the list with 265 per cent excess rainfall followed by Latehar 241 per cent Lohardaga 190 per cent SeraikelaKharsawan 172 per cent and Palamu 156 per centOnly Deoghar Godda and Pakur districts have received slightly belowaverage rainfall with deficits ranging from 12 per cent to 19 per cent IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/monsoon-mayhem-bridge-washed-away-houses-collapse-as-heavy-rains-batter-jharkhand-622541.html Mon, 23 Jun 2025 18:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/stampede-case-karnataka-hc-appoints-amicus-curiae-govt-submits-action-taken-report-in-sealed-cover-622573.html Bengaluru June 23 The Karnataka High Court on Monday appointed senior advocate S Susheela as an amicus curiae to assist the court in connection with the June 4 stampede tragedy which claimed 11 lives during the celebration of the victory of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru RCB near the Chinnaswamy Stadium A division bench headed by the Acting Chief Justice V Kameshwara Rao and comprising Justice CM Joshi passed the order in this regard while looking into the suo motu case taken up by the court regarding the stampede tragedyThe bench before appointing the amicus curiae stated that since the court had taken suomotu cognisance of the matter it deems it appropriate to appoint an amicusMeanwhile the prosecution submitted the action taken report regarding the case till date in a sealed cover to the court The counsels for the Karnataka State Cricket Association KSCA and the DNA event management firm sought time to file their replies to the petitionThe court said that the question of whether the report should be submitted in a sealed cover or not will be taken up for consideration after the appointment of an amicus curiae The bench asked the amicus senior advocate Susheela to look into the government report and file the observations with the court The matter was adjourned to June 1Meanwhile the petitions seeking an increase in the compensation amount claiming that the government is providing different compensation amounts to different classes of victims were also filed with the courtThe petition claimed that Rs 25 lakh was given to those who died in the stampede at Chinnaswamy Stadium but such compensation was not provided to those who died due to lightning strikes Similarly it was not given to those who died after consuming contaminated water in TumakuruThe petition demanded that the government ensure uniform compensation across all such incidentsAt this stage the high court stated that it would not express any opinion on the matter The hearing on all these petitions has been adjourned to July 1 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/stampede-case-karnataka-hc-appoints-amicus-curiae-govt-submits-action-taken-report-in-sealed-cover-622573.html Mon, 23 Jun 2025 22:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/dakini-actress-sheen-dass-reflects-on-her-transition-from-tv-to-bollywood-622385.html Mumbai June 22 Actress Sheen Dass has been a part of many shows over the years and she has also tried her hands in Bollywood with Sooraj Barjatyas Uunchai During an exclusive conversation with IANS Dass reflected on her transition from TV to BollywoodSpeaking to IANS she said I didnt really feel there was a huge difference Nowadays TV actors are exploring films and web series too I havent experienced any bias personally Whether its a movie or a web show Ive auditioned like everyone else If the directors liked me they gave me the opportunity No one asked me where I came fromExpressing gratitude for the television medium she added TV has taught me everything I knowI will always be grateful for it Im proud to have worked in TV and continue to do soIn a recent update Dass has been roped in for edgeoftheseat fantasy Aami Dakini Husn Bhi Maut BhiTalking about her experience of playing Dakini she revealed It was a very different experience Ive never played such a character before I feel fortunate to get opportunities to portray such unique roles Dakini isnt just a ghostshes a deeply emotional and layered characterDass went on to share Shes a simple woman blessed with magical powers a wonderful dancer and someone who loves with all her heart But shes been betrayed by the one she loved the most She has suffered a lot yet even after death she carries the hope of reuniting with her love As an actor this role has been a great opportunity to explore those emotionsWhen asked if she prefers the horror genre as an audience or as an actor Dass clarified that her show is not a horror drama She went on to explain It has evolved into more of a fantasy drama So were treating it more like a fantasy series rather than a typical horror show IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/dakini-actress-sheen-dass-reflects-on-her-transition-from-tv-to-bollywood-622385.html Sun, 22 Jun 2025 17:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/road-cave-in-on-jaipurs-gopalpura-by-pass-as-heavy-rains-lash-city-622158.html Jaipur June 20 With the onset of monsoon in Jaipur glaring lapses in civic infrastructure are beginning to surface Even mild rainfall is leading to waterlogging and road damage In a major incident on Friday a large section of the road near TN Mishra Marg and the GangaJamuna Petrol Pump on Gopalpura Bypass caved in significantly affecting traffic movement in the area The collapsed section measures approximately 60 feet in length 25 feet in width and 15 feet in depth creating a massive pothole and raising serious safety concernsThe incident triggered a dispute between officials of the Jaipur Development Authority JDA and the Public Health Engineering Department PHED with both departments blaming each other for the collapseJDAs Superintending Engineer Deepak Mathur attributed the incident to a burst water pipeline stating The road caved in due to damage in the water line Once PHED repairs the line we will begin road restoration On the other hand PHED officials argued that the road construction itself was faultyAccording to an official rainwater seeped through the poorly constructed road eroding the ground beneath and leading to the collapse The water line got damaged as a result of the road sinking not the other way aroundThis incident highlights serious flaws in coordination between city departments and raises questions about the quality of urban infrastructure and preparedness for the monsoon season Commuters and residents have expressed frustration over frequent road damages and the lack of preventive maintenanceAuthorities have cordoned off the area and repair work is expected to begin once the interdepartmental responsibilities are resolved Actually heavy rains have lashed the city since Friday afternoon Around 236mm rainfall has been registered in the city till 530 in evening thereby bringing a drastic decrease in temperature The city recorded a dip of 10 degrees Celsius bringing in minimum temperature of 25 degrees Celsius while maximum temperature in city came down to 283 degrees Celsius IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/road-cave-in-on-jaipurs-gopalpura-by-pass-as-heavy-rains-lash-city-622158.html Sat, 21 Jun 2025 00:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/ex-test-skipper-tim-paine-named-australia-a-mens-teams-head-coach--622021.html Melbourne June 20 Former Australia Test captain Tim Paine has been appointed head coach of the Australia A mens teams for this season which will commence with a series against Sri Lanka A in Darwin from July 4 Paine will be joined by national pace bowling coach Adam Griffith Australian womens team assistant coach Scott Prestwidge and Northern Territory Crickets Pathway and Development coach Trent Keep as part of the Australia A coaching group for the series against Sri Lanka A in DarwinWere looking forward to Tim stepping into the Australia A head coach role this season and building on his involvement in national programs from the past two years Tim is passionate about supporting the next tier of future Australian players and brings a wealth of contemporary playing and coaching experience to the role Ben Oliver CA Executive General Manager National Teams saidPaine who represented the national side between 2009 and 2021 will continue to provide coaching support to the Australian womens team at selected times throughout the upcoming season in addition to his Australia A and Adelaide Strikers commitmentsHe has worked with the Australian womens team and Australia A mens program during the past two years in a support capacity and coached the PMs XI against India last DecemberMeanwhile uncontracted leftarm finger spinner Zanden Jeh has also been added to Australia As squad for the multiformat series against Sri Lanka in DarwinJeh took 527 in his first Second XI match last season against the ACT before having Glenn Maxwell caught on the boundary in a subsequent match at the Junction Oval He has claimed 27 wickets in Premier Cricket for South Brisbane and added 465 runsAustralia A squad for Sri Lanka A series Sam Elliott Matt Gilkes Bryce Jackson Zanden Jeh Campbell Kellaway Nathan McSweeney Jack Nisbet Mitch Perry Kurtis Patterson Oliver Peake Josh Philippe Matt Renshaw Jason Sangha Liam Scott Billy Stanlake Henry Thornton Jake Weatherald IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/ex-test-skipper-tim-paine-named-australia-a-mens-teams-head-coach--622021.html Fri, 20 Jun 2025 10:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/nine-from-jharkhand-killed-in-horrific-road-accident-in-bengals-purulia-622038.html Kolkata June 20 Nine people all from Jharkhand were killed in a horrific road accident in Purulia district of West Bengal on Friday morning The accident took place after the passenger vehicle in which the nine passengers were travelling had a headon collision with a trailertruck coming from the opposite directionThe mishap took place on the PuruliaJamshedpur National Highway Number 18It is learnt that the nine people all residents of Jharkhand came by that passenger vehicle to Barabazar area in Purulia district of West Bengal to attend a marriage function on ThursdayOn Friday morning they were heading back to their residence at Nimdih in JharkhandAs the vehicle reached the National Highway under Balarampur Police station in Purulia it had a headon collision with the truck coming from the opposite directionAccording to eyewitnesses the impact of the collision was such that the passenger vehicle especially its front end crumpled completely and some of the passengers got trapped insideVillagers immediately came forward to help and started the initial rescue operation They even managed to bring out the bodies of the passengers who were trapped inside the vehicleLater a huge police contingent from the local police station joined the rescue effortThe nine passengers were promptly shifted to the local Primary Health Centre and all of them were declared dead there by the doctor The bodies have been sent for postmortem purposesThe police has seized the truck against which the passenger vehicle collided However the driver and helper of the truck are abscondingFollowing the accident there was temporary traffic congestion on the National Highway However the traffic flow became normal soon following the intervention of the police after the damaged passenger car was removedWe suspect that the driver of the passenger vehicle had fallen asleep while driving which resulted in the headon collision At the same time the roads were wet because of the constant rainfall since Thursday and could have led to the mishap said a district police officialThe district Superintendent of Police in Purulia confirmed that all the nine deceased persons were residents of Jharkhand However the cops are yet to reveal their identities IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/nine-from-jharkhand-killed-in-horrific-road-accident-in-bengals-purulia-622038.html Fri, 20 Jun 2025 13:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-of-a-family-from-up-killed-in-road-accident-in-mps-rajgarh-621899.html Bhopal June 19 Four people two teenagers and two women lost their lives in a tragic road accident near Bhatkheri village under Karnawas police station in Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh A sports utility vehicle collided with a highway divider leaving four dead and three others critically injuredAll victims were members of the same family from Uttar Pradesh The mishap occurred in the early hours of Thursday as the family was travelling from Ayodhya to Surat after a pilgrimageAccording to police the probable cause was the driver dozing off while passing through Rajgarh causing the SUV bearing registration number GJ05JN7029 to crash into the divider on a culvertThe injured include the driver identified as Bholaram a resident of Bhawanipur in Ayodhya district Uttar PradeshThe impact was severe killing 16yearold Anmol Dubey son of Bholenath Dubey and 14yearold Priyanshu Pandey son of Rambabu Pandey on the spotTwo more occupants of the vehicle succumbed to their injuries at the Shajapur Madhya Pradesh District Hospital They were identified as Pramila 45 wife of Ramesh Dubey and Shivdevi 50 wife of Diwakar TiwariThose injured have been identified as Pustam Dubey 50 wife of Bholenath Dubey and 13yearold Anshika Dubey daughter of Bholenath Dubey All were initially treated at Pachor MP Hospital and later referred to Rajgarh District Hospital Their condition is reported to be critical but stable investigating officer Ramesh Kumar of Karnawas police station told IANSThe victims were part of a family group travelling in two vehicles from Bhawanipur in Gonda district Uttar PradeshAs per the police they had stopped at a roadside dhaba after the driver reported feeling drowsy The accident occurred approximately an hour laterAn Ambulance driver Yagnesh Bhai Rawal who was heading towards Ahmedabad noticed smoke rising from the wrecked vehicle and stopped to help Alongside nearby truck drivers he broke open the car doors to rescue the injured and retrieve the deceased Local police arrived shortly thereafter and coordinated the emergency response Authorities have launched an investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-of-a-family-from-up-killed-in-road-accident-in-mps-rajgarh-621899.html Thu, 19 Jun 2025 12:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/eleven-killed-in-three-separate-road-accidents-in-ups-agra-and-bulandshahr-621726.html Agra June 18 At least eleven people were killed and several others were injured in three separate road accidents in Agra and Bulandshahr on Wednesday police officials said In the first incident a vehicle transporting mangoes overturned near the Shahdara flyover in the Thana Trans area killing four people and injuring oneAccording to ACP Hemant Kumar the Max vehicle lost control and hit a divider before it overturnedThree morning walkers sitting on the divider were crushed under the vehicle The driver and his helper who were in the Max also sustained serious injuriesEyewitnesses suspect the driver may have dozed off at the wheelLocal residents rushed to help and a crowd gathered at the scene Police used a crane to pull out those trapped The injured were rushed to the hospital where they are undergoing treatmentChief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended condolences to the families of the deceased and directed officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured He also wished them a speedy recoveryIn another devastating road accident early Wednesday morning five members of the same family were burned alive and one woman was critically injured in the Jahangirabad police station area of Bulandshahr districtThe incident occurred near Janipur village on the JahangirabadBulandshahr road A Swift car lost control crashed into a roadside culvert and caught fireAccording to police the accident took place around 530 am on Wednesday The six occupants of the car were returning to Delhi after attending a wedding ceremony in Chamanpur located in the Sahaswan police station area of Badaun districtPreliminary investigations suggest that the driver may have dozed off at the wheel causing the vehicle to veer off course and collide with the culvert The impact was so severe that the car overturned and immediately caught fire engulfing the entire vehicle within momentsIn a separate accident near the Fatehabad toll plaza on the AgraLucknow Expressway a speeding bus rammed into a slowmoving stoneladen truck killing two and injuring 15 to 16 passengersFatehabad police station incharge DP Tripathi said the impact occurred near km 21 with the bus crashing into the truck from the conductors side The loud crash caused panic among passengersThe police arrived promptly and began rescue operations Two people trapped in the bus cabin were extricated using a JCB after nearly 30 minutes of effortAll injured passengers were initially taken to Fatehabad and later referred to Agra for further treatment The bus was completely mangled leaving passengers in shock IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/eleven-killed-in-three-separate-road-accidents-in-ups-agra-and-bulandshahr-621726.html Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-one-missing-after-boulder-rolls-down-on-pilgrims-on-kedarnath-yatra-route-621764.html Rudraprayag Uttarakhand June 18 IANS At least two people were killed one remains missing and three others including a woman were injured after large boulders rolled down from the mountaintop near Junglechatti ghat along the Kedarnath Yatra trekking route in Uttarakhands Rudraprayag district on WednesdaynbspThe incident occurred around 1120 am Wednesday when a landslide sent boulders crashing onto the pathway striking pilgrims porters and palanquin operators amid heavy foot traffic on the sacred trail rescue officials saidRescue teams from the State Disaster Response Force SDRF National Disaster Response Force NDRF and the police swiftly reached the site to begin evacuation and medical assistancenbspAccording to Sector Officer Bhim Bali one more person is feared missing and search operations are underwaynbspThe Rudraprayag Police local police units and DDRF teams responded immediately and managed to rescue the injured The woman sustained minor injuries while two seriously injured men were referred to the Gaurikund health centre for further treatment a police spokesperson saidUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed grief over the incident and also directed the administration to provide immediate relief assistancenbspChief Minister Pushkar Dhami has expressed grief over the landslide incident on the Kedarnath walking route He has prayed to God for the peace of the souls of the departed and the speedy recovery of the injured Chief Minister has also directed the district administration to provide immediate medical aid to the injured and refer them to a higher centre if required his office said in a post on XThe India Meteorological Department IMD has issued an orange alert for several parts of Uttarakhand warning of heavy rainfallnbspAuthorities have urged pilgrims and residents to remain cautious avoid unnecessary travel and stay alert to the risks of floods and landslides in the affected zonesnbspThe latest tragedy comes just days after a helicopter crash near Gaurikund claimed seven lives Among the victims was a 23monthold childnbspThe chopper en route from Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi crashed into a forested area and burst into flames https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-one-missing-after-boulder-rolls-down-on-pilgrims-on-kedarnath-yatra-route-621764.html Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bihar-accused-driver-surrenders-in-atal-path-accident-case-621822.html Patna June 18 In connection with the fatal accident on Atal Path on June 12 the prime accused Ankur Kumar alias Ankush Kumar surrendered before the Patna Civil Court on Wednesday He had been absconding since the incident which claimed the life of a woman constable and left two other police personnel injuredFollowing his surrender the court remanded Ankur Kumar to judicial custodyHis arrest marks a significant development in the case that has triggered outrage across the stateThe horrific incident took place on Atal Path under the jurisdiction of SK Puri police station when a speeding Scorpio mowed down three police personnel engaged in a vehiclechecking operationConstable Komal Kumari 25 a resident of Nalanda and posted with Dial 112 Emergency Services succumbed to her injuries during treatmentA SubInspector and an Assistant SubInspector ASI also sustained serious injuries and are currently hospitalisedAfter the incident the driver of the Scorpio fled the scene evading arrest for nearly a week However under intense pressure and continuous raids by the Patna Police the accused Ankur Kumar finally surrendered in courtAccording to police two other youths who were in the Scorpio were detained shortly after the accident but the driver remained at largeThe Scorpio vehicle involved in the accident bore a Bharatiya Janata Party BJP flag raising questions about its ownership and any possible political linksPolice are actively investigating the ownership details and potential connectionsAn FIR of murder was registered against the errant driver in this caseThe tragic death of Constable Komal Kumari who was performing her duty has cast a spotlight on the dangers faced by frontline officersAuthorities have pledged a thorough investigation into the matter including examining whether there was any negligence or deliberate intent IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bihar-accused-driver-surrenders-in-atal-path-accident-case-621822.html Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:25:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/lightning-kills-6-in-bihars-bagaha-buxar-621509.html Patna June 16 Six people lost their lives and eight others sustained serious injuries due to lightning strikes in Bihars Bagaha West Champaran and Buxar districts on Monday The incidents have cast a shadow of grief over the affected villages with families mourning the unexpected loss of their loved onesThe first tragedy occurred in Meghwal Mathiya village of Ramnagar block in Bagaha where Shahabuddin Ansari and Afsar Ansari died on the spot after being struck by lightning during a sudden thunderstormThe victims were taking shelter under trees in a garden when the lightning struckThree others Shamim Ansari Azim Mian and Dheeraj sustained serious burn injuries and were rushed to the hospital for treatmentThe incident left the entire village in shock with heartbroken families inconsolable and a pall of mourning hanging over the areaThe second incident unfolded in Buxar where four people lost their lives and five were seriously injured due to separate lightning strikes in Chausa and Rajpur police station areasIn Chausa lightning struck a group of villagers who were sitting on the banks of the Ganga RiverMithlesh Ram 22 Shri Bhagwan alias Jhola Singh 60 and Virendra Gond 45 were among the deceasedA head of cattle also died in the strikeThe injured in Chausa include Neeraj Kumar 16 Amit Chaudhary 30 and Sonu Kumar 18They are currently undergoing treatment at Buxar Sadar HospitalChausa police station incharge Shambhu Bhagat said that three deaths and three injuries occurred under his jurisdiction aloneHe added that all the injured are being treated at local healthcare centresIn Rajpur Ankush Kumar 11 lost his life while another person Anant Ram was critically injuredThe sudden and tragic incidents have led to widespread grief and panic across affected villagesVillagers have demanded that the state government provide immediate compensation to the families of the deceased and proper medical support to the injured IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/lightning-kills-6-in-bihars-bagaha-buxar-621509.html Tue, 17 Jun 2025 00:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bus-plunges-into-deep-gorge-in-himachals-mandi-one-dead-621560.html Mandi June 17 A tragic accident occurred in Himachal Pradeshs Mandi district on Tuesday morning when a passenger bus plunged into a 200feet deep gorge leaving one person dead and around 20 to 25 others injured The incident took place at around 9 am in the Kalkhar area when the bus was en route from Baldwara to MandiInitial reports indicate that one person died after being crushed under the bus Locals quickly informed authorities following which police and rescue teams rushed to the site and initiated relief effortsDespite persistent rainfall hampering operations the injured were pulled out of the wreckage and brought up to the roadside with the help of locals and police personnelThose with serious injuries have been referred to Nerchowk Medical College while others are being treated at the Community Health Centre in RewalsarA crane was deployed to remove the bus and rescue the driver who was also trapped inside the vehicleAuthorities suspect the accident occurred due to the driver losing control of the overloaded vehicle on the slippery rainsoaked roadAccording to a preliminary investigation the poor condition of the bus and the drivers negligence may have played a roleOfficials noted that the bus was carrying more passengers than its prescribed capacity despite inclement weather and the regions notoriously rocky roadsAs the bus tumbled down the gorge it overturned and many passengers were buried beneath the vehicleThe challenging weather conditions also delayed parts of the rescue operationThe district administration has ordered an inquiry into the incident to determine the exact cause of the crash Investigations are ongoing and further details are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bus-plunges-into-deep-gorge-in-himachals-mandi-one-dead-621560.html Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-10-injured-as-pickup-van-overturns-in-bihars-saran-621392.html Patna June 16 At least four people were killed and 10 others were seriously injured after a pickup van overturned in Bihars Saran district early Monday morning officials said The accident occurred around 7 am on Monday near Bajitpur village within the Nayagaon police station limits One of the vehicles tyres burst causing the driver to lose controlThe van carrying around 25 passengers was reportedly travelling at a speed of 7080 kmhAccording to police the group was on its way from Dighwara to Sarai in Vaishali district via Sonpur to roast corn when the mishap took placeSonpur Range SDPO said rescue operations were launched immediately after receiving the informationWe recovered the bodies trapped inside the overturned vehicle The deceased were sent for postmortem at Sadar Hospital Chhapra The injured have been admitted to the SubDivisional Hospital in Sonpur with some in critical condition he saidThe deceased were identified as Anju Devi 48 wife of Raj Kumar Pandit Radhika Devi 50 wife of Raju Baith Sonu Kumar 23 son of Sarwan Ram and Rajlakshmi Kumari 15 daughter of Panchuram all residents of Dighwara in Saran districtThe accident triggered chaos at the site with local residents joining police in relief and rescue effortsThe incident has once again highlighted concerns over overloading and the poor maintenance of vehicles used for the transport of both goods and passengers as well as the continued flouting of road safety normsThe police said the pickup van has been seized and an FIR will be registered against the driver under relevant sections related to rash and negligent drivingWe will also recommend a probe by the transport department into the vehicles fitness the SDPO added IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-10-injured-as-pickup-van-overturns-in-bihars-saran-621392.html Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/narmadapuram-drowning-bodies-of-two-youths-recovered-621410.html Bhopal June 16 The bodies of two young men who drowned in the Narmada river on Sunday evening have been recovered bringing a tragic close to the incident that occured at Vivekananda Ghat also known as Sethani ghat in Narmadapuram The bodies of the victims 20yearold Dilkhush Thakur and 17yearold Yash Mehra were found early Monday morning after an extensive search operationDilkhushs body was located around 630 am near the ghat while Yash was recovered approximately an hour later a kilometre downstream at Korighat by the State Disaster Response Force police saidThe drowning occurred around 5 PM on Sunday when the two along with their friend Krishna Thakur younger brother of Dilkhush went to the ghat for a swimKrishna remained on the ghat steps while Dilkhush and Yash crossed the safety chain and entered deeper watersNeither of them knew how to swim and they were quickly overwhelmed by the rivers fast current Krishnas cries for help went unanswered by bystanders some of whom reportedly recorded the incident on their phonesA video capturing the final moments before the boys vanished beneath the surface of the water has since been circulated on social media prompting public outrage and sorrowRescue efforts began shortly after the incident but were halted due to darknessThe operation resumed at dawn with the assistance of divers and SDRF personnel Both bodies were sent to the district hospital for postmortem examinationEvery day hundreds of devotees visit the ghat and take a holy dip in the Narmada river at NarmadapuramThe ghat was built in the 19th century by Jankibai Sethani following complaints from devotees to her about difficulties faced by them in getting into the waterSundays tragedy has reignited concerns about safety at riverfronts like Vivekananda GhatLocal residents have criticised the lack of lifeguards warning signs and enforcement of safety protocols especially during the monsoon season when the rivers flow becomes unpredictable IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/narmadapuram-drowning-bodies-of-two-youths-recovered-621410.html Mon, 16 Jun 2025 17:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/goods-train-derails-near-muzaffarpur-junction-in-bihar-no-casualties-621502.html Patna June 16 Train operations were disrupted on Monday evening as four wheels of a goods train derailed near the Route Relay Interlocking RRI section of Muzaffarpur Junction at around 6 pm No casualties however were reported The goods train was returning towards Narayanpur after unloading track ballast stones and had originated from the Madipur sideAccording to a Railway official a wagon went off the track shortly before the derailment causing the train losing its balance on the trackA GroupD railway employee who was present on the wagon jumped in time and escaped unhurtThe loco pilot acted swiftly stopping the train immediately and preventing a major mishapDue to the derailment Lichhavi Express is stranded at Madipur Outer MuzaffarpurPorbandar Express has been halted SamastipurSiwan Passenger is also stationed at Silaut apart from other express and passenger trains on this routeRailway officials are working rapidly to normalise operationsAll wagons ahead of the derailed one have been removed and efforts are underway to clear the rear part of the wagonsSonpur Division DRM Vivek Bhushan Sood along with officials from Engineering Operating Carriage and Construction and personnel from RPF and GRP reached the site promptly and are overseeing the restoration effortsThe goods train had gone to unload ballast The accident occurred while it was returning Currently the main line is closed Accident Relief Train ART has been called and will arrive shortly The cause is yet to be determined and a full investigation will follow said DRM SoodThe derailment took place when the goods train was moving at a low speed of 10 kmph which minimised the impactThanks to the timely intervention of the train crew a larger tragedy was avertedThe railway officials will take the statements of drivers a guard linemen and other employees who were present at the spot at the time of the derailment IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/goods-train-derails-near-muzaffarpur-junction-in-bihar-no-casualties-621502.html Mon, 16 Jun 2025 23:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-youth-drowned-in-godavari-river-in-telangana-621315.html Hyderabad June 15 In a tragic incident five youths drowned in the Godavari river in Telanganas Nirmal district on Sunday police said The incident occurred at the temple town of Basar when they went into the river for a holy bathThe deceased belonged to the same family and were residents of Chintal in Hyderabad A total of 18 members of the family originally hailing from Rajasthan had gone to Basar for darshan at the Saraswati temple and for the holy bath in the riverBefore the darshan at the temple they went to the river as part of the rituals The youth went deep into the water and started drowning According to eyewitnesses the youth had no idea of the depth of the waterOther family members who were on the river banks raised an alarm Locals tried to rescue them but in vain They alerted the police who with the help of expert swimmers pulled out the bodiesThe water flow in the river had increased due to recent rains in the upstreamThe deceased have been identified as Rakesh Vinod Madan Rutik and Bharat all aged below 20 years The bodies have been shifted to government hospital at BhainsaIn view of a series of such incidents at Godavari ghat locals have demanded that the authorities take up adequate safety measuresMinister for Transport and BC Welfare Ponnam Prabhakar has expressed shock over the tragedy He said the news about the death of five youths in the incident has saddened him He conveyed his condolences to the families of the deceasedThe minister advised people visiting rivers and irrigation projects to be careful He also directed officials to install boards at reservoirs rivers and projects cautioning people about the depthPrabhakar pointed out that in January five youths from Hyderabad drowned in the Kondapochamma reservoir The students from Hyderabad had slipped into deep waters while attempting to click a selfieThe minister said a week ago six youth had drowned in the Medigadda Barrage in the Jayashankar Bhupalapally district IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-youth-drowned-in-godavari-river-in-telangana-621315.html Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/varun-dhawan-wishes-fathers-day-to-the-man-who-taught-him-everything-621316.html Mumbai June 15 Actor Varun Dhawan wished Fathers Day to all the new dads out there and to the man who taught him everything Sharing a couple of photos with his director father on his Instagram handle Varun penned a heartfelt note that read Happy Fathers Day to all the new dads in town and to my dad who literally taught me everything Pa I value all our conversations laughs arguments and cricket talks Im so happy to be able to get the opportunity to work with you again Im still a work in progress but I hope when Im your age my kid finds me as cool as I find youFor the unversed Varun himself welcomed a baby girl Lara with wife Natasha Dalal on June 3 2024The latest post of the Sui Dhaaga actor also included an adorable memory with her little munchkinIn the meantime Varun has joined forces with his father for another romantic entertainer Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona HaiThe muchawaited drama enjoys an ensemble cast such as Mrunal Thakur Mouni Roy Chunkey Panday Pooja Hegde Maniesh Paul Jimmy Shergill Rakesh Bedi Ali Asgar Kubbra Sait Rohit Saraf Rajeev Khandelwal Nitish Nirmal and Sreeleela along with othersIt is believed that the title Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hain has been inspired by the song Ishq Sona Hai from Davids 1999 blockbuster Biwi No1 starring Salman Khan Karisma Kapoor and Sushmita SenWhile details regarding the storyline have been kept under wraps for now the reports suggest that Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai will include the charm of classic 90s romcomsProduced by Ramesh Taurani under the banner of TIPS the release date for Hain Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hain has not been locked in for nowIn addition to this Varuns lineup further includes Shashank Khaitans Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari opposite Janhvi Kapoor IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/varun-dhawan-wishes-fathers-day-to-the-man-who-taught-him-everything-621316.html Sun, 15 Jun 2025 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/maharashtra-bengal-cms-express-grief-over-ukhand-helicopter-crash-621295.html Mumbai June 15 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday expressed grief over the tragic helicopter crash in Uttarakhands Rudraprayag district that killed all seven people on board including a toddler The chopper en route from Kedarnath Dham to Guptkashi crashed and burst into flames in a densely forested area near Gaurikund early Sunday morningThe illfated flight a Bell 407 helicopter with registration number VTBKA operated by Aryan Aviation was flying a short 10minute route between Shri Kedarnath ji and the Aryan Helipad in Guptkashi when the incident occurredMaharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis extended his condolences over the loss of lives particularly the three victims from his stateIn his message on X he wrote Deeply pained by the tragic accident where passengers lost their lives in a helicopter crash near Gaurikund in Uttarakhand this morning while travelling from Kedarnath to Guptkashi Among the victims were devotees from Maharashtra as well I express my deepest condolences to the bereaved families We stand in solidarity with all those affectedAccording to the Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Development Authority UCADA the victims included six pilgrims five adults and a 23monthold child hailing from various states including Uttarakhand Uttar Pradesh Maharashtra and GujaratThe deceased were identified as Captain Rajbir Singh Chauhan a pilot from Jaipur Vikram Rawat an employee of the BadrinathKedarnath Temple Committee BKTC Vinod Devi and her granddaughter Trushti Singh a pilgrim from Uttar Pradesh and a family of three from Maharashtra Rajkumar Jaiswal his wife Shradha Jaiswal and their daughter Kashi JaiswalWest Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also took to X and offered her condolences over the tragic accidentTaking to social media platform X Mamata Banerjee said Most distressingly another civil aviation tragedy reported today morning this time from Uttarakhand in the Kedarnath Gaurikund Guptakashi region 7 people were on board in the helicopter including a child and the pilot and there has been a reported crash with worst being feared by media While we await the results of rescue and search operations my prayers go out for each one on boardIn response to the incident the Directorate General of Civil Aviation DGCA has taken precautionary steps by reducing the frequency of helicopter services to Char DhamThe agency is also conducting enhanced surveillance of helicopter operations in the region and is reviewing all procedures for potential safety upgradesThe tragic crash has once again raised concerns about the safety of helicopter operations in Uttarakhands treacherous highaltitude zones particularly during the ongoing Char Dham Yatra IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/maharashtra-bengal-cms-express-grief-over-ukhand-helicopter-crash-621295.html Sun, 15 Jun 2025 13:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bjp-mp-dinesh-sharma-slams-congress-rjd-for-politicising-ambedkar-legacy-and-air-india-tragedy-621206.html New Delhi June 14 Bharatiya Janata Party MP Dinesh Sharma on Saturday launched a scathing attack on the Congress and Rashtriya Janata Dal RJD accusing them of politicising both the legacy of Dr BR Ambedkar and the tragic Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad Commenting on the video clip which went viral when the exBihar CM Lalu Yadav was celebrating his 78th birthday earlier this week wherein a portrait of Dr BR Ambedkar is seen placed near Lalu Yadavs feet Sharma speaking to IANS said It is well known how the Congress and RJD treat the legacy of Dr Ambedkar Their arrogance is evident Nehru deliberately defeated Ambedkar despite knowing his capability and denied him the Bharat Ratna Even Indira Gandhi awarded it to herself but ignored AmbedkarHe said leaders like Lalu Prasad Yadav who align with the Congress have no moral ground to speak on Ambedkar These people only remember Ambedkar when it suits their political agenda But the truth is they have consistently sidelined his contributions Sharma saidThe BJP Rajya Sabha MP also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modis efforts in honouring Ambedkar through the development of the Panchteerthfive key sites associated with Ambedkars life and work The BJP has genuinely honoured Babasaheb unlike those who merely use his name during electionsReacting emotionally to the recent Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that claimed 241 lives Sharma said he had a personal connection with former Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani who is from the region I have worked closely with Rupani ji He was a kind and decent manformer CM former BJP state president and MLA This is a very painful moment for all of us The entire nation is grievingCriticising the Congress for allegedly using the tragedy for political mileage he said At such a time when the country is mourning the Congress is trying to gain politically Rahul Gandhi himself once called these lame horses who need to be removed These are the kind of people in their party he saidCriticise the government but dont exploit the pain of people for political gain he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bjp-mp-dinesh-sharma-slams-congress-rjd-for-politicising-ambedkar-legacy-and-air-india-tragedy-621206.html Sat, 14 Jun 2025 18:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/madhya-pradesh-four-electrocuted-to-death-in-two-separate-incidents-621067.html Bhopal June 13 Four persons including an eightyearold girl child were electrocuted to death while five others sustained severe injuries in two separate incidents in Gadarwara town of Narsinghpur district and Burharnpur town Madhya Pradesh According to police three persons received severe electric shock when they came in contact with a live 11 kV kilovolts electric line in Gadrwara on Friday According to the police the incident occurred around 11 am on Friday outside a Marriage Garden on Jamada Road where preparations were underway for an upcoming event The workers were moving a large iron laddercumplatform near the gardens entrance when it accidentally touched an 11 kV overhead power line The resulting electric shock was so intense that eyewitnesses reported smoke rising from the victims bodiesThree workersidentified as Piyush 26 Rajesh Pali 32 and Puran Jatav 36died on the spot Two of the deceased were residents of Gadarwara while one was from Indore The injured were rushed to nearby hospitals with one in critical condition referred to the district hospital in NarsinghpurThe Marriage Garden is owned by a local businessman The incident has sparked outrage among residents who are questioning the role of the electricity department and the lack of safety measures at the site Locals allege that no prior warning or insulation was provided for the hightension line which runs dangerously close to the venues entranceChief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav expressed deep sorrow over the incident and announced an ex gratia relief of Rs 2 lakh each to the families of the deceased and Rs 50000 for each injured worker He also directed officials to ensure proper treatment for the injured and initiate an inquiry into the circumstances leading to the accidentThe district administration has launched a preliminary investigation and senior officials from the electricity department have visited the siteThe incident has reignited concerns over worker safety and the enforcement of electrical safety norms at public venues Authorities have assured that those responsible for negligence will be held accountableIn a similar incident an eightyearold girl died after being electrocuted while playing in the village of Burhanpur on Friday The incident occurred around 950 am According to police five girls were playing near an old house when they came into contact with a live broken electric wire hanging from the structure Two girls were rescued by family members but Purvi Barkane died on the spot The other two girls have been identified as Shivani Barkane 6 and Rishika IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/madhya-pradesh-four-electrocuted-to-death-in-two-separate-incidents-621067.html Fri, 13 Jun 2025 19:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/11-from-rajasthan-among-passengers-in-ahmedabad-air-crash-620941.html Jaipur June 12 Eleven persons from Rajasthan have been reported among passengers in the tragic plane crash that occurred near the Ahmedabad airport in Gujarat on Thursday The victims belonged to six families from different districts of the state five from Banswara four from Udaipur and one each from Balotra and BikanerAmong the passengers onboard the illfated flight were Koni Vyas from Banswara her husband Pradeep Joshi and their three children Pradyut Miraya and NakulThe family was reportedly onboard the illfated flight which was on their way to LondonKoni Vyas had recently resigned from Pacific Hospital in Udaipurs Umarda nearly a month ago as she planned to settle with her husband abroadAnother resident of Balotra district Khushboo whose husband is a doctor in London was also on the illfated flightShe had left for Ahmedabad on Wednesday night with her father Madan RajpurohitShockingly Rajpurohit had just left the airport and reached near Mehsana in Gujarat when he received the news of the plane crashKhushboo got married in January 2025Two siblings Shubh and Shagun the children of Udaipurbased marble businessman Sanjeev Modi were also onboard the illfated flightBoth MBA graduates they were managing the family business and were en route to London for a visitRelatives and neighbours also gathered at the residence of Sanjeev Modi Upon receiving the news about the plane crash the Udaipurbased marble businessman left immediately for AhmedabadAbhinav Parihar the grandson of former Sridungargarh MLA Kishna Ram Nai and son of Shiv Parihar was also onboard the Ahmedabad Air India flightAbhinav ran a business in LondonVardichand Menaria originally from Rundera village in Vallabhnagar near Udaipur and a resident of Hiranmagri was also onboard the illfated flightHis wife and son Deepak had accompanied him to Ahmedabad and are still thereVardichand had recently returned from London a month agoHis brother Bhagwan Lal is en route to AhmedabadVardichand was travelling with Prakash Menaria from Rohida village near InataliBoth worked as cooks in London and were travelling via the flight together IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/11-from-rajasthan-among-passengers-in-ahmedabad-air-crash-620941.html Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/un-chief-guterres-offers-condolences-to-victims-of-air-india-crash-620961.html United Nations June 13 UN SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres has sent his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims of the Air India crash in Ahmedabad according to his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq The SecretaryGeneral is deeply saddened by the news of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad Gujarat on 12 June which claimed the lives of more than 200 people aboard as well as the loss of life and injuries at the BJ Medical College hostel which was struck during the crash he said on ThursdayGuterres extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the people and Government of India as well as to all countries whose citizens were affected by this tragedy He wishes a swift and full recovery to those who were injured Haq addedThe Boeing Dreamliner on a flight to Gatwick Airport near London crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad AirportThe plane had 242 passengers and crew and there were reports of at least one person surviving the crashAt least five people were killed on the ground when the plane hit a medical college campus reports saidThe aircraft had issued a distress call moments before losing altitude and investigators are now focused on retrieving the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder commonly known as black boxes to reconstruct the final moments of the flightIndian Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu who rushed to the crash site from Vijayawada confirmed that the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau AAIB has been tasked with leading the inquiry IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/un-chief-guterres-offers-condolences-to-victims-of-air-india-crash-620961.html Fri, 13 Jun 2025 06:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/flames-in-the-sky-horror-on-the-ground-eyewitnesses-recall-tragedy-of-ai-171-crash-621043.html New Delhi June 13 What began as an ordinary day in Ahmedabad turned into a nightmare within seconds as a deafening explosion in the sky shattered the calm on Thursday Eyewitnesses recounted scenes of horror after an Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner bound for London crashed shortly after takeoff from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport An eyewitness Hansa Ben a relative of a victim of the Air India Flight AI171 crash speaking to IANS said We were outside on the road when the incident happened My sisterinlaw was running a tea stall there She and her son were both present at the spot The boy was 15 years old and was sleeping on a rope bed khatiya Suddenly there was a fire and he got caught in it He didnt survive His mother has been admitted to the hospitalAnother eyewitness Suraj Gajjar whose house is just 500 metres away from the crash site said When the blast happened around 140 pm we ran from our house its about 500 meters from here Everyone from the local area gathered at the spot Within 56 minutes the police fire department and all emergency services had already arrived and have been working nonstop since then The bodies being recovered are all from the plane crash Work has been ongoing here continuouslyAnother eyewitness recalled how his life was saved by just 40 seconds I missed it by just 40 seconds recalled a shaken young man who had been on his way to his brothers admission Had I been there a little earlier I could have been a victim too I immediately called all my friends and asked them to rush to the spot No one had the courage to go near the fire and even the fire brigade hadnt arrived When we arrived we first went to the canteen My group and I tried to remove the gas cylinders to prevent more explosions Despite the danger one explosion had already occurred We didnt care for our safety our focus was on rescuing the trapped he saidAs rescue teams continue their task the people who stood just seconds away from the crash site relive the trauma while sharing their tragic ordeals which is likely to remain in their memory box till their last breath IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/flames-in-the-sky-horror-on-the-ground-eyewitnesses-recall-tragedy-of-ai-171-crash-621043.html Fri, 13 Jun 2025 17:06:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/air-indias-flight-ai171-crashes-in-ahmedabad-airline-shares-update-620846.html Ahmedabad June 12 Air Indias Londonbound Flight AI171 with over two hundred passengers aboard crashed near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday said the airline Flight AI171 operating AhmedabadLondon Gatwick was involved in an incident today 12 June 2025 At this moment we are ascertaining the details Air India said sharing an update on its X handleOfficials are yet to release any official information about the casualties or the reason behind the crashVisuals from the site show a thick plume of grey smoke rising from the ground At least two dozen ambulances were rushed to the spot for relief and containment efforts Some of the injured have been rushed to the nearby hospitalMeanwhile TV reports said that an Air India Boeing 7878 Dreamliner carrying over 250 passengers crashed just after taking off from Ahmedabad airport The flight that was going to London went down between 1 pm and 2 pmThe police have diverted traffic from the areaMeanwhile Home Minister Amit Shah is understood to have spoken to the Gujarat Chief Minister Home Minister and the Police Commissioner about the plane crash regarding all possible Central assistance IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/air-indias-flight-ai171-crashes-in-ahmedabad-airline-shares-update-620846.html Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/air-india-dreamliner-crash-helpline-number-issued-aviation-ministry-activates-control-room-620875.html Ahmedabad June 12 Following the tragic crash of Air Indias Flight AI 171 while en route from Ahmedabad to London emergency relief and rescue efforts are being carried out in full gear While the nation prays for over 200 passengers on board Air India issued a dedicated helpline number to help families and relatives of flyers seeking information about their conditionWe have set up a dedicated passenger hotline number 1800 5691 444 to provide more information Air India said in a statementMeanwhile the Civil Aviation Ministry has set up a control room to coordinate all the details pertaining to AI 171 crashIn light of the AI171 crash an Operational Control Room has been activated at the Ministry of Civil Aviation to coordinate all details Contact 01124610843 9650391859 We are committed to swift response and full support to all affected said the Ministry in a post on XThe illfated flight departed from Ahmedabad at 1338 hours and was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on board the Boeing 7878 aircraft Out of these 169 are Indian nationals 53 are British nationals one Canadian national and seven Portuguese nationalsThe injured are being taken to the nearest hospitalsN Chandrasekaran Chairman Air India sharing profound sorrow over the airliner crash stated that the airline carriers primary focus is supporting all the affected people and their familiesWe are doing everything in our power to assist the emergency response teams at the site and to provide all necessary support and care to those impacted he said in a statementThe aircraft took off from Runway 23 at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport According to officials a Mayday distress call was issued moments after takeoff but no further communication was received from the cockpitAccording to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation DGCA statement the aircraft crashed outside the airport boundary suggesting it failed to climb properly after takeoff IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/air-india-dreamliner-crash-helpline-number-issued-aviation-ministry-activates-control-room-620875.html Thu, 12 Jun 2025 17:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/ill-fated-runway-23-of-ahmedabad-airport-back-in-news-after-1988-crash-620901.html New DelhiAhmedabad June 12 The crash of Air India plane near Ahmedabad airport on Thursday was the second such major tragedy in the city since 1988 with both incidents linked to runway 23 As many as 133 people out of 139 on board were killed on October 19 1988 when Indian Airlines Flight 113 from Mumbai to Ahmedabad crashed while approaching the airports runway 23 Before crashing the flight to London on Thursday had also taken off from runway 23Findings of a probe into the 1988 incident attributed it to pilots error linked to descending below the minimum altitude of 500 feet or 150 metreThere were reports that the two pilots had problems sighting the runway and lost track of their altitude in their efforts to approach the airport that lacked approach lights or visual approach slope indicator VASIWhile the Directorate General of Civil Aviation DGCA officials are still to arrive at a conclusion on the cause of Thursdays crash court of inquiry into the 1988 crash had concluded that the aircraft hit trees and hightension electricity tower close to Chiloda Kotarpur VillageThe plane crashed near Noble Nagar Housing Society about 25 km from the approach end of runway due to the pilots attempting to land without any clearance from the Air Traffic Control it saidThe plane crash in 1988 resulted in the death of Professor Labdhi Bhandari from Indian Institute of Management AhmedabadAll six crew members including two pilots and 129 passengers including 5 children perished in the Ahmedabad crash in 1988An inquiry panel had confirmed pilots poor judgement due to nonadherence to laid down procedure under poor visibility conditionsIn a suit filed by victims kin an Ahmedabad court had said that the degree of negligence on the part of the pilotincommand and the copilot of the Indian Airlines was so high that the same amounted to recklessness on their part as contemplated by the Carriage by Air Act 1972 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/ill-fated-runway-23-of-ahmedabad-airport-back-in-news-after-1988-crash-620901.html Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/ahmedabad-plane-crash-mp-bjp-cancels-all-programmes-scheduled-for-the-day-620902.html Bhopal June 12 Upon receiving the shocking news of the Air India plane crash in Gujarats Ahmedabad on Thursday Madhya Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party BJP cancelled all its programmes scheduled for the day Madhya Pradesh BJP issued a statement mentioning that following the tragic incident of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad all programmes organisational scheduled for Thursday have been cancelled with immediate effectAll programmes including professional and organisational meetings scheduled for today in view of the successful 11 years of the BJP government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra are cancelled MP BJP chief V D Sharma saidThe tragic incident of the Air India Plane crash in Ahmedabad is shocking and extremely painful I pray to God for the safety of passengers injured in this heartwrenching incident Sharma wrote X expressing his griefMadhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed his condolences saying its painful to know about the Air India plane crash in AhmedabadThe news of the Air India Plane crash in Ahmedabad is sad and heartbreaking I pray to Baba Mahakal for the safety of all passengers and crew members Mohan Yadav wrote on XThe Boeing 787 Dreamliner VTANB on its way to London with 242 people on board including two pilots and 10 cabin crew crashed a few minutes after taking off from Ahmedabads Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International AirportFlight operations at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport Ahmedabad were temporarily suspended after the accident After a few hours the flight operations were resumedPassengers are advised to check with their respective airlines for the latest updates before proceeding to the airportThe Directorate General of Civil Aviation DGCA said a detailed investigation is underway into the crash of Air India flight AI171 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/ahmedabad-plane-crash-mp-bjp-cancels-all-programmes-scheduled-for-the-day-620902.html Thu, 12 Jun 2025 19:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/goodbye-india-britons-in-last-instagram-post-before-boarding-ill-fated-dreamliner-plane-620916.html New Delhi June 12 While a pall of gloom pervades through the nation over devastating plane crash in Gujarats Ahmedabad a video of two British citizens preparing to return home via the doomed flight AI171 has taken the social storm by storm The video of two Britons namely Jamie Meek a Londonbased Yoga enthusiast and Fiongal GreenlawMeek has gone viral This is said to be their last Instagram post before heading to London via the illfated Boeing 7878 Dreamliner planeIn the video the duo could be seen waving goodbye India and also reminiscing about the good time they spent while holidaying hereThe Londonbound Boeing 7878 Dreamliner aircraft which crashed this afternoon soon after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport was carrying 242 passengers and crew members on boardOut of these 169 are Indian nationals 53 are British nationals 1 Canadian national and 7 Portuguese nationalsThe two British nationals currently viral on social media boarded the same plane that met with a devastating fate after barely climbing 625 meters in the airIn the viral video that is being widely circulated on social media they could also be seen sharing their takeaways from India visitWe are at the airport just boarding Goodbye India on a 10hour flight back to London Meek says in the videoMy biggest takeaway is to not lose your patience with your partner says his friend FiongalGoing back happily happily and happily calm he says while signing offMeanwhile British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed shock over the catastrophic plane crash and said The scenes emerging of a Londonbound plane carrying many British nationals crashing in the Indian city of Ahmedabad are devastatingI am being kept updated as the situation develops and my thoughts are with the passengers and their families at this deeply distressing time he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/goodbye-india-britons-in-last-instagram-post-before-boarding-ill-fated-dreamliner-plane-620916.html Thu, 12 Jun 2025 21:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bus-en-route-to-kedarnath-overturns-in-tehri-3-critical-620684.html Tehri June 11 In yet another road mishap in Uttarakhands hilly terrain a bus carrying around 35 pilgrims from Gujarat to Kedarnath Dham overturned on the TehriGhansali motor road on Wednesday injuring at least 18 passengers The accident occurred near Daba Khale Naame Toke approximately 15 km ahead of Tipri when the speeding bus reportedly lost control and overturned causing panic and screams among the passengersLocals who witnessed the incident immediately alerted the police and emergency servicesThree individuals including a woman and a child were seriously injured and rushed to the Primary Health Centre in Nandgaon Tehri with the assistance of an 108 ambulanceFifteen others sustained minor injuries and were treated at the siteAll the passengers are reportedly from Gujarat and were travelling from Uttarkashi towards Kedarnath Dham one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the statePolice and relief teams promptly reached the accident site and began rescue operationsAuthorities are still verifying the medical conditions of the other passengersThe incident has triggered fresh concerns over road safety on the steep and often treacherous mountain roads of Uttarakhand especially during the busy Char Dham Yatra seasonThis accident follows several recent mishaps in the regionOn Sunday morning two men were seriously injured when their car plunged into a deep gorge near Kolukhet Pani Wala Band on the MussoorieDehradun roadLocal residents helped rescue teams pull the victims out and both were taken to a higher medical centre in Dehradun via ambulanceOn May 27 four elderly individuals lost their lives when their vehicle fell nearly 50 metres into a gorge in TehriThe group had been returning from a religious ceremony in Badiyar Garh to Malgad when the driver lost control on a narrow bendRescue teams from the Tehsil administration and the State Disaster Response Force SDRF were dispatched to retrieve the bodies and transport them to Srinagars base hospitalFrequent accidents across Uttarakhands mountainous roads have sparked demands for better regulation road safety measures and stricter enforcement to ensure safer travel during the pilgrimage season IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bus-en-route-to-kedarnath-overturns-in-tehri-3-critical-620684.html Wed, 11 Jun 2025 16:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-dead-five-injured-in-road-mishap-in-mp-620727.html Bhopal June 11 A person died and six others were severely injured in a road accident in Amarpatan of Madhya Pradeshs Maihar district the police said on Wednesday The person who died was a local leader of Maihar district from the Bharatiya Janata Party BJP and former municipal councillor identified as Purushottam ChaurasiaAll the occupants were from same family who were returning from Uttar Pradeshs Prayagraj after performing the last rites of a family memberThe accident occurred in the early hours of WednesdayTheir ambulance lost control on the Amarpatan bypass and overturned into a roadside drain police saidThe deceased leader had travelled to Prayagraj along with six family members to fulfil the final wishes of his late auntHowever on their way back the journey took a devastating turnThe ambulance driver who was at the wheel during the accident fled the spot immediately after the crash leaving the injured strandedAmong those injured in the accident were Polo Chaurasia 28 Diwakar Chaurasia 60 Lakhan Chaurasia 46 Ramlal Chaurasia 55 and Pramod Chaurasia 45All of them were rushed to a hospital where they are currently receiving medical treatmentTheir condition remains critical and doctors are closely monitoring their recovery the police saidLocal authorities responded swiftly to the incidentA police officer confirmed that a case has been registered in the matter and against the driverRescue teams worked to extricate the injured from the overturned ambulance and transport them to the hospitalMeanwhile efforts are underway to locate the absconding driver whose negligence may have led to the tragic accidentThe untimely demise of Purushottam Chaurasia has sent shockwaves through the political and social circles of MaiharAs a respected BJP leader and former councillor he was known for his active involvement in local governance and community welfareHis passing has left a void in the region with party members and residents mourning his loss IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-dead-five-injured-in-road-mishap-in-mp-620727.html Wed, 11 Jun 2025 21:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/woman-toddler-killed-in-accident-in-jharkhands-giridih-locals-block-road-in-protest-620334.html Giridih Jharkhand June 9 A woman and her twoyearold grandson died in a tragic road accident in Jharkhands Giridih district on Monday officials said The accident sparked public outrage and a road blockade that lasted for hours The incident occurred in the Tisri police station area where Kaushalya Devi a resident of Gumgi village and her grandson Riyansh were crushed by a speeding tractorAccording to eyewitnesses Kaushalya Devi was returning home after visiting a local doctor for her grandsons treatment when the tractor reportedly out of control veered off the road hit an electric pole and overturned landing on the two victimsLocals rushed to the scene and managed to pull the woman and child from beneath the vehicle but both had already succumbed to their injuries The tractor driver fled the scene immediately after the accidentAs news of the incident spread a large number of villagers gathered and blocked the GaonwaTisri main road in protest demanding immediate action The blockade which lasted for nearly three hours brought traffic to a halt with long queues of vehicles stretching in both directionsProtesters demanded the arrest of the absconding tractor driver and compensation for the bereaved family Many alleged that drivers of tractors and commercial vehicles often operate without valid driving licenses contributing to frequent accidentsWhen police personnel from Tisri police station arrived to take possession of the bodies and clear the scene they were initially stopped by the angry crowd It was only after senior administrative officials arrived and assured appropriate action and compensation that the blockade was liftedThis accident follows a similar tragedy on Sunday in Latehar districts Netarhat area where a speeding pickup van fatally ran over two women standing on the roadside That incident too led to a threehour blockade on the Netarhat Mahuadanr road by agitated residents IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/woman-toddler-killed-in-accident-in-jharkhands-giridih-locals-block-road-in-protest-620334.html Mon, 09 Jun 2025 16:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/car-falls-into-deep-gorge-in-mussoorie-police-rescue-two-620144.html Mussoorie June 8 Two men sustained serious injuries after their car plunged into a deep ditch near Kolukhet Pani Wala Band on the MussoorieDehradun road Uttarakhand early Sunday morning The accident occurred when the vehicle reportedly lost control at a bend and fell into the gorgeUpon receiving information about the mishap Mussoorie Police led by SubInspector Pankaj Singh Mahipal along with personnel from the State Disaster Response Force SDRF and a 108 ambulance service reached the spotWith the assistance of local residents the rescue team managed to extricate the two injured individuals from the gorgeThe victims have been identified as Naitik Raj 32 a resident of Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh and Anurag Chaudhary 31 a resident of Dehradun Both were rushed to a higher medical centre in Dehradun for treatment via 108 ambulancesSub Inspector Pankaj Singh Mahipal confirmed that preliminary investigations indicate the car suddenly went out of control while navigating a turnThe incident occurred in the morning We have informed the families of both injured persons Further investigation is underway to ascertain the cause he saidThis accident adds to a growing list of road mishaps in Uttarakhand particularly in hilly regionsOn May 27 a tragic incident in the Tehri Garhwal district claimed the lives of four elderly individuals when their vehicle veered off the road and fell approximately 50 metres into a gorgeThe victims had travelled from Malgad to Badiyar Garh for a religious ceremony and were returning home when the driver lost control on a sharp narrow bendLocals promptly informed authorities and teams from the Tehsil administration and SDRF conducted a rescue operation retrieving the bodies and sending them to the base hospital in Srinagar IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/car-falls-into-deep-gorge-in-mussoorie-police-rescue-two-620144.html Sun, 08 Jun 2025 17:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/nine-youngsters-meet-watery-graves-in-telangana-andhra-620199.html HyderabadVisakhapatnam June 8 Nine youngsters drowned in two separate incidents in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh officials said on Sunday Bodies of six youngsters who drowned in the Medigadda barrage across the Godavari River in Telanganas Jayashankar Bhupalapally district on Saturday were recovered on SundayThree students of Class 10 drowned in a lake in the Alluri Sitharamaraju district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday The incident occurred at the Guntaseema panchayat headquarters in Dumbriguda mandalThe boys had gone to the lake for swimming They were identified as K Sushant G Bhanu Tejam and Sai KiranAccording to police the three friends had gone to the lake for swimming during the holidaysMeanwhile the bodies of six youths were retrieved from the Medigadda barrage in TelanganaThe bodies of Madhusudhan 18 P Shiva Manoj 15 Rakshit 13 Karnala Sagar 16 Ram Charan 18 and P Rahul 19 were pulled out by rescue workers from the barrageThe bodies were shifted to the government hospital Mahadevpur for autopsyEight members of an extended family from Ambatipalli and Korlakunta villages had gone to Medigadda for a bath on Saturday The boys were accompanied by a middleaged man Patti VenkataswamiThe group had gone to the barrage after attending the wedding reception of their relativeVenkataswami and another person managed to survive the accident Two of the deceased Madhusudhan and Manoj are the sons of VenkataswamiIT and Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu had instructed district authorities to launch largescale search and rescue operations immediately He also directed senior officials from the Revenue and Police Departments to rush to the spot and monitor the situation closelyTeams from the police fire services Singareni Collieries Company Limited SCCL State Disaster Response Force SDRF participated in the rescue operation Expert swimmers and three boats were deployed to retrieve the bodies from the riverAccording to police initially two boys started to drown Others attempted to rescue them and in the process all of them lost their livesOfficials said water inflows in the Godavari at Medigadda increased due to recent rains in the upstream areas IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/nine-youngsters-meet-watery-graves-in-telangana-andhra-620199.html Sun, 08 Jun 2025 18:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/flood-situation-improves-in-manipur-3-more-deaths-reported-620033.html Imphal June 6 The overall flood situation improved significantly in Manipur on Friday with water levels receding in major rivers as the intensity of the monsoon rain decreased an official said However according to a disaster management official at least three persons were killed in the flood related calamities during the past 24 hours taking the death toll to four in the current spell of monsoon rain and flood that hit the state since May 29 The cause of three fresh deaths is under investigation Four persons were also injured in a flood related incident After the monsoon rain started from May 29 the flood has affected over 166 lakh people and damaged 35429 houses and 11559 hectares of crop land across the states 706 villages mostly in Imphal valleys two districts Imphal West and Imphal East More than 75 domestic animals also died in the flood while 169 landslides were reported from different districts during the past 24 hours Earlier on June 3 the overflowing Imphal Kongba and Nambul rivers breached several embankments aggravating the situation in the valley region the disaster management official said He said that the district administrations along with volunteers rescued 4097 people and provided shelter in 82 relief campsThe State Fire Service Department Red Cross and State Water Resources Department have been providing drinking water to flood affected areas while the State Health Department has been conducting health camps as a precautionary measure to prevent post flood related diseases Restoration of National Highways and other major roads continues in full swing which were affected due to mudslide and landslide A Defence spokesperson said that since May 31 the Indian Army and Assam Rifles troopers as part of their ongoing Operation Jal RahatII evacuated nearly 2500 civilians to safety The relief operation has been undertaken tirelessly across multiple floodaffected localities in Imphal East and Imphal West districts providing critical assistance to the floodaffected population Major evacuations took place in Imphals Wangkhei areas where 778 individuals were rescued and at the governmentrun Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences JNIMS medical college and hospital where 750 people including 15 patients requiring urgent care were safely evacuated IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/flood-situation-improves-in-manipur-3-more-deaths-reported-620033.html Sat, 07 Jun 2025 00:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/was-it-just-negligence-or-deliberate-intent-to-harm-rohini-acharya-after-tejashwi-escapes-accident-620103.html Patna June 7 After the Leader of Opposition in Bihar Assembly Tejashwi Yadav escaped a major accident his sister Rohini Acharya demanded a thorough investigation and asked whether it was just negligence or a deliberate attempt to harm him The incident occurred around 130 am on NH22 near Goraul toll plaza in Vaishali district as Tejashwi was returning to Patna from a public programme in MadhepuraA speeding truck rammed into Tejashwis convoy injuring three security personnelTejashwi had a close shave as he was just five feet away from the collision pointAcharya in a post on social media platform X expressed grave concern over what she termed as a serious security lapseThe negligence shown by the local administration in Tejashwis security is a matter of serious concern It should be investigated immediately Acharya wroteHow did a truck reach in the middle of Tejashwis convoy Was it just negligence or a deliberate intent to harm him Rohini saidShe further noted that this was not the first incident involving a security breach in Tejashwis convoy and demanded accountability from the administrationPolitical reactions have begun to pour in with several RJD leaders echoing Acharyas sentiments and demanding a highlevel investigation into the matterSome leaders have alleged that the security setup for opposition leaders is being compromised deliberately while others criticised the states law and order situationLocal police responded quickly stopping the truck at the Goraul toll plaza and detaining the driver for questioningInitial reports suggest that the driver lost control but an official investigation is underway to ascertain whether it was an accident or something elseMeanwhile the injured security personnel have been admitted to the Sadar Hospital in Goraul and one remains under observation due to a head injury IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/was-it-just-negligence-or-deliberate-intent-to-harm-rohini-acharya-after-tejashwi-escapes-accident-620103.html Sat, 07 Jun 2025 16:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-pilgrims-drown-in-dwarka-one-dead-six-rescued-619834.html Devbhoomi Dwarka June 6 A spiritual journey turned tragic when a group of seven pilgrims from Gujarats Jamnagar drowned while taking a holy dip in the Gomti river near Devbhoomi Dwarka Six pilgrims were rescued by locals and the fire brigade while one young woman lost her life in the incidentThe group comprising four men and three women had come to the sacred city for pilgrimageHowever as they ventured into the Gomti river strong currents overwhelmed themEyewitnesses raised an alarm prompting immediate response from residents and emergency servicesDespite the rescue operation one woman could not be savedThe six others were pulled out alive and taken to a local hospital for treatmentThis marks the third such incident in the past month in the Gomti river raising serious concerns about safety measuresNearly three days ago an elderly man narrowly escaped drowning after being rescued by security personnelEarlier on May 21 a more tragic incident occurred when three pilgrims from Patan drowned only one could be savedOfficials have admitted that strong sea currents have been flowing into the Gomti river making the waters increasingly dangerousDespite warnings from the Indian Meteorological Department many pilgrims unaware of the risks cross designated safety barriers to take ritual dipsIn response to recent drowning incidents and the growing number of pilgrims visiting Dwarka the Gujarat government has ramped up safety measures and infrastructure development in the regionLife jackets have been made mandatory for all ferry passengers on routes such as OkhaBeyt Dwarka and boat rides on the Gomti riverAuthorities have instructed operators to prevent overcrowding and ensure each passenger wears a jacket with strict warnings issued against noncomplianceRegular inspections are being carried out by the Dwarka police to enforce these rulesOn the environmental front following observations by the Gujarat High Court the state has been directed to take concrete steps to curb plastic pollution on Beyt Dwarka island and preserve the fragile marine ecosystemThese efforts show a multipronged approach by the state government to balance safety development and sustainability in one of Indias holiest pilgrimage destinations IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-pilgrims-drown-in-dwarka-one-dead-six-rescued-619834.html Fri, 06 Jun 2025 05:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/harshvardhan-rane-reveals-his-plans-for-next-three-months-619876.html Mumbai June 6 Actor Harshvardhan Rane has revealed his plans for next three months which includes his films acing his psychology exams and going for wildlife photography Harshvardhan took to his Instagram stories where he shared a stunning picture of an owl that he tookFor the caption he wrote The plan for next three months Finish Deewaniyat climax shoot Ace psychology hnrs exams in June end Go for wildlife photographyHead for Omung Kumar sirs filmOn June 3 Harshvardhan shared that he has entered the final schedule of his upcoming film Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat and stated the last two schedules have been a meditative filmmaking experience of his entire careerHarshvardhan shared a moment as he prepped for a shoot Perched on a balcony he sat calmly while getting his makeup done The backdrop was breathtaking as it featured majestic mountains bathed in the golden glow of a rising sunand thanks to the energies and positivity of everyone on set we enter the final schedule of ek deewane ki DEEWANIYAT Last 2 schedules have been the most satisfying and meditative filmmaking experience of my entire career he wrote as the captionTalking about Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat the upcoming film also stars Sonam Bajwa and is locked for a Dusshera release The date was announced on May 27 alongside a poster featuring intense passion and chemistry between the lead pair promising a story filled with love emotion and dramaTaking to Instagram the actors shared the poster and captioned it 2nd October 2025 Gandhi Jayanti aur Dussehra pe cinema gharon mein dekhiye mohabbat nafrat aur Ek Deewane ki DeewaniyatThe movie explores intense emotions such as love obsession and heartbreakHe will also be seen in a film by Omung Kumar It also stars Sadia Khateeb and Karan Veer Mehra With Omung Kumar known for crafting impactful films and Harshvardhans compelling onscreen intensity this collaboration promises a gripping cinematic experience The film is expected to go on floors later this year The news about the shoot schedule was announced on MondayOmung Kumar is joined by producers Umesh KR Bansal Pragati Deshmukh Himanshu Tiwari Ajay Singh Dhananjay Singh Abhishek Ankur and Captain Rahul Bali with Rahhat Shah Kazmi as coproducer IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/harshvardhan-rane-reveals-his-plans-for-next-three-months-619876.html Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/shine-tom-chackos-father-dies-in-road-accident-actor-injured-619877.html Thrissur June 6 Malayalam actor Shine Tom Chackos father died when a car in which he was on the way to Bengaluru crashed with a lorry at Dharmapuri near Salem on Friday The car occupants included the actor his father mother brother and driverChackos father breathed his last while he was taken to the hospital Chacko suffered injuries to his handsThe rest of the family and the driver are now reported to be out of dangerThe family which left from here in the wee hours was on its way to Bengaluru for the treatment of the actor who is presently undergoing deaddiction rehabilitationThe actor was in the news since April after he was arrested after nearly three hours of questioning under Sections 27 and 29 of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances NDPS ActAs both were bailable offences at the station level he was released on bail and a formal case was registeredDuring interrogation Chacko reportedly admitted to using drugs after being confronted with digital evidence including phone records and footage of his alleged participation in rave parties around KochiFollowing his admission police recorded his arrest and took him for a routine medical examinationThis is not the first time Chacko has faced drugrelated allegationsIn February he was acquitted along with four women models in a 2015 cocaine use case after the prosecution failed to prove the chargesIncidentally during the period of Chackos arrest his parents and brother were also summoned by the probe teamThey had agreed to take the actor for deaddiction treatmentIn April Chacko was named by an arrested woman drug peddler who claimed to have supplied drugs to him and fellow actor Sreenath Bhasi IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/shine-tom-chackos-father-dies-in-road-accident-actor-injured-619877.html Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/karnataka-govt-most-inept-heartless-in-india-bjp-slams-cong-over-bengaluru-stampede-619976.html Bengaluru June 6 The political temperature in Karnataka soared after a tragic stampede near the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru claimed the lives of 11 people during the Royal Challengers Bengalurus RCB IPL 2025 victory celebrations As grief and anger mount sharp criticism has emerged from the Opposition with BJP leaders holding the Karnataka government squarely responsible for the chaosBJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar launched a scathing attack on the Congress administration calling it the most inept corrupt incompetent and heartless government in all of IndiaSpeaking to IANS Chandrasekhar said Today in Karnataka pensioners struggle to receive their pensions and farmers struggle to avoid suicide They are an antipeople government They made a lot of promises during the elections fooled the people and came to powerReferring to the visuals of Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar attending the RCB celebrations at the stadium he added The Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister were sitting in the stadium celebrating the exciting win of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru as if they had any role in that victory They were surrounded by police and security while fans the ones who had a real role in the celebration were trampled to death outside This is the insensitivity of the Karnataka governmentHe further questioned the deputy CMs public compliment to the police How can you compliment the police after 11 people died Why is Rahul Gandhi not asking for accountability This is classic hypocrisy of the Congress partyEchoing similar sentiments BJP National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla called the tragedy a statesponsored manmade disasterIn order to save themselves they are continuously looking for scapegoats Action has been taken against the event manager and the team but the leaders who allowed this manmade statesponsored murder to happen in their race for publicity and credit have not been held accountable yet Poonawalla statedHe questioned why the celebration event was held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium despite reports that police had not granted permissionWhen the police had denied permission what was DK Shivakumar doing there The government is directly responsible for both the Chief Minister and the Deputy Chief Minister But now to shield themselves they are making others scapegoats he saidPoonawalla also criticised the governments decision to conduct only a magisterial inquiry rather than a judicial investigation A full and thorough investigation should be conducted The reason they are avoiding a judicial probe is because they want to save themselves he claimedFollowing the incident Bengaluru Police arrested four individuals including the marketing head of RCB raising further questions about event planning and crowd control mechanisms IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/karnataka-govt-most-inept-heartless-in-india-bjp-slams-cong-over-bengaluru-stampede-619976.html Fri, 06 Jun 2025 17:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-woman-killed-by-tigress-near-bandhavgarh-tiger-reserve-619984.html Bhopal June 6 In a tragic incident a woman was killed by a tigress near Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradeshs Umaria on Friday officials said The tigress attacked the woman in the Manpur buffer area resulting in her immediate deathThe victim identified as Galli Bai Yadav 40 a resident of Rakhi village had gone to relieve herself near a drain in the village when the tigress hiding in the bushes suddenly attacked her from behindThis is not the first case of humanwildlife conflict in the region Just four days earlier a bear attacked a young man who was gathering wood leaving him severely injured He is currently receiving treatment at the Shahdol government hospitalSpeaking to IANS Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forests L Krishnamoorthy termed the Friday incident sad but said that there is no plan to shift the tigress from the area as of nowThis is the first incidence in the Rakhi village this place is far away from earlier places No plan to shift the tigress nowA Manpur officer said that Rakhi village is located approximately oneandahalf kilometres from the core zone of the reserve making it vulnerable to encounters with wild animals He however said the tigress jumped over the woman causing her death Since no part of her body was damaged it is believed that the tigress did not attack with the intention of huntingThe womans body was taken to the Community Health Centre in Manpur for a postmortem examination Her family was provided with Rs 10000 as immediate financial assistance with further compensation to be given according to government regulationsThis incident also raises concerns about sanitation facilities in the district Authorities claim that toilets have been constructed in every home and that the district is nearly Open DefecationFree However many villagers still resort to open defecation either due to habit or a lack of usable facilities The gap between official reports and the reality on the ground has led to dangerous encounters with wildlife The recent tiger attack is part of a disturbing pattern of fatal wildlife encounters in Umaria over the past two monthsOn April 12 a tiger attacked Vijay 14 in the forest of Dhamokhar area and her body was later found in a drain On April 2 Rani Singh a 25yearold woman from Kothiya village in Chansura beat of Panpatha core area was collecting mahua when she was attacked and killed by a tiger On March 23 a fiftyyearold shepherd grazing cattle in Uttar Paljha beat of the Panpatha buffer zone was attacked by a tigress resulting in his death IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-woman-killed-by-tigress-near-bandhavgarh-tiger-reserve-619984.html Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/sikkim-landslide-80-stranded-tourists-safely-evacuated-620023.html Gangtok June 6 At least 80 tourists stranded in the northern part of Sikkim due to inclement weather and landslides have been safely evacuated an official said on Friday A total of four helicopter sorties were conducted from Pakyong Greenfield Airport to Chaten using MI02 MI49 and MI39 helicopters resulting in the evacuation of 80 individualsAmong those evacuated 63 persons were tourists while 17 were locals To ensure their further travel to Gangtok the state government arranged state transport buses at the airport for the convenience of the evacueesIn order to address an immediate health concern a medical team from the Health and Family Welfare Department Pakyong was deployed at the airport to conduct basic health checkups upon arrivalAn official said that to provide information and support to the stranded tourists the Information Centre was set up at the airport by the Tourism and Civil Aviation Department Government of SikkimFurthermore a legal aid clinic by Sikkim State Legal Services Authority under the NALSA Legal Services to Disaster Victims Through Legal Services Authorities scheme was set upThe clinic provided assistance in the reconstruction of valuable documents in the affected area As per the current plan helicopter services will resume tomorrowThe helicopters will be used to transport essential relief materials from Pakyong Airport to Chaten Additionally arrangements will be made to bring back the remaining local residents who are still stranded in the areaThe administration continues to monitor the situation and remains committed to extending all necessary supportEarlier Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang on Thursday said that only the Lachen and Lachung sectors in the northern part of the mountain state are closed to visitors at the moment and the rest of the tourist places are now open for touristsSikkim continues to welcome tourists All six districts not just Mangan have beautiful destinations open for travel he said urging tourists to explore the various naturally blissful places of the stateHe also addressed recent misinformation surrounding infrastructure damage in the region It was previously reported that five bridges were washed away during the 2023 Glacial Lake Outburst Flood GLOFHowever the CM clarified that these bridges were damaged during this years monsoon due to unusually heavy rainfallChief Minister Tamang added that the state with support from the Central government is committed to longterm development and is focusing on rebuilding and strengthening all vulnerable bridges across Sikkim to prevent future disruptions IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/sikkim-landslide-80-stranded-tourists-safely-evacuated-620023.html Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/tn-woman-among-victims-of-stampede-at-ipl-victory-event-in-bengaluru-619803.html Chennai June 5 A 27yearold woman from Tamil Nadus Tiruppur district Kamatchi tragically lost her life in the stampede that occurred outside the MA Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Wednesday during the celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengalurus RCB maiden Indian Premier League IPL championship victory Kamatchi an IT professional working at a private software firm in Bengaluru had gone to witness the muchanticipated public celebration of RCBs historic win when the stampede took placeAccording to sources a massive crowd had gathered outside the stadium and confusion and overcrowding led to a chaotic stampede resulting in multiple fatalities and injuriesOriginally hailing from Myvadi near Udumalpet in Tiruppur district Kamatchi was the daughter of S Moorthy and S Rajalakshmi Her mother Rajalakshmi is the correspondent of Vivekananda Vidyalaya Matriculation School in Myvadi The news of her sudden demise has sent shockwaves through the small town where Kamatchi was known as a bright and ambitious young woman with a promising futureFamily members said Kamatchi had moved to Bengaluru a few years ago after securing a job in the IT sector and she often visited home during weekends and holidays She was always cheerful and driven Its devastating to know she lost her life in such a senseless tragedy a family friend told IANSHer grieving parents and other close relatives rushed to Bengaluru upon receiving the news late Wednesday night Her body is being transported back to her native place in Udumalpet where the final rites will be performed on ThursdayLocal leaders and school staff at Vivekananda Vidyalaya expressed their condolences and called on the authorities to ensure such events are better managed in the future Proper crowd control measures and planning could have prevented this tragic incident The loss of young lives like Kamatchis is unacceptable said a teacher from the schoolPolice in Bengaluru have launched an investigation into the incident including whether there was adequate security and crowd management in place during the highprofile event State officials have also promised compensation for the victims families and assured accountability for any lapses Kamatchi is survived by her parents S Moorthy and S Rajalakshmi IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/tn-woman-among-victims-of-stampede-at-ipl-victory-event-in-bengaluru-619803.html Thu, 05 Jun 2025 23:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/cong-led-ktaka-govt-responsible-for-stampede-hd-kumaraswamy-619650.html Bengaluru June 4 Union Minister for Large and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday expressed deep shock over the stampede incident near the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru in which at least 11 people were killed while over 30 sustained injuries The incident happened while fans were trying to enter the stadium to participate in the celebration event organised to mark the occasion of RCB winning its firstever IPL trophy This is the failure of the government according to me From yesterday the cricket fans are excited and enjoying themselves Today the invitation was given by the government and the RCB team decided to come to Bengaluru The state government wanted to facilitate them If the government has taken proper security measures this would not have happened he told IANSThis is the failure of the government To receive the cricket players our Dy CM went to the airport the Chief Minister also did not take it seriously In Karnataka whether the Home Minister is there or not we dont know Everyone is criticising how they are manging the law and order system I pray to god for the family members to come out of the pain he addedHe further said The incident near Chinnaswamy Stadium Bengaluru where 11 people tragically died due to a stampede during the RCB victory celebration has deeply shocked me The loss of innocent lives even before the joyous celebrations saddens me immenselyHe emphasised that the direct cause of this tragedy is the lack of proper preparation and precautionary measures The Union Minister said that the Congressled state government must take full responsibility for the disasterHe also demanded that the government immediately provide good treatment to the injured and rush to the aid of the victims familiesMy heartfelt concern is that cricket fans who came to witness the celebrations near the stadium and Vidhana Soudha should reach home safely without panicking or rushing The police should take urgent action in this regard and assist the public he saidThe stampede took place when thousands of fans attempted to enter the stadium in a hurry from various gates Police at the scene transported the injured individuals to ambulances and shifted them to the nearby Bowring and Vaidehi HospitalsPolice stated that the ambulances were unable to move quickly to the hospital due to the overcrowding on the roadsThe government of Karnataka had earlier cancelled the victory parade from Vidhana Soudha to Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium citing security reasonsPolice stated that they have been controlling the celebrating crowds since Tuesday night Throughout the night forces have been engaged in managing them and ensuring no untoward incidents occurredThe Karnataka government has said that at least 11 people have been killed and over 30 injured in the stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium The government has announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for the families of the deceased and also ordered a magisterial probeSpeaking at a press conference in Bengaluru Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said A big tragedy has happened during the victory celebration Eleven people have died in the stampede incident and 33 persons are injuredI have visited Bowring and Vaidehi hospitals This tragedy occurring during a celebration saddens me People have thronged in large numbers exceeding our expectations One lakh people gathered in front of Vidhana Soudha The capacity of Chinnaswamy Stadium is 35000 but about 2 to 3 lakh people gathered at the stadium the CM saidNo one expected this turnout We had anticipated that the number of people would be slightly more than the stadiums capacity Among the dead most are young girls and boys We are providing Rs 10 lakh compensation for the family of each deceased The injured will receive free treatment Siddaramaiah statedThe doctors have confirmed that all injured persons are out of dangerI pray for their souls and their families I am ordering a magisterial inquiry into the incident and action will be initiated against those found guiltyHe underlined that this was an unexpected incident and no one foresaw it IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/cong-led-ktaka-govt-responsible-for-stampede-hd-kumaraswamy-619650.html Thu, 05 Jun 2025 01:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/flood-situation-deteriorates-in-assam-death-toll-rises-to-46-in-northeast-619651.html Guwahati June 5 The overall flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Wednesday even as the decline in the intensity of the rain the situation of improved in other northeastern states an official said With two more fresh deaths in Assam the death toll in seven states excluding Sikkim of the region increased to 46 As per the data provided by the officials of different northeastern states out of 46 deaths during the current spell of rain and floods since May 29 at least 19 people were killed in Assam followed by 12 in Arunachal Pradesh six in Meghalaya five in Mizoram two in Tripura and one each in Nagaland and ManipurAccording to the disaster management officials of the seven northeastern states excluding Sikkim the deaths occurred due to drowning landslides waterlogging and other calamityrelated mishapsIn Assam according to the report of the Assam State Disaster Management Authority ASDMA over 679 lakh people were affected by the floods and rains in 21 districtsAs per the ASDMA report over 14977 hectares of crop lands were affected in 1494 villages in 21 districtsThe mighty Brahmaputra river and eight other rivers Burhidihing Kopili Barak Sonai Rukni Dhaleswari Katakhal Kushiyara are flowing above the danger level at several places in AssamIn Arunachal Pradesh the flood situation continued to remain grim on Wednesday with incessant rain causing fresh landslides and submerging of fresh areas in different parts of the state affecting over 3000 people in 23 districtsThough there were no fresh deaths in the northeastern state on Tuesday and Wednesday so far least 12 people including women and children have lost their lives due to landslides and floods triggered by monsoon rain since last week in five districts East Kameng Lower Subansiri Longding Lohit and AnjawAs per the report of the State Emergency Operation Centre SEOC fresh landslides were reported in Dibang Valley and Anjaw districts and along the LikabaliAalo highway near Magi and Siji disrupting vehicular movement Over 3000 people have been affected by the rain triggered floods and landslides across Arunachal Pradesh the SEOC report saidOut of Arunachal Pradeshs 26 districts Changlang is the worstaffected with six villages inundated and 2231 people rendered homeless Popular tourist spots such as Zupra and River Cafe near the NoaDehing river in Changland have been submerged by floodwaterAltogether 212 houses were damaged across the state and 425 livestock deaths were reported including 335 poultry and 95 animalsAdditionally floods and landslides damaged around 17 hectares of farmland and 20 hectares of horticulture plantations In Manipur in the wake of devastating floods affecting several areas of the Imphal Valley the Assam Rifles has once again demonstrated its deep commitment to humanitarian service and disaster responseA Defence spokesperson said that a column of Assam Rifles on Wednesday carried out a critical relief operation in Thambalkhong Leirak Wangkhei where they distributed 350 litres of potable drinking water and 5000 litres of general use water to flood affected residentsThe timely intervention was met with heartfelt gratitude from the local community who had been struggling for access to clean water in the aftermath of the delugeSimultaneously another relief effort was conducted at Khumidok village in Imphal East Assam Rifles personnel not only rescued stranded civilians but also established a medical aid camp and carried out defogging operations to mitigate health hazards caused by stagnant waterTheir rapid response helped prevent further deterioration of living conditions and safeguarded the health of the community Residents of Khumidok expressed deep appreciation for the compassion and professionalism shown by the Assam Rifles acknowledging their vital role in saving lives and restoring hope during a time of crisis the spokesman saidThe overall flood situations improved in Tripura Meghalaya Mizoram and NagalandThe flood situation in Assam deteriorated further on Wednesday with two more fatalities reported taking the cumulative death toll from this years floods and landslides to 19According to the latest bulletin from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority ASDMA nearly 68 lakh people across 21 districts are now reeling under the delugeNine major rivers including the Brahmaputra are currently flowing above the danger mark at multiple locations across the stateThe India Meteorological Departments Regional Meteorological Centre RMC in Guwahati has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in isolated pockets compounding concerns of further floodingThunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 3040 kmph are also expected in districts such as Dhubri South SalmaraMankachar Goalpara and Kokrajhar The two most recent deaths were reported from Nagaon and Cachar districts with one person still missing in CacharThe number of affected people surged from 65 lakh on Tuesday to 679423 on Wednesday impacting 66 revenue circles and 1494 villages Sribhumi remains the worstaffected district with over 259 lakh residents hit followed by Hailakandi 172 lakh and Nagaon 102 lakhOver 41000 people have been forced to seek refuge in 190 relief camps while 215 relief distribution centres are operational across the state Floodwaters have submerged nearly 15000 hectares of cropland severely affecting agricultural activitiesThe ASDMA bulletin also highlighted extensive damage to roads bridges educational institutions Anganwadi centres and power infrastructureUrban flooding continues to affect two districts impacting over 1000 residents Train services in southern Assam particularly in Silchar have also taken a hitA spokesperson for Northeast Frontier Railway NFR confirmed disruptions due to rising water levels on tracks and waterlogging at key maintenance areas Road and ferry connectivity also remain affected in several regions as the state grapples with worsening flood conditions IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/flood-situation-deteriorates-in-assam-death-toll-rises-to-46-in-northeast-619651.html Thu, 05 Jun 2025 01:35:00 +0530