DailyWorld News - The First International Newspaper From India https://dailyworld.in/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 08:00:07 +0530 en https://dailyworld.in/accident/amsterdams-iconic-church-destroyed-by-fire-656560.html The Hague Jan 1 The iconic Vondelkerk church in the Dutch capital Amsterdam was almost destroyed by a fire early Thursday morning the Dutch public broadcaster NOS reported The flames broke out shortly before 1 am local time 0000 GMT in the church tower located in Vondelpark said the reportNo injuries were reported it said adding that dozens of nearby homes were evacuated as winds hurled burning debris into surrounding streets with evacuated residents temporarily sheltered in a nearby yoga studioFirefighters and emergency crews worked through the night to bring the blaze under control and prevent it from spreading to adjacent residential buildings Xinhua news agency reportedInvestigation is underway to determine the cause of the fireBuilt in 1872 the Vondelkerk served as a Roman Catholic church until 1977 and has since been used as a venue for events and small businessesAccording to Stadsherstel Amsterdam the largest organisation in the Netherlands dedicated to restoring heritage sites monuments and cultural landmarks the Vondelkerk dates from 1872 and for many years it was a wellattended church also known as the Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus named after the Catholic parish that worshipped thereAround a century later due to secularization the badly neglected building was threatened with demolition However a plan to restore and repurpose the church was developed a foundation was established in 1980 to make it possible and hence the beautiful building has survived to this day the organisation statesIt mentioned that the neoGothic crossbasilica was designed by the famous Dutch architect Pierre Cuypers and named after the 17thcentury poet Joost van den Vondel Cuypers also designed Central Station the Rijksmuseum and dozens of churches throughout the Netherlands IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/amsterdams-iconic-church-destroyed-by-fire-656560.html Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/new-year-turns-tragic-3-young-lives-lost-in-muzaffarpur-and-begusarai-accidents-656606.html Patna Jan 1 While people across Bihar welcomed the New Year with celebrations two devastating road accidents in Muzaffarpur and Begusarai plunged families into grief turning joy into mourning A tragic road accident occurred near Gobarsahi Chowk under the Sadar police station area of Muzaffarpur where two young men lost their livesAccording to police the victims were riding a motorcycle at high speed when they lost control and rammed into a road divider in the early hours of Thursday around 1230 amThe impact was so severe that the motorcycle was destroyed Both riders were thrown onto the road and sustained critical injuriesDespite efforts by locals and police to rush them to the hospital both died on the wayThe deceased have been identified as Rishabh Kumar resident of Prabhat Nagar under the jurisdiction of Sadar police station and Shashi Ranjan Kumar resident of the Sahebganj police station areaSadar SHO Ashmit Kumar confirmed the incident stating that preliminary investigation indicates overspeeding and loss of control as the causeThe bodies were sent to Sri Krishna Medical College and Hospital SKMCH for postmortem examination Further investigation is underwayAs news of the deaths reached their homes the familiesâwho were waiting to welcome the New Year with their sonsâwere left shattered A pall of grief spread across their localitiesIn another tragic incident on New Yearâs Day a road accident in Begusarai claimed the life of an 18yearold youth and left two others injuredThe accident occurred on State Highway55 near Hardiya Middle School under the Mufassil police station area when three friends were returning on a motorcycle after visiting Kanwar LakeThe deceased has been identified as Gaurav Kumar 18 son of Raja Ram Pandit a resident of Hanspur Ward2 under Nayagaon police stationThe injured include Premchand son of Lakhan Sah seriously injured and undergoing treatment at a private clinic and Subodh Kumar son of Ramkishore Mahto who sustained minor injuriesAccording to Subodh Kumar their motorcycle collided with a cart parked on the roadsideAfter the collision Gaurav fell onto the main road where a speeding HIWA truck BR31GC0746 ran over him killing him instantlyWith the help of locals police seized the truck and detained the driverThe victimâs body was sent to Sadar Hospital for a postmortem The Mufassil police are investigating the incidentGaurav Kumar was the only son and sole earning member of his familyHis father works as a mason The sudden loss has left the family facing an uncertain future and grief has engulfed the entire neighbourhood IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/new-year-turns-tragic-3-young-lives-lost-in-muzaffarpur-and-begusarai-accidents-656606.html Fri, 02 Jan 2026 09:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/man-charred-to-death-as-two-vehicles-collide-in-andhra-pradeshs-prakasam-656403.html Amaravati Dec 31 A man was charred to death in a collision between two vehicles in Andhra Pradeshâs Prakasam district on Wednesday Police said a Bolero vehicle caught fire after colliding with an unidentified vehicle on the NandyalAmaravati highway The driver was trapped in the fire and was charred to death Another person travelling in the same vehicle was injuredThe accident occurred near Rangareddypalle village in Racharla mandal around 545 amAccording to police the Bolero vehicle laden with cashew was heading to Anantapur from Tuni It collided with an unidentified vehicle coming from the opposite direction The Bolero vehicle caught fire as a result of the collisionAlerted by the passersby fire services personnel rushed to the spot with a fire engine and doused the fireThe deceased was identified as Swamy 50 Another person Kandipalli Jayarami Reddy was injured He was shifted to the government hospital at GiddalurPolice said they have registered a case and are investigating An official said they were trying to trace the vehicle which collided with the BoleroMeanwhile a few passengers of a private travel bus were injured in another accident in neighbouring TelanganaPolice said the bus collided with a truck on the HyderabadVijayawada highway near Narketpally in Nalgonda district The bus was heading to Hyderabad The injured have been admitted to a private hospital near NarketpallyThe accident led to a huge traffic jam Police rushed to the spot and cleared the roadIn another accident in Hyderabad a home guard was injured in a hitandrun case The accident occurred at a traffic signal in the information technology hub of MadhapurAccording to police a speeding car hit the home guard who was on duty at the traffic signal The car sped away after hitting home guard Nayeem 45 The injured home guard was admitted to the hospital Police registered a case and launched an investigation to identify the car and its owner IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/man-charred-to-death-as-two-vehicles-collide-in-andhra-pradeshs-prakasam-656403.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 11:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-die-of-suffocation-in-bihar-656441.html Patna Dec 31 Three people died of suffocation as the room got filled with smoke from a coal brazier lit to protect themselves from cold conditions in Bihars Gaya district Three members of a family a woman and two children lost their lives to suffocation in the Wazirganj police station areaThe victims were identified as Meena Devi 60 wife of Gango Manjhi her grandson Sujit Kumar 3 and granddaughter Anshu Kumari 5 the police saidTo protect themselves from the cold the family reportedly lit a charcoal brazier inside a room on Tuesday night before going to sleepThe door and windows were closed causing smoke to accumulate inside the room leading to the death of all three due to asphyxiationFamily members said that when they opened the room late at night it was filled with smoke and the trio was found unconsciousThey were immediately taken to a local hospital where doctors declared them deadWazirganj Station House Officer Neeraj Kumar said that prima facie the deaths appear to have been caused by suffocation due to smoke from the charcoal brazierWe are investigating all aspects of the incident and the exact cause of death will be confirmed after the postmortem examination report Kumar saidThe bodies have been sent to the Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College Hospital for postmortem examinationThe incident has cast a pall of gloom over the villagePolice have appealed to residents not to use charcoal braziers or heaters in closed rooms advising people to keep windows openThey further warned that if smoke accumulates or discomfort is felt individuals should immediately step outside and ventilate the roomA similar incident occurred on the night of December 26 in Ambika Bhawani Colony near Bharat Milap Chowk under the Bhagwan Bazar police station area of Chhapra city Bihar where four members of a family lost their lives due to toxic fumes from a charcoal brazierThe family had lit a charcoal brazier inside their room to protect themselves from the severe cold IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-die-of-suffocation-in-bihar-656441.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 15:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-killed-two-injured-in-road-accident-in-afghanistans-badakhshan-656293.html Kabul Dec 30 Seven commuters were killed and two others sustained injuries due to a road accident that occurred in northern Afghanistans Badakhshan province on Tuesday provincial police spokesman Ehsanullah Kamgar said The deadly collision took place in the Maimay district of the mountainous Darwaz region early morning the official said without providing more details Xinhua News Agency reportedLast week at least five people were killed and 44 others injured after a bus overturned in the Salang area of Afghanistans Baghlan provinceIn a statement shared on X Afghanistans Ministry of Public Works MoPW spokesperson Mohammad Ashraf Haqshenas said on Sunday that the incident happened in the Shawal area north of Salang at around 2 am on Saturday local time local media outlet Pajhwok Afghan News reportedHaqshenas said that a passenger bus veered off the road and overturned due to reckless driving claiming the lives of five people and injuring 44 others He added that the injured were taken to the Khanjan district health centre for treatmentThe ministry asked people travelling on the route to follow the instructions given by officials and observe traffic rules Authorities said that personnel were carrying out snowclearing operations at several points on the Salang highwayOn December 15 local police said at least three people were killed and 16 others injured in two separate traffic accidents in Afghanistan in the past 24 hoursA headon collision between two vehicles on the KabulKandahar highway in eastern Ghazni province claimed the lives of two people and injured two women In the northern Jawzjan province separate traffic incidents caused the death of one person and injured 14 othersAuthorities have attributed the accidents mainly to reckless driving highlighting the dangers caused by overcrowded and poorly maintained roads in Afghanistan IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-killed-two-injured-in-road-accident-in-afghanistans-badakhshan-656293.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/south-central-railway-urges-people-not-to-fly-kites-near-railway-traction-lines-656336.html Hyderabad Dec 30 South Central Railway has appealed to people to avoid flying kites near railway traction lines during the upcoming Sankranti festival The South Central Railway SCR observed with serious concern that several incidents of electrocution have occurred due to kite flying in the vicinity of railway premises including yards tracks and nearby civil localitiesDuring the previous Sankranti festival season multiple cases were reported across various zones of Indian Railways wherein individuals suffered severe electric shocks or fatal injuries after coming into contact with kite threads entangled with 25 kV Overhead Electric Traction OHE linesâUse of Chineseimported kite threads which are often metallic or chemically treated and act as conductors of electricity When such threads come in contact with live overhead traction equipment they pose a grave threat not only to human life but also to critical railway electrical infrastructure potentially leading to service disruptions and safety hazards for passengers and Railway staffâ the SCR said in a statementIt earnestly appealed to the public to extend their full cooperation by strictly avoiding kite flying near railway tracks stations yards and other Railway installationsThe overhead traction lines carry highvoltage electricity and even indirect contact through kite threads can result in fatal accidents South Central Railway urges everyone to celebrate festivals responsibly and help ensure the safety of lives and uninterrupted train operation it addedMeanwhile a food delivery boy sustained a serious injury after he got entangled in Chinese manja in Hyderabadâs Old CityThe incident occurred in the Shamsheergunj area on Monday Jameel a resident of Nawab Sahab Kunta was riding towards Shahalibanda when the banned Chinese manja reportedly fell and wrapped around his neck causing a deep cut He was shifted to a private hospital where he is undergoing treatment Police said he received 22 sutures for the injuryFollowing the incident Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender announced a reward of Rs 5000 for information leading to the detection of the sale of banned Chinese manjaPolice in Hyderabad have intensified their drive against those selling or using the prohibited string IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/south-central-railway-urges-people-not-to-fly-kites-near-railway-traction-lines-656336.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-cm-expresses-grief-over-indore-water-tragedy-jitu-patwari-seeks-action-against-mayor-656368.html Indore Dec 30 Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Tuesday expressed grief over the death of three residents of Bhagirathpura in Indore following the consumption of contaminated water âThe incident that occurred in the Bhagirathpura area of Indore is extremely tragic While paying tribute to the deceased persons I pray for the swift recovery of all those undergoing treatmentâ Yadav wrote on XThe Chief Minister announced an ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh to the families of each deceased and reiterated that the state government would bear the cost of treatment for all affected persons He assured that the administration would ensure their safetyThe tragedy has triggered panic in Bhagirathpura after three deaths and a rising number of hospitalisations linked to allegedly contaminated tap water More than 66 people have been admitted to various hospitals including government and private institutions To contain the crisis 22 medical teams comprising senior doctors have been deployed in villages suspected to be affected by the water supplyResponding to the incident Madhya Pradesh Congress president Jitu Patwari demanded accountability âThree people have died and the Indore Municipal Commissioner and Mayor should be held responsible for itâ Patwari said during a hospital visit on Tuesday evening IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-cm-expresses-grief-over-indore-water-tragedy-jitu-patwari-seeks-action-against-mayor-656368.html Wed, 31 Dec 2025 01:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-climbs-to-4-in-best-bus-accident-in-mumbai-656220.html Mumbai Dec 30 The death toll in the BEST bus accident in Mumbai has reached four after two more fatalities were confirmed by the officials on Tuesday Nine others were injured and are currently in stable condition the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation BMC said in a statementThe incident happened late on Monday The BEST bus went out of control and rammed into people walking along the roadside According to the officials the bus ran over between 10 and 12 pedestrians before coming to a haltAccording to the officials the accident occurred when the driver was trying to reverse the bus at the endpoint of its routeThe Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport BEST runs Indias largest public bus fleetAs soon as the information was received police fire department officials and rescue and relief teams reached the spotThe injured were admitted to the nearest hospitals immediatelyThe driver has been identified as Santosh Ramesh Sawant 52 while Bhagwan Bhau Ghare 47 was the conductor of the busThe deceased are identified as Pranita Sandip Rasam 35 Varsha Sawant 25 Mansi Meghshyam Gurav 49 and Prashant Shinde 53Soon after the accident a large police presence was deployed at the site to manage the situation and regulate traffic in the areaThe incident caused panic in the area as locals gathered near the spot soon after the accidentEyewitnesses at the scene said the bus appeared to be speeding moments before it veered off course and struck pedestrians walking along the road Police said these claims are being verified as part of the investigationAuthorities have initiated an inquiry to determine the sequence of events leading to the accident including whether mechanical failure or other factors were involvedInvestigations are underwayFurther details are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-climbs-to-4-in-best-bus-accident-in-mumbai-656220.html Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mumbai-bus-accident-cm-fadnavis-announces-rs-5-lakh-aid-to-families-of-deceased-656231.html Mumbai Dec 30 Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced financial assistance of Rs five lakh to the families of the deceased in the Bhandup bus accident At least four people were killed and nine others injured when a BEST BrihanMumbai Electric Supply and Transport bus ran over pedestrians on the crowded station road in Bhandup West in northeast Mumbai on Monday night The chief minister in his post on X said âThe tragic incident in which 4 people lost their lives in a fatal accident near Bhandup railway station in Mumbai is extremely unfortunate I pay my heartfelt tribute to them In this incident 9 people were injured and I pray at the feet of God for their speedy recovery The state government will provide financial assistance of 5 lakh rupees to the heirs of the deceasedâAccording to the police the BEST bus lost control while reversing and crashed into pedestrians standing nearbyAt least four people including three women were killed while nine were injured and rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment The deceased are identified as Pranita Sandip Rasam 35 Varsha Sawant 25 Mansi Meghshyam Gurav 49 and Prashant Shinde 53The bus driver identified as Santosh Ramesh Sawant 52 has been taken into custody and an FIR is being registered The accident happened in a busy pedestrian area just outside the Bhandup suburban railway station where people often wait for busesEyewitnesses at the scene said the bus appeared to be speeding moments before it veered off course and struck pedestrians walking along the road Police said these claims are being verified as part of the investigationThe Bhandup BEST bus accident has inevitably revived memories of the Kurla bus tragedy in which nine people were killedAccording to the transport sector experts the Bhandup and Kurla bus accidents have exposed longstanding concerns including inadequate pedestrian infrastructure lack of protective barriers near bus stops and questions over driver training fatigue and vehicle handling in congested areasThey pointed out that until bus stops are redesigned pavements cleared and traffic movements better regulated accidents like those in Bhandup and Kurla will remain a recurring risk IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mumbai-bus-accident-cm-fadnavis-announces-rs-5-lakh-aid-to-families-of-deceased-656231.html Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-as-bus-plunges-into-ravine-in-uttarakhands-almora-656248.html Almora Dec 30 At least six people were killed after a bus carrying around 18 passengers lost control and plunged into a deep ravine on the BhikiyasainVinayak road in Uttarakhands Almora district on Tuesday morning officials said According to official sources the accident took place near Shilapani on the BhikiyasainVinayakJalali motor road The bus was travelling from Bhikiyasain to Ramnagar and had departed from Dwarahat at around 6 amWhile en route the bus reportedly went out of control and fell into a deep gorge Six passengers were declared dead on the spot officials confirmedIt is believed that around 17 to 18 people were on board the bus at the time of the accident Several passengers sustained injuries and have been admitted to the nearest government hospital in Bhikiyasain for treatmentAfter receiving information about the mishap teams from the police district administration and the State Disaster Relief Force SDRF rushed to the accident siteRescue operations are currently underway and authorities have expressed apprehension that some passengers may still be trapped inside the vehicleSenior district officials have also left for the spot to oversee the rescue workThe accident location is situated nearly 100 kilometres away from the district headquarters posing additional challenges for relief operationsOfficials said that the driver and the conductor of the bus are safe and in stable conditionUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami expressed deep grief over the tragic incident and said that rescue and relief efforts were being carried out on a priority basisI have received the extremely distressing news of a bus accident on the BikhiyasainVinayak Motor Road which was en route from Bikhiyasain to Ramnagar in Almora district resulting in casualties among the passengers This incident is profoundly painful and heartwrenching the Chief Minister said in a post on XWe pray to God to grant eternal peace to the souls of the departed at His divine feet and provide strength to the bereaved families to endure this immense sorrow he said while also wishing a speedy recovery for those injuredThe injured passengers in the accident are being promptly admitted to nearby hospitals by the district administration The seriously injured have been referred to advanced medical centres for better treatment The entire matter is under continuous monitoring and I am in constant contact with the local administrative authorities CM Dhami said IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-as-bus-plunges-into-ravine-in-uttarakhands-almora-656248.html Tue, 30 Dec 2025 16:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/extremely-saddening-pm-modi-condoles-loss-of-lives-in-ukhand-bus-accident-656268.html New Delhi Dec 30 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed grief over the bus accident in Uttarakhands Almora and offered his condolences over the loss of lives At least six people were killed after a bus carrying around 18 passengers lost control and plunged into a deep ravine on the BhikiyasainVinayak road in Uttarakhands Almora district on Tuesday morning officials saidIn a post on X the Prime Ministers Office PMO quoted PM Modi as saying The loss of lives due to a bus mishap in the Almora district of Uttarakhand is extremely saddening Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones May the injured recover at the earliestEarlier Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami also expressed deep grief over the tragic bus accident and said that rescue and relief efforts were being carried out on a priority basisI have received the extremely distressing news of a bus accident on the BikhiyasainVinayak Motor Road which was en route from Bikhiyasain to Ramnagar in Almora district resulting in casualties among the passengers This incident is profoundly painful and heartwrenching the Chief Minister said in a post on XWe pray to God to grant eternal peace to the souls of the departed at His divine feet and provide strength to the bereaved families to endure this immense sorrow he said while also wishing a speedy recovery for those injuredThe injured passengers in the accident are being promptly admitted to nearby hospitals by the district administration The seriously injured have been referred to advanced medical centres for better treatment The entire matter is under continuous monitoring and I am in constant contact with the local administrative authorities CM Dhami saidAccording to official sources the accident took place near Shilapani on the BhikiyasainVinayakJalali motor road The bus was travelling from Bhikiyasain to Ramnagar and had departed from Dwarahat at around 6 amWhile en route the bus reportedly went out of control and fell into a deep gorge Six passengers were declared dead on the spot officials confirmedIt is believed that around 17 to 18 people were on board the bus at the time of the accident Several passengers sustained injuries and have been admitted to the nearest government hospital in Bhikiyasain for treatmentAfter receiving information about the mishap teams from the police district administration and the State Disaster Relief Force SDRF rushed to the accident siteRescue operations are currently underway and authorities have expressed apprehension that some passengers may still be trapped inside the vehicleSenior district officials have also left for the spot to oversee the rescue workThe accident location is situated nearly 100 kilometres away from the district headquarters posing additional challenges for relief operationsOfficials said that the driver and the conductor of the bus are safe and in stable condition IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/extremely-saddening-pm-modi-condoles-loss-of-lives-in-ukhand-bus-accident-656268.html Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-as-passenger-vehicle-rams-into-truck-in-mp-656285.html Maihar Dec 30 At least four people were killed and 12 others were severely injured in a road accident on National Highway30 in Maihar district said officials on Tuesday The incident on Monday evening occurred near Tiloura village under the Nadan police station area when a speeding passenger vehicle carrying members of the Patel family from Padariya village in neighbouring Katni district crashed into a container truckThe collision was not headon but from behind yet the impact was severe enough to cause widespread chaos at the scene According to police the vehicle carrying the passengers rammed into the rear of the truck with tremendous force mangling the front portion of the passenger vehicleThree occupants died instantaneously while 12 others sustained injuriesThose who died have been identified as Chhonga Patel 60 from NKJ New Katni Junction Padariya Jitendra Payasi 24 and Santlal Patel from Katni and another person is yet to be identifiedThose who were injured have been identified as Jagdish Patel Ram Sahay Patel Ram Pratap Patel Mangi Bai Patel Shyam Sundar Patel Om Patel Krishna Patel Satybhan Patel Sant Lal Satyam Patel and Maim PatelPolice authorities said the condition of at least five of the injured remains very critical raising fears that the death toll could rise Most of the injured have been referred to Katni for advanced medical treatmentAccording to the official one woman died en route while the fourth passenger who has yet to be identified died in KatniThe victims were en route to Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh for the immersion of ashes a sacred Hindu ritual marking the final rites for a deceased member The entire group belonged to the same extended Patel family turning what was meant to be a journey of closure into one of profound tragedyAll of them were residents of nearby Padariya village Upon receiving information about the mishap personnel from Nadan rural police station led by the station incharge rushed to the spotWith assistance from local residents they launched an intensive rescue operation to extricate those trapped in the wreckage of the badly damaged traveller vehicleThe effort involved cutting through twisted metal to free the victimsAll injured were promptly transported via ambulances to Maihar Civil Hospital for initial treatment After providing first aid the five critically injured individuals were referred to the district hospital in Satna for advanced medical carePolice have registered a case under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles ActAn investigation is underway to determine the exact cause including whether speeding poor visibility or mechanical failure played a role Preliminary reports suggest excessive speed as a contributing factor IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-as-passenger-vehicle-rams-into-truck-in-mp-656285.html Tue, 30 Dec 2025 23:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-person-dies-three-missing-after-boat-sinks-off-greek-island-of-samos-656142.html Athens Dec 29 One person died while three remained missing after a migrant boat sank off the Greek island of Samos on Monday according to the coast guard As many as 26 migrants reached shore in the Petalides area and informed authorities that others were still at sea Euro News reported The boat had capsized early MondayCoast guard vessels a helicopter a private boat and ground teams have started a search and rescue operation Body of a woman was found during the search while search operations continued for other missing peopleGreece has remained a key entry point for migrants and refugees in the European Union since 2015 with over one million arrivals Hundreds of people have died while attempting the sea crossingThe incident comes after several migrant tragedies have been reported in Greek waters recently As many as 28 people were rescued while three others remained missing after boat with irregular migrants from Turkey sank off the Greek island of Samos on December 16 Xinhua News Agency reported citing Greek authoritiesThe Hellenic Coast Guard said that a search and rescue operation was launched to locate the missing ones It further said that winds of up to force five on the Beaufort scale were impacting the areaThe coast guard said that migrants were found near the coastline after their boat crashed into rocks The injured people were taken to a local hospital for treatment while an injured baby in serious condition was airlifted to Athens Xinhua News Agency reported citing local media outlet Samos TodayOn December 8 a 12yearold boy died after being hit by a boat propeller as a smuggler allegedly forced migrants to jump from a speedboat off Samos On December 6 Greek authorities found 17 bodies and rescued two migrants from a vessel off Crete IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-person-dies-three-missing-after-boat-sinks-off-greek-island-of-samos-656142.html Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/kavach-40-commissioned-on-bajwa-ahmedabad-section-vadodara-drm-explains-safety-features-656144.html Vadodara Dec 29 The Western Railwayâs Vadodara division recently commissioned Kavach 40 Indiaâs indigenous automatic train protection system on the BajwaAhmedabad section equipping all the locomotives with advanced safety features The stateoftheart facility will prevent overspeeding bring the trains to a halt at red signals automatically and also eliminate collision risks with other trainsShedding light on the safety features the Divisional Railway Manager DRM Raju Bhadke called it a quantum leap in passenger safety and informed that the premium Vande Bharat trains are being upgraded with the highest version of Kavach 40Speaking to IANS the DRM explained that the Western Railways is working with full commitment to ensure passengersâ safety during train journeys and is also focusing on developing new technologies for passengers experienceâKavach 40 ATP Advanced Protection System has been implemented for the first time between Bajwa and Ahmedabad in the Vadodara division This will ensure safe travel for passengersâ he addedHe added that the new system will prevent trains as well as passengers from any collision risksâThis Kavach 40 is the most advanced version Now this technology will be implemented in all types of trains In the coming days this system will be implemented in every train so that passengers can have a safe journeyâ he said giving an account of the Railwayâs plan to ensure foolproof safety by introducing them to modern technologyNotably Kavach 40 is an indigenously developed enhancement of Indiaâs Automatic Train Protection system designed to prevent collisions and enforce speed limits The enhanced safety feature under the protection system automatically applies brakes when a loco pilot does not respond and supports safe operations during poor visibility or extreme weather conditionsThe Railways has accelerated deployment of its Kavach 40 automatic train protection system and also its commissioning across 738 route km on the DelhiMumbai and DelhiHowrah corridors IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/kavach-40-commissioned-on-bajwa-ahmedabad-section-vadodara-drm-explains-safety-features-656144.html Mon, 29 Dec 2025 23:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-after-2-train-coaches-catch-fire-in-andhra-pradeshs-anakapalli-656005.html Anakapalli Dec 29 A 70yearold man was charred to death while several other passengers managed to escape after a fire broke out in two airconditioned coaches of the Tata NagarâErnakulam Express Train No 18189 at Duvvada in Andhra Pradeshs Anakapalli district in the early hours of Monday police said According to preliminary information the train which was travelling from Tatanagar to Ernakulam via Visakhapatnam district caught fire at around 130 am after crossing DuvvadaFlames were reported in the B1 and M2 airconditioned coaches which were positioned next to the pantry carA railway police official stated that the incident was first reported by the loco pilots near a railway point close to Yelamanchili after which the train was immediately brought to a halt at the stationHowever before fire services could reach the spot the blaze spread rapidly and completely engulfed the two AC coaches gutting them entirelyAs thick smoke filled the compartments panic gripped the passengers who rushed out onto the platforms many of them confused and unsure about the situationRailway officials said that all passengers were evacuated safely bringing relief to both travellers and authoritiesThey however confirmed that one passenger lost his life in the incidentThe deceased was identified as Chandrasekhar Sundar 70 a resident of Vijayawada who was reportedly trapped inside the B1 AC coach and died due to severe burn injuriesThe train eventually arrived at Anakapalli nearly four hours behind its scheduled timeRailway sources indicated that after the train departed Anakapalli sparks and flames were noticed near Narsingaballi allegedly due to the brakes of the B1 AC coach overheating and catching fireFirefighting teams from Anakapalli Elamanchili and Nakkapalli rushed to the location and worked for several hours to bring the fire under controlDespite sustained efforts all passenger belongings inside the two affected coaches were completely destroyed in the blazeSenior railway officials reached the station to assess the situation and monitor relief measuresAs a precaution ambulances were stationed at the siteIn the cold night hundreds of passengers were forced to wait at the station for several hours as officials worked to manage the aftermath of the incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-after-2-train-coaches-catch-fire-in-andhra-pradeshs-anakapalli-656005.html Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/16-killed-in-nursing-home-fire-in-indonesia-identification-underway-656016.html Jakarta Dec 29 Indonesian police are conducting identification procedures for 16 people killed in a fire that broke out at a nursing home in Manado the capital of North Sulawesi province local authorities said on Monday The victims bodies are being identified at Bhayangkara Hospital of the North Sulawesi Regional Police Polda Sulut according to Alamsyah P Hasibuan head of public relations of Polda SulutHe said the identification process is aimed at establishing the victims full identities before further coordination with their families reports Xinhua news agencyAccording to him the fire occurred at around 836 pm local time on Sunday at the Panti Werdha Damai nursing home located in Ranomuut Subdistrict Paal Dua District Manado The blaze was extinguished at about 930 pm after three fire engines dispatched by the Manado city government arrived at the sceneFollowing reports of the fire police officers moved quickly to secure the area and assist with rescue operations Survivors were evacuated to Manado City Regional Hospital and Permata Bunda Hospital while the deceased were transferred for further handlingPolice forensic teams have launched an investigation including a crime scene examination and witness interviews to determine the sequence of events and the preliminary cause of the fire Hasibuan saidEarlier on December 22 15 people were killed and 19 others injured early Monday in a bus accident at the intersection of the Krapyak toll exit in Semarang city Central Java province local authorities reportedAccording to the Semarang Search and Rescue Office the passenger bus was reportedly travelling at high speed when the driver lost control causing the vehicle to hit a road barrier and overturnThe evacuation process was quite difficult because some victims were trapped inside the bus and access was obstructed by broken glass said Budiono head of the Semarang Search and Rescue Office Rescue personnel had to enter the overturned bus open access to the victims and evacuate them with extra cautionThe office confirmed that all victims have been successfully evacuated and sent to local hospitals IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/16-killed-in-nursing-home-fire-in-indonesia-identification-underway-656016.html Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-female-students-from-telangana-die-in-us-road-accident-656099.html Hyderabad Dec 29 Two female students from Telangana were killed in a road accident in the United States as per information from their families here The students hailing from the Mahabubabad district of Telangana died when a car in which they were travelling plunged into a gorge in CaliforniaThe deceased have been identified as Pulakhandam Meghana Rani 25 and Kadiyala Bhavana 24They had gone to the US in 2023 to pursue a Masters in computers and were on a job hunt after completing their studiesAccording to information from their families the car met with an accident on Alabama Hills road at around 4 pm local time on Sunday while they were on a pleasure trip along with their friends A group of eight friends had gone to California in two carsThe car in which Rani and Bhavana were travelling with two others failed to navigate a curve veered off the road and plunged into a valley While Rani and Bhavana died on the spot two others were injuredRani was from Garla village while Bhavana was from Mulkanoor village in Mahabubabad Raniâs father Nageshwara Rao runs a MeeSeva centre at Garla while Bhavanaâs father is the deputy sarpanch of Mulkanoor villageThe news of the deaths came as a huge shock to their families The family members said they were waiting for them to settle downBoth students had completed an MS from the University of Dayton OhioThe families have urged the Centre and also the state government to help in bringing the mortal remains for the last ritesA GoFundMe page has been set up to raise funds for the repatriation of Meghanas remains as her family is struggling to cover the expensesMeghana fondly known as Chikki had moved to the US with dreams and a heart full of love To those who knew her she was a kind vibrant soul who always put others first it saidHer sudden departure has left a void in our lives that can never be filled She was an Indian national unmarried and belonged to a lower middleclass family from Garla village Telangana India the page readsAny contribution no matter how small will help us give my sister a dignified farewell and will mean more to us than words can express it adds IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-female-students-from-telangana-die-in-us-road-accident-656099.html Mon, 29 Dec 2025 17:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-killed-in-three-road-accidents-in-telangana-andhra-pradesh-655891.html Hyderabad Dec 28 Seven people were killed in three separate road accidents in the Telugu states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh on Sunday police said Three youths were killed when a motorbike they were riding fell into a ditch in the Sangareddy district of TelanganaThe incident occurred on the outskirts of Narayankhed on the NizampetBidar highwayAccording to police the youth along with the bike fell into a ditch dug for a culvertThe trio died on the spot They have been identified as Avuti Narasimhulu 27 Jinna Mallesh 24 and Jinna Mahesh 23 They were all residents of Narsapur in Narayankhed mandalPolice shifted the bodies to the government hospital in Sangareddy for autopsy A police officer said they have registered a case and are taking up further investigationThe ditch was dug for a culvert on 16B National Highway which was constructed recently The highway connects Nizampet in Sangareddy district to Bidar in neighbouring Karnataka stateTechnical flaws in the construction of the highway were exposed in May during heavy rain as water got stagnated at several places along the 46kmlong highway which was built with an outlay of Rs 300 crore Traffic was disrupted on the highway due to water stagnationIn another accident a couple was killed in Jagtial district of Telangana The accident occurred near Gollapalli when a trolley vehicle rammed into a bike The couple riding the twowheeler died on the spotThey have been identified as Lingaiah 50 and Lacchava 48 They were residents of Abdullapur in the same districtMeanwhile two people died in an accident in Andhra Pradeshs Vizianagaram district According to police a van rammed into a roadside tree at Gajapatinagar killing both the occupants of the vehicleThe deceased were identified as P Vinay Kumar and Dinesh both residents of Visakhapatnam They were returning to Visakhapatnam from Rayagada in Odisha Police said the person driving the van lost control leading to the accident IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-killed-in-three-road-accidents-in-telangana-andhra-pradesh-655891.html Sun, 28 Dec 2025 11:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/west-bengal-three-killed-in-road-accident-due-to-dense-fog-655856.html Kolkata Dec 27 Three people were killed in a road accident caused by dense fog in West Bengals Alipurduar district on Saturday According to the police the incident occurred due to a headon collision between a small car and a 12wheeler trailer After the accident the trailer fell into a ditch beside the roadPolice said that a small car was travelling towards Siliguri in north Bengal The trailer was coming from the opposite directionThe accident took place in the Garam Basati area of ââNational Highway 31 in Alipurduar after an overtaking manoeuvre failedThe car was completely mangled due to the impact of the accidentAmong them the driver of the car Monojit Biswas died on the spot He was a resident of the Sankosh tea garden area in the Kumargram area of Alipurduar districtThe other two deceased were identified as Souvik Biswas and Raju MandalSouvik was Monojits cousin and a resident of the Sankosh tea garden while Mandal was a resident of Alipurduar and a car mechanic by professionLocals said that north Bengal has been experiencing dense fog for the past few daysAs a result visibility on the roads is almost zero which is why this accident occurred they saidPolice officials have already advised drivers to be cautious while travelling on roads especially on National HighwaysThe officials are also considering providing hot milk tea and biscuits for drivers travelling at nightSiliguris DCP Traffic Kazi Shamsuddin Ahmed said Visibility decreases during this time every year due to dense fog Everyone needs to be more careful while driving on the road Today three people were killed in a road accident We will advise people to be cautious while drivingMeanwhile this morning a container truck overturned after hitting the divider on the Vidyasagar Bridge in KolkataA major accident was averted as the containers speed was low However the incident caused traffic to move very slowly on the bridge which connects Howrah with Kolkata IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/west-bengal-three-killed-in-road-accident-due-to-dense-fog-655856.html Sat, 27 Dec 2025 13:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-killed-in-two-roads-accidents-in-andhra-pradesh-655739.html Amaravati Dec 26 Seven people were killed and five others were injured in two separate road accidents in Andhra Pradesh early Friday morning police said Three people were killed and three others injured when a car in which they were travelling was hit by a private travel bus in Guntur districtThe accident occurred near Ankireddypalem under the limits of Nallapadu Police Station when the car driver stopped the vehicle by the roadside The private travel bus rammed into the car from behindThe deceased hailed from Suryapet district in Telangana They have been identified as Venkaiah 70 Susheela 64 and Mahesh 28 The injured were admitted to a nearby hospitalThe victims were returning to Suryapet from TirupatiIn another accident four people were killed in Nandyal district The accident occurred near Nallagatla in Allagadda mandal when a speeding car hit the divider and rammed into a private travel bus coming from the opposite directionThe four people travelling in the car died on the spot while two others were injured The injured have been admitted to the government hospital in NandyalThe travel bus was heading to Puducherry from Hyderabad All passengers were safe The authorities made alternate travel arrangements for the bus passengersThe deceased were all residents of Hyderabad They have been identified as Gunde Rao Sravan Narasimha and Bunny Sai and Siddharth were undergoing treatment in Nandyal hospitalAccording to the police they were returning to Hyderabad from Tirupati Gunde Rao and others were running a catering service in the Nizampet area of HyderabadAndhra Pradesh Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy has expressed shock over the accidents He conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families and directed officials to provide the best possible treatment to the accidentThe minister has advised motorists to follow rules and take all precautions to avoid accidents He said the government would further strengthen the road safety awareness programmeMinister for Agriculture K Atchenaidu and Minister for Roads and Buildings BC Janardhan Reddy have also expressed grief over the accidents IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-killed-in-two-roads-accidents-in-andhra-pradesh-655739.html Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/ktaka-bus-tragedy-cm-siddaramaiah-announces-rs-5-lakh-each-solatium-for-families-of-the-deceased-655616.html Bengaluru Dec 25 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced Rs 5 lakh each solatium to the families of victims who lost their lives in the bus tragedy in Karnatakas Chitradurga district in the wee hours of Thursday Taking to social media X CM Siddaramaiah announced An exgratia compensation of Rs 5 lakh each will be provided to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragic accident in Chitradurga while those injured will be given Rs 50000 eachI have obtained information about the incident from the officials and directed them to extend all possible assistance to the victims An investigation will be conducted into the incident to ascertain the cause of the accident and to take necessary action I once again pray for the speedy recovery of the injured and for peace to the departed souls CM Siddaramaiah statedMeanwhile Sachin the driver of the bus carrying 43 schoolchildren which was travelling right next to the vehicle that was hit by the truck said The illfated vehicle overtook our vehicle and moved aheadSachin said he witnessed the container truck coming from the opposite direction jump the divider and hit the diesel tank of the busSachin shared that he slowed down his vehicle and swerved to the leftSharing the horrific scene he said that after the collision people were screaming and shoutingI ran towards the bus and went inside I managed to rescue seven passengers and bring them out After that the vehicle exploded and we could not save the others he saidOur bus also suffered damage We left the T Dasarahalli locality in Bengaluru at 1030 pm on Wednesday It was a threeday trip and we were heading to Dandeli first No child was hurt in the incident I suffered a head injury The schoolchildren were sent in another bus and continued their tour Sachin saidThe tragic incident occurred around 2 am at Javanagondanahalli village near Gorlattu Cross on National Highway 48 when a truck coming from the opposite direction jumped the divider and rammed into the bus after the driver lost controlFour bodies were recovered from the bus which caught fire after being hit by a container truckThe body of the container truck driver has also been recovered Preliminary investigations have revealed that three bus passengers are missing and the police are hopeful that they are alive So far five deaths have been confirmed in the incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/ktaka-bus-tragedy-cm-siddaramaiah-announces-rs-5-lakh-each-solatium-for-families-of-the-deceased-655616.html Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-preparing-for-recruitment-in-bihar-police-killed-in-road-accident-655669.html Patna Dec 25 Two men preparing for the Bihar Police recruitment in Rohtas district were killed in a road accident due to fog on Thursday The incident occurred in Samhuta village under the Rohtas police station area when an outofcontrol truck crushed the men to death while they were jogging along the roadsideAccording to police the accident occurred during the early morning hours when poor visibility due to heavy fog prevented the truck driver from noticing the youths The speeding truck fled the scene after the incidentThe deceased have been identified as Ashish Kumar a resident of Munji village in Karakat and Ranjan Yadav a resident of SamhutaAshish Kumar died on the spot while Ranjan Yadav was rushed to Varanasi in critical condition where he later succumbed to his injuries during treatmentBoth victims were aspiring to work in the Bihar PoliceThe fathers of both youths work as labourers at a cement factory in Banjari and the sudden loss has plunged their families into deep griefAshishs father Jageshwar Prasad expressed sorrow over the incidentMy son and his friend were preparing to join the police Early this morning while they were running a speeding truck ran over them One died on the spot and the other died during treatment in a hospital in Varanasiâ he saidFollowing the accident angry villagers blocked the DehriâRohtas road near Samhuta staging a protest when police arrived to take custody of the bodiesThe protesters demanded compensation for the bereaved familiesThe police later sent both bodies to Sasaram Sadar Hospital for postmortem examinationA search operation has been launched to trace the absconding truck driverPolice officials stated that a thorough investigation is underway and assured that strict legal action will be taken against those responsibleThe incident has once again raised concerns over road safety during foggy conditions and the dangers faced by pedestrians in early morning hours IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-preparing-for-recruitment-in-bihar-police-killed-in-road-accident-655669.html Thu, 25 Dec 2025 17:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-killed-in-helicopter-crash-on-mount-kilimanjaro-655690.html Dar Es Salaam Dec 25 Tanzanias Civil Aviation Authority TCAA on Thursday confirmed that five people were killed on Wednesday after a helicopter crashed at the Barafu Camp on Mount Kilimanjaro Africas highest mountain With deep regret the authority confirms that all five people on board lost their lives as a result of the accident the TCAA said in a statementPolice later identified the victims as two Czech tourists a Zimbabwean pilot a Tanzanian medical doctor and a Tanzanian mountain guide Xinhua news agency reportedThe Kilimanjaro regional police commander Simon Maigwa said the Airbus H125 owned by a Tanzanian company crashed Wednesday afternoon while on a rescue mission to evacuate the two Czech tourists after they experienced health problemsAn official investigation has been launched to establish the circumstances and cause of the crash the TCAA saidMount Kilimanjaro located in northern Tanzania is a major destination for climbers and tourists from around the worldEarlier this year the Tanzanian authorities had confirmed that they are preparing to introduce regulations for operating cable transport also known as cable car systems to boost the countrys tourism and transport infrastructureHabibu Suluo Director General of the Land Transport Regulatory Authority LATRA said that eight regions Dar es Salaam Arusha Tanga Coast Morogoro Mbeya Kilimanjaro and Iringa have been identified to operate cable transportCable transport will help tourists access tourist attractions located in mountainous areas within a short time he told a news conference in the port city of Dar es Salaam in April this yearSuluo said LATRA which regulates railway and road transport in the country has also been mandated to regulate cable transportAccording to Suluo the proposed cable transport will be introduced in Tanzania on Africas highest peak Mount Kilimanjaro in mountainous regions such as Mbeya and Iringa and in congested regions including Arusha and Dar es SalaamSuluo dismissed concerns that the introduction of cable transport on Mount Kilimanjaro will result in job losses for porters who assist climbers saying the technology is intended to complement and not replace IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-killed-in-helicopter-crash-on-mount-kilimanjaro-655690.html Thu, 25 Dec 2025 19:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/ktaka-bus-tragedy-cm-siddaramaiah-union-minister-kumaraswamy-express-grief-over-loss-of-lives-655579.html Bengaluru Dec 25 Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and other dignitaries have expressed shock and condoled the deaths of nine people in the bus tragedy in Karnatakas Chitradurga CM Siddaramaiah has stated that a thorough investigation will be conducted regarding the incidentSiddaramaiah said on Thursday Hearing the horrifying news of the accident between a lorry and a bus near Chitradurga in which several passengers were burned alive was deeply distressing Tragically the journey of people travelling to their hometowns during the Christmas holidays ended in such a disasterA thorough investigation into the accident will be conducted to ascertain the cause I pray for peace for the departed souls and share in the grief of the families who lost their loved ones in the accident the CM saidUnion Minister Kumaraswamy stated I was deeply shocked to learn about the tragic incident in which a private bus met with an accident near Chitradurga caught fire and several people horrifically lost their lives I pray to God that there are no further casualties in this tragedyI pray that God grants eternal peace to those who lost their lives in the accident I also wish the injured a speedy recovery and hope that the state government takes all necessary steps to ensure their treatment My heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased Kumaraswamy statedDeputy Chief Minister and State Congress President DK Shivakumar stated I am deeply shocked to learn about the accident near Hiriyur involving a bus travelling from Bengaluru to Gokarna and a truck in which several people were burnt alive I express my condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wish the injured a speedy recovery I hope such tragedies do not recurBJP State President and MLA BY Vijayendra stated The shocking news that more than ten people have lost their lives after a private sleeper coach bus caught fire near Chitradurga has caused immense grief I pray that God grants eternal peace to those who lost their lives in this horrific tragedy and that the injured recover fully at the earliest My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved familiesBJP MP and former Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai stated I was deeply saddened to learn that a private bus travelling from Bengaluru to Gokarna met with an accident near Hiriyur in Chitradurga district resulting in a fire incident in which more than nine passengers were burned aliveI urge the state government to announce compensation to the families of the deceased immediately and to take all necessary steps to ensure proper treatment for the injured I pray that God grants peace to the departed souls and that the injured recover at the earliest he statedIn a major tragedy on Christmas Day at least nine people were burned alive and 21 others were injured after a sleeper coach bus caught fire following a collision with a truckAccording to the police the incident occurred when a truck coming from the opposite direction jumped the divider and rammed into the bus after the driver lost controlPreliminary investigations revealed that eight passengers travelling in the bus are feared deadThe truck driver also died in the incident He has been identified as Kuldeep Several passengers managed to escape from the bus after it caught fireIGP East BR Ravikanthe Gowda said on Thursday that the incident occurred around 2 am A private sleeper coach bus was struck by a container truck travelling in the opposite direction which crossed the divider and collided with the bus with full forceWhat we suspect is that the truck directly hit the fuel tank of the bus Following fuel leakage the bus caught fire and was completely engulfed he statedSome passengers managed to escape from the bus However those who were in deep sleep eight passengers got trapped inside the vehicleThe container truck driver also died in the incidentAccording to preliminary investigations a total of nine people were killed including eight bus passengers and the truck driver IGP Gowda said IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/ktaka-bus-tragedy-cm-siddaramaiah-union-minister-kumaraswamy-express-grief-over-loss-of-lives-655579.html Thu, 25 Dec 2025 10:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/karnataka-tragedy-four-charred-bodies-recovered-from-bus-655609.html Chitradurga Dec 25 Four bodies were recovered from the bus which caught fire after being hit by a container truck in Karnatakas Chitradurga district on Thursday The body of the container truck driver has also been recoveredPreliminary investigations have revealed that three bus passengers are missing and the police are hopeful that they are aliveSo far five deaths have been confirmed in the incidentClarifying the confusion surrounding the number of deaths in the tragedy IGP East BR Ravikanthe Gowda said As per the list obtained from the bus company 32 people including the driver and the assistant were travelling in the bus Twentyfive people are currently being treated in hospitals Four bodies have been recovered from the bus and contact has not yet been established with the remaining three personsâDeaths of four passengers and the truck driver have been confirmed All five bodies are completely charred and beyond recognition The bodies have been sent for DNA profiling and postmortem examination he saidOf the three missing persons the mobile phone of one is ringing but the call is not being answered The other two mobile numbers are not reachable We suspect they may have lost their mobile phones during the accident We are hopeful that they are alive he addedIt was important for us to establish the identities of the four passengers whose bodies were recovered All facts related to the incident will be ascertained during further investigation IGP Gowda saidMeanwhile Nalini the mother of survivor Isha told the media in Bengaluru that her daughter is being shifted to a private hospital in the city She was travelling in the rear berth of the bus After the collision the rear window broke and she along with others jumped out of the bus through the window to save her lifeNalini said her daughter shared that while jumping out she saw several passengers struggling inside the bus After seeing blood Nalini was traumatised and sat by the roadside Later the bus explodedAccording to the police the incident occurred around 2 am at Javanagondanahalli village near Gorlattu Cross on National Highway 48 when a truck coming from the opposite direction jumped the divider and rammed into the bus after the driver lost controlThe truck driver also died in the incident He was identified as Kuldeep Several passengers managed to escape from the bus after it caught fireKarnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and other dignitaries have expressed shock and condoled the deaths in the bus tragedy in Karnatakas ChitradurgaCM Siddaramaiah has stated that a thorough investigation will be conducted into the incident IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/karnataka-tragedy-four-charred-bodies-recovered-from-bus-655609.html Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-as-motorcycle-rams-into-parked-tractor-trolley-in-mps-maihar-655612.html BhopaMaihar Dec 25 Three young labourers lost their lives in a devastating road accident near the Gujra toll plaza in Madhya Pradeshs Maihar district A speeding motorcycle carrying the trio collided violently with a tractortrolley parked on the roadside close to the Indian Gas Agency under the Mukundpur police outpost of the districtThe impact was catastrophic destroying the motorcycle completely and throwing the riders onto the road where they succumbed to their injuries instantlyThe deceased have been identified as Ankit Sodhia Deepak Kol and Nagendra Kol all residents of Jamuna village police officials saidThey were returning home after a days work as labourers in Rewa when tragedy struck on the BelaGovindgarh road near the Gujra petrol pumpPreliminary police investigation points to high speed and possible negligence as the primary cause Also the trolley had no reflector on itAuthorities are also probing whether the riders were under the influence of alcohol a factor that could have impaired their judgment in the dark hoursUpon receiving information Tala police station officers promptly arrived at the scene with their team The bodies were taken into custody the necessary formalities completed and sent to Amarpatan hospital for postmortem examinationThe police are further examining why the tractortrolley was stationed on the highway without adequate warning red reflectors a practice that has become a recurring hazard Local residents have expressed growing frustration over heavy vehicles parked on roadsides at night which often lead to such fatal mishaps due to poor visibilityVillagers have urged the district administration to enforce strict measures including mandatory reflective signs lights or barriers for parked vehicles especially on busy stretches They have further urged the authorities to take immediate action as during winters dense fog adds to trouble for vehicle riders more so in dark hours IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-as-motorcycle-rams-into-parked-tractor-trolley-in-mps-maihar-655612.html Thu, 25 Dec 2025 13:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/karnataka-three-of-family-killed-in-road-accident-655473.html Ballari Dec 24 Three members of a family were killed on the spot while two others were injured in a road accident near Devinagar Camp in Karnatakas Ballari district in the early hours of Wednesday The accident occurred around 5 am on the BallariâSiruguppa State Highway when a car reportedly lost control and hit a roadside barrier before overturningPrasad Rao of Nitturu village and two women travelling in the vehicle died at the scenePrasad Rao of Nitturu village and two women died on the spot while two others sustained serious injuries and have been admitted to the hospitalTwo other family members who sustained serious injuries were rushed to the Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences VIMS Hospital in Ballari for treatment Doctors said their condition is criticalAccording to the police five members of the same family were returning after visiting a temple in Tamil Nadu when the accident took placePreliminary investigation suggests that overspeeding and the driver losing control of the vehicle may have caused the crashThe police also suspect that the driver may have dozed off due to early morning drowsinessOn receiving information Siruguppa Police rushed to the spot and conducted a spot inspectionA case has been registered at the Siruguppa police station and further investigation is underwayOn October 7 three pilgrims died after a private sleeper coach bus ploughed into a group of people walking on a padayatra to the Huligemma Devi temple at Huligi in Karnatakas Koppal district the police said Several others sustained injuries and were admitted to Koppal District HospitalThe police identified the deceased as Annapoorna 40 her son Sharanappa 19 and Prakash 25 all residents of Tallihala village of Rona taluk in Gadag district They were part of a group of 15 pilgrimsOn November 24 four friends on a pilgrimage to Sabarimala tragically lost their lives when their car reportedly speeding collided with a flyover barrier and plummeted into an underpass in Malur taluk in Kolar district The impact was devastating resulting in instant fatalities IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/karnataka-three-of-family-killed-in-road-accident-655473.html Wed, 24 Dec 2025 16:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/chinese-kite-string-banned-in-bhopal-amid-rising-injury-reports-655522.html Bhopal Dec 24 In response to persistent reports of severe injuries caused by Chinese kite string commonly known as manja the Bhopal Police Commissioner has imposed a strict ban on its use sale purchase and storage within city limits Police Commissioner Harinarayan Chari Mishra issued the order invoking Section 1632 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita BNSS 2023 The prohibition took immediate effect with violators facing legal action The ban applies exclusively to Bhopals metropolitan area and aims to safeguard public safety particularly ahead of kiteflying seasons like Makar Sankranti Chinese manja coated with glass or metal powder for sharpness is notorious for causing deep cuts often to the neck or throat of motorists and pedestrians Every year numerous accidents result in serious sometimes lifethreatening injuries The abrasive string also poses risks to birds and animals entangling and harming wildlife police said Though the exact number of victims is yet to be known the incidences of injuries have been reported in Ujjain Indore Vidisha Bhopal Raisen and other places The administration has urged shopkeepers and citizens to adhere strictly to the ban promoting the use of safe cottonbased kite strings instead Authorities have appealed for public cooperation encouraging immediate reports to police about anyone found selling using or storing the prohibited Chinese string This move follows ongoing concerns over the deadly potential of synthetic manja which remains a recurring hazard despite periodic enforcement drives Similar bans have been enforced in previous years with renewed crackdowns often timed before festivals involving mass kite flying By prohibiting the Chinese kite string entirely the Bhopal Police aim to prevent tragic incidents and ensure safer celebrations Citizens are reminded that traditional nonabrasive strings allow for enjoyable kite flying without endangering lives IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/chinese-kite-string-banned-in-bhopal-amid-rising-injury-reports-655522.html Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/rajasthan-2-killed-8-injured-in-nagaur-accident-655543.html Jaipur Dec 24 Two people were killed and eight others injured in a horrific road accident in Rajasthanâs Nagaur district on Wednesday The accident occurred on National Highway 89 near Tehla village in the Riyambari subdivision According to police a car travelling from Jaipur to Balotra lost control and overturned rolling several times before coming to a stop The vehicle was severely damaged and two occupants died on the spot The impact was so intense that the sound was heard from a considerable distanceThe residents rushed to the scene and after significant effort rescued those trapped inside the wrecked car They immediately informed the police Upon receiving the information personnel from Thanwala police station arrived at the spot With the help of ambulances the injured were taken to the Ajmer Community Health Centre where three critically injured victims were later referred to Jawaharlal Nehru JLN Hospital in Ajmer Thanwala police station officer Mahavir Yadav said the deceased have been identified as Amar Gautam a resident of Katni and Dev son of Lal Bahadur a resident of Jalandhar PunjabTheir bodies have been kept in the mortuary at JLN Hospital and their families have been informed Further investigations are on to find the cause of the accident Among the injured Shruti Chauhan Mumbai Vijay alias Aman Paldi Jaipur and Rohit Mumbai are reported to be in serious condition while the remaining five sustained minor injuries In 2024 Rajasthan witnessed over 7058 accidents and 4168 deaths were recorded on national highways in the stateAs per reports Rajasthanâs National Highways NHs have become a major concern accounting for 35 per cent of all road fatalities in the stateLikewise in 2023 there were 7058 accidents on NHs leading to 4168 deathsIn 2022 the numbers stood at 4306 accidents and 2343 deaths IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/rajasthan-2-killed-8-injured-in-nagaur-accident-655543.html Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/arasasaram-passenger-train-hits-rotavator-in-bihars-bhojpur-655279.html Patna Dec 23 Panic gripped passengers on Tuesday after the AraâSasaram train hit an agricultural equipment rotavator on the railway track near Udwantnagar in Bhojpur district of Bihar The incident occurred at around 754 am shortly after the train departed from Ara railway stationAccording to a railway official the passenger train left Ara at 744 am Approximately ten minutes later Gadhani Station Master SK Singh received information from the control room that the train had struck a vehicle on the railway trackFortunately no casualties were reported and the train did not derailRailway authorities promptly alerted senior officials and railway staff rushed to the spot to manage the situationPassengers were safely evacuated and reassured by railway personnelEyewitnesses said there was momentary chaos inside the train Railway staff quickly brought the situation under control and shifted passengers to a safe areaPreliminary investigations suggest that dense morning fog may have caused the accidentDue to poor visibility the rotavator driver allegedly failed to notice the approaching train in time The agricultural equipment suddenly appeared on the track leading to the incidentThe rotavator driver reportedly fell from the vehicle after the impact but escaped without serious injuriesRailway officials said the train was moving at a controlled speed and the alert loco pilot who applied emergency brakes helped avert a major mishapRailway Protection Force RPF personnel later inspected the track to ensure passenger safetyAfter a brief halt and clearance of the track the train resumed its journey at a slow speed and later continued as per scheduleThe railway administration has initiated an inquiry to determine how the rotavator reached the railway trackWhile initial findings ruled out negligence on the part of the train driver officials have warned local farmers and villagers against bringing vehicles or agricultural equipment close to railway linesIn view of the rising railway incidents in Bihar authorities have ordered heightened vigilance in fogprone areas and instructed staff to monitor track safetyRailway authorities have urged passengers to remain calm during emergencies and follow staff instructions to ensure safety IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/arasasaram-passenger-train-hits-rotavator-in-bihars-bhojpur-655279.html Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-dead-in-separate-road-accidents-in-jharkhand-traffic-disrupted-for-hours-in-palamu-655151.html Ranchi Dec 22 At least three people were killed in two separate road accidents in Jharkhand on Monday officials said Both incidents caused major traffic disruptions with one leading to prolonged traffic jams in the Palamu districtThe first mishap occurred in the Hussainabad police station area of Palamu district on Monday morning A school bus collided headon with a motorcycle near Gamharia village on the JaplaChhatarpur main road killing the rider instantlyThe deceased was identified as Dharmendra Yadav 26 son of Yamuna Yadav a resident of Chapardag Sikni villageAccording to police Dharmendra was returning home from Japla when the bus carrying schoolchildren rammed into his motorcycleDespite wearing a helmet the impact was severe leaving him critically injured He was rushed to Hussainabad SubDivisional Hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrivalFollowing the accident angry villagers blocked the JaplaChhatarpur road near Gamharia for several hours demanding action against the bus driverThe blockade caused heavy traffic congestion on the route Hussainabad police station in charge Sonu Chaudhary reached the spot with a team and persuaded the protesters to lift the blockadeThe second fatal accident took place in the SeraikelaKharsawan district later in the day A Swift Dzire car collided headon with a truck near Bada Thalko village on the SeraikelaChaibasa roadEyewitnesses said that the truck was coming from Chaibasa while the car was heading towards Seraikela when the collision occurredThe crash killed the car driver instantly Another passenger succumbed to injuries en route to Chaibasa Sadar Hospital while a third occupant sustained critical injuriesThe injured person was initially treated at Sadar Hospital and later referred to MGM Hospital Jamshedpur for further treatment IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-dead-in-separate-road-accidents-in-jharkhand-traffic-disrupted-for-hours-in-palamu-655151.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 17:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/calcutta-hc-rejects-anticipatory-bail-of-rajganj-bdo-accused-gold-traders-murder-case-655198.html Kolkata Dec 22 The Calcutta High Court on Monday rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Rajganj Block Development Officer BDO Prashant Barman accused in the murder of gold trader Swapan Kamilya in Salt Lakeâs Dattabad area Justice Tirthankar Ghosh directed Barman to surrender before the Bidhannagar Court within 72 hoursThe High Court also criticised the Barasat Court for granting anticipatory bail last month observing that the lower court had ignored crucial evidence and failed to consider key factors in a murder caseThe order came after Bidhannagar Police challenged the earlier bail decisionKamilya was abducted on October 28 from a gold shop in Dattabad in a car with a blue beacon allegedly linked to government useHis body was later found in Jatragachi New TownPolice registered a case of kidnapping and murder and the victimâs family accused Barman of masterminding the crimeInvestigators have arrested several associates of the BDO and seized the government vehicle allegedly used to dispose of the bodyBarman had denied the allegations and secured anticipatory bail from the Barasat Court last month which was formalised in the Bidhannagar Subdivisional CourtThe High Courtâs ruling now overturns that decision adding pressure on the accused to comply with the surrender order IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/calcutta-hc-rejects-anticipatory-bail-of-rajganj-bdo-accused-gold-traders-murder-case-655198.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 20:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/truck-trailer-collision-in-jodhpur-driver-burnt-alive-655062.html Jaipur Dec 22 A horrific road accident on the Bharatmala Expressway in Rajasthanâs Jodhpur district led to a massive fire claiming the life of a trailer driver who was burnt alive Another person sustained serious injuries while traffic on the highway remained disrupted for several hoursThe accident occurred around 10 pm on Sunday on the Bharatmala Highway between Ratan Nagar and Chandaliya villages under the Osian police station areaAccording to Osian SHO Rajendra Chaudhary a trailer carrying clay used for tile manufacturing was travelling from Punjab to Gujarat As it reached the Ratan NagarChandaliya stretch it rammed into a peanutladen truck moving ahead of it The impact caused the trailer to lose control and crash into the divider triggering a massive fire Within moments flames engulfed the trailerâs cabinThe driver was trapped inside and died after being burned alive while the cleaner sustained serious injuries Local villagers rushed to the scene and attempted to douse the fire using tractormounted water tankers filled from nearby tube wells However the blaze intensified due to highly flammable material A fire tender from Osian located nearly 30 km away reached the spot after about an hour Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control after nearly two hours of effortThe truck involved in the collision was loaded with peanuts which also caught fire due to the intense heat Police said the truck driver managed to escape safely thereby saving his lifeThe massive fire caused panic in the area with flames visible from a long distanceThe accident led to a 5km traffic jam stretching on both sides of the expressway Osian police later reached the spot and diverted vehicles through alternate routes to ease congestionLocal residents alleged that despite the severity of the incident administrative authorities and National Highways Authority of India NHAI officials reached the spot late They claimed there were no immediate firefighting arrangements allowing the vehicles to burn completely before the fire brigade arrived IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/truck-trailer-collision-in-jodhpur-driver-burnt-alive-655062.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-family-members-charred-to-death-in-house-fire-in-bengals-uluberia-655072.html Kolkata Dec 22 Four members of a family were charred to death after a fire broke out at their house in Uluberia in West Bengalâs Howrah district police said on Monday The tragic incident occurred late Sunday night while the victims were fast asleep According to police the fire broke out around 1230 am in the Jhamtia Gram Panchayat area under Uluberias Joypur police station limits The family members failed to notice the blaze as they were in deep sleep on a cold winter nightThe deceased have been identified as Duryodhan Dalui Dudhkumar Dalui Archana Dalui and Shampa Dalui a ninthgrade student All four were sleeping together in one room when the fire broke out Although the fire brigade arrived quickly and brought the fire under control none of the family members could be savedThe police and fire department initially suspect that the fire may have been caused by a short circuit A full investigation into the incident has been launched The police have cordoned off the area around the houseAccording to locals most of the villagers attended a social programme in the area last night on the occasion of Ganga Puja Only a handful of people were in their homes Due to the cold winter night everyone had closed their doors and windows and gone to sleep As a result no one initially noticed the fireBy the time people noticed the fire the house was engulfed in flames Residents quickly rushed to the spot and tried to extinguish the fire The police and fire departments were also informedPolice and fire services promptly arrived and brought it under control Four charred bodies were recovered from the house which were sent for postmortem examination It was learnt that Dudhkumar worked as an electrician in the area The house had walls made of bamboo and mud and a roof of asbestos sheets As a result the house was quickly engulfed in flames IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-family-members-charred-to-death-in-house-fire-in-bengals-uluberia-655072.html Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:33:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bus-rams-into-parked-truck-in-telanganas-khammam-one-killed-654944.html Hyderabad Dec 21 One person was killed and 36 others were injured when an RTC bus rammed into a parked truck in Telanganaâs Khammam district on Sunday The accident occurred early morning near Chandra Thanda in Thirumalayapalem mandalThe Super Luxury bus of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation TGSRTC rammed into the truck which was parked by the roadsideAccording to police the truck had stopped following a breakdown and its driver had parked the vehicle by the roadside However the bus driver failed to spot the parked truck and rammed into it from behindThe truck cleaner who was busy with repair works under the vehicle died in the collision Police said 36 bus passengers were injuredPolice rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to the Government Hospital at KhammamMeanwhile in Hyderabad a container truck rammed into a heightrestriction gantry before the Road Under Bridge at Nalgonda X Road late on Saturday night The accident traffic jam in the areaPolice rushed to the spot and found that the truck cleaner was driving the vehicle The police conducted a breath analyser test on the truck driver which revealed that he was under the influence of alcohol Police registered a caseMeanwhile a huge fire broke out at a cotton mill in Telanganaâs Sangareddy district on Sunday There were no casualties The accident occurred at Sri Samarth Protect Cotton Mill at KangtiAccording to fire services department officials the fire was triggered by a spark in the battery of a tractor carrying cottonMassive flames were seen at the mill sending panic among workers and people in the nearby residential areaAlerted by locals fire services personnel with fire engines rushed to the spot and doused the fireAccording to mill owners 3000 tonnes of cotton were gutted in the fire The mill suffered a property loss of over Rs two crore IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bus-rams-into-parked-truck-in-telanganas-khammam-one-killed-654944.html Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/south-korea-woman-in-60s-dies-after-car-crashes-into-hagwon-bus-six-injured-654657.html Seoul Dec 19 A woman in her 60s died after crashing her car into a hagwon bus while driving on the wrong side of the road in western Seoul police said Friday The car first crashed into a roadside tree and subsequently into the bus operated by a private education institution at an intersection in Yeongdeungpo Ward western Seoul at 325 pm killing the driver police said Yonhap News Agency reportedThe bus driver and a teacher inside the bus were injured while four pedestrians sustained minor injuries No student was on the bus during the time of the incident police addedInvestigators plan to look into the cause of the crash by analyzing security cameras installed in the area and the black boxes of other vehiclesThey have also requested forensic authorities for an analysis of the crashed vehicle and an autopsy of the deceased driverEarlier in November police said they have sought an arrest warrant for the driver of a deadly car accident on an island off the southern resort island of Jeju that claimed three lives and injured nearly a dozen peopleOn November 24 a rental van driven by the 62yearold plowed into pedestrians before ramming into a signpost on Udo Island shortly after disembarking from a ferryA 60something woman inside the vehicle and two pedestrians a man in his 70s and another in his 60s were killed while 11 people were injured according to authoritiesPolice said they requested the warrant due to concerns of flight and evidence destruction after detaining the driver on charges of causing the fatal accident hours after the crashAccording to witness accounts the vehicle suddenly accelerated shortly after it got off the ferry and travelled about 150 meters before slamming into the signpostAn initial police investigation found the driver was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accidentThe driver has reportedly blamed sudden unintended acceleration for the cause of the accidentA police official said they have yet to find signs of sudden unintended acceleration noting that footage from surveillance cameras near the accident showed the vehicles brake lights did not come on IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/south-korea-woman-in-60s-dies-after-car-crashes-into-hagwon-bus-six-injured-654657.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-killed-in-small-plane-crash-at-us-north-carolina-airport-654479.html New York Dec 19 Seven people were killed after a small jet crashed at a regional airport in Statesville US state of North Carolina police said According to the police among those killed in the crash were former NASCAR National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing driver Greg Biffle his wife and two children Xinhua news agency reportedThe Cessna C550 jet crashed on Thursday at around 1020 am Eastern Time while landing at the airport and triggered a large fire the Federal Aviation Administration FAA saidAccording to flighttracking website FlightAware the plane took off from the airport shortly after 10 am but then returned and attempted to land thereIdentification of the victims is pending confirmation from the medical examinerâs officeThis is still an active event Statesville City Manager Ron Smith said during a brief news conference Dec 18 calling the crash a multiagency response and adding that the investigation is evolvingVideo footage showed first responders rushing onto the runway as scattered wreckage from the plane was engulfed in fireJohn Ferguson Statesville Regional Airport manager told reporters that the FAA was taking over the crash scene The airport now is closed until further notice It will take some time to get the debris off the runway to get it safe again he saidThe FAA said the agency and the National Transportation Safety Board are launching an investigation into the accident IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/seven-killed-in-small-plane-crash-at-us-north-carolina-airport-654479.html Fri, 19 Dec 2025 07:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/tripura-rs-2516-lakh-ex-gratia-announced-for-brick-kiln-chimney-collapse-victims-654384.html Agartala Dec 18 The Tripura government on Thursday announced an ex gratia payment of Rs 2516 lakh to the families of the victims of a brick kiln chimney collapse in which five workers were killed and three others injured A district administration official said that the tragic incident occurred on Wednesday at Kamalpur in northern Tripuraâs Dhalai district when a brick kiln chimney collapsed killing five workers and injuring three others Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha in a post on social media on Thursday said that the District Administration Dhalai has sanctioned Rs 2516 lakh as exgratia assistance for the families affected by the tragic fire at Aparashkar Brick Factory Nakful Kamalpur âRs 4 lakh each has been approved for the families of the deceased along with financial aid for the critically and less critically injured from SDRF funds We stand firmly with the bereaved families and injured persons ensuring timely relief and assistance during this difficult periodâ he said The five deceased three of them died on the spot were identified as Subal Debnath 55 Pinku Shil 37 Sajal Malakar 40 and Bidhu Sharma 45 all are residents of Tripura and Anil Gautam 49 a resident of Uttar Pradesh Of the three injured one is a resident of Jharkhand Two of the injured workers were later shifted to the governmentrun Govind Ballabh Pant Medical College and Hospital in Agartala for better medical treatment Soon after the incident personnel of the Fire and Emergency Services and the State Disaster Response Force SDRF along with residents recovered the bodies of the deceased and rescued the injured who were taken to nearby hospitals Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha former Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and many leaders of different political parties condoled the deaths and wished a speedy recovery to the injured The owner of the brick kiln Souvik Paul and his Manager Amit Deb were arrested by the police and are now in police custody Dhalai District Superintendent of Police Mihir Lal Das and local BJP MLA Manoj Kanti Deb visited the area and supervised the rescue operations IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/tripura-rs-2516-lakh-ex-gratia-announced-for-brick-kiln-chimney-collapse-victims-654384.html Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/south-korea-one-dead-after-collapse-at-yeouido-station-construction-site-probe-underway-654430.html Seoul Dec 18 One worker was killed and two others were injured after steel bars collapsed at an underground construction site at a subway station in western Seoul on Thursday authorities said The accident occurred at 122 pm at the Sinansan Line construction site near Yeouido Station while concrete was being poured underground according to police and rescue officials Seven workers were initially trapped but were later rescued Yonhap News Agency reportedThe steel bars installed in the tunnel excavation area about 70 meters underground collapsed and struck a concrete placement vehicle driven by a 53yearold man leaving him in cardiac arrest He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced deadAnother male worker in his 50s was taken to a hospital with a minor ankle injury while a foreign worker in his 30s came out of the site on his own and received treatment for minor scrapes on his wristThe remaining workers evacuated to a vertical shaft before being rescued by firefightersPolice and the labor ministry said they plan to investigate the cause of the accident and whether safety protocols were followedConstruction at the site managed by POSCO EampC will be suspended until the investigation is complete they notedShortly after the incident Song Chiyoung president of POSCO EampC visited the site and offered a public apologyWe will cooperate sincerely and transparently throughout the entire investigation process he saidOn December 12 South Koreas Land Minister said that government plans to introduce a special law to strengthen construction workplace safety and enforce tougher penalties for fatal accidents in response to a growing number of such incidents at construction sitesLand Minister Kim Yunduk announced the plan during a policy briefing to President Lee Jae Myung held in the central administrative city of Sejong noting that constructionrelated fatalities account for about 40 per cent of all industrial deaths in the countryAccording to Kim the envisioned special law will clearly define safety responsibilities at work sites and allow authorities to impose stronger sanctions when deadly accidents occur due to poor oversightSince taking office in June the president has reiterated the need for stronger measures to prevent industrial accidents following a series of accidents at workplaces managed by major construction companiesBeyond construction the minister said safety initiatives will also extend to transportation infrastructure noting the governments plan to bolster aviation safety through airport facility upgrades and additional air traffic controllersOn housing supply measures Kim promised to push ahead with the governments pledge to supply 11 million public housing units a key policy agenda of the administration and announce related measures in the first half of 2026 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/south-korea-one-dead-after-collapse-at-yeouido-station-construction-site-probe-underway-654430.html Thu, 18 Dec 2025 20:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/tripura-3-killed-4-injured-as-brick-kiln-chimney-collapses-654170.html Agartala Dec 17 At least three people were killed and four others injured after a brick kiln chimney collapsed on workers in Tripura on Wednesday officials said A district administration official said that the tragic incident happened at Kamalpur in northern Tripuraâs Dhalai district when the brick kiln was in operation Soon after the incident personnel of the Fire and Emergency Services and the State Disaster Response Force SDRF along with residents recovered the bodies of the deceased and rescued the injured who were taken to nearby hospitals Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha condoled the deaths and wished a speedy recovery to the injured In a post on his X account the Chief Minister said âIt is learned that the chimney of ABC Brick Industry at Kamalpur suddenly collapsed resulting in the tragic death of three persons and injuries to four others SDRF and police teams are on the spot carrying out rescue and relief operationsâ âMy heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and I wish a speedy recovery to those injuredâ Saha said The three deceased were identified as Subal Debnath 55 Pinku Shil 37 both residents of Tripura and Anil Gautam 49 a resident of Uttar Pradesh Of the four injured two are residents of Jharkhand Three of the four injured have been later shifted to the governmentrun Govind Ballabh Pant Medical College and Hospital in Agartala for better medical treatment The owner of the brick kiln Souvik Paul and his Manager were detained by the Police and are now under the Kamalpur Police Station Dhalai District Superintendent of Police Mihir Lal Das and local BJP MLA Manoj Kanti Deb went to the area and supervised the rescue operations Meanwhile the body of a 19yearold student was recovered from the Manu River in northern Tripuraâs Unakoti district on Wednesday by personnel of the Fire and Emergency Services Police said that four youths had gone to the Manu River on Tuesday for bathing When they were unable to save themselves residents rescued three youths while the student who later died could not be traced on Tuesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/tripura-3-killed-4-injured-as-brick-kiln-chimney-collapses-654170.html Wed, 17 Dec 2025 17:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/people-take-to-streets-in-jharkhands-ramgarh-after-elephants-kill-four-in-a-day-654182.html Ramgarh Jharkhand Dec 17 Anger and panic gripped Jharkhandâs Ramgarh district on Wednesday after four people were killed in separate wild elephant attacks within a single day prompting residents to take to the streets in protest Enraged villagers blocked the Number Four Chowk in Ghato for several hours raising slogans against the district administration and the Forest Department and accusing them of negligenceThe road blockade disrupted traffic on the RamgarhâKedla main road and adjoining routes causing severe inconvenience to commutersThe four deaths occurred between Tuesday evening and late at night in the Ghato police station area The victims have been identified as Amit Rajwar 33 Amul Mahto 35 Parvati Devi 40 and Savitri Devi 45News of the multiple fatalities spread quickly triggering fear across the region and forcing many villagers to remain indoors overnightThe first incident took place around 4 pm on Tuesday near the Ara Number Four Feeder Breaker in West BokaroAccording to locals a herd of elephants was resting by the roadside when residents from nearby areas gathered to see them Some villagers allegedly tried to chase the elephants away which angered one of the animals which then attacked the crowdRajwar who was returning home to Ichakdih after his shift at Sarubera Colliery was trampled to deathThe incident caused chaos with traffic coming to a halt on the RamgarhKedla road as several heavy vehicle drivers abandoned their vehicles and fled to safetyA few hours later Mahto a resident of Giddi was also killed in an elephant attack The situation worsened late at night when the herd trampled to death Parvati Devi wife of Mahavir Manjhi and Savitri Devi wife of the late Lakhan KarmaliThe backtoback incidents have shaken the entire region Protesters alleged that the forest department and district administration have failed to take concrete and longterm measures to prevent elephants from straying into human settlementsVillagers demanded immediate steps to confine elephants to forest areas strengthen earlywarning mechanisms and provide prompt and adequate compensation to the families of those killed IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/people-take-to-streets-in-jharkhands-ramgarh-after-elephants-kill-four-in-a-day-654182.html Wed, 17 Dec 2025 18:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/5-killed-3-injured-as-brick-kiln-chimney-collapses-in-tripura-654231.html Agartala Dec 17 At least five people were killed and three others were injured after a brick kiln chimney collapsed on workers in Tripura on Wednesday officials said A district administration official said that the tragic incident happened at Kamalpur in northern Tripuraâs Dhalai district when the brick kiln was in operation The three deceased who died on the spot were identified as Subal Debnath 55 Pinku Shil 37 both residents of Tripura and Anil Gautam 49 a resident of Uttar Pradesh Of the injured two are residents of JharkhandTwo seriously injured workers Sajal Malakar 40 and Bidhu Sharma 45 â later succumbed to their injuries at the government hospitalsThe injured workers were later shifted to the governmentrun Govind Ballabh Pant Medical College and Hospital in Agartala for better medical treatmentSoon after the incident personnel of the Fire and Emergency Services and the State Disaster Response Force SDRF along with local residents recovered the bodies of the deceased and rescued the injured who were taken to nearby hospitalsEarlier in the day Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha condoled the deaths and wished a speedy recovery to the injuredThe owner of the brick kiln Souvik Paul and his Manager were detained by the police and are now in the Kamalpur Police StationDhalai District Superintendent of Police Mihir Lal Das and local BJP MLA Manoj Kanti Deb visited the area and supervised the rescue operationsMeanwhile the body of a 19yearold student was recovered from the Manu River in northern Tripuraâs Unakoti district on Wednesday by personnel of the Fire and Emergency ServicesPolice said that four youths had gone to the Manu River on Tuesday for bathing When they were unable to save themselves residents rescued three youths while the student who later died could not be traced on Tuesday IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/5-killed-3-injured-as-brick-kiln-chimney-collapses-in-tripura-654231.html Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/migrant-boat-sinks-off-greek-island-28-rescued-653974.html Athens Dec 16 A total of 28 people were rescued while three others remained missing after a boat carrying irregular migrants from Turkey sank off the Greek island of Samos on Tuesday Greek authorities said A searchandrescue operation was underway to locate the missing ones the Hellenic Coast Guard said adding that winds of up to force 5 on the Beaufort scale were affecting the area Xinhua News Agency reportedAccording to the Coast Guard the migrants were found near the coastline after their boat crashed into rocks They were taken to a local hospital for first aid while an injured baby in serious condition was airlifted to Athens local media outlet Samos Today reported The nationalities of the migrants have not yet been confirmedGreece has been a key entry point for irregular migrants and refugees into the European Union since 2015 Over the past decade more than one million arrivals have been recorded while hundreds of people have lost their lives during dangerous sea crossingsData released recently by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency Frontex showed that irregular migration flows through the Eastern Mediterranean declined by 30 per cent in the first 11 months of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024According to Frontex about 46200 arrivals have been recorded in Greek waters this yearLast week a 12yearold boy died after a trafficker forced migrants to jump from a speedboat off the Greek island of Samos the state broadcaster ERT reported on December 8According to the Hellenic Coast Guard HCG the vessel was carrying 38 migrants when a patrol boat approached The smuggler then allegedly ordered the passengers to jump into the water before escaping toward the shore The child suffered fatal injuries after being struck by the boats propellerThe boys body and the 37 survivors were transferred to a local hospital Authorities have launched a manhunt for the traffickerGreece has been a major entry point for irregular migrants and refugees into the European Union since 2015 with more than 1 million arrivals recorded Hundreds have lost their lives attempting the sea crossing over the yearsThe latest fatality followed another incident on December 6 when Greek authorities recovered 17 bodies and rescued two migrants from a vessel off CreteRecent data from the European Border and Coast Guard Agency Frontex shows that irregular migration flows along the Eastern Mediterranean route fell by 25 per cent in the first ten months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 with about 43000 arrivals registered in Greek watersHowever Frontex reported sharply increased activity along the LibyaCrete corridor where detections rose by 272 per cent yearonyear during the same period IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/migrant-boat-sinks-off-greek-island-28-rescued-653974.html Tue, 16 Dec 2025 21:19:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/speeding-car-kills-mbbs-student-injures-father-in-hyderabad-653590.html Hyderabad Dec 15 A medical student was killed and her father was injured when they were hit by a car while crossing the road in Hyderabad on Monday The accident occurred near RTC Colony under the limits of Hayatnagar police station on the city outskirtsYamasani Ishwarya 19 and her father were crossing the road when they were hit by a speeding car They were shifted to a private hospital where doctors declared her dead The body was subsequently shifted to Osmania General Hospital for postmortem examinationIshwaryaâs father sustained grievous injuries and was undergoing treatment at a hospitalThe deceased was a student of MBBS second year at the Government Medical College MahabubnagarPolice registered a case and took up an investigationIn another horrific accident a pedestrian was run over by a speeding car in the Medak district The man was flung into the air and died on the spotThe accident occurred near the âTâ Junction in Pothanshettipalli of Kolcharam MandalThe man who was walking on the roadside was hit by a car from behind The CCTV visuals show the victim getting tossed in the air before falling on the groundThe speeding car lost control and crashed into the roadside bushes The car driver also sustained injuriesThe deceased has been identified as Sridhar a native of Karimnagar district He was employed in the IML depot at Chinnaghanpur According to police he was walking to his workplace when the speeding car rammed into himMeanwhile the passengers of a travel bus had a narrow escape after it hit the retaining wall on a ghat road in Andhra Pradesh The accident occurred at Dornala in Prakasam district of Andhra PradeshThe bus carrying 40 passengers was heading to Srisailam from Vijayawada The brakes of the bus failed on Dornala Ghat Road resulting in the accident However everyone had a sigh of relief as the vehicle stopped on the edge after hitting the wall IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/speeding-car-kills-mbbs-student-injures-father-in-hyderabad-653590.html Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/last-missing-worker-found-dead-at-collapsed-construction-site-in-south-koreas-gwangju-653307.html Seoul Dec 13 The last missing worker in a library construction site accident was found dead Saturday leaving the total death toll at four in the fatal collapse incident that occurred two days ago The body of the 58yearold worker identified by his surname Kim was discovered at around 1120 am officials said bringing the death toll from Thursdays accident to fourEarlier in the day authorities found the body of another worker surnamed Ko at around 103 am Two other workers died on Thursday the day the accident occurredThe four victims were identified as technicians affiliated with a subcontractor all of whom were Korean nationals Yonhap news agency reportedOfficials suspect the collapse began as workers poured concrete onto the twostory structures rooftop with the ground floors falling to the underground levelThe library under construction was being built by the Gwangju metropolitan government on the site of a former waste incineration plant in the city some 300 kilometres south of SeoulPolice and labour authorities raided the headquarters of the projects main contractor to seize documents related to the construction to confirm whether the required safety measures were in placeWe will thoroughly investigate the structural causes of this accident that caused multiple casualties and hold those responsible to account an official at the Gwangju branch of the Ministry of Employment and Labour saidLand Minister Kim Yunduk said Friday that the government plans to introduce a special law to strengthen construction workplace safety and enforce tougher penalties for fatal accidents in response to a growing number of such incidents at construction sitesSince taking office in June President Lee Jae Myung has reiterated the need for stronger measures to prevent industrial accidents following a series of accidents at workplaces managed by major construction companies IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/last-missing-worker-found-dead-at-collapsed-construction-site-in-south-koreas-gwangju-653307.html Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/gujarats-accident-insurance-scheme-becomes-a-lifeline-for-over-4-crore-citizens-653183.html Ahmedabad Dec 12 Gujarats Collective Group Accident Insurance Scheme has evolved into a safety net for millions offering timely financial relief during some of the states worst tragedies government officials said on Friday Today more than 412 crore citizens are covered under the scheme officials addedOver the past five years the state has disbursed nearly Rs 293 crore to families of more than 16000 accident victimsFrom the Ahmedabad aircraft crash and the Harni accident in Vadodara to the Morbi bridge collapse Rajkot gaming zone fire and the Takshashila blaze compensation has been delivered swiftly often within days ensuring that families are not left to navigate shock and financial loss aloneThis unified scheme was introduced after the state government consolidated various departmentlevel insurance programmes into a single mechanism to avoid duplication and widen accessUnder the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel the insurance regulators office designed a standardised model that now provides Rs 2 lakh to Rs 15 lakh of coverage across 14 key categoriesThese include farmers unorganised labourers students police personnel jail guards sanitation workers widows persons with disabilities diamond artisans and youth involved in adventure activitiesGujarat Finance Minister Kanu Desai and Minister of State Kamlesh Patel have led efforts to ensure rapid processing of claims during natural calamities and other emergenciesTheir intervention has strengthened the schemes reputation for transparency speed and citizencentric deliveryFar beyond numbers the programme represents a deeper message in moments of crisis the Gujarat government stands firmly behind its peopleThe Collective Group Accident Insurance Scheme today stands as a cornerstone of the states social security framework an assurance that public interest remains the state governments highest priorityThe Morbi bridge collapse Rajkot gaming zone fire and Takshashila blaze stand out as three of Gujarats most devastating civic tragedies in recent years each exposing critical gaps in safety and oversightThe Morbi suspension bridge collapse in 2022 claimed more than 130 lives many of them children and families out for an evening stroll after a recently renovated structure collapsed catastrophicallyThe Rajkot TRP gaming zone fire in 2024 killed more than 25 people raising urgent questions about fire safety compliance in recreational facilitiesThe Takshashila coachingcentre blaze in Surat in 2019 which took the lives of 22 young students triggered national outrage over illegal constructions and inadequate fire exits in commercial buildings IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/gujarats-accident-insurance-scheme-becomes-a-lifeline-for-over-4-crore-citizens-653183.html Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/2-killed-6-injured-as-car-falls-into-ravine-in-eastern-afghanistan-653068.html Kabul Dec 12 Two people have been confirmed dead while six others were injured after a passenger car fell into a ravine in eastern Afghanistans Nuristan province local police said The accident occurred on Thursday in the Kordar area of Wama district when the vehicle veered off the road due to a technical failure and plunged into a deep ravine provincial police spokesman Ahmad Bashir Barakzada told XinhuaOn Wednesday local police said that at least two commuters were killed and 16 others were injured in multiple traffic accidents reported across Afghanistan over the past 24 hoursIn northern Baghlan provinces Dushi district a headon collision between two vehicles claimed one life and left four people injured In eastern Wardak province two separate incidents resulted in one fatality and five injuriesSeven people sustained injuries in another crash in the Hazrat Sultan district of northern Samangan province Authorities attributed the accidents primarily to reckless driving warning that driver negligence on overcrowded and poorly maintained roads continues to claim lives Xinhua News Agency reportedOn December 8 at least two passengers lost their lives and 20 others sustained injuries when a bus overturned in northern Afghanistans Kunduz province local police reportedThe incident occurred in the Ali Abad district along the highway linking northern Badakhshan province to the capital Kabul late on December 8 and was caused by reckless driving provincial police spokesman Jumaddin Khaksar saidPolice and emergency services quickly responded transporting the injured to nearby health centres for treatment Khaksar addedThe crash follows another fatal accident earlier in the week On Wednesday four commuters were killed and two others injured after their vehicle plunged into a river in northern Badakhshan provinceThousands of people die in traffic accidents across Afghanistan each year often due to reckless driving overloaded vehicles poor road conditions lack of traffic signs and dilapidated highwaysOn December 4 one commuter was killed and 12 others were injured when two cars collided with each other in eastern Afghanistans Laghman province provincial police spokesman Mohammad Yunus Yusufzai saidBlaming reckless driving for the accident the official added that three women were among the injured some in critical conditionOn November 23 a road accident killed 10 people and injured more than 10 in Afghanistans western Herat province the statement of the provincial police office saidA crash occurred along the HeratKandahar highway one of the countrys busiest routes connecting the western and southern regions according to the statementA car collided headon with an oncoming vehicle killing 10 commuters and injuring over 10 others IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/2-killed-6-injured-as-car-falls-into-ravine-in-eastern-afghanistan-653068.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 13:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/president-murmu-pm-modi-express-sorrow-over-loss-of-life-in-arunachal-accident-652930.html New Delhi Dec 11 President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed sorrow over a fatal accident in Arunachal Pradesh in which a truck carrying 22 workers fell off a cliff on December 8 The President in a social media message said âSaddened to learn about the loss of lives in a road accident in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved families I wish a speedy recovery to those injuredâIn a message on X PMO wrote âDistressed by the loss of lives due to a mishap in the Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh My thoughts are with those who have lost their loved ones I pray for the speedy recovery of those injuredâThe Prime Minister said that an exgratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased The injured would be given Rs 50000The accident believed to have occurred near KM 40 came to light only late on Wednesday when a survivor managed to reach the Chipra GREF Camp and alerted authoritiesAccording to preliminary inputs provided by the survivor the vehicle veered off the treacherous mountain road and plunged nearly 200 metres into a dense inaccessible forested gorgeThe site about 12 km short of Chaglagam lies in a remote stretch with minimal connectivityNotably no information about the missing workers had been reported by any local agency contractor or civil representative until the survivorâs arrival prompting immediate mobilisation of rescue resourcesOn Thursday the Indian Armyâs Spear Corps deployed multiple search and rescue columns along with medical teams GREF personnel local police NDRF members and the Additional Deputy Commissioner ADC of HayuliangAt 1155 hours after four hours of intensive search and rope descent the truck was spotted around 200 metres below the road near KM 40 in a reentrant inaccessible and not visible from helicopters or the road due to dense tree cover and thick foliage Eighteen bodies have been sighted and are being retrieved using belay ropes an official saidDense foliage and deep terrain had earlier made the vehicle invisible from both the road and aerial reconnaissanceSo far 18 bodies have been sighted at the accident site and are being retrieved using belay rope systemsADC Hayuliang has informed SP Anjaw who has reached the site while the District Medical Officer is moving to facilitate the evacuation of casualties and mortal remainsThe State Disaster Response Force SDRF requisitioned by the Deputy Commissioner is also moving towards the site IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/president-murmu-pm-modi-express-sorrow-over-loss-of-life-in-arunachal-accident-652930.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/south-korea-two-killed-two-trapped-after-collapse-at-library-construction-site-in-gwangju-652955.html Gwangju Dec 11 A steel structure collapsed at a library construction site in the southwestern city of South Koreas Gwangju on Thursday killing two workers and trapping two others authorities said The accident was reported at 158 pm prompting firefighters to respond to the scene where they rescued a 47yearold worker who was taken to a hospital in cardiac arrest but later pronounced deadFirefighters spotted the second victim who remained unresponsive earlier in the day before finally rescuing him at 813 pm according to officials Yonhap News Agency reportedHe was pronounced dead on site with officials working to figure out the identity of the victimTwo others are still unaccounted for officials said adding they plan to continue search operations overnightThe four victims were identified as technicians affiliated with a subcontractor with all of them being Korean nationalsFirefighting officials said the structure appeared to have collapsed while readymixed concrete was being pouredA construction site official told Yonhap News Agency the rooftop of the second floor appeared to have collapsed down to the first floor with no supports installed in betweenThe library under construction was being built by the Gwangju metropolitan government on the site of a former waste incineration plantThe 516 billionwon USD 35 million project was being built to cover a total floor area of 11286 square meters across two stories above ground and two floors in the basementMeanwhile South Korean President President Lee Jae Myung ordered authorities to make allout efforts to rescue workers trapped in the rubble of a collapsed library construction site in the southwestern city of GwangjuLee gave the instruction during a policy briefing by the labour ministry in the administrative city of Sejong after a steel structure at the construction site collapsed at around 2 pm killing one worker and trapping three othersLee called on the relevant ministries to mobilize all available personnel and equipment to rescue the trapped workers IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/south-korea-two-killed-two-trapped-after-collapse-at-library-construction-site-in-gwangju-652955.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 01:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/eight-pilgrims-killed-as-bus-falls-into-gorge-in-andhra-653003.html Visakhapatnam Dec 12 At least eight pilgrims died and several others were injured when a private travel bus fell into a gorge in Andhra Pradeshs Alluri Sitharamaraju district in the early hours of Friday The accident occurred on the ChinturNaredumilli ghat road when the driver apparently failed to negotiate a sharp turn and hit the safety wall before it fell into the gorgeThe bus carrying 37 people including two drivers was heading to AnnavaramThe passengers were all from the Chittoor district who were on their way to Annavaram temple in Kakinada district after visiting Bhadrachalam temple in TelanganaAs there was no mobile phone network coverage in the area where the accident occurred it took some time for the information to reach the police at Mothugunta Police rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation Eight bodies were recovered from the place The injured were shifted to a hospital in Chintur Five police vehicles and three ambulances were pressed into service to shift the injuredChief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the accident He spoke to officials about the rescue and relief operations He directed them to ensure the best treatment for the injuredHome Minister V Anitha and Tribal Welfare and Women and Child Welfare Minister G Sandhya Rani left for the accident site They spoke to the Collector and Superintendent of Police of Alluri Sitharamaraju district and directed them to ensure all help to the victimsVoicing concern over increasing road accidents Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had last month ordered thirdparty auditing on road accidents to know the causesAddressing the Road Safety Council meeting the Chief Minister had expressed concern over the deaths of 6433 people in 15462 road accidents in the state so far this yearAccording to officials 79 per cent of accidents occur due to overspeeding three per cent due to wrongside driving and one per cent due to alcohol and mobile phones Andhra Pradesh stands in eighth place in road accidents in the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/eight-pilgrims-killed-as-bus-falls-into-gorge-in-andhra-653003.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 09:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/nine-pilgrims-die-as-bus-falls-into-gorge-in-andhra-653028.html Visakhapatnam Dec 12 Nine pilgrims died and 23 others were injured when a private travel bus fell into a gorge in Alluri Sitharamaraju district in the early hours of Friday The accident occurred on the ChinturNaredumilli ghat road when the driver apparently failed to negotiate a sharp turn and hit the safety wall before it fell into the gorgeThe bus carrying 37 people including two drivers was heading to Bhadrachalam The passengers were all from the Chittoor district who were on their way to the Bhadrachalam temple in Telangana from ArakuThe victims were on a pilgrimage tour to various temples in north Andhra and neighbouring TelanganaAs there was no mobile phone network coverage in the area where the accident occurred it took some time for the information to reach the policePolice rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation Nine bodies were recovered from the accident spot The injured were shifted to a hospital in Chintur The condition of five of the injured was stated to be critical and they were shifted to a hospital at BhadrachalamFive police vehicles and three ambulances were pressed into service to shift the injuredPolice suspect that poor visibility due to dense fog in the region may have led to the tragedy The driver was not familiar with the roads in the region and officials believe that he could not control the vehicle at the curveChief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the accident He spoke to officials about the rescue and relief operations He directed them to ensure the best treatment for the injuredHome Minister V Anitha and Tribal Welfare and Women and Child Welfare Minister G Sandhya Rani left for the accident site They spoke to the Collector and Superintendent of Police of Alluri Sitharamaraju district and directed them to ensure all help to the victimsVoicing concern over increasing road accidents Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu had last month ordered thirdparty auditing on road accidents to know the causesAddressing the Road Safety Council meeting the Chief Minister had expressed concern over the deaths of 6433 people in 15462 road accidents in the state so far this yearAccording to officials 79 per cent of accidents occur due to overspeeding three per cent due to wrongside driving and one per cent due to alcohol and mobile phones Andhra Pradesh stands in eighth place in road accidents in the country IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/nine-pilgrims-die-as-bus-falls-into-gorge-in-andhra-653028.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 11:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/narrow-escape-for-mp-cops-as-speeding-vehicle-hits-police-car-in-bhopal-652786.html Bhopal Dec 11 Nearly half a dozen police personnel had a narrow escape when a car driven at high speed hit their official vehicle during night patrolling in Bhopal The incident took place late on Wednesday After hitting the police vehicle at a junction in the city the car then collided with a road divider and overturnedHowever no one got injured except the car driver who was allegedly heavily drunk and was rescued by the same cops who had a narrow escape at the spotThe driver who was not named was rushed to a hospital for treatmentA video after the incident surfaced on social media showing a black luxury car overturned after hitting a road divider and it continued to honk After rescuing the driver a cop was seen somehow managing to turn the cars engine offIt black SUV first hit a police vehicle and then collided headon with a road divider and overturned within a few seconds leaving others in shock When the driver was rescued he was found under the influence of alcohol a police official said on ThursdayThe officer further stated that the driver has been admitted to a hospital and family members have been informed Once he regains consciousness he will be interrogated Meanwhile further investigation was underwayIt came a day after four constables of a bomb squad from Morena were killed and another police personnel was seriously injured when their vehicle collided with a container truck in Madhya Pradeshs Sagar district The accident occurred during the early hours of Wednesday According to police officials the mishap took place around 4 am between Bandri and Malthone when the police team exhausted after completing a demanding antiNaxal operation was returning to MorenaThe container coming from the opposite direction rammed straight into the police vehicle with such ferocity that the official vehicle was crushed beyond recognition leaving little chance of survival for those inside except for one who is battling for life The last rites will be performed today with full state honours in Morena IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/narrow-escape-for-mp-cops-as-speeding-vehicle-hits-police-car-in-bhopal-652786.html Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:04:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-bomb-squad-cops-killed-as-speeding-truck-rams-into-police-vehicle-in-mps-sagar-652556.html BhopalMorena Dec 10 Four members of the Bomb Disposal Squad of Madhya Pradesh Police lost their lives in a heartbreaking tragedy on the foggy stretch of National Highway 44 and one was left battling for life as their vehicle suffered a headon collision with a speeding container truck in Sagar district The accident occurred during the early hours of Wednesday According to police officials the mishap took place around 4 am between Bandri and Malthone when the police team exhausted after completing a demanding antiNaxal operation was returning to Morena The container coming from the opposite direction rammed straight into the police vehicle with such ferocity that the official vehicle was crushed beyond recognition leaving little chance of survival for those inside except for one who is battling for life The four personnel who died on the spot have been identified as Constable Pradhuman Dixit Constable Aman Kaurav driver Paramlal Tomar â all residents of Morena district â and dog master Vinod Sharma who belonged to neighbouring Bhind district The sole survivor Constable Rajiv Chauhan sustained multiple grievous injuries After receiving first aid at the accident site he was immediately referred to Bansal Hospital in the state capital Bhopal where doctors described his condition as critical Miraculously the bomb squadâs trained dog that was travelling in the same vehicle emerged completely unharmed from the mangled wreckage Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav shaken by the news took to his X handle to express profound grief âThe news of the death of four policemen in a horrific road accident in Sagar district this morning while returning from duty during an antiNaxal operation is heartbreakingâ he wrote He paid humble tributes to the departed bravehearts offered heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for eternal peace for the martyred souls and speedy recovery of the injured constable Station police officers who reached the spot soon after the accident informed that the preliminary probe points towards high speed and possible loss of control by the container driver The driver fled the scene abandoning the truck A case has been registered under relevant sections and police teams have launched a massive hunt to trace him Senior district administration and police officers remained present throughout the rescue and relief operations The bodies of the four martyred policemen have been sent for postmortem examination Further investigation into the exact circumstances of the collision is continuing even as the state police fraternity mourns the irreparable loss of its valiant members who laid down their lives in the line of duty IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-bomb-squad-cops-killed-as-speeding-truck-rams-into-police-vehicle-in-mps-sagar-652556.html Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-in-separate-road-accidents-in-telangana-652564.html Hyderabad Dec 10 Four people were killed and 15 others injured in two separate road accidents in Telangana on Wednesday Three people were killed when a car in which they were travelling overturned in Adilabad district the police saidThe accident occurred early morning near Taroda in Jainadh mandal Another person was injured in the incident and admitted to the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences RIMS at AdilabadAccording to police the deceased were all construction workers from Adilabad town and were returning home after work in neighbouring MaharashtraThe police shifted the bodies to RIMS for postmortem examinationOverspeed is suspected to have resulted in the accident Police registered a case and launched an investigationIn another accident in Kamareddy district of Telangana a student died and 14 others were injured when an autorickshaw in which they were travelling overturnedThe accident occurred near Savargaon in Jukkal mandal of the district The deceased student was identified as Pranav 15 who was studying 10th class the police saidThe injured were shifted to a nearby hospital Police registered a case and took up further investigationIn another accident a bus rammed into a road divider at Meerpet on the outskirts of Hyderabad The bus driver was injured in the accidentOn Tuesday a fire broke out at a coaching centre in a building in the Ameerpet area in Hyderabad There were no casualtiesThe accident occurred at Shivam Technologies Coaching Centre at Maitrivanam Fire services personnel with a fire engine rushed to the spot and doused the fire the police saidThe students who were present in the coaching centre managed to come out safelyPreliminary investigation by police revealed that the fire was triggered by a battery explosion in the coaching centre located on the second floor of a multistoreyed buildingA police official said that a case has been registered IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-in-separate-road-accidents-in-telangana-652564.html Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-three-injured-in-two-separate-road-accidents-in-kolkata-652588.html Kolkata Dec 10 Twin road accidents in Kolkata have left one person dead and three others injured the police said on Wednesday The first mishap occurred late on Tuesday night on the Eastern Metropolitan Bypass while the other took place on Red Road on Wednesday morningThe police said that a 25yearold man Alokesh Haldar died after his motorcycle crashed near the Kalikapur stretch of the EM Bypass around 2 am on Wednesday He was returning home from the Dhalai Bridge side towards the Ruby crossingAccording to the traffic police his bike was moving at high speed when it first struck a parked car near the Singhabari intersection and then hit the median The impact threw him off the motorcycleAlokesh was rushed to MR Bangur Hospital in a critical condition where doctors declared him dead The police and local residents said that he had not been wearing a helmet and suffered severe head injuries A case has been registered at the Survey Park police station and the body has been sent for postmortemIn the second accident a black Ferrari travelling at high speed first crashed into a lamp post and then hit a tree on Red Road in central Kolkata early on Wednesday morning Traffic police said the car appeared to have lost control before the collision The front portion of the vehicle suffered major damage from the impactThe boy driving the car and his father who was seated beside him were rescued in serious condition and rushed to SSKM Hospital for treatment A pedestrian identified as Rashida Begum was also injured in the accident The Hastings police registered a case and an investigation is underwayA Kolkata Police traffic officer said âThe vehicle was registered in 2024 The car with the Maharashtra registration number has a pollution failure We have kept the car at Hastings police station The boy was driving the car The father was sitting next to him Forensic examination of the car is being arrangedâThe police are examining CCTV footage from the surrounding area and will look into whether overspeeding or mechanical failure contributed to the two incidents IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-three-injured-in-two-separate-road-accidents-in-kolkata-652588.html Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:51:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-trainee-aircraft-skids-off-dhana-airstrip-pilot-escapes-unhurt-652634.html SagarSeoni Dec 10 In a dramatic sequence of events underscoring aviation safety concerns in Madhya Pradeshs aviation training hubs a trainee aircraft skidded off the runway on the Dhana airstrip of Sagar district on Wednesday According to information the trainee aircraft skidded off the runway just as emergency teams prepared to airlift an injured soldier from the same runway âThe solo pilot miraculously escaped without injuriesâ additional superintendent of police Lokendra Singh told IANSThe incident has reignited debates over recurring mishaps at the site known for its history of trainer plane accidents Dhana airstrip is the key facility for pilot training in the Bundelkhand regionEyewitnesses described a sudden loss of control during takeoff with the plane veering off the runway and nosediving into an adjacent patch of scrubland kicking up a chaotic plume of dust and debris The plane just dipped and hit the ground hard but the pilot climbed out shaking but safe The solo pilot yet to be identified escaped to safety with minor injuries police saidA video of the incident also went viral on social media This is the second incident in three days Another trainee aircraft hit a hightension line wire in Seoni district of Madhya Pradesh on Monday However pilot and the trainee escaped safely At 625 pm the aircraft â en route back from a routine sortie â clipped a 33kV power line at Badalpar substation in Seoni district while approaching fields in Amgaon village 2 km from the SeoniNagpur highway runwayThis marks at least the third major incident at Dhana since 2020 In January that year a trainer plane crashed in a foggy agricultural field during landing killing the flight instructor and trainee The impact severed the line in a burst of sparks and explosions sending the plane spiralling into the earthInstructor pilot Ajit Anthony and trainee Ashok Chawda sustained fractures and lacerations but were stabilised at Seoni District Hospital both are out of danger IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-trainee-aircraft-skids-off-dhana-airstrip-pilot-escapes-unhurt-652634.html Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/son-of-key-witness-against-sheikh-shahjahan-dies-in-highway-crash-en-route-to-court-652640.html Kolkata Dec 10 Satyajit Ghosh son of Bhola Ghosh one of the key witnesses against now suspended Trinamool Congress leader from Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal Sheikh Shahjahan was killed in a road accident on Wednesday while he was accompanying his father to the court to get his statements recorded there Shahnur Molla the driver of the car in which the witness and his deceased son were travelling was also killed in the accident However the witness Bhola Ghosh had a close shave The accident happened on Basanti Highway a state highway when a truck collided at full speed with the car in which the witness and his son were travellingThe impact of the collision was such that the car fell into the roadside gutter Satyajit Ghosh and Shahnur Molla died on the spotBoth Bhola Ghosh and his elder son Biswajit Ghosh claimed that it was not a simple case of an accident âThe manner in which the truck collided with our car creates doubts that the aim was to kill me since I am a witness in the case I became senseless for some time after the collision Everything seems to be preplanned I wish the police administration to investigate the matter properlyâThe witnesss elder son Biswajit Ghosh said that he doubted two close associates of Sheikh Shahjahan namely Moslem Khan and Sabita Roy masterminded the plot to kill his father so that he could not get his statements recorded against ShahjahanThe cops of the Basirhat Police District have started an investigation into the matter However the police said that till Wednesday afternoon they have not received any official complaint claiming foul play in the matterBJPs Information Technology Cell Chief and the partys central observer for West Bengal Amit Malviya issued a social media statement on the matterThis is the state of the lawandorder situation in West Bengal under Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee One of the witnesses in the Sheikh Shahjahan case is grievously injured in a tragic accident in Sandeshkhali Two more people lost their lives in the incident The accident occurred at around 7 am this morning in the Najat area of Sandeshkhali in North 24 Parganas Today a hearing in the Sheikh Shahjahan case was scheduled in court One of the key witnesses Bhola Ghosh was travelling with his son along Basanti Road to testify when a truck coming from the opposite direction rammed into their car Malviyas statement readIt is obvious that Shahjahan is eliminating witnesses one by one while sitting in jail Is there any room for doubt that he has Mamata Banerjeeâs patronage Malviya addedShahjahan is currently in judicial custody on various charges which include masterminding the attack on Enforcement Directorate ED officials at Sandeshkhali last year illegal grabbing of land at Sandeshkhali and sexual exploitation of the local women IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/son-of-key-witness-against-sheikh-shahjahan-dies-in-highway-crash-en-route-to-court-652640.html Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-in-sleeper-bus-truck-collision-in-rajasthans-sikar-652516.html Jaipur Dec 10 In a devastating collision between a sleeper bus and a speeding truck four people lost their lives and 28 others were injured near Fatehpur on the JaipurBikaner National Highway The accident took place late at night on Tuesday Local residents said the rescue operation was extremely difficult as several passengers were trapped under the seats and twisted metalThree people died on the spot while the injured bus conductor succumbed during treatment in Jaipur on Wednesday morningThose killed include bus passenger Mayank driver Kamlesh and one yetunidentified person Conductor Mitesh who was referred from SK Hospital Sikar to Jaipur in critical condition also diedAll passengers were residents of Valsad Gujarat and were returning from Vaishno Devi heading toward Khatu ShyamjiAround 50 people were on board According to eyewitnesses the sleeper bus was travelling from Bikaner toward Jaipur while the truck was coming from Jhunjhunu toward BikanerThe two vehicles collided headon triggering a massive impact that shattered the bus structurePassengers seated in the cabin and nearby suffered the most severe injuries with glass shards and metal fragments piercing their bodies Police and local residents quickly launched a rescue operation pulling trapped passengers out of the wreckage Multiple ambulances transported the injured to nearby hospitalsThe mangled bus was later removed with a crane to restore traffic flow on the highwayAmbulance driver Bhim Singh one of the first responders said âI received the call on Tuesday night and screams were heard everywhere We immediately alerted the 108 ambulance service With help from locals we pulled out trapped passengers and rushed them to the Fatehpur government hospitalâSikar Additional Superintendent of Police SP Tejpal Singh confirmed the death toll and said 15 passengers were seriously injured and were referred to Sikar for advanced treatment According to officials the condition of two to three of the injured is criticalSingh said that rescue and medical response teams worked swiftly to move the injured to hospitals IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-in-sleeper-bus-truck-collision-in-rajasthans-sikar-652516.html Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-police-jawans-killed-in-road-accident-in-mps-sagar-652538.html Sagar Dec 10 At least four Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad BDDS of Madhya Pradesh Police died in a road accident in Sagar district in the wee hours on Wednesday The tragic accident occurred on the National Highway NH44 in the Bandari Malthon area when police personnel were returning from Balaghat to MorenaThe vehicle of the jawans collided with a loaded truck resulting in the onthespot death of four jawansAccording to police the deceased have been identified as Praduman Dikshit Aman Kaurav Parmal Tomar and Vinod SharmaThe deceased included both team members of the dog and bomb squads of the state policeSI Rajeev Chauhan was severely injured and admitted to Bansal Hospital in Bhopal according to preliminary information shared by policeThree of them were residents of Morena while one hailed from the adjoining Bhind district One sniffer dog was also injured in the incidentWhile police jawans were heading towards Morena via Sagar on NH44 their vehicle collided with a truckcontainerHowever the cause of the accident was yet to be ascertainedThe police vehicle was completely crushed in the accident and the bodies were stuck in itThe police team had to use a JCB machine to cut the vehicles door and pull out the bodies from the mangled vehicleThe police have detained the truckcontainer driver and are interrogating him at a police station Later senior police and district administration also reached the spot and began an investigationThe police said the bodies of the deceased were removed from the vehicle and have been sent for postmortem examination and further investigation was underwayMadhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed grief over the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved familyIn a post on the social media platform X Dr Yadav said Four policemen returning from an antiNaxal operation were killed in a horrific road accident in Sagar districtHe paid tributes to the deceased and wished a speedy recovery for the injured IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-police-jawans-killed-in-road-accident-in-mps-sagar-652538.html Wed, 10 Dec 2025 20:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/training-aircraft-crashes-in-madhya-pradesh-villagers-rescue-pilot-trainee-652095.html BhopalSeoni Dec 8 A major tragedy was averted on Monday evening in Madhya Pradeshs Seoni district when a training aircraft almost collided with a highvoltage power line during flight and crashed near Sukatra village in the Kurai police station area of Seoni district The incident according to police occurred at around 630 pm The incident triggered panic in the locality as villagers rushed to the spot and rescued both the trainer pilot and trainee safely A video of the crash quickly went viral on social media Speaking to IANS CS Tekam Investigation Officer at Kurai Police Station said Both the trainer and trainee are out of danger They have been taken to a private hospital One has sustained a head injury and the other has injuries on the face However as company officials informed us both managed to walk out of the plane to safety The police officer added that the aircraft was a twoseater trainee plane though the manufacturers name is not yet known The officer identified the trainer and trainee as Ajeet Anthony and Ashok Chhava respectively We are waiting for instructions from higher authorities regarding the investigationâ he said confirming that no human loss was reported despite one of the planeâs wheels getting stuck in a 33kV hightension line severing it from the tower before the aircraft landed on the ground âThe training company is operating in the area since 2023â the police official said According to eyewitnesses and preliminary investigation the plane suddenly began to descend due to a technical glitch âIt might have lost power and one of its wheels got entangled in the highvoltage line for a while The heavy load severed the wire causing a loud noise spark and panic Fortunately no major damage occurredâ the police officer explained Locals reported sparks as the aircraft struck the wires and within moments villagers realised the planeâs occupants were in trouble They rushed to the scene to helpVillagers also alleged this was not the first such incident claiming training aircraft had overturned twice earlier while operating on the runway They warned that had the plane remained stuck in the wires for a few more seconds the consequences could have been devastating IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/training-aircraft-crashes-in-madhya-pradesh-villagers-rescue-pilot-trainee-652095.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-as-bus-collides-with-three-wheeler-in-bihars-vaishali-652352.html Patna Dec 9 One passenger was killed and eight others sustained serious injuries after a speeding bus and a threewheeler collided headon in Bihars Vaishali district on Tuesday The fatal accident occurred near Kanchanpur Dhanushi village under Lalganj police station limitsAccording to an official the bus was en route to Hajipur from Lalganj while the threewheeler was headed from Hajipur towards LalganjThe impact was so severe that the threewheeler was completely mangled All nine passengers on board sustained serious injuries They were rushed to Sadar Hospital in Hajipur where one of them succumbed during treatment an official saidFollowing the accident the Vaishali SP and District Magistrate visited the hospital and instructed the medical staff to prioritise treatment for the injuredAccording to the officials both vehicles were speeding and visibility on the road was low at the time of the crashEfforts are underway to identify the deceasedPolice are recording statements of the injured passengers to inform their familiesAn FIR has been registered against the bus driver The accused has been arrested and the vehicle seized police saidThe tragic incident has once again raised serious concerns about road safety and traffic management in BiharOn December 7 a road tragedy shocked Patna when an outofcontrol car ran over six pedestrians in the upscale Gola Road locality under the jurisdiction of the Danapur police station areaSixtyyearold Chansi Rai succumbed to his injuries while five others were critically injured and admitted to the Patna Medical College and Hospital PMCHThe incident occurred near Jhakri Mahadev Temple on Gola Road and disturbing CCTV visuals have now emergedThe video showed three young men standing at the roadside with a dog nearby Suddenly a speeding car ran over the dog and then hit four people in one sweepBystanders tried to stop the vehicle but the driver moved ahead crushing two other people to death IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-as-bus-collides-with-three-wheeler-in-bihars-vaishali-652352.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/76-magnitude-quake-hits-northeastern-japan-652101.html Tokyo Dec 8 An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 76 struck northeastern Japan late Monday night prompting the suspension of ocean discharge of nuclearcontaminated wastewater from the crippled Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant The temblor occurred at 1115 pm local time at a depth of 50 km measuring upper 6 on Japans seismic scale of 7 in the city of Hachinohe Aomori Prefecture triggering a tsunami warning for coastal areas of Aomori Iwate and Hokkaido prefectures said the Japan Meteorological Agency JMA Xinhua News Agency reported No abnormalities have been reported by nuclear plants in Hokkaido or in the northeastern prefectures of Aomori Miyagi and Fukushima public broadcaster NHK reportedTokyo Electric Power Company TEPCO said that the discharge of nuclearcontaminated wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant into the ocean was halted at 1142 pm local time following the issuance of a tsunami warningIn Aomori and Hokkaido there have been reports of several nonlifethreatening injuries The Aomori prefectural government said that around 2700 homes were left without power Kyodo News reportedThe waves are expected to be up to 3 meters high on the Iwate Prefecture coast the central Pacific coastal areas of Hokkaido and the Pacific coast of Aomori Prefecture the JMA said urging people in affected areas to immediately evacuate to higher groundWaves of 50 centimetres were observed in the town of Urakawa Hokkaido at 1221 am local time Tuesday and in Kuji Port Iwate Prefecture at 1210 am local time the JMA addedAccording to Japan Railways Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train services in northeastern Japan have been suspended in both directions between Fukushima Station and ShinAomori Station due to the quakeChief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the government was gathering information on casualties and property damageThe government set up a crisis management office at the Prime Ministers Office in response to the earthquake IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/76-magnitude-quake-hits-northeastern-japan-652101.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-critical-after-blast-at-balco-plant-in-chhattisgarhs-korba-652159.html Korba Chhattisgarh Dec 9 Three workers were seriously injured after an explosion at Bharat Aluminium Company Limiteds Balcos GAP Green Anode Plant in Chhattisgarhs Korba triggering panic among employees present at the site The blast took place late on Monday night Oil leakage is suspected to be the possible cause behind the explosion During the incident the workers suffered severe burn injuries and were immediately rushed to the hospital for treatmentEyewitnesses said there was a sudden loud noise inside the plant followed by heavy smokeThe explosion created panic across the facility prompting the arrival of the security team which moved swiftly to bring the situation under controlThe incident falls under the jurisdiction of the Balco police stationPolice have launched an investigation into the matter and are working to ascertain the exact cause of the explosionInitial information points towards a technical fault in the machinery as a possible reason behind the accidentSo far no official statement has been issued by the company management regarding the incidentThe latest blast comes barely two months after a major mishap was narrowly averted at the Balco plant on October 8 when a twodecadeold electrostatic precipitator ESP structure collapsed inside the production premisesThe ESP which was installed during 200405 suddenly gave way during operational hours sending a loud crash echoing across the unitThe electrostatic precipitator functioning as a dust and ash filter in the plants production system had been in continuous use for nearly 20 years Initial inquiries had suggested that agerelated weakening of the structure may have contributed to its sudden collapseThe recent explosion has once again brought Balcos safety practices under sharp scrutinyIt may be recalled that the plant had also witnessed a chimney collapse earlier which had raised similar concerns over compliance with inspection schedules and the effectiveness of response systems IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-critical-after-blast-at-balco-plant-in-chhattisgarhs-korba-652159.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 12:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bihar-speeding-car-mows-down-six-in-patna-1-dead-5-injured-652029.html Patna Dec 8 A road tragedy shocked Patna when an outofcontrol car ran over six pedestrians in the upscale Gola Road locality under the jurisdiction of the Danapur police station area in Biharâs Patna Sixtyyearold Chansi Rai succumbed to his injuries while five others were critically injured and admitted to the Patna Medical College and Hospital PMCHThe incident took place near Jhakri Mahadev Temple on Gola Road and disturbing CCTV visuals have now emergedThe video shows three young men standing at the roadside with a dog nearby Suddenly a speeding black sedan appears runs over the dog and then hits four people in one sweep The dog is seen writhing in pain under the wheelsThe car halts briefly revealing a man trapped under the front wheel As two men approach the driver the driver accelerates again crushing the trapped man a second timeBystanders can be seen trying to stop the vehicleâsome even strike the car with their handsâbut the driver moves ahead recklessly runs over another person and then speeds toward JP Ganga Path also known as Marine DriveCritically injured Chansi Rai was rushed to the Military Hospital and later shifted to a private hospital in Raja Bazaar where he succumbed on Monday morningDanapur police and traffic officials reached the spot shortly after the incidentBased on CCTV footage the vehicleâs number plate was identified and the car was tracked moving toward Marine DriveDanapur SHO Prashant Bhardwaj confirmed âWe have the registration number of the vehicle and are scanning CCTV footage to trace the car and its driverââA case of rash and negligent driving has been registered Arrest will be made soonâ Bhardwaj saidThe brutal incident has once again raised serious concerns about pedestrian safety on Biharâs roads where speeding reckless driving and lack of enforcement continue to endanger lives IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bihar-speeding-car-mows-down-six-in-patna-1-dead-5-injured-652029.html Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/goa-fire-mishap-pm-modi-expresses-grief-announces-rs-2-lakh-ex-gratia-for-kin-of-victims-651790.html New Delhi Dec 7 Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed distress over the fire mishap in Goas Arpora on Sunday and announced an exgratia of Rs 2 lakh to the next of kin of each deceased and Rs 50000 to those injured A fire at Arporas Birch by Romeo Lane has claimed 25 lives including 4 tourists and 14 staff members The identities of 7 victims are yet to be confirmed Six people are injured and are undergoing treatmentIn a post on X PM Modi said The fire mishap in Arpora Goa is deeply saddening My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones May the injured recover at the earliest Spoke to Goa CM Dr Pramod Sawant Ji about the situation The State Government is providing all possible assistance to those affectedAn exgratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF will be given to the next of kin of each deceased in the mishap in Arpora Goa The injured would be given Rs 50000 the Prime Ministers Office said in a statementThe blaze erupted around midnight at Birch by Romeo Lane a club in the bustling Baga area that draws large crowds due to its proximity to one of Goas most frequented beachesAccording to police officials the inferno is suspected to have been triggered by a cylinder explosion inside the premisesThe sudden blast is believed to have left little time for those inside many of them staff members to escapeFire tenders from multiple stations were immediately deployed and firefighters battled the flames well into the early hours of SundayRescue teams continued their efforts until dawn sifting through debris in search of survivors and attempting to control residual hotspotsAuthorities confirmed that a significant number of the deceased were employees working at the club when the incident occurred Senior officials including the Director General of Police and teams from North Goa district arrived at the site shortly after the fire was reported to coordinate rescue and relief operationsInvestigations are underway and further details are awaited IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/goa-fire-mishap-pm-modi-expresses-grief-announces-rs-2-lakh-ex-gratia-for-kin-of-victims-651790.html Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/23-killed-in-massive-midnight-blaze-at-popular-goa-club-651792.html New Delhi Dec 7 A devastating fire at a wellknown nightlife venue in North Goaâs Arpora claimed at least 23 lives late Saturday in one of the deadliest such incidents the coastal state has witnessed in recent years The blaze erupted around midnight at Birch by Romeo Lane a club in the bustling Baga area that draws large crowds due to its proximity to one of Goaâs most frequented beachesAccording to police officials the inferno is suspected to have been triggered by a cylinder explosion inside the premisesThe sudden blast is believed to have left little time for those inside many of them staff members to escapeFire tenders from multiple stations were immediately deployed and firefighters battled the flames well into the early hours of Sunday Rescue teams continued their efforts until dawn sifting through debris in search of survivors and attempting to control residual hotspotsAuthorities confirmed that a significant number of the deceased were employees working at the club when the incident occurred Senior officials including the Director General of Police and teams from North Goa district arrived at the site shortly after the fire was reported to coordinate rescue and relief operationsGoa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant expressed deep sorrow over the tragedyPosting on X he wroteâToday is a very painful day for all of us in Goa A major fire incident at Arpora has taken the lives of 23 people I am deeply grieved and offer my heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved families in this hour of unimaginable lossââI visited the incident site and have ordered an inquiry into this incident The inquiry will examine the exact cause of the fire and whether fire safety norms and building rules were followed Those found responsible will face most stringent action under the law any negligence will be dealt with firmlyâ he addedThe Chief Ministerâs announcement of a formal inquiry has placed renewed attention on compliance with firesafety regulations in Goaâs hospitality and nightlife sectorOfficials are expected to examine whether the club had adequate safety systems in place and whether emergency exits and protocols met mandated standardsAs investigators begin their probe families of the victims await identification and further updates while the tragedy has cast a pall over the stateâs bustling tourism hubs IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/23-killed-in-massive-midnight-blaze-at-popular-goa-club-651792.html Sun, 07 Dec 2025 11:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/we-saw-huge-flames-eyewitness-accounts-on-goa-club-fire-651805.html New Delhi Dec 7 A massive blaze tore through a popular nightclub in North Goaâs Arpora harrowing eyewitness testimonies have begun to shed light on the chaotic moments surrounding the tragedy The fire which erupted shortly after midnight at Birch by Romeo Lane in the busy Baga belt has now claimed 25 lives according to updated figures released by Goa Police on Sunday morningResidents and tourists in the vicinity recounted confusion and panic as the incident unfolded A local resident who rushed to the scene after learning about the fire said I saw the news this morning and rushed here Last night we only heard a very loud siren but we didnât realize what had happened We thought something had happened on the road nothing serious But in the morning we found out that such a big tragedy had occurredAnother eyewitness a tourist staying nearby described seeing the flames from a distance We had just reached our hotel when we noticed reddish flames coming out When we went to check the police were already there managing the situationA resident from the neighbourhood recalled hearing emergency vehicles around midnight but not understanding the gravity of the situation It happened at midnight so not much was known at the time I heard the sound of an ambulance In the morning I found out that perhaps 23 people had diedAs news spread the hospital witnessed heavy crowds with relatives anxiously waiting for updates Several victimsâmany of them staff members at the clubâsuccumbed to the fire while the injured continue to receive treatment under tight police security Bodies have been shifted to the mortuary and authorities are struggling to identify several of the deceasedThe blaze erupted around midnight at Birch by Romeo Lane a club in the bustling Baga area that draws large crowds due to its proximity to one of Goas most frequented beachesAccording to police officials the inferno is suspected to have been triggered by a cylinder explosion inside the premises The sudden blast left little time for those inside many of them employees to escapeFire tenders from multiple stations were deployed and firefighters battled the flames well into the early hours of Sunday Rescue teams continued efforts until dawn searching for survivors and extinguishing lingering hotspots Senior officials including the Director General of Police and teams from North Goa district reached the site soon after the incident to oversee rescue operationsIn the latest update Goa Police confirmed that the fire claimed 25 lives including four identified tourists and 14 staff members while the identities of seven victims remain unverified as the identification process continues IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/we-saw-huge-flames-eyewitness-accounts-on-goa-club-fire-651805.html Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/goa-nightclub-fire-cm-pramod-sawant-orders-probe-general-manager-arrested-651819.html New Delhi Dec 7 Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Sunday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the devastating fire at a nightclub in Arpora and confirmed swift action against those responsible Sawant who visited the site early in the morning to assess the damage and review rescue operations told NDTV that the general manager of the nightclub has been arrested and an arrest warrant has been issued against the clubâs ownerHe said the government would ensure accountability at every level and assured strict punitive measures against any individual or establishment found violating safety normsThe Chief Minister also directed local authorities to expedite support for victimsâ families and coordinate with hospitals treating the injuredHe said the fire broke out around 12 am and many people could not come out of the nightclub due to the fire and died due to suffocationWhen asked if the nightclub fire was negligence the CM said that a probe has been ordered to ascertain if the nightclub followed fire safety normsThe CM also wrote on X saying I am closely reviewing the situation arising from the tragic fire incident at Arpora in which 25 people have lost their lives and 6 have been injured All six injured persons are in a stable condition and are receiving the best medical care I have ordered a magisterial inquiry into the entire incident to identify the cause and fix responsibilityThe Governor of Goa Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju expressed profound grief over the tragedy extending condolences to those who lost family members in the fireHe said the incident had plunged the state into mourning and called on authorities to provide every possible form of assistance to the injured and the bereaved He emphasised the need for coordinated support and urged departments to prioritise relief effortsEarlier in the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that he had spoken to Chief Minister Sawant for updates on the situation In a post on X he wrote âThe fire mishap in Arpora Goa is deeply saddening My thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones May the injured recover at the earliestâThe fire which broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane in Arporaâs busy Baga belt has led to widespread shock across the state Heavy crowds had gathered outside hospitals as authorities rushed to identify victims many of whom were staff members working the late shiftGoa Police on Sunday morning confirmed that the blaze claimed 25 lives including four confirmed tourists and 14 staff members while the identities of seven victims remain to be verified as the identification process continues Rescue and forensic teams examined the site as part of the ongoing investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/goa-nightclub-fire-cm-pramod-sawant-orders-probe-general-manager-arrested-651819.html Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:24:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-killed-as-car-collides-with-truck-in-mps-chhatarpur-651735.html Khajuraho Dec 6 Five people were killed after their car collided headon with a heavilyloaded truck on the road connecting Sagar Madhya Pradesh and Kanpur Uttar Pradesh on Saturday The incident occurred in Mungawari village under the jurisdiction of Gulganj police station in Chhatarpur districtThe crash was so severe that five out of eight passengers in the car were crushed to death on the spot while three critically injured were admitted to Chhatarpur district hospitalThe car occupants residents of Chhatarpur were returning from a marriage when their car collided with a truck coming from the opposite side between 330 am and 4 amAccording to Gulganj SHO Guru Dutt Sesha the car was being driven towards Chhatarpur from Sagar district when it collided headon with a truck coming from the opposite sideThe deceased persons have been identified as Mahendra Prajapati 30 Lakshman Prajapati 40 Deepak Prajapati 24 Surendra Prajapati 26 and Lalu Prajapati 17The critically injured recuperating at a government hospital have been identified as Bhupendra Prajapati and Jitendra PrajapatiPolice said that after initial treatment at Chhatarpur district hospital they have been referred to Birla Hospital in SatnaThe police said that after receiving information when they reached the spot the car was completely crushed and the bodies were trapped Locals rescued the injuredPolice said that after the accident the stuck driver escaped from the spot who was later detained following a search in the jungle early morningVictims were from a family and they were returning from a marriage function A case has been registered and an investigation is underway SHO saidLast month four people died and one was critically injured in a headon collision between two SUVs on the BhopalVidisha highway in the Bairasia police station area around 60 km from the Madhya Pradesh capitalLocal authorities have urged motorists to exercise caution on rural highways IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-killed-as-car-collides-with-truck-in-mps-chhatarpur-651735.html Sat, 06 Dec 2025 12:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-mbbs-students-killed-after-speeding-car-rams-into-parked-truck-in-ups-amroha-651437.html Lucknow Dec 4 Four MBBS students were killed on the spot after their speeding car crashed into a parked DCM truck on the DelhiLucknow National Highway in Uttar Pradeshs Amroha officials said on Thursday The accident occurred late on Wednesday nightThe impact of the collision was so intense that the car was completely mangled leaving no chance of survival for the occupants according to eyewitnessesPolice reached the site immediately after receiving information and sent the bodies for postmortem Forensic teams and police personnel remained at the spot through the night examining the wreckage and investigating the circumstances that led to the accidentAll four deceased are said to be MBBS students of Venkateshwar University Officials from the university also arrived at the location The identities of the victims are being confirmed and their families are being informedA police team from Rajabpur police station inspected the scene and efforts are underway to establish the exact cause of the crashIn another tragic incident on the same night two young men were killed in a collision between a truck and a motorcycle on Gajraula National Highway 9 in Amroha at around 845 pm officials saidAccording to reports the deceased identified as Deepak and Nitin from Sona Khurd village in Lakhimpur Kheri district were returning home from Gurugram where they worked as bike riders when the accident took placePolice arrived at the spot took the bodies into custody and sent them for postmortem Station House Officer Manoj Kumar confirmed the incident and said that two people died in the road accidentHe added that police have prepared a Panchnama of both bodies and further legal action is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-mbbs-students-killed-after-speeding-car-rams-into-parked-truck-in-ups-amroha-651437.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-jodhpur-businessmen-die-in-thailand-bodies-found-in-hotel-pool-repatriation-expected-today-651492.html Jaipur Dec 4 Two businessmen from Jodhpur Rajasthan vacationing in Thailand with their families died under mysterious circumstances after being found in the swimming pool of their hotel The exact cause of their drowning is not yet known The deceased have been identified as Anil Kataria owner of Jiman Restaurant in Ratanada and Harish Dewani a noted glass artist who ran a specialised glass workshop in the same locality Both were travelling with their wives and children who remain in ThailandAccording to initial information the incident occurred on the evening of December 1 The two reportedly entered the pool for a swim when one of them began to drown and the other probably lost his life while trying to rescue him However the sequence of events has not been officially confirmedWhen the duo failed to return to their rooms for nearly 90 minutes their wives began searching for them and alerted hotel staff CCTV footage later showed both men drowning Their bodies were recovered shortly after from the swimming poolHarishâs elder son and a relative of Anil have since travelled to Thailand to complete legal procedures The process is understood to be complete and the bodies are expected to reach Jodhpur by Thursday evening They have not yet issued any statementA pall of grief hangs over both families in Ratanada Relatives and neighbours have gathered though many are avoiding conversations due to shock Sources said Anilâs elderly father has not yet been informed because of health concernsHarish Dewani was also known internationally for his expertise in transprint glass engraving His sandblasted glasswork drew widespread appreciation and tourists often visited his Jodhpur workshop to view his creations He also trained international students through online sessions to promote the craftFurther details are awaited once the families return from Thailand IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-jodhpur-businessmen-die-in-thailand-bodies-found-in-hotel-pool-repatriation-expected-today-651492.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 02:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/deepti-naval-heads-for-lunch-at-a-5-star-hotel-in-an-auto-rickshaw-651498.html Mumbai Dec 4 Veteran actress Deepti Naval recently treated the netizens with her selfie picture and revealed that she was riding in an auto rickshaw Sharing the simplicity of the ride Deepti mentioned that she was headed to a plush luxury hotel in Mumbai for lunch She wrote âNo car no driver sitting in an auto going to the Marriott for lunch a fond memory of her familyâThe actress is seen wrapping a dupatta over her head and sporting smart glares while she clicks a selfie in the auto rickshaw The actress over the past few weeks has been treating her fans with her throwback pictures filled with her beautiful family memoriesEarlier in November the actress had shared an old picture of herself with her younger brother and other members of the family Deepti wrote âOne last share from my heartâs album â Europe 1982 with Mama Piti and my younger brother TV Rohitashv On this note Iâm ending my trip and all set to get back to work in Bombay Thank you all for the lovely comments you all have written Iâve read each one Though Iâve not replied individually I felt you all were right beside me through my hopping on and off trains at age 73âDeepti had also shared another fond memory with her father from their Europe trip in 1982 The photo showed the fatherdaughter duo posing outside the camper Remembering the time with her dad the actress penned a nice note on her social media account She wrote Sharing a precious memory of my father â in a camper through Europe â Piti and I â 1982 sicDeepti Naval known to be an actor par excellence has always been vocal about certain important issues and other things pertaining to the film industry The actress had earlier spoken about the monumental shift in the film industry over the years during an exclusive conversation with IANS Shedding light on the changes she has witnessed in Hindi cinema from her era to the current times Deepti told IANS âWell today there is a lot of visual finesse in our movies So that is something that I like the most Our films are on par with the international standards In terms of world cinema we are as good as them technically and visuallyâShe added âThere are a lot of skills today among all Whether it is the technicians or even the actors Everybody is trained Everybody has learnt their craft You dont just stroll into the film industry and become an actor like me I didnt learn anything Everybody brings training They are very focusedâShe added âThe younger generation are so focused and they believe in their dreams And they are going all out for it And these two are examples here Jitesh and Alankrita I find them very inspiring Both of them And our director he is also very inspiring as a person Cinema has changed a lot from the time when we were working in earlier years to now A lot of changes I would sayâ IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/deepti-naval-heads-for-lunch-at-a-5-star-hotel-in-an-auto-rickshaw-651498.html Fri, 05 Dec 2025 03:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/odisha-records-1-398-deaths-in-human-wildlife-conflicts-over-a-decade-651114.html Bhubaneswar Dec 2 As many as 1398 people have lost their lives in humananimal conflicts over the past decade Forest Environment amp Climate Change Minister Ganesh Ram Singhkhuntia informed the Odisha Assembly on Tuesday While answering a query asked by BJP MLA Akhila Chandra Naik the Forest Minister further noted that the Dhenkanal Forest Division with 251 deaths has recorded the maximum number of human fatalities during the last ten years The Keonjhar and Angul forest divisions have reported the deaths of 125 and 119 persons during the said period According to information shared by the Forest Minister the state government has paid compensation to the tune of Rs 617468 lakh to the families of victims who lost their lives due to humanâanimal conflict in the last decade The department has paid Rs 101420 lakh as compensation to the victimsâ next of kin in the Dhenkanal Forest Division during the period Meanwhile 5609 animals including elephants tigers leopards etc have died across the state for various reasons in the last decade Forest Minister Singhkhuntia told the House that the department is taking several measures including improving and securing animal habitats undertaking tree plantation and creating adequate pastureland deploying antipoaching squads and enhancing surveillance of animal and poacher movements through advanced technology and public awareness He also shared details of wildlife censuses conducted across various forest divisions and sanctuaries of the state over the past ten years Singhkhuntia reported that 2103 elephants 30 tigers and 696 leopards were recorded in Odishaâs forests during this period The department also documented 904 lakh and 607 lakh olive ridley turtles at the Rushikulya river mouth and the Gahirmatha Marine Wildlife Sanctuary respectively during 202425 Similarly 159 Irrawaddy dolphins and 710 other dolphin species were recorded in the Chilika Lagoon and along the Odisha coast in 202425 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/odisha-records-1-398-deaths-in-human-wildlife-conflicts-over-a-decade-651114.html Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-as-car-rams-into-divider-in-telangana-651223.html Hyderabad Dec 3 Three people including a boy were killed and another critically injured in a road accident in Telanganas Khammam district on Wednesday A speeding car rammed into a road divider on the national highway at Kishtaram in Sattupalli mandalThree occupants of the car died on the spot while another person was injuredThe deceased have been identified as S K Sajid 25 Siddhi Sijoy 18 and Markatla Shashi 11The injured was shifted to a hospital where his condition is stated to be criticalThe car driver apparently lost control and hit the divider The vehicle which was heading towards Sattupalli from Chandrugonda was completely crushed in the accidentPolice shifted the bodies to the government hospital for postmortem examinationPolice believe that overspeed led to the accident A police officer said they have registered a case and are taking up further investigationMeanwhile a tipper ran amok in Hyderabad damaging a few vehicles The accident occurred on the MalakpetDilsukhnagar road around 1 amAfter losing control the tipper jumped the road divider under the Hyderabad Metro bridge and hit a truck on the other side of the road The truck then rammed into a busHowever there were no casualties in the accident that occurred near TV Tower Crossroads Police said the tippers brakes had failed resulting in the collisionThe driver of the tipper fled the scene leaving the vehicle Police deployed the crane to remove the damaged vehicles and restore trafficThe police registered a case and took up further investigationIn another incident in Hyderabad two bodies were found in an autorickshaw under the limits of Chandrayangutta Police StationPolice shifted the bodies for postmortem examination and took up the investigationInjections and syringes were found in the parked autorickshaw Police suspect drug overdose as the reason for their deaths IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-as-car-rams-into-divider-in-telangana-651223.html Wed, 03 Dec 2025 12:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-as-car-crashes-into-roadside-parapet-in-jampks-rajouri-651233.html Jammu Dec 3 At least two people were killed and three others suffered injuries in a road accident on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmirâs Rajouri district Police said that a vehicle collided with a roadside parapet near Chingus in the Rajouri district in the morningâA car JK12D 7568 was on its way from Jammu towards Rajouri rammed into a parapet near Chingus at around 430 am today Two passengers were killed while three others sustained injuries the police saidAll the injured were immediately shifted to the Government Medical College Rajouri for treatmentThe deceased were identified as Naik Singh 53 son of Puran Singh a resident of Waripattan and Mohd Yaqoob 45 son of Mohd Fazal and a resident of Saila SurankoteThe injured were identified as Mohd Farooq son of Mohd Fazal a resident of Saila Surankote driver Mohd Sageer son of Mohd Haneef a resident of Digwar Poonch and Mohd Mushtaq son of Fazal Hussain and a resident of Kakora ManjakoteâConcerned police station has taken cognisance of the incidentâ the police saidHilly districts of Poonch Rajouri Doda Kishtwar Ramban and Reasi are notorious for road accidents caused by hilly terrain overloading overspeeding road rage etcThe traffic department has deployed special squads to check traffic violations in these districtsRegional Transport Officers RTOs regularly impose public punishments for traffic rule violators In case of a vehicle driven by a minor the punishment includes imprisonment for the parent in addition to cancellation of the vehicle registration certificateTwowheelers driven by riders who do not wear a crash helmet often become a reason for fatal road accidents Traffic department officials hold roadside camps to counsel the twowheeler drivers and those riding on pillion to wear standard crash helmets Petrol pumps have been instructed not to provide fuel to twowheelers and pillion riders who are not wearing crash helmets In addition to counselling traffic department officials also provide crash helmets to riders during these counselling sessions IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-as-car-crashes-into-roadside-parapet-in-jampks-rajouri-651233.html Wed, 03 Dec 2025 13:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-in-hong-kong-building-fire-rises-to-55-fire-department-650583.html Hong Kong Nov 27 The death toll in a major fire that tore through a residential area in Hong Kong from Wednesday afternoon has risen to 55 said the Fire Services Department FSD in a press briefing on Thursday The FSD said 72 people injured in the fire had been sent to hospitals for treatment including eight firefighters Over 200 people are still missingThe FSD has dispatched a total of 304 fire engines and rescue vehicles and used drones to monitor heat levels to prevent rekindling The department has extinguished flames in four of the affected buildings and brought fire under control in the other three Xinhua News Agency reportedThe residential area Wang Fuk Court consists of eight buildings all of which were encased by green mesh and scaffolding due to a major renovation project Three men responsible for the renovations were arrested earlier for suspected manslaughter as the police investigation pointed to flammable materials covering the buildings as a possible cause for the rapid spread of fireEarlier Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said in the small hours on Thursday that the fire at Wang Fuk Court has been gradually brought under control after firefighters tireless effortsSpeaking at a press briefing Lee mentioned that around 279 people are still missing Twentynine remained hospitalised including seven in critical condition Lee said he was deeply saddened by the situationHe said that from the outside three buildings now showed no visible flames while four others displayed only sporadic fire spotsLee stressed that the government will mobilise all resources to fully support the rescue operations He has instructed departments and units to carry out comprehensive work including extinguishing the fire rescuing trapped residents treating the injured providing assistance and emotional support to families and conducting a full investigation into the accidentThe Fire Services Department was notified of the accident at around 251 pm local time on Wednesday Due to the fierce blaze the department raised the alert to a No 5 alarm fire at 622 pm local time Rescue operations were still ongoingThe Education Bureau dispatched educational psychologists and related staff to temporary shelters to provide appropriate support for affected students Several schools in the district will suspend classes on ThursdayAt one of the temporary shelters personnel from the Home Affairs Department Civil Aid Service Care Teams and the Police Force worked together each fulfilling their roles and coordinating effortsLam Yick Kuen a Tai Po Care Team member and district councillor said that many organisations and individuals had voluntarily donated supplies demonstrating solidarity and mutual care in times of crisisNear midnight a Hong Kong resident Ho was seen pulling a small cart to the fire scene to distribute water to firefighters and staff Drenched in sweat he went around asking whether anyone needed a drink IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-in-hong-kong-building-fire-rises-to-55-fire-department-650583.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-die-in-fog-related-crash-on-indore-bhopal-highway-three-critical-650585.html BhopalSehore Nov 27 Two persons were killed and three others critically injured on the IndoreBhopal National Highway near Darbar Dhaba in Sehore district early Thursday morning The mishap occurred around 6 am when a car carrying five members of the Nema family rammed into a moving truck on the road near a rehabilitation centre Sainkrakhed Dense morning fog drastically reduced visibility and police believe the driver could not spot the moving vehicle in time Travelling at high speed the car lost control and collided headon with the truckâs rear completely shattering the front portion of the carThe two deceased have been identified as Sandhya Nema 56 a resident of Indore and her nephew Mridang Nema 28 from Bhopal Both died instantly due to the massive impactSpeaking to IANS Vikram Adarsh police station Kotwali police station in charge said the three seriously injured Neelam Nema 40 Sanjeev Nema 45 and one other family member Sanjeev Nema 45 were immediately rushed to the district hospitalâLater Neelam and Sanjeev were referred to Bhopal and later shifted to a private facility as their condition remained criticalâ the police officer saidEyewitnesses described scenes of panic as locals and highway travellers gathered at the site âThere was thick fog everywhere Suddenly we heard a huge crash and saw the mangled car People started shouting for helpâ said a teastall owner near Darbar DhabaPreliminary investigations by Kotwali Police Station confirm the family was travelling to Indore possibly to attend a family functionâHigh speed combined with poor visibility due to fog appears to be the primary cause The truck was moving on the road but without sufficient warning markersâ said the official adding âThe injured victims said the truck driver applied the brake suddenly giving no room for them to control the vehicleâThe truck driver has been taken into custody for questioning while the bodies of the deceased have been sent for postmortem examination A case has been registered under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya SanhitaThis is the second major fogrelated accident on the IndoreBhopal corridor within 24 hours underscoring the deadly combination of winter fog overspeeding and inadequate reflective signage on heavy vehiclesHighway authorities have assured stricter patrolling and deployment of fogsafety squads during early morning hours IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-die-in-fog-related-crash-on-indore-bhopal-highway-three-critical-650585.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 01:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/after-800-pedestrian-deaths-kerala-to-cancel-licences-for-zebra-crossing-violators-650641.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 27 With more than 800 pedestrians losing their lives on Keralaâs roads so far this year the Motor Vehicles Department MVD has announced a major crackdown on drivers violating pedestrian safety norms especially at zebra crossings Shockingly nearly 50 per cent of those killed were senior citizens underscoring rising concerns over road safety and driver indisciplineOn Thursday the MVD pointed out that numerous twowheeler and fourwheeler drivers have shown little respect for pedestrian rights often failing to slow down near zebra crossingsMany vehicles are seen parked directly on pedestrian crossings or even on footpaths defeating the very purpose of such safety measuresThis officials say reflects a âdangerous driving cultureâ that puts vulnerable road users at grave riskAs per law drivers must slow down and stop at least three metres before the zebra crossing if a pedestrian is seen waiting at the edgeHowever authorities note that most drivers instead maintain or increase speed forcing pedestrians to run or hesitate often leading to fatal consequencesâCourtesy to pedestrians and the ability to anticipate their movement is a key criterion to retain a driving licenceâ the MVD release statedIn compliance with a directive from the Kerala High Court the MVD has ordered stringent enforcement of pedestrian protection lawsOfficers have been authorised to cancel the driving licences of those who violate pedestrian safety rules at zebra crossingsIn addition to licence cancellation violators will face legal action under Section 184 of the Motor Vehicles Act which carries a fine of Rs 2000Drivers parking or stopping vehicles on zebra crossings will also face penalties from both the police and the MVDThe department has urged the public to report violations and called for greater civic responsibility emphasising that ensuring pedestrian safety is a collective duty not just a legal compulsion IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/after-800-pedestrian-deaths-kerala-to-cancel-licences-for-zebra-crossing-violators-650641.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 02:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-rises-to-94-in-hong-kong-residential-building-fire-fire-department-650671.html Hong Kong Nov 28 The death toll in a major fire that tore through a residential area in Hong Kong from Wednesday afternoon has risen to 94 said the Fire Department The Fire Services Department earlier on Thursday said 72 people injured in the fire had been sent to hospitals for treatment including eight firefighters Over 200 people are still missingThe FSD has dispatched a total of 304 fire engines and rescue vehicles and used drones to monitor heat levels to prevent rekindling The department has extinguished flames in four of the affected buildings and brought fire under control in the other three Xinhua News Agency reportedThe residential area Wang Fuk Court consists of eight buildings all of which were encased by green mesh and scaffolding due to a major renovation project Three men responsible for the renovations were arrested earlier for suspected manslaughter as the police investigation pointed to flammable materials covering the buildings as a possible cause for the rapid spread of fireEarlier Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said in the small hours on Thursday that the fire at Wang Fuk Court has been gradually brought under control after firefighters tireless effortsSpeaking at a press briefing Lee mentioned that around 279 people are still missing Twentynine remained hospitalised including seven in critical condition Lee said he was deeply saddened by the situationHe said that from the outside three buildings now showed no visible flames while four others displayed only sporadic fire spotsLee stressed that the government will mobilise all resources to fully support the rescue operations He has instructed departments and units to carry out comprehensive work including extinguishing the fire rescuing trapped residents treating the injured providing assistance and emotional support to families and conducting a full investigation into the accidentThe Fire Services Department was notified of the accident at around 251 pm local time on Wednesday Due to the fierce blaze the department raised the alert to a No 5 alarm fire at 622 pm local time Rescue operations were still ongoingAt one of the temporary shelters personnel from the Home Affairs Department Civil Aid Service Care Teams and the Police Force worked together each fulfilling their roles and coordinating effortsLam Yick Kuen a Tai Po Care Team member and district councillor said that many organisations and individuals had voluntarily donated supplies demonstrating solidarity and mutual care in times of crisis IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/death-toll-rises-to-94-in-hong-kong-residential-building-fire-fire-department-650671.html Fri, 28 Nov 2025 06:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-five-injured-in-fire-at-electronics-shop-in-hyderabad-650279.html Hyderabad Nov 25 One person was killed and five others were injured in a massive fire in an electronics shop in the old city of Hyderabad police said on Tuesday The fire started in an electronics shop in Shahalibanda on Monday due to a short circuit An explosion in the CNG cylinder in a car parked in front of the shop led to further spreadAn unidentified person who was near the shop and sustained injuries was shifted to Osmania General Hospital where doctors declared him deadPolice issued a lookout notice for the identification of the deceased The male person was said to be aged around 5055 yearsAccording to C Srinu Station House Officer of Moghalpura Police Station the deceased seems to be MuslimMeanwhile police also recorded a statement from Shivakumar Bansal the owner of the electronics shop He was also injured in the accident and is undergoing treatment at Apollo HospitalHe told police that at about 10 pm when he was sitting at the counter he heard a blast in the showroom Even as he was trying to figure out what was happening he heard another explosion and saw flames He also heard the third explosion fell and suffered burn injuriesThe fire spread to the adjoining warehouse and other shops resulting in property lossAn adjoining cloth shop was completely gutted in the fireWindow panes in the surrounding houses were also shattered under the impact of the explosionThe fire was also suspected to have intensified due to the explosion of several refrigerator cylinders geysers and electronic items stored in the shopEight fire engines a skylift fire truck and a firefighting robot were pressed into service to bring the fire under control It took more than two hours for the firefighting personnel to douse the flamesDeputy Commissioner of Police South Zone Khare Kiran Prabhakar said the fire started in the electronics shop due to a short circuit The flames engulfed a CNG car parked in front of the shop and the cylinder blast caused the fire to spread rapidlyFew people were working in the shops and some were also sitting in the car Because of fire and explosion six people were injured and admitted to the hospitalThe DCP told the media that firefighters brought the situation under control preventing further damageHe appealed to citizens not to believe fake news circulating on social mediaThe DCP urged the media to rely only on official information from the police and avoid sharing unverified news that may lead to unnecessary panic IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-five-injured-in-fire-at-electronics-shop-in-hyderabad-650279.html Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/northeast-frontier-railway-strengthens-safety-measures-for-approaching-foggy-season-650314.html Guwahati Nov 25 The Northeast Frontier Railway NFR has undertaken extensive preparations to ensure safe train operations during the approaching foggy and inclement weather season officials said on Tuesday NFRâs Chief Public Relations Officer CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that in line with Railway Board guidelines the zone is equipping locomotives with Fog Safe Devices to assist Loco Pilots in identifying signals and markers under lowvisibility conditions Automatic signalling systems are also being upgraded as per revised standards to enhance reliability and safety during fog he said Ahead of the fog season NFR has strengthened its infrastructure by ensuring adequate availability of detonators limemarking key track locations for better visibility repainting signal sighting boards and level crossing gates with luminous strips and installing LEDbased flasher tail lamps on rear coaches The CPRO said that retroreflective STOP boards and other visibilityenhancing measures are being checked and reinforced across fogprone sections to ensure consistent safety preparedness Operational steps are also being implemented including rationalising train movements to reduce congestion during lowvisibility periods According to Sharma training and refresher courses for Loco Pilots Assistant Loco Pilots and Guards are being conducted at Zonal Training Centres and Supervisor Training Centres with special emphasis on fog operations Crew changing points and locomotive links are being closely monitored to maintain punctuality and safety throughout the challenging weather conditions he added The NFR CPRO informed that Visibility Test Objects VTOs are being installed or verified at all required stations to help Station Masters assess fog intensity and take appropriate safety actions such as deploying fog signalmen or placing detonators NFR assures passengers that all necessary operational technical and safety measures are in place to ensure safe and reliable travel during the foggy season and encourages passengers to stay updated through official communication channels The Northeast Frontier Railway NFR which operates in the Northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar has more than 7362 Track Kilometres TKM in its jurisdiction IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/northeast-frontier-railway-strengthens-safety-measures-for-approaching-foggy-season-650314.html Wed, 26 Nov 2025 01:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/ktaka-ias-officer-2-others-killed-in-road-accident-in-kalaburagi-650338.html Kalaburagi Nov 25 Three persons including a senior IAS officer were killed in a road accident in the Kalaburagi district of Karnataka on Tuesday police officials said The Managing Director of Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Mahantesh Bilagi his brother Shankara Bilagi and relative Iranna Shirasangi have been identified as the deceased personsAccording to the police the accident occurred when the driver tried to save a stray dog and lost control of the vehicleThe Innova car in which the victims were travelling spun after the driver lost control resulting in the deaths of three peopleThe incident had taken place at Gownalli Cross in Jewargi taluk of Kalaburagi districtBilagi was travelling from Vijayapura to Kalaburagi to attend a marriage ceremony51yearold Mahantesh Bilagi succumbed to injuries at the hospitalHis brother Shankara and relative Iranna died on the spotMore details are yet to emerge regarding the incidentBilagi was a 2012 Karnataka cadre IAS officerHe was currently working as the Managing Director of Karnataka State Minerals Corporation LimitedHe had served as Managing Director of the Bengaluru Electricity Supply Corporation Bescom and worked as Deputy Commissioner of Davanagere Udupi and other districtsKarnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar expressing his grief over the incident said The passing of senior IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi Managing Director of Karnataka State Mineral Corporation in a car accident is extremely saddeningHe had also served as MD of Bescom and held various positions across Karnataka including Davangere and Udupi His demise is an irreparable loss to society as he was known for his efficient and peopleoriented work May his soul rest in peace and may God give strength to his family to bear this loss Om Shanti Shivakumar saidState Minister for Large and Medium Industries MB Patil condoned the death and said I am saddened to hear the news that the peoplefriendly IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi who was serving as the Managing Director of Karnataka State Minerals Corporation Limited passed away in a horrific road accident near Jewargi in Kalaburagi districtHe Mahantesh Bilagi had served with honesty and efficiency as the District Commissioner in several districts A fine orator he had inspired many students His demise is an irreparable loss to the administrative system Patil addedI pray that his soul attains eternal peace and may the Almighty grant strength to his family members and admirers to bear this grief he saidState BJP President and MLA BY Vijayendra said The news of the demise of senior IAS officer Mahantesh Bilagi in a horrific road accident near Kalaburagi is deeply shocking He had served as the Managing Director of Karnataka State Mineral Corporation and previously as the Managing Director of BescomHis untimely passing is a great loss to the state as he was a senior efficient and excellent officer I offer my condolences to his family and pray that God gives them the strength to bear this loss I also express my condolences to the families of the two others who lost their lives in the accident and pray that God grants them peace he added IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/ktaka-ias-officer-2-others-killed-in-road-accident-in-kalaburagi-650338.html Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-injured-in-fire-at-electronics-shop-in-hyderabad-650192.html Hyderabad Nov 25 Six people were injured in a massive fire in an electronics shop in the old city of Hyderabad On Monday night the fire started in the electronics shop on Shahalibanda due to a short circuit completely gutting it A CNG cylinder explosion in a car parked in front of the shop further spread the blazeEight fire engines a skylift fire truck and a firefighting robot were pressed into service to bring the blaze under control It took more than two hours for the firefighting personnel to douse the flamesThe fire which started in an electronics shop spread to the adjoining warehouse and other shops resulting in huge property lossA cloth shop was also completely gutted in the fireWindow panes in the surrounding houses were also shattered under the impact of the explosionThe fire was also suspected to have intensified due to the explosion of several refrigerator cylinders geysers and electronic items stored in the shopDeputy Commissioner of Police South Zone Khare Kiran Prabhakar said prima facie the fire started in an electronics shop due to a short circuitThe flames engulfed the CNG car parked in front of the shop and the cylinder blast caused the fire to spread rapidlyFew people were working in the shops and a few were also sitting in the car Because of fire and an explosion six people were injured and admitted to the hospitalThe DCP told the media that firefighters brought the situation under control preventing further damageHe appealed to citizens not to believe fake news circulating on social media He urged them to rely only on official information from the police and avoid sharing unverified news that may lead to unnecessary panicAccording to eyewitnesses the loud explosion was heard in a radius of one kilometre triggering panic among residentsLocals also claimed that the clock on the nearby Rajarai Clock Tower also stopped at the time of the explosion IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-injured-in-fire-at-electronics-shop-in-hyderabad-650192.html Tue, 25 Nov 2025 13:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-as-bus-rams-into-truck-in-alwar-650213.html Jaipur Nov 25 Two people were killed and 31 others injured in a road accident on the DelhiâMumbai Expressway in Rajasthans Alwar district on Tuesday The crash occurred near the Pinan Interchange bridge when a bus travelling from Ahmedabad to Delhi rammed into a stationary truck around 6 amThe impact was so severe that the front portion of the bus was completely embedded in the truckThe bus had departed from Ahmedabad for Delhi at 230 pm on Sunday Upon receiving information police from the Rajgarh police station rushed to the siteWith help from locals they pulled out passengers trapped inside the mangled bus and rushed the injured to nearby hospitalsLocals said the moment of impact triggered loud explosions waking nearby villagers who rushed to helpThe passengers were pulled out one by one as cries of pain and panic echoed on the expresswayMany passengers were in a state of shock as the entire front section of the bus had been reduced to debrisOne passenger died on the spot while another Roshan succumbed to injuries during treatmentA total of 31 injured passengers were taken to the Pinan Community Health Centre from where the critically injured were referred to hospitals in Alwar and JaipurAmbulances at the scene were reportedly insufficient making it difficult to transport the injured promptlyThe accident caused a significant traffic jam on the expresswayPolice later used a crane to separate the bus from the truck and restore vehicle movement IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-as-bus-rams-into-truck-in-alwar-650213.html Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/afghanistan-10-killed-ten-injured-in-herat-road-accident-650029.html Kabul Nov 23 A road accident has left 10 people dead and more than 10 injured on Sunday in Afghanistans western Herat province the statement of the provincial police office said A crash occurred in the morning along the HeratKandahar highway one of the countrys busiest routes connecting the western and southern regions according to the statementA car collided headon with an oncoming vehicle killing 10 commuters and injuring over 10 others Xinhua News Agency reportedOn November 17 a road accident claimed two lives and injured eight others in eastern Afghanistans Nangarhar provincial police spokesman Sayed Tayeb Hamad saidThe deadly mishap took place when a vehicle carrying female employees of a clinic collided with a car coming from the opposite directionA female medical doctor and a child lost their lives on the spot and eight others including six female employees of the clinic a child and their driver were injured the official addedThis is the second road mishap in the eastern region reported by police over the past three daysIn the previous accident which happened in Nangarhars neighbouring Laghman province on November 16 six commuters lost their lives and three others were injuredThe accident took place along the highway linking the capital of Kabul to eastern provinces when a passenger vehicle veered off the road and caught fire leaving six dead on the spot and three injured according to the statement The injured are receiving treatment in a local hospitalReckless driving was cited as the primary cause of the incident Fatal road accidents are common in Afghanistan due to poor road conditions reckless driving difficult terrains overloading overtaking and overspeedingOn November 14 provincial police spokesman Zabihullah Jawhar said that at least one person was killed and two others injured in a road accident in southern Afghanistans Zabul provinceThe crash occurred on November 13 along the KabulKandahar highway one of the countrys busiest transport routes linking the capital with the southern region the official said According to local police a car collided with an oncoming vehicle killing one commuter at the scene and injuring two others who were later taken to a local hospital IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/afghanistan-10-killed-ten-injured-in-herat-road-accident-650029.html Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-drown-in-separate-incidents-in-andhra-pradesh-650034.html Visakhapatnam Nov 23 Six persons drowned in two separate incidents in north Andhra Pradesh on Sunday In the first incident three boys drowned in the Jhanjhavathi rubber dam in Parvathipuram Manyam district of Andhra Pradesh on SundayThe accident occurred when the boys were taking a bath in the dam across the Jhanjhavathi River in Komarada mandal Sharat Govind Naidu and Pradeep all belonging to Sivini village in the same district had gone to the dam along with their relativesAccording to eyewitnesses one boy was drowning while taking the bath Two others tried to rescue him but in the process all three were washed awayOn receipt of the information police rushed to the dam and launched a search with the help of expert swimmers Meanwhile in another incident a person died and two others went missing when a boat overturned in the Raiwada reservoir in Alluri Sitharamaraju districtThe incident occurred in the reservoir near Jinapadu in Anantagiri mandal Police with the help of expert swimmers recovered a body while search was on for the two others The deceased was identified as Jeevan of Jinapadu According to police the accident occurred when the victims were returning to the bund after sailing in the countrymade boatMeanwhile Agriculture Minister K Atchenaidu spoke to officials about the incident in the Jhanjhavathi rubber dam The officials informed him that the boys who drowned in the dam were from Sivini village in Komarada mandalThe minister directed officials to intensify the search operation He also asked officials to display cautionary boards at the dam to warn people from entering the waters Atchenaidu said the measure was necessary to avert such tragedies in the futureOn the previous Sunday November 16 five people had drowned in three separate incidents in Andhra Pradesh Two children aged 8 and 9 years drowned while playing in a tank at Pandhigunta in Srikakulam district In another incident a 16yearold student drowned in a tank at Rushikudda in the same districtIn Tirupati two men lost their lives while swimming in an irrigation project IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-drown-in-separate-incidents-in-andhra-pradesh-650034.html Mon, 24 Nov 2025 01:09:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-over-20-injured-as-two-buses-collide-near-tenkasi-in-tn-650093.html Chennai Nov 24 In a devastating road accident six passengers were killed and more than 20 others were injured when two buses collided headon near Duraisamipuram close to Kadayanaallur in Tenkasi district The incident occurred around 11 am and immediately sent shockwaves through the regionAccording to police sources a private KSR bus was travelling towards Tenkasi when it reached Duraisamipuram junction At the same time another bus â operated by MR Gopalan Travels and heading from Kovilpatti to Tenkasi â was approaching from the opposite direction In a split second both vehicles rammed into each other with immense force trapping several passengers insideLocal residents who rushed to the spot upon hearing the loud crash joined police and firerescue teams in pulling out the injuredThe Tenkasi district administration led by District Collector and District Superintendent of Police reached the site within minutes and is supervising rescue operations which are still underwayThe injured have been admitted to Tenkasi Government Medical College Hospital where several remain in critical condition Officials fear that the death toll may riseEyewitnesses described scenes of chaos with shattered glass and twisted metal scattered across the road Several passengers had to be extricated using hydraulic cutters and emergency teams faced considerable difficulty due to the impact of the collisionMondayâs accident comes at a time when Tamil Nadu has witnessed multiple fatal mishaps in a short span raising serious concerns about road safety and vehicle regulationJust days ago four members of a family died in Tiruvannamalai district after their car collided with a lorry In another incident in Coimbatore two college students were killed when their motorcycle was hit by a speeding busLast week three persons lost their lives in Ramanathapuram after a private van overturned due to reckless driving Data from the state transport department indicates that Tamil Nadu continues to rank among the states with the highest number of road fatalities in IndiaPolice officials say speeding fatigue of longdistance drivers and poor enforcement continue to be major factorsAs rescue teams continue their work at Duraisamipuram authorities have ordered a detailed enquiry into the cause of the collision The tragic accident has once again underscored the urgent need for stricter safety protocols and regular inspection of private buses operating on busy interdistrict routes IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-over-20-injured-as-two-buses-collide-near-tenkasi-in-tn-650093.html Mon, 24 Nov 2025 14:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-one-killed-12-injured-as-tourist-vehicle-rams-into-stationary-truck-649971.html Umaria Nov 23 One person was killed and 12 others were injured in a road accident in the Umaria district of Madhya Pradesh on Sunday morning triggering shock and outrage in the region The accident occurred near the Barambaba temple under the Chandia police station area when a tourist vehicle carrying visitors reportedly from Kolkata rammed into a parked truck at around 530 on SundayThe tourists were returning from a safari at the renowned Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve and were en route to Khajuraho when the collision took placeEyewitnesses described a loud crash as the speeding vehicle lost control and slammed into the stationary truckThe impact was so severe that one woman passenger died on the spot while 12 others sustained serious to moderate injuriesLocal residents rushed to the scene alerted the police and helped shift the injured to the district hospital in Umaria where emergency treatment is underwayPolice from Chandia police station reached the spot shortly after receiving information and initiated rescue operationsThe injured including men women and possibly children are undergoing treatment at the Umaria District HospitalDoctors have described the condition of a few as criticalPreliminary investigations suggest overspeeding or driver error may have contributed to the accident though a detailed probe is ongoingThe parked truck was reportedly stationed on the roadside without proper reflectors or warning signs raising questions about road safety on this popular tourist routeHowever police have not yet identified the victims A case has been registered and the police have seized both vehicles The body of the deceased woman has been sent for a postmortemThe incident has sparked public anger over recurring accidents on the UmariaâKatniâKhajuraho stretch a key corridor for tourists visiting Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve Local residents and activists have demanded better enforcement of traffic rules removal of illegally parked heavy vehicles and improved signage IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-one-killed-12-injured-as-tourist-vehicle-rams-into-stationary-truck-649971.html Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/narrow-escape-for-passengers-as-bus-rams-into-chemical-tanker-in-telangana-649492.html Hyderabad Nov 20 A major disaster was averted as a private travel bus rammed into a chemical tanker in Telanganaâs Mahabubnagar district on Thursday Dense chemical fumes due to leakage of Hydrochloric Acid HCL from the tanker due to the collision triggered panic The accident occurred on the HyderabadBengaluru national highway NH 44 near Macharam in Jadcherla mandalAccording to police the sleeper bus belonging to Jagan Travels hit the tanker filled with acid from the rear resulting in the leakage Dense chemical fumes enveloped the areaPanic gripped the passengers who escaped to safety through the emergency exitA police officer said 3040 passengers were travelling in the bus No one was injured in the accident The travel company arranged an alternate bus for the passengersFire engines rushed to the spot and poured water to control the fumes The firefighting personnel later capped the leakageThe tanker was coming to Hyderabad from Chittoor in Andhra Pradesh The accident which occurred around 630 am led to a huge traffic jam near the Macharam FlyoverEveryone heaved a sigh of relief as no one was harmed in the collision and the subsequent chemical leakageTelugu states have seen a series of accidents involving buses over the last monthA headon collision between an RTC bus and a tipper truck in Telanganaâs Rangareddy district claimed 19 lives on November 3 The speeding truck carrying construction material rammed into the bus which was going to Hyderabad from Tandur Several passengers were buried under the gravelNineteen people were burnt to death when a private bus caught fire after running over a motorbike lying on the road after an accident near Kurnool town of Andhra Pradesh on October 24 The bus belonging to Vemuri Kaveri Travels was engulfed by flames after the motorbike got stuck under its belly The spark and fuel leakage from the bike triggered the massive blazeA private travels bus overturned in Andhra Pradeshâs Eluru district on November 3 killing a man and injuring 10 others on the night of November 3 The accident occurred when the bus belonging to Bharati Travels and coming to Hyderabad from Eluru overturned while negotiating a turn at Jubilee NagarOne person was killed and eight others injured when a private travel bus rammed into a truck on November 4 in Andhra Pradeshâs Sri Sathya Sai districtTwo persons were killed and six others injured when an RTC bus rammed into a stationary truck in Telanganaâs Jangaon district on November 16 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/narrow-escape-for-passengers-as-bus-rams-into-chemical-tanker-in-telangana-649492.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/tripura-three-killed-as-mini-truck-collides-with-express-train-at-unauthorised-crossing-649563.html AgartalaGuwahati Nov 20 At least three people including a mini truck driver were killed when the vehicle they were travelling in collided with an express train in Tripura on Thursday officials said Chief Public Relations Officer CPRO of the Northeast Frontier Railway NFR Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that on Thursday afternoon the down AgartalaâSilchar Express train was passing through the hilly AmbasaâManu section in Dhalai district when a goodsladen mini truck suddenly entered the trackThe sudden entry of the truck led to a collision with the train engine resulting in the death of the truck driver along with two other occupants The vehicle was later cleared from the track and the train resumed its journey Sharma saidThe CPRO further stated that the incident occurred at an unauthorised crossing Railway authorities had repeatedly attempted to close the crossing to ensure the safety of both rail and road users but were unable to do so due to resistance from residentsRecently on October 5 Railway officials from Agartala visited the spot to close the unauthorised crossing but could not proceedThe NFR once again urged the public to stay away from railway tracks for their safety stressing that unlawful crossing of tracks is dangerous and can lead to loss of life It is also a punishable offence under the Indian Railways Act Sharma addedA police official said that the victims were identified as Pramesh Debbarma 23 Bupendra Debbarma 55 and Bina Debbarma 27All three died on the spot Fire and Emergency Service personnel recovered the bodies and sent them to the hospital for postmortem This is one of the most serious accidents on railway tracks in Tripura in recent timesMeanwhile on October 5 a major tragedy was narrowly avoided when a DharmanagarAgartala DEMU passenger train collided with a mini truck loaded with brick chips near the same AmbasaâManu section in Dhalai districtAccording to police the truck was trying to cross the railway track through an unauthorised crossing point frequently used by locals when one of its front wheels got stuckAs the train approached the pilot repeatedly sounded the horn alerting people nearby Despite desperate attempts by the driver and bystanders to push the truck clear they could not move it in timeMoments later the train hit the vehicle and dragged it a short distance before coming to a stop The impact threw the truck off the track but no one was injured and the train suffered no major damage IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/tripura-three-killed-as-mini-truck-collides-with-express-train-at-unauthorised-crossing-649563.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 11:15:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/fire-causes-evacuation-in-pavilion-at-un-cop30-in-brazil-649643.html Belem Nov 21 A fire broke out in a pavilion at the ongoing 30th UN Climate Change Conference COP30 in the Brazilian city of Belem prompting evacuations by the fire department according to local authorities The incident occurred in the Blue Zone an area that houses the international stands and the rooms set up for official negotiations said the organizers As soon as news of the fire spread people rushed out of all exit gates for safetyAt least 21 people were injured forcing thousands of people to run for safetyBrazilian Minister of Tourism Celso Sabino said that the fire which broke out shortly after 2 pm local time was under control at around 230 pm with no injuries reported so far Xinhua news agency reportedHelder Barbalho governor of the Para state where Belem is located told local media that the emergency teams are currently probing into two possible causes of the incident a generator failure or a short circuit in one of the stands that were set up for the conferenceUN SecretaryGeneral Antonio Guterres was present at the venue and was quickly evacuated by the United Nations Department of Safety and SecurityThe UN COP30 organising Committee said all injured were treated on site for smoke inhalation and their condition is being monitoredIndiaâs Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and the Indian delegation were also inside the Blue Zone when the fire broke out but evacuated safely IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/fire-causes-evacuation-in-pavilion-at-un-cop30-in-brazil-649643.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/tejas-fighter-jet-crashes-at-dubai-air-show-pilot-killed-649671.html New Delhi Nov 21 IANS Reacting to the tragic Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crash in Dubai on Friday CDS Gen Anil Chauhan said the Indian Armed Forces regret the loss of life and stand firmly with the bereaved family in this time of griefnbsp nbspTaking it to X the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff official page said General Anil Chauhan CDS and all ranks of Indian Armed Forces deeply regret the incident in which an IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at Dubai Air Show today The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident We deeply regret the loss of life and stand firmly with the bereaved family in this time of griefnbspThe Indian Air Force Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show on Friday and the pilot lost his lifeTaking it to X IAF earlier said An IAF Tejas aircraft met with an accident during an aerial display at Dubai Air Show today The pilot sustained fatal injuries in the accident IAF deeply regrets the loss of life and stands firmly with the bereaved family in this time of griefnbspIt further added that A court of inquiry is being constituted to ascertain the cause of the accidentnbspThe crash occurred during the biennial Dubai Air Show one of the worlds largest aviation exhibitionsnbspThe event has seen major announcements this week Notably this is the second crash involving a Tejas aircraft the first one being in 2024 near Jaisalmer In March 2024 a Tejas fighter went down in Rajasthans Jaisalmer the first such accident in the aircrafts 23year history since its maiden test flight in 2001The pilot ejected safely in that case LCA Tejas is a 45generation allweather and multirole fighter aircraft The aircraft is designed to be a multirole aircraft capable of taking up offensive air support close combat and ground attack roles at easenbspIt is also designed to undertake ground maritime operations At the Dubai Air Show India and Germany on November 19 revived hightechnology defence collaboration after nearly three decades with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited HAL signing a landmark contract with German statebacked sensor major HENSOLDT https://dailyworld.in/accident/tejas-fighter-jet-crashes-at-dubai-air-show-pilot-killed-649671.html Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:27:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/poland-23-people-injured-after-trams-and-bus-collide-in-warsaw-649257.html Warsaw Nov 18 As many as 23 people were injured after two trams and a public transport bus collided in Polands capital Warsaw on Tuesday the local media reported Around 17 people were admitted to a hospital following the accident that occurred on major Solidarnosci Avenue in Warsaw at around 746 am local time Polandbased TVP World reportedCiting Polish news outlet TVN24 TVP World quoted Tramwaje Warszawskie or Warsaw Trams spokesman Witold Urbanowicz as saying Two trams and a bus were involved in the accident It is likely that tram number 4 collided with the bus which then collided with the tram on a service crossingIn a statement shared on X Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski stated that prosecutors office is conducting an investigation into the causes of the accident He stated that emergency services and traffic supervision rushed to the site of the incident to provide necessary assistanceOn Aleja SolidarnoÅci on the section between Bank Square and the Old Town an accident occurred this morning involving a bus of line 160 a technical tram and a tram of line 4 The prosecutors office is already conducting a detailed investigation into the causes of the incident Emergency services and traffic supervision immediately arrived at the scene to provide necessary assistance Trzaskowski stated on XThe accident injured more than 20 people all of whom are being cared for by medical services Work is underway to restore full traffic flow Public transport traffic from the bridge route is being rerouted to other paths In the coming hours we urge you to avoid the accident site whenever possible he addedLater Warsaw Police stated that The disruptions on Aleja Solidarnosci in Warsaw have ended Road and tram traffic was restored at 1050 A total of 24 people were injured and 16 were transported to the hospital Police officers are investigating the exact circumstances and causes of this accidentPictures shared by Warsaw Police on X showed police firefighters and several ambulances at the site of the accident Earlier in a statement on X police had said Aleja Solidarnosci at numbers 6468 in the direction toward Plac Bankowy is completely blocked Police officers are directing traffic and guiding drivers onto detours via the WZ route Investigations are ongoing IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/poland-23-people-injured-after-trams-and-bus-collide-in-warsaw-649257.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 01:54:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/south-korea-authorities-begin-joint-forensic-investigation-into-ulsan-power-plant-collapse-649265.html Seoul Nov 18 South Korean authorities on Tuesday began a joint forensic investigation into a boiler tower collapse at an Ulsan power plant that claimed seven lives The investigation team which is made up of officials from the Ulsan Metropolitan Police the Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police the National Forensic Service the labour ministry and other agencies will look at debris from the collapse to find clues to the November 6 accident Yonhap News Agency reportedA total of nine workers were initially trapped when the 63meter boiler tower crumbled at a thermal power plant run by Korea EastWest Power Co a staterun utility in the southeastern city of UlsanTwo escaped with injuries but the remaining seven were found deadThe investigation is expected to focus on parts of the tower that were weakened as part of preparations to demolish the structure after 40 years of use ending in 2021The police and the labour ministry plan to combine the investigation results with testimonies from officials and constructionrelated documents to determine the cause of the accident and whether there were violations of the lawOn November 16 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pledged to determine whether there were safety lapses at a thermal plant site in the southeastern city of Ulsan where seven workers were killed and sternly punished those found accountableâAs the person ultimately in charge of public safety I am truly and deeply sorryâ Lee wrote on Facebook Despite the peoples wishes all seven trapped workers returned to their families as bodies My heart is deeply tornLee called the accident one that should not have happened and vowed to prevent similar accidentsâI will make sure that a tragedy like this is not repeated We need to put an end to such a tragedy where workplaces become a site of deathâThe president called for a swift and thorough investigation to determine the exact cause of the accident and vowed to take stern punitive measures against those found accountable regardless of their positionsHe also called on relevant ministries to review safety circumstances at work sites from scratch and take necessary safety measures during the winter seasonIn a separate post on X Lee wrote that rewarding people with merits and punishing those with faults is the basic principle of running an organizationLees remarks were seen as supporting his administrations push to probe whether public officials were involved in illegal activities in connection with last years botched martial law bid while simultaneously seeking measures to encourage civil servantsOn November 11 the government announced plans to form such a task force and unveiled a series of measures aimed at supporting active public administration and revitalizing the civil service community the following day IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/south-korea-authorities-begin-joint-forensic-investigation-into-ulsan-power-plant-collapse-649265.html Wed, 19 Nov 2025 02:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/indian-pilgrims-among-victims-in-bustanker-collision-near-medina-649064.html Medina Nov 17 A passenger bus carrying several Indian Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker early Monday morning near Medina the Indian mission in Jeddah confirmed In the wake of the accident the Consulate General of India in Jeddah has set up a 247 control room and released helpline numbers for those seeking assistanceIn view of a tragic bus accident near Madina Saudi Arabia involving Indian Umrah pilgrims a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in Consulate General of India Jeddah the Consulate posted on XExternal Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar also expressed deep concern saying Deeply shocked at the accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah Saudi Arabia Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are giving fullest support to Indian nationals and families affected by this accident Sincere condolences to the bereaved families Pray for the speedy recovery of those injuredPreliminary unconfirmed media reports indicate that most of the pilgrims are from Hyderabad Given the intensity of the explosion caused by the collision casualties are fearedAccording to unconfirmed media reports the bus was travelling from Mecca to Medina with pilgrims heading to the holy city after completing their rituals in Mecca All passengers were reportedly asleep when the crash occurredRescue operations are underway and local residents have rushed to the scene to assist those severely injured The exact number of casualties has not yet been officially confirmedFurther updates are awaitedTelangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy also condoled the loss of lives in the horrific accident involving a bus carrying Indian pilgrims in Saudi ArabiaThe state government has also set up a control room in Hyderabad to provide information and assistance to the families of the accident victims IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/indian-pilgrims-among-victims-in-bustanker-collision-near-medina-649064.html Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:02:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/deeply-shocked-fullest-support-to-affected-indians-eam-jaishankar-on-saudi-bus-accident-649065.html Medina Nov 17 External Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar on Monday expressed deep concern over the Saudi Arabia bus accident involving several Indian Umrah pilgrims near Medina A passenger bus carrying several Indian Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker early Monday morning near Medina the Indian mission in Jeddah confirmedIn a post on X EAM Jaishankar said Deeply shocked at the accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah Saudi Arabia Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are giving fullest support to Indian nationals and families affected by this accident Sincere condolences to the bereaved families Pray for the speedy recovery of those injuredIn the wake of the accident the Consulate General of India in Jeddah has set up a 247 control room and released helpline numbers for those seeking assistanceIn view of a tragic bus accident near Madina Saudi Arabia involving Indian Umrah pilgrims a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in Consulate General of India Jeddah the Consulate posted on XPreliminary unconfirmed media reports indicate that most of the pilgrims are from Hyderabad Given the intensity of the explosion caused by the collision casualties are fearedAccording to unconfirmed media reports the bus was travelling from Mecca to Medina with pilgrims heading to the holy city after completing their rituals in Mecca All passengers were reportedly asleep when the crash occurredRescue operations are underway and local residents have rushed to the scene to assist those severely injured The exact number of casualties has not yet been officially confirmedFurther updates are awaitedTelangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy also condoled the loss of lives in the horrific accident involving a bus carrying Indian pilgrims in Saudi ArabiaThe state government has also set up a control room in Hyderabad to provide information and assistance to the families of the accident victims IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/deeply-shocked-fullest-support-to-affected-indians-eam-jaishankar-on-saudi-bus-accident-649065.html Tue, 18 Nov 2025 03:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/indian-pilgrims-among-victims-in-bustanker-collision-near-medina-649018.html Medina Nov 17 A passenger bus carrying several Indian Umrah pilgrims collided with a diesel tanker early Monday morning near Medina the Indian mission in Jeddah confirmed In the wake of the accident the Consulate General of India in Jeddah has set up a 247 control room and released helpline numbers for those seeking assistanceIn view of a tragic bus accident near Madina Saudi Arabia involving Indian Umrah pilgrims a 24x7 Control Room has been set up in Consulate General of India Jeddah the Consulate posted on XExternal Affairs Minister EAM S Jaishankar also expressed deep concern saying Deeply shocked at the accident involving Indian nationals in Medinah Saudi Arabia Our Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate in Jeddah are giving fullest support to Indian nationals and families affected by this accident Sincere condolences to the bereaved families Pray for the speedy recovery of those injuredPreliminary media reports indicate that most of the pilgrims are from Hyderabad Given the intensity of the explosion caused by the collision casualties are fearedAccording to multiple reports the bus was travelling from Mecca to Medina with pilgrims heading to the holy city after completing their rituals in Mecca All passengers were reportedly asleep when the crash occurredRescue operations are underway and local residents have rushed to the scene to assist those severely injured The exact number of casualties has not yet been officially confirmedFurther updates are awaitedTelangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy also condoled the loss of lives in the horrific accident involving a bus carrying Indian pilgrims in Saudi ArabiaThe state government has also set up a control room in Hyderabad to provide information and assistance to the families of the accident victims IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/indian-pilgrims-among-victims-in-bustanker-collision-near-medina-649018.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:03:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/2-killed-after-bus-accident-in-russias-belgorod-648950.html Moscow Nov 16 Two people were killed and six others injured after a bus lost control and crashed into trees in Russias Belgorod region on Sunday local authorities said The regional State Automobile Inspectorate said the accident occurred around 715 am Moscow time near the village of Malobykovo on a section of federal highwayAccording to preliminary information the bus carrying workers and a grain truck lost control while passing each other causing both vehicles to veer off the road The bus struck several trees and the truck overturnedThe driver and one passenger of the bus died at the spot while six other passengers were taken to hospital for examination the inspectorate said adding that further investigation is underway Xinhua news agency reportedEarlier this week seven people were killed and 15 others injured when a passenger minibus collided with a truck in Russias Perm region TASS news agency reported on November 14 citing regional emergency servicesThe accident occurred at the 55th km of the R243 KostromaSharyaKirovPerm road and the injured were taken to a local hospitalPreliminary findings indicate the minibus veered into the oncoming lane and crashed into the heavy truck according to the regional investigative committeeA minor was among the dead the committee said adding that a criminal case has been openedOn November 6 local authorities said five people were killed and five others injured in a car collision in Russias Tuva RepublicAccording to the regional Internal Affairs Ministry the crash occurred at around 110 pm local time at the 840 km mark on the R257 Yenisei highwayTwo of the injured were taken to the intensive care unit of the hospital while the three others received medical assistance the Ministry saidPreliminary investigations showed that the driver of a multipurpose vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and collided with another car A further investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/2-killed-after-bus-accident-in-russias-belgorod-648950.html Mon, 17 Nov 2025 02:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/up-stone-quarry-collapse-one-dead-ndrf-continues-search-operation-648878.html New Delhi Nov 16 One person was killed and multiple workers went missing in the stone quarry collapse in the Billi Markundi mining area under Obra Police Station limits in Sonbhadra district Uttar Pradesh The incident occurred around 1500 hours on Saturday and the National Disaster Response Force NDRF continued search operationsAccording to an NDRF statement the tragedy struck when a section of the quarry caved in during blastingInitial information indicated that several workers were trapped under the debris the release statedIn response one NDRF team was immediately deployed to the site to assist local authoritiesThe statement further added During the overnight operation the team recovered one body The search for the remaining missing workers is underway with NDRF rescuers continuing the operation in coordination with the local administration and other agenciesHeavy machinery sniffer dogs and technical equipment are being used to cut through thick layers of collapsed stoneOfficials said the unstable structure of the quarry and repeated sliding of loose material are slowing down rescue operations but teams remain committed to locating all missing labourersThe gravity of the incident prompted senior officials to reach the site overnightIn an update posted on X ADG Zone Varanasi Piyush Mordia said loosely translated from Hindi There is a possibility that some quarry workers are trapped after stones collapsed at Krishna Mining Works in Billi Markundi NDRF SDRF and local police teams are carrying out rescue operations I along with NDRF Deputy Commandant Naveen Sharma and other officers have been present at the site since last nightAnother post from UP Police on X described the urgent response by district authorities loosely translated from Hindi Police received information that several people were buried under stones after a hill section collapsed at Krishna Mining Works Obra Police immediately reached the spot and began rescue operations ADG Varanasi Zone inspected the site gathered details from officials present and issued necessary instructionsLocal sources indicate that several workers may still be trapped beneath heavy bouldersContinuous drilling debris removal and thermal scanning are underway as authorities race against time The NDRF SDRF district police and Mining Department officials are jointly assessing structural risks to prevent further collapses during the rescue effortFamilies of the trapped workers gathered near the site through Sunday anxiously awaiting updates as officials assured them that every possible resource is being deployedThe NDRF has said it will continue the operation until every missing worker is accounted forThe press release emphasised the forces commitment noting that the mission remains the top priority for all responding agencies IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/up-stone-quarry-collapse-one-dead-ndrf-continues-search-operation-648878.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 16:53:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-friends-killed-as-suv-rams-into-tractor-trolley-in-mps-gwalior-648895.html Gwalior Nov 16 Five young men all friends were killed in a road accident on the GwaliorJhansi Highway in Madhya Pradesh on Sunday officials said here The horrific collision occurred at around 600 am near Malwa College when a speeding Fortuner car smashed into a sandladen tractortrolley leaving no survivors All were residents of GwaliorAccording to police the Fortuner sports utility vehicle was travelling from Jhansi towards Gwalior when the tragedy occurred As the vehicle approached Malwa College a tractortrolley emerged from a turn onto the highwayThe car reportedly moving at high speed lost control resulting in a catastrophic impactSpeaking to IANS DSP Nagendra Singh Sikarwar Crime said âThe collision was so severe that half of the Fortuner was crushed under the trolley trapping and killing all five occupants instantlyThe mangled wreckage underscored the intensity of the crash Even the airbags of the car burst with the impactâ he saidWhen asked if the vehicle was being driven rashly the senior police official said âA vehicle like the Fortuner cannot be easily crashed to an unrecognisable degree it indicates it was being driven at more than 120 km per hour Even the airbags could not help Sadly all the occupants were young and under 25 years of age Some of them were the sole sons of their fathersâPolice and emergency services rushed to the scene upon receiving calls With assistance from local villagers authorities used cutting tools to extricate the bodies from the intertwined wreckage of the car and tractortrolleyThe operation was gruelling as the cars frame was almost unrecognisable The bodies were later sent for postmortem examination and an investigation has been initiated to ascertain the precise circumstances of the accidentThe deceased were identified as Kshitij alias Prince Rajawat Kaushal Bhadoria Aditya Pratap Singh Jadon Abhimanyu Singh and another whose name is yet to be confirmedPreliminary investigations revealed that the group all close friends were returning from a birthday celebration in Jhansi Uttar Pradesh when the accident occurred The joyous occasion turned tragic leaving families and the local community in shockEyewitnesses described a chaotic scene with the highway temporarily disrupted as rescue efforts continued for a while Authorities have taken the tractor driver into custody for questioning and a case has been registered to probe factors such as speeding road conditions and possible negligence IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-friends-killed-as-suv-rams-into-tractor-trolley-in-mps-gwalior-648895.html Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/massive-accidental-blast-at-srinagar-police-station-casualties-feared-terror-angle-ruled-out-648736.html Srinagar Nov 15 A massive accidental blast occurred inside a police station in JampKâs Srinagar district on Saturday and sources said that casualties are feared The blast occurred inside the Nowgam police station of Srinagar district The impact of the blast was so massive that buildings around the site shook as glass shattered all aroundThe loud bang of the blast was heard in areas 510 Kms away from Nowgam areaAlthough official confirmation of the cause of blast and the damage caused is still awaited sources told IANS that the blast took place when a police team was sampling the ammonium nitrate explosive recovered from the interstate white collar terror module in FaridabadWhile top sources have ruled out any terror attack it is feared that there could be casualties due to the accidental explosion caused while sampling the explosive materialTop sources said there are nine injuries among the police personnel who were present when the explosive sampling was underwayA number of vehicles parked inside the police station caught fire due to the massive explosion and fire tenders were dousing the flames as ambulances rushed to the police station to evacuate the injured policemen to the hospitalIt must be mentioned that 2900 Kg ammonium nitrate was recovered by JampK police when it busted the white collar terror module in Faridabad in coordination with the Haryana policeWhile Dr Adil Rather and Dr Muzammil Ganaie were arrested third terror accomplice Dr Umar Nabi had evaded arrest He was later killed in a car blast near the Red Fort in which several civilians were killed and many others were injuredA lady doctor from Lucknow Shaheen Shahid was also arrested after an assault rifle was recovered from her car The arrest of two over ground workers OGWs of JaisheMohammad JeM terror outfit led to the busting of the terror module IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/massive-accidental-blast-at-srinagar-police-station-casualties-feared-terror-angle-ruled-out-648736.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 06:42:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/fire-breaks-out-in-kolkatas-warehouse-648758.html Kolkata Nov 15 A massive fire broke out on Ezra Street near Lalbazar in Kolkata on Saturday and was still raging At least 20 fire engines have been pressed into service to douse the flamesEfforts are being made to bring the fire under controlThe extent of damage is likely to be high as the area is congestedThe number of fire engines may increase further depending on the situationFirefighting officers are working on a war footing to bring the situation under control So far they have not been able to locate the source of the fireAccording to local sources a fire broke out in the warehouse around 5 amThe warehouse stored electrical equipment a lot of electrical wires and flammable materialsBefore anyone could understand anything black clouds of smoke were all over the sky It is not yet clear how the fire startedHowever it is initially suspected that the fire started from an electrical equipmentFire Department sources said that a short circuit may have caused the blaze However the exact cause of the fire is yet to be ascertainedLocals alleged that the warehouse lacked adequate fire extinguishing systemsThe locals apprised the Police and Fire Department of the incident after noticing smoke billowing out from the warehouse The situation got out of hand due to the densely populated areaThe fire has also spread from the warehouse to nearby residencesIt is reported that the fire has spread to several houses It is not yet clear whether anyone is trapped insideSo far no one has been injured or died sources saidA section of locals expressed anger against the Fire Department alleging that despite being informed as soon as the blaze broke out they arrived lateAs the firefighters arrived late the blaze spread to other houses the locals claimed IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/fire-breaks-out-in-kolkatas-warehouse-648758.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:29:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/detonator-must-have-slipped-from-someones-hand-says-defence-expert-on-nowgam-police-station-blast-648780.html New Delhi Nov 15 A day after the massive accidental blast inside Nowgam Police Station in Srinagar defence expert Captain Anil Gaur Retd termed the tragedy a grave case of mishandling during explosive examination warning that even a small lapse can trigger catastrophic consequences when sensitive materials are being processed âThis is a very unfortunate incident I would say that nine of our personnel have lost their lives and around 27 police personnel who were present at the station were injured It is being said that a detonator accidentally went off in someoneâs handâ Captain Gaur told IANSExplaining the likely chain of events he added that explosive teams had been examining and sampling the recovered explosives and arms for the past two days and a single mistake can trigger a fatal blastHe said âIt seems the detonators must have slipped from someoneâs hand which caused the explosion Ammonium nitrate is not an explosive substance until detonated Detonators are very sensitive â when one blasts others may catch and when they blast other explosives can catch fire Handling should be done with extreme caution and detonators should never be kept with the main explosives Basically it happened because of mishandlingâMeanwhile Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat on Saturday dismissed any terror angle and called the blast an unfortunate accident Addressing a press conference at the Police Control Room he said some theories being circulated were âunnecessary speculationâThe DGP explained âA huge quantity of explosive material from Faridabad was brought to Nowgam Police Station and kept securely in open space Due to the voluminous nature of the recovery the sampling process of the explosive material was taking place for the last two days yesterday and the day before for forwarding the samples for further forensic and chemical examinationâHe added that the seized material was being handled with extreme caution because of its unstable and sensitive natureâUnfortunately around 1120 pm on Friday there was accidental explosion of the seized material Any other further speculation into the cause of this incident is unnecessary In this unfortunate incident nine people have lost their lives One personnel of the Special Investigation Agency two revenue officers three personnel of the FLS team two crime branch photographers and a tailor have lost their livesâWith investigators now focussed on technical assessment both experts and police have emphasised that the tragedy appears to be the result of an accidental chain reaction triggered during sampling IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/detonator-must-have-slipped-from-someones-hand-says-defence-expert-on-nowgam-police-station-blast-648780.html Sat, 15 Nov 2025 13:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/abandoned-car-triggers-stir-in-hyderabads-kacheguda-648463.html Hyderabad Nov 14 An abandoned car near a railway under bridge in Hyderabad triggered a stir prompting police to call bomb disposal and dog squads The incident occurred on Thursday night in the busy Kacheguda areaAn unidentified person left the car blocking a part the road under a railway bridge sending panic among passersbyAlerted by locals police rushed to the spot and diverted traffic as a precautionary measureBomb disposal and dog squads were deployed to conduct a thorough searchDeputy Commissioner of Police East Zone B Balaswamy said that no explosives or suspicious objects were found in the carThe car was found registered in the name of one Balaji resident of KachegudaPreliminary investigation revealed that one Sameer had taken the car from him and left the vehicle in an inebriated conditionThe Deputy Commissioner of Police said that efforts were on to trace SameerHe said a case would be booked against SameerThe incident triggered a panic in the wake of November 10 explosion in a car near Red Fort in New Delhi that killed 13 peopleAnother car suspected to be linked to Dr Uman Nabi the prime suspect behind the Red Fort explosion was seized in Khandawali village of Haryana on WednesdayAnother suspicious vehicle linked to a terror suspect was found in AlFalah University in Haryana on ThursdayThe vehicles recovery prompted the deployment of the bomb squad to inspect it for possible explosivesFollowing the Delhi blast an alert was sounded in Hyderabad and its surroundingsPolice in Hyderabad Cyberabad and Rachakonda Commissionerates have been conducting vehicle search at various placesSecurity has been tightened at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and all the railway and bus stationsMeanwhile Railway Protection Force personnel undertook extensive checking at Secunderabad Railway StationBomb disposal and dog squads searched the premisesThe security personnel were thoroughly checking luggage and frisking passengers and visitors IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/abandoned-car-triggers-stir-in-hyderabads-kacheguda-648463.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 01:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/traffic-accident-kills-1-injures-2-in-southern-afghanistan-648630.html Kabul Nov 14 At least one person was killed and two others injured in a road accident in southern Afghanistans Zabul province provincial police spokesman Zabihullah Jawhar said on Friday The crash occurred on Thursday afternoon along the KabulKandahar highway one of the countrys busiest transport routes linking the capital with the southern region the official said Xinhua News Agency reportedAccording to local police a car collided with an oncoming vehicle killing one commuter at the scene and injuring two others who were later taken to a local hospitalRoad accidents remain a persistent concern across Afghanistan where heavy traffic poor road conditions and limited enforcement of traffic regulations frequently contribute to deadly incidentsOn November 4 four commuters were killed and two others sustained injuries as a car collided with a truck in Afghanistans eastern Parwan province according to provincial police spokesman Fazal Rahim MuskinyarThe deadly accident took place on a road in Siagurd district leaving four dead including women and children on the spot and injuring two others the official said Xinhua News Agency reportedBlaming reckless driving for the accident the official noted that drivers of both vehicles have been taken into custodyEarlier on November 1 local authorities said that three people including a woman were killed and five others were injured including four children and one woman when a truck overturned in southern Afghanistans Helmand provinceThe accident occurred when the truck transporting a family during relocation overturned due to reckless driving on the outskirts of Police District 10 Lashkar Gah city the provincial capital according to a statement from the provincial department of information and culture on November 1On October 30 the provincial police office stated that at least three people were killed and 18 others were injured in a collision involving a tractor and two passenger vehicles in eastern Afghanistans Laghman provinceThe accident occurred in the Surkhakan region along the highway linking the capital Kabul to eastern Nangarhar province on October 29 killing three commuters including a woman and a child on the spot and injuring 18 others several critically according to the statementReckless driving was cited as the primary cause of the crash IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/traffic-accident-kills-1-injures-2-in-southern-afghanistan-648630.html Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-youths-killed-as-overspeeding-car-overturns-in-andhra-pradesh-647963.html Vijayawada Nov 11 Four youths were killed as a speeding car in which they were travelling overturned in Andhra Pradeshs Krishna district near here early Tuesday The accident occurred on the national highway near Gandigunta in Vuyyuru mandal police said The car overturned and fell on the service road Fortunately it did not hit any vehicle on the service roadWhile three of the occupants of the car died on the spot the fourth succumbed at a hospitalPolice rushed to the spot and launched an investigation Preliminary investigation by the police shows that overspeeding led to the accidentThe deceased were residents of Konduru village near Vijayawada They were identified as Konatama Chintaiah 17 Chatragadda Rakesh Babu 24 Prince Babu 23 and Goriparti Bapanaiah 24Meanwhile passengers of a private travel bus had a narrow escape as the bus caught fire on the HyderabadVijayawada highway in the early hours of TuesdayThe bus which was going to Kandukur from Hyderabad suddenly caught fire near Pittampally in Chityala mandal of Telanganas Nalgonda districtThe driver noticed smoke coming out of the engine and immediately stopped the bus He alerted the passengers who all got down before the flames engulfed the vehicle There were 29 passengers aboard the bus belonging to a private travel agency The vehicle was completely gutted before a fire engine reached the spot to douse the flames Police rushed to the spot and took up the investigationThe Telugu states have seen a series of road accidents involving buses during the last three weeksA headon collision between an RTC bus and a tipper truck in Telanganas Rangareddy district claimed 19 lives on November 3 The speeding truck carrying construction material rammed into the bus which was going to Hyderabad from Tandur Several passengers were buried under the gravelNineteen people were burnt to death when a private bus caught fire after running over a motorbike lying on the road following an accident near Kurnool town of Andhra Pradesh on October 24 The bus belonging to Vemuri Kaveri Travels was engulfed in flames after the motorbike got stuck under its belly The spark and fuel leakage from the bike triggered the massive blaze IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-youths-killed-as-overspeeding-car-overturns-in-andhra-pradesh-647963.html Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/delhi-car-explosion-near-red-fort-vehicles-on-fire-creates-panic-like-situation-647904.html New Delhi Nov 10 IANS In a shocking incident an explosion occurred in a car near Gate No 1 of Delhis Red Fort Metro Station on Monday evening which has created a paniclike situationnbspAccording to the Delhi Fire Department some blastlike sounds were heard after which they received the informationnbspDue to this explosion fires have also been caused in three other vehiclesnbspThe Fire Department said that they received a call about a car explosion In the initial investigation Delhi Police has said that after a parked car exploded other senior officers have now also reached the spotNeighbourhoods in Old Delhi near the Red Fort are among the most crowded in the national capitalnbspAlthough details about the damage caused by the incident are yet to be available but so far seven fire engines have been dispatched to the sitenbspnbspSeveral reports and social media are pointing towards the terror angle as of now there has been no official confirmation on thisAccording to a report by NDTV the Delhi Polices Special Cell has reached the area and they have cordoned off the site of the explosionnbspReportedly a few ambulances have also been rushed to the site as the explosion has led to several injuries https://dailyworld.in/accident/delhi-car-explosion-near-red-fort-vehicles-on-fire-creates-panic-like-situation-647904.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 19:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/all-angles-being-probed-hm-amit-shah-on-red-fort-blast-647918.html New Delhi Nov 10 IANS Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday evening said that all possibilities are being investigated in connection with the explosion near Delhis Red Fort that took place around 7 pmnbspSpeaking to the media just hours after the incident the Home Minister said Around 7 pm a blast occurred near Red Fort in a Hyundai i20 car Some nearby vehicles were damaged and a few passersby sustained injuries As per preliminary information there have also been some casualtiesnbspHe added that within 10 minutes of the explosion teams from the Delhi Crime Branch and Special Branch reached the spotnbspnbspTeams from the National Investigation Agency NIA National Security Guard NSG and Forensic Science Laboratory FSL have also arrived The investigation has begun the Home Minister saidnbspHe also said that he had spoken to the Delhi Police Commissioner Satish Golcha and the incharge of the Special Cell both of whom after the incident reached the spotnbsp All possibilities are being examined and the investigation will proceed keeping every angle in mind Once we have conclusive findings they will be shared with the public he addedThe Home Minister further informed that directions had been issued to examine CCTV footage from the surrounding areas and to conduct a detailed forensic analysis of the sitenbspThe Home Minister said that the government is closely monitoring the situationnbspNotably the JampampK Police earlier in the morning busted an interstate transnational terror module linked to JaisheMohammad JeM and Ansar GhazwatulHind terror outfits that led to the recovery of 2900 kg of explosive two assault rifles pistols timers and other material in the Faridabad area of Haryana near New Delhi police said adding that seven people have been arrested so farnbspThis seizure followed by the explosion at Red Fort occurs just a day before the second phase of the Bihar assembly electionsnbspnbsp https://dailyworld.in/accident/all-angles-being-probed-hm-amit-shah-on-red-fort-blast-647918.html Mon, 10 Nov 2025 21:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-as-speeding-car-plunges-into-mps-katni-lake-647700.html Katni Nov 9 A highspeed joyride turned fatal when a sedan carrying four young men veered off the road near Sagar Lake rammed into an autorickshaw and plunged into the deep waters of Laxman Sagar Lake in Madhya Pradeshs Katni town The horrific accident reported around 1130 pm on Saturday under the Bilhari police outpost jurisdiction snuffed out the lives of two occupants despite desperate attempts to escapeThe victims Prashant Nayak Vikas Tiwari Abhishek Chaurasia and Aman Tamrakar were returning to Bilhari from KatniEyewitnesses described the car hurtling at breakneck speed moments before disaster struckJust short of the lake the vehicle lost control first smashing into an autorickshaw stationed on the roadsideThe impact crumpled the autos front end and sent the sedan spinning uncontrollably into the pond where it submerged within minutesBilhari outpost incharge Suyash Pandey confirmed the sequence of events Prashant Nayak and Vikas Tiwari died instantly due to the collisions force he statedThe other two Abhishek Chaurasia and Aman Tamrakar displayed remarkable presence of mind by breaking the cars windowpanes and swimming to safetyTragically exhaustion and the ponds depth overwhelmed the other two before help arrivedBoth drowned before rescuers could intervene Locals raised the alarm immediatelyPolice and emergency teams rushed to the scene but darkness and the water bodys size delayed retrievalA crane was summoned and after hours of effort hauled the mangled vehicle from the lake bed around 2 am By then the two survivors had already succumbedAuthorities have registered a case of rash driving and sent the bodies to Katni District Hospital for postmortem examinationPreliminary probes point to excessive speed on the poorlylit stretch as the primary cause though skid marks and CCTV footage from nearby establishments are being analysedThe autorickshaw owner has been identified no passengers were inside at the timeThe incident has shaken Bilharis tightknit community with families of the deceased aged between 22 and 27 gathering at the hospital in griefLocal leaders have demanded better lighting speed breakers and signage near Laxman Sagar Lake to prevent future tragedies IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-as-speeding-car-plunges-into-mps-katni-lake-647700.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 15:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-dies-as-earth-caves-in-at-coal-mine-site-in-bengals-asansol-647580.html Kolkata Nov 8 A landslide in a coal mine in Asansol of West Burdwan district crushed a young man to death the police said On Saturday morning a legal coal mine collapsed in Charanpur village of the Barabani area of AsansolAccording to administrative sources although the mine was legal illegal coal mining was going on there for a long time avoiding the attention of the state administration Only a section of the villagers was involved in this activity said sourcesIt was learnt that a section of villagers and locals entered the mine in a similar way in the morning A young man was crushed to death after the earth caved in The rest of the villagers who were also at the spot fled according to the policeA section of the locals fear that many more may be trapped inside the coal mine However the police have dismissed that fear and claimed that only the body of the young man identified as Saurabh Goswami has been recoveredAfter recovering the body the police sent it for an autopsy It is learnt that the young mans house is in the nearby village of DomohaniOne body has been recovered from the coal mine The young man died after the earth caved in The body has been sent for postmortem said a senior officer of AsansolDurgapur Police CommissionerateThe people have alleged that illegal coal mining has been going on in the coal mine for a very long time with locals risking their lives to work in the mines by avoiding local administration and central security forcesLocals claimed that the mine authorities and the Central Industrial Security Force CISF guarding the mine are keeping quiet despite knowing everythingLocal sources have also said that a section of the residents of the area just for the sake of earning a living try to enter the mine in a risky way to steal coal IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-dies-as-earth-caves-in-at-coal-mine-site-in-bengals-asansol-647580.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:14:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-as-muv-hits-rtc-vehicle-in-telangana-647663.html Hyderabad Nov 9 One person was killed and six others injured when a MultiUtility Vehicle MUV hit a Road Transport Corporation RTC bus in Telanganas Sangareddy district The accident occurred near Kavalampet Kandi mandal when the Toofan vehicle hit the RTC bus from behind The bus was coming to Hyderabad from SangareddyOne person died on the spot and six others were injured in the collision The deceased was identified as Balaiah 45The injured were admitted to the government hospital at Sangareddy and the condition of a couple of them is stated to be criticalPolice registered a case and took up further investigationThis is the latest in a series of road accidents involving buses in the Telugu statesIn another incident one person was killed and eight others injured when a private bus rammed into a truck on November 4 in Andhra Pradeshs Sri Sathya Sai districtThe accident occurred near Dhamajipalli in Chennakothapalle mandal when the bus belonging to Jabbar Travels hit the truck from behind while negotiating the turnA headon collision between an RTC bus and a tipper truck in Telanganas Rangareddy district claimed 19 lives on November 3 The speeding truck carrying construction material rammed into the bus which was going to Hyderabad from Tandur Several passengers were buried under the gravelIn another incident a private bus overturned in Andhra Pradeshs Eluru district killing a man and injuring 10 others on the night of November 3 The accident occurred when the bus belonging to Bharati Travels and proceeding towards Hyderabad from Eluru overturned while negotiating a turn at Jubilee NagarThis was the second accident involving a private travel bus on the same route in 10 daysNineteen people were burnt to death when a private bus caught fire after running over a motorbike lying on the road after an accident near Kurnool town of Andhra Pradesh on October 24Vemuri Vinod Kumar owner of V Kaveri Travels was arrested and sent to judicial custody on November 7Meanwhile the same travel bus operator landed in another row after its bus en route to Hyderabad from Tirupati was stopped early Sunday in Andhra Pradeshs Bapatla districtAccording to passengers the bus was stopped at 230 am and when they enquired they were told that there was a minor problem and that the vehicle would start in 510 minutes However they were made to wait till early morningThe passengers approached the police who made alternate travel arrangements for themThe passengers alleged that the main driver got down en route and the person at the wheel was only a temporary driver Police said they were investigating IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-as-muv-hits-rtc-vehicle-in-telangana-647663.html Sun, 09 Nov 2025 13:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/loco-pilot-injured-train-service-between-banihal-amp-baramulla-halted-after-bird-hit-647531.html Srinagar Nov 8 Train service between Banihal and Baramulla in Jammu and Kashmir was halted on Saturday when an eagle hit the windshield of the train causing minor injuries to the loco pilot Railway officials said that a bird hit the front windshield of the BaramullaBanihal train when it was travelling between Bijbehara and Anantnag railway stations in the ValleyThe loco pilot Vishal was given first aid at Anantnag railway station and he was said to be out of dangerThe train was immediately halted for passenger safety as that is always the priority Detailed inspection of the locomotive is being carried out before the train is cleared for onward journey All precautionary measures have been taken to ensure passenger safety railway officials saidAt present the Vande Bharat train service operates between Katra railway station in Reasi district and KashmirNorthern Railway officials have said that redevelopment and expansion work in Jammu railway station and the necessary upgrading of the track etc would be completed by the end of this monthRailway officials have confirmed that a decision to start direct train between Jammu and the Valley would be taken immediately after the ongoing works at Jammu railway station are completedThe railway project to Kashmir is the most challenging project ever undertaken by the Indian RailwaysUdhampurSrinagarBaramulla Rail Link USBRL is a major railway project in Jammu and Kashmir connecting the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the country through railThe project is a 272 km long railway line that includes 36 tunnels and 943 bridges designed to provide allweather connectivity and stimulate socioeconomic developmentThe project includes the Chenab Railway Bridge on the Chenab River in Reasi district This is the tallest railway bridge in the World taller than the Eiffel Tower of ParisThe track also includes the countrys first cablestayed railway bridge the Anji Khad Bridge IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/loco-pilot-injured-train-service-between-banihal-amp-baramulla-halted-after-bird-hit-647531.html Sat, 08 Nov 2025 14:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/madhya-pradesh-four-killed-in-trailer-bike-collision-in-dindori-646934.html Dindori Madhya Pradesh Nov 5 Four persons including a minor girl died in a road accident on Wednesday along the JabalpurAmarkant road near Kohni village an official said The victims were travelling on a motorcycle when it collided with a heavy trailer under circumstances that remain under investigation The impact was so severe that all four riders believed to be from the same family sustained fatal injuries Police arrived promptly at the scene and attempted to rescue the teenager a girl aged around 1314 who was found in critical condition Despite efforts to stabilise her she succumbed to her injuries on the way to a nearby hospital and was declared brought dead The man riding the motorcycle died instantly while two adult women also lost their lives in the crash Speaking to IANS Anurag Jamdar the investigating officer and incharge of Shahpura police station stated that the identities of the victims are yet to be confirmed as no eyewitness or family members were present to provide statementsPreliminary findings suggest that the victims may have hailed from either Chourai in Chhindwara district or Dhanauli village Police authorities have contacted the sarpanch of Dhanauli villages who is en route to the accident site to assist with identification Jamdar further speculated that the trailer driver may have applied the brakes suddenly leading to the collision However the driver fled the scene immediately after the incident and efforts are underway to trace him We are examining the possibility of mechanical failure or reckless driving but the absence of the driver complicates the investigation he said The accident has reignited concerns over highway safety particularly on stretches frequented by heavy vehicles and twowheelers Wednesdays tragedy adds to a growing list of fatal incidents on the JabalpurAmarkant corridor prompting calls for stricter monitoring and improved infrastructure Police continue their efforts to identify the victims and locate the absconding trailer driver IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/madhya-pradesh-four-killed-in-trailer-bike-collision-in-dindori-646934.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 02:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/15-day-road-safety-drive-in-rajasthan-to-focus-on-drunk-driving-highway-discipline-646939.html Jaipur Nov 5 Acting on the directives of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma the Rajasthan government has launched a 15day Road Safety Campaign across the state from November 4 to 18 Under the drive authorities are monitoring drivers for drunk driving closing illegal highway cuts and intensifying enforcement to curb road accidents and ensure compliance with traffic norms The initiative also aims to strengthen emergency response mechanisms with the Chief Ministers Office closely tracking progress through consolidated reports from the Home DepartmentFor effective execution specific departmental responsibilities have been assigned The Police Department serves as the nodal agency and field coordinator overseeing enforcement across all districtsSpecial operations are underway to crack down on drunk driving overspeeding wrongside driving and other major traffic violations Legal action is being taken against vehicles lacking reflectors or number plates Police and traffic teams have been deployed on all highways and major routes while mobile highway patrols and ambulances are being monitored to ensure operational readinessA lanedriving system modeled on National Highway48 is being implemented on all sixlane highways The Transport and Road Safety Department has initiated suspension and cancellation of driving licenses for offenders caught drunk driving or overspeedingThe department is also conducting vehicle inspections road safety workshops awareness campaigns and installing reflector tapes on vehicles Meanwhile the Public Works Department PWD and agencies such as the National Highways Authority of India NHAI have been instructed to close unauthorised cuts on highways within 15 days Work is underway on white lining safety railings divider repairs and installation of signboards and warning signsAuthorities are also removing illegal dhabas bus stands and other unauthorized roadside structures Efforts are being made to relocate stray animals from accidentprone zones and to improve service lanes and rest areas for longdistance truck driversThe Medical and Health Department is conducting eye checkups for drivers aged above 45 while ambulance services trauma centers and nearby hospitals are being strengthened to ensure swift emergency responseThe Urban Development and Local Bodies Department is removing encroachments from footpaths upgrading traffic signals and streetlights and displaying road safety messages through banners posters and digital screens The department is also reassessing noentry timings for heavy vehicles in urban areasThe Labour Department has initiated inspection and awareness drives to prevent excessive driving hours and to ensure that restperiod norms are followed by transport companies Violations will invite punitive actionAt the district level District Collectors and Superintendents of Police are jointly supervising the campaign through District Road Safety Committees NGOs youth groups and volunteers are actively participating to promote helmet and seat belt use discourage mobile phone usage while driving and spread awareness on safe road practicesCitizens who assist accident victims are also being felicitated for their contribution under the campaign IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/15-day-road-safety-drive-in-rajasthan-to-focus-on-drunk-driving-highway-discipline-646939.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/narrow-escape-for-passengers-as-rtc-bus-catches-fire-in-andhra-647018.html Visakhapatnam Nov 6 A bus of the Road Transport Corporation RTC of Odisha was gutted in a fire in Andhra Pradeshs Parvatipuram Manyam district on Thursday There were no casualties A major disaster was averted as the alert driver immediately stopped the bus after noticing smoke and all passengers safely alighted before the flames engulfed the entire vehicleThe accident occurred around 745 am near Roddavalasa in Pachipenta Mandal of Partvatipuram Manyam districtThe Odisha RTC bus was on its way from Visakhapatnam to Jeypore in Odisha There were only five passengers at the time of the accident on the AndhraOdisha ghat roadAccording to police the bus driver noticed smoke coming out from the engine and immediately stopped the bus He alerted the passengers who all alightedA fire engine rushed to the spot to douse the fire However by the time the fire engine reached there the bus had been completely guttedThe cause of the fire was not known Police registered a case and took up an investigationMinister for Women and Child Development and Tribal Welfare Gummadi Sandhya Rani spoke to officials and enquired about the accident She directed officials to conduct an inquiry and submit the reportTelugu states have seen a series of road accidents involving RTC and private buses during the last couple of weeksNineteen people were burnt to death when a private bus caught fire after running over a motorbike lying on the road near Kurnool town of Andhra Pradesh on October 24The bus belonging to V Kaveri Travels was engulfed in flames after the motorbike got stuck under its belly The spark and fuel leakage from the bike triggered the massive blazeA headon collision between a Telangana RTC bus and a tipper truck in Telanganas Rangareddy district on November 3 also claimed 19 lives and left more than 20 injuredThe accident occurred near Mirzaguda in Chevella mandal about 60 km from Hyderabad when a speeding truck carrying construction material rammed into a bus which was going to Hyderabad from Tandur Several passengers were buried under the gravelThe same night a private bus overturned in Andhra Pradeshs Eluru district killing a man and injuring 10 others The accident occurred when the bus belonging to Bharati Travels and coming to Hyderabad from Eluru overturned while negotiating a turn at Jubilee NagarOn November 4 one person was killed and eight others injured when a private bus rammed into a truck in Andhra Pradeshs Sri Sathya Sai districtThe accident occurred near Dhamajipalli in Chennakothapalle mandal when the HyderabadBengaluru bus was negotiating a turn IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/narrow-escape-for-passengers-as-rtc-bus-catches-fire-in-andhra-647018.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-in-head-on-collision-of-vehicles-on-khargone-indore-road-in-mp-647093.html Khargone Nov 6 Two persons died and at least three others were injured following a headon collision between a mini truck and a pickup vehicle on Thursday near Balsamud in Madhya Pradeshs Khargone district The accident occurred around 630 am in the Kasarawad police station jurisdiction on the bustling KhargoneIndore highway a route notorious for heavy traffic and highspeed vehicular movementAccording to police officials the intense impact caused the vehicles to become severely entangled necessitating the deployment of heavy machinery including an earthmoving machine to separate the wreckage and extricate the victimsThe deceased were identified as Dinesh Bhale 42 a resident of Jirabhar village who was driving the mini truck and Mal Singh Rawat 35 from Anjad in Barwani district behind the wheel of the pickupBoth drivers were pronounced dead at the scene due to the severity of the crash Their bodies have been sent for postmortem examination to determine the exact cause of death officials confirmedThe pickup vehicle was laden with vegetables en route to market while the mini truck carried seven passengers At least three individuals from the mini truck suffered serious injuries and were immediately rushed to nearby hospitals for urgent medical attentionEmergency responders worked swiftly to clear the debris and restore traffic flow on the vital routeMeanwhile police have sent the bodies for postmortem and the injured to the district hospital for treatment Police are investigating potential factors including speeding and overtaking errorsPreliminary reports suggest excessive speed may have contributed though a detailed probe is underwayEyewitnesses described chaotic scenes with mangled metal and scattered produce blocking the road for hoursCommunity leaders expressed grief urging the state government to prioritise highway upgrades amid growing vehicular density The KhargoneIndore road a vital link for trade and transport has witnessed multiple accidents in recent months raising concerns about road safety infrastructure IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-killed-in-head-on-collision-of-vehicles-on-khargone-indore-road-in-mp-647093.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/justin-amp-hailey-bieber-enjoys-an-intimate-moment-from-kendall-jenners-birthday-bash-646885.html Los Angeles Nov 5 Justin amp Hailey Bieber enjoyed an intimate moment during the 30th birthday celebration of Kendall Jenner The Baby singer took to social media and uploaded a few special moments with his better half Heiley from the birthday bashThe primary picture in the caption less post shows a PDAfilled photo of Justin and Hailey hugging each other affectionately She was seen planting a kiss on her husbands cheek with her arms wrapped around his neckAs the two stood on the beach we could also see a silver balloon setup in the backdrop that read Happy Birthday KendallWhile the singer posed in a sleeveless white undershirt along with tan bottoms the model looked beautiful in a cheetah print halter mini dressJustins post further included a photo with a blurred background where the singer was seen giving a smirk expression to the camera as he drove a golf cartReacting to the lovestruck picture an Insta user wrote You guys look younger and more beautiful each yeah sicAnother one penned HE LOOKS SO HAPPY WITH HERThe third comment read Ughh I love seeing you two just living Love youuuA cybercitizen shared JUSTIN LOVES HIS WIFE NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE SAYS In the meantime Khloé Kardashian penned a special birthday wish for her baby sister Kendall as she turned 30 on MondayPosting some glimpses from the birthday celebration The Kardashians star wrote I cant believe youre thirty It feels impossible and yet here you are more radiant grounded and beautifully you than ever before sicTalking about sister Kendalls most admirable trait she penned Something Ive always admired and respected about you is how deeply and unapologetically you live in your truth In a world where so many try to fit in or please others youve always just been yourself Effortlessly courageously authentically YOU IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/justin-amp-hailey-bieber-enjoys-an-intimate-moment-from-kendall-jenners-birthday-bash-646885.html Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:26:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-pilgrims-killed-in-train-accident-at-ups-chunar-station-646791.html Mirzapur Uttar Pradesh Nov 5 At least six pilgrims were killed after being run over by a train at Chunar railway station in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday morning officials said According to officials the victims had just alighted from a train and were attempting to cross the railway tracks when a speeding train arriving on the adjacent track hit them The impact was severe leaving the bodies badly mutilatedOfficials said the accident took place at 915 am on Wednesday and the bodies have been sent for the postmortem examinationMirzapur GRP Inspector Raghavendra Singh said the pilgrims had arrived at Chunar from Sonbhadra by the PrayagrajBarwadih passenger train They were headed towards Varanasi and were trying to cross from one platform to another when the Kalka Mail crossed the station at high speed leading to the tragedyEyewitnesses said the pilgrims were returning to Dakshinanchal after taking a holy dip in the Ganga Panic and chaos followed the accident as people rushed for help RPF and GRP personnel reached the spot and launched rescue and relief operationsChief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the incident and extended condolences to the bereaved families He directed officials to ensure prompt relief provide the best possible treatment to the injured and deploy SDRF and NDRF teams if requiredHe also instructed senior officials to reach the site and monitor relief effortsRescue operations are currently underway and the situation at the station has been brought under controlMeanwhile the death toll in the train accident near Bilaspur railway station in Chhattisgarh has risen to 11 officials said on Wednesday Several of the injured passengers are still in the hospital for treatmentThe accident that took place on Tuesday afternoon involved a goods train and a mainline electric multiple unit MEMU local IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-pilgrims-killed-in-train-accident-at-ups-chunar-station-646791.html Wed, 05 Nov 2025 12:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/jaipur-tragedy-driver-booked-for-culpable-homicide-646674.html Jaipur Nov 4 The driver of the speeding dumper who allegedly crushed 26 people and injured several others in a horrific accident at Harmara Jaipur has been booked for culpable homicide Seven of the 26 injured remain in critical condition at Sawai Man Singh SMS Hospitals Trauma Centre said police officials on TuesdaySHO Harmara Uday Singh Yadav is investigating the caseThe accused driver currently hospitalised will be arrested once discharged police officials confirmedThe tragedy unfolded around 1 pm on Monday near the Loha Mandi petrol pump on Road No 14 when the dumper speeding towards the highway went out of controlWitnesses said the dumper rammed into pedestrians twowheelers and cars across a 400metre stretch leaving the road covered with mangled vehicles and human remainsIn his FIR complainant Digpratap Singh 26 a resident of Akera Dungar stated that the speeding driver hit multiple people and vehicles Two victims remain unidentified Eyewitnesses described the aftermath as terrifying with human body parts strewn on the roadLate Monday night DCP Traffic Sumit Mehrada suspended Traffic CI Rajkiran ASI Rajpal Singh and Constable Mahesh Kumar for negligence as the dumper illegally entered a noentry zoneThe dumper driver Kalyan Meena a resident of Viratnagar Jaipur was reportedly under the influence of alcoholLocals caught him at the scene and handed him over to the policeMeanwhile families of the deceased alleged that ambulance drivers demanded Rs 2200 to transport bodies to Niwai claiming that no government facility was available free of chargeThe District Collector assured that any amount charged would be refunded and action would be taken against the responsible officialsPolice investigations revealed that about 15 km before the crash the driver had a heated argument with a car driver outside a petrol pump Ironically the killer dumper had a chilling message written on its rear If you have the guts pass otherwise endure IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/jaipur-tragedy-driver-booked-for-culpable-homicide-646674.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 21:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-in-car-truck-collision-in-ups-barabanki-646568.html Barabanki Nov 4 A tragic road accident occurred near Bishunpur town on the DevaFatehpur road in Uttar Pradeshs Barabanki district leaving six people dead and two others seriously injured The accident took place on Monday night when a speeding truck collided headon with an Ertiga car that was reportedly without a licence plate The impact was so severe that the car was crushed causing panic among onlookersThe deceased have been identified as driver Shrikant Shukla Pradeep Soni his wife Madhuri Soni and their son Nitin all residents of Fatehpur town One of the deceased remains unidentified The injured have been identified as Naimish the younger son of Pradeep Soni and another unidentified person All occupants of the Ertiga were returning home after taking a holy dip in the Ganges at Bithoor in KanpurUpon receiving information District Magistrate Shashank Tripathi and Superintendent of Police SP Arpit Vijayvargiya reached the accident site Police personnel rescued the injured and rushed them to the district hospital by ambulance Considering their critical condition the victims were later referred to the Lucknow Trauma Centre for advanced treatmentSP Arpit Vijayvargiya stated that preliminary investigations suggest the accident occurred due to overspeedingSix people have been confirmed dead The accident caused a massive traffic jam which was later cleared after both vehicles were removed with the help of a crane he saidChief Medical Officer Awadhesh Kumar Yadav confirmed that the injured were initially treated at the local Community Health Centre CHC before being referred to Lucknow Trauma CentreSP Vijayvargiya added There were eight passengers in the car Five men and one woman have died while two others are injured The passengers had rented the car for an outstation trip and were returning to Fatehpur when the tragedy occurred The bodies have been sent for postmortem examination and the truck driver is currently abscondingAccording to eyewitnesses the truck was moving at a very high speed The driver reportedly lost control upon spotting the oncoming car resulting in the devastating crash Police have since impounded the truck IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-killed-in-car-truck-collision-in-ups-barabanki-646568.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 19:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/jaipur-tragedy-rajasthan-cm-orders-cancellation-of-licenses-for-drunk-driving-646594.html Jaipur Nov 4 A day after the tragic dumper accident in Jaipur claimed 14 lives Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has announced strict measures to improve road safety across Rajasthan The CM has directed authorities to cancel the driving licenses of those caught driving under the influence of alcohol and to take strong action against anyone violating traffic rulesA 15day Road Safety Campaign will be launched across Rajasthan starting Tuesday under the joint supervision of the Transport Police and Public Works DepartmentsThe decision was taken during a highlevel meeting chaired by CM Bhajanlal Sharma at his residence late Monday night He emphasised that all relevant departments must work together to ensure compliance with traffic regulations and prevent accidentsDistrict Collectors have been instructed to hold regular meetings of District Road Safety Committees and disciplinary action will be taken against officials who fail to act promptlyCM Sharma has ordered strict enforcement against speeding drunk driving and overloading Encroachments and illegal crossings along highways will be removed immediatelyHe stated that under a zerotolerance policy departmental officers failing to take timely action will face consequencesLicenses of drivers who are repeatedly fined for overspeeding or driving under the influence will be revokedThe Chief Minister directed authorities to promptly repair black spots and close illegal cuts on national and state highways Land will be identified for constructing new rest stops for drivers along the JaipurKota JaipurDelhi JaipurAjmer and JaipurBharatpur highwaysCM Sharma also instructed the NHAI to remove illegal eateries parking areas and constructions along the Bharatmala and DelhiMumbai Industrial Corridor Proper signage and reflectors should be installed especially before the foggy winter season In addition the medical and health Department has been directed to strengthen the emergency care systemAll accident victims must be transported in advanced life support ambulances and eye checkups for truck drivers will be conducted between November 15 and February 15 Transport companies will be held accountable for forcing overtime driving and strict penalties will follow violationsThe Transport Department has also been asked to take action against vehicles travelling on the wrong side of highwaysCM Sharma instructed district collectors and police superintendents to deploy interceptors on major routes to catch rule violators and to install railings at all illegal cuts on busy highwaysChief Minister Sharma reiterated the governments commitment to making Rajasthans roads safer stating Our goal is to save lives by enforcing discipline on the roads Those who endanger others by breaking rules will face strict punishment IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/jaipur-tragedy-rajasthan-cm-orders-cancellation-of-licenses-for-drunk-driving-646594.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:20:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/30-injured-in-road-accident-in-jampks-rajouri-646629.html Jammu Nov 4 At least 30 passengers including many students were injured on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmirs Rajouri district when an overloaded minibus overturned on the road Officials said the bus was overloaded and went out of the drivers control and overturned on the road in RajouriNearly 30 passengers were injured while two critically injured students were airlifted to Jammu for specialised treatment after doctors at the Government Medical College GMC Rajouri referred them to Jammu Senior civil and police officers including the deputy commissioner DIG and SSP Rajouri went to GMC Rajouri to find out the status of the injured passengers the officials saidThe primary cause of the accident appears to be overloading and overspeeding by the driver of the mini bus Police have lodged an FIR into the incident and started an investigation the officials addedRecently six tourists were injured in a road accident in the Sonamarg hill station of Ganderbal district in Kashmir The tourists were injured in a collision between two vehicles on the SrinagarLeh national highwayRoad rage overloading overspeeding and bad road conditions in the hilly districts of Poonch Rajouri Ramban Doda Kishtwar and Reasi districts are the main causes of fatal accidents in these areasTraffic department officials have deputed teams in these accidentprone areas to check overloading overspeeding road rage and similar violations of rulesThe Regional Transport Officers RTOs of Jammu and Kashmir divisions have warned violators of serious punishments including cancellation of driving licences registration certificates and imprisonmentIn case of vehicles driven by minors parents are liable to be imprisoned including the cancellation of registration of such vehicles Petrol refilling stations have been instructed not to provide fuel to twowheelers driven by persons not wearing the mandatory helmetsIn addition to punitive action the traffic department has been counselling drivers on the road against violations of traffic rules Local religious preachers and opinion leaders have also been advising people against violations of traffic rules IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/30-injured-in-road-accident-in-jampks-rajouri-646629.html Tue, 04 Nov 2025 20:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-brothers-die-after-falling-into-safety-tank-of-noida-house-646416.html Noida Nov 3 In a tragic incident two brothers died on Monday after falling into the safety tank of their house in Chotpur Colony under Noidas Sector 63 police station limits officials said A neighbour who attempted to rescue them is currently undergoing treatment and is stated to be stableThe deceased have been identified as Chandrabhan 40 and his younger brother Raju 26Originally from Bulandshahr the brothers had moved to Chotpur Colony after purchasing a house Both worked as carpenters in the Khoda area and were known locally as hardworking and softspokenThe incident took place on Monday morning when the concrete slab covering the safety tank in their house reportedly collapsedChandrabhan who was standing on it at the time fell inside In a desperate attempt to save him Raju immediately climbed down but became trapped due to toxic gases inside the tank leading to suffocationSeeing the brothers in distress their neighbour Hemant son of Prem Singh and also a native of Bulandshahr district attempted to rescue them However he too inhaled the poisonous fumes and lost consciousnessOn receiving the information the Sector 63 police and fire department rushed to the spot The rescue team used a cutter to break open the floor and pull the victims outAll three were shifted to a hospital where doctors declared Chandrabhan and Raju dead on arrival Hemant was admitted for treatment and is reported to be out of dangerPolice have taken the bodies into custody completed the panchnama and sent them for postmortem examinationThe incident has left the locality in shock Residents said the brothers had recently bought the house and were trying to improve itThey had just begun to settle here No one imagined such a tragedy would happen a neighbour saidAuthorities are examining whether the safety tank was structurally weak or improperly constructed IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-brothers-die-after-falling-into-safety-tank-of-noida-house-646416.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/soldier-killed-in-accidental-fire-in-jampks-poonch-646444.html Jammu Nov 3 A soldier was killed in JampKs Poonch district on Monday when his service rifle reportedly went off accidentally officials said Officials said that Naik Amarjeet Singh was on sentry duty in his camp in Jhulass village of Poonch district when his service rifle went off accidentallyHe was immediately shifted to the armys field hospital for treatment but he succumbed to his critical injury Police have taken cognisance of the incident and an investigation has been started an official saidThe army guards the 740kmlong line of control LoC in JampK which is situated in Baramulla Kupwara and Bandipora districts of the Valley and in Poonch Rajouri and partly in Jammu district of Jammu divisionThe Border Security Force BSF guards the 240kmlong international border situated in Jammu Samba and Kathua districtsThe army is deployed on antiinfiltration and antiterrorist activities along the LoC while the BSF performs these duties along the international borderJampK Police and the security forces carry out antiterrorist activities in the hinterland including terror acts by gunwielding terrorists their overground workers OGWs and sympathisersDrug smugglers drug peddlers and those involved in hawala money and other financial scams are also on the scanner of the security forcesIt is believed that funds generated by drug smuggling hawala money rackets and other unlawful financial activities are finally used to sustain terrorism in JampKThe revised strategy of the security forces is aimed at dismantling the complete terror ecosystem in JampK rather than just going after the gunwielding terroristsJampK Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has so far terminated the services of many government employees found to have terror links IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/soldier-killed-in-accidental-fire-in-jampks-poonch-646444.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 22:50:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-in-car-truck-collision-in-bihars-vaishali-646262.html Patna Nov 3 At least three people were killed and three others sustained serious injuries in a road accident in Bihars Vaishali district on Monday morning The fatal accident occurred near Naiper village under the Industrial Police Station area of the district around 4 amAccording to the SHO of Industrial Police Station a speeding luxury car travelling from Purnea to Hajipur rammed into the rear of a 16wheeler truck that was parked on the road The impact was so severe that the car was reduced to mangled metalAll the deceased and injured were associated with an exitpoll team working during the Bihar Assembly electionsLocal residents reached the spot soon after hearing the sound of the collision and alerted the policePersonnel from the Industrial Police Station used a crane to remove the bodies trapped inside the vehicleThe bodies were sent to Sadar Hospital Hajipur for postmortem examination while the injured were rushed to the hospital for treatmentIndustrial Police Station SHO Arvind Paswan said preliminary investigation suggested speeding led to the accidentAs the place of the accident is an industrial area a large number of trucks are parked on the roadside in a queue waiting for their turn to load materials The speeding car rammed the truck from behind The injured are in critical condition he said adding that a formal probe has been launchedThe injured have been identified as Pushpa Chaudhary 28 a native of Milki village Hajipur Shalini Verma 26 a native of Sitapur Uttar Pradesh and Kapil Kumar 24 a resident of SitapurThe victims were coming from the Purnea side We suspect that the driver of the vehicle may have fallen asleep for a few seconds leading to this accident Paswan saidWe have identified the victims and their family members were informed about the accident he saidA tense atmosphere prevailed in the area following the mishap IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-in-car-truck-collision-in-bihars-vaishali-646262.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 11:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-killed-in-two-road-accidents-in-andhra-pradesh-646275.html Amaravati Nov 3 Five persons were killed and two others injured in two separate road accidents in Andhra Pradesh in the early hours of Monday Four people died when a car in which they were travelling collided with a truck in Andhra Pradeshs Bapatla districtThe accident occurred around 1 am in Satyavatipet in Karlapalem mandalThe deceased were identified as B Balarama Raju 65 B Lakshmi 60 G Pushpavati 60 and M Srinivasa Raju 54 Two boys aged 11 and 13 were injured and both were admitted to a hospital Their condition is stated to be out of dangerThe deceased were from Karlapalem and were returning home after attending the sangeet ceremony of Bapatla MLA Narendra Vermas sonOverspeeding is suspected to be the cause of the accident Police registered a case and took up an investigationIn another accident in Palnadu district a man died when a mini lorry overturned The accident occurred on the NadendlaTimmapuram road when the mini lorry suffered a tyre burstThe driver lost control of the vehicle resulting in the accident The deceased was identified as Bapu Malik a worker from OdishaThe accident revealed that the mini lorry was being used to divert rice meant for distribution under the Public Distribution SystemPolice registered a case and began an investigation The civil supplies department also launched an investigation into PDS rice diversionMeanwhile police in Annamayya district arrested a person who exhumed the body of a youth to perform black magicThe youth belonging to Manadepalle town died recently due to some disease and was buried in a local graveyardSome passersby noticed a man exhuming the body and immediately alerted the police The arrested man was identified as Govind He told police that he wanted to perform some rituals on the body to speak to his younger brother who died a few days ago IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-killed-in-two-road-accidents-in-andhra-pradesh-646275.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 12:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/telangana-govt-orders-probe-into-rtc-bus-tipper-truck-collision-646279.html Hyderabad Nov 3 The Telangana government has ordered an investigation into the road accident that killed 20 people and injured many others in Rangareddy district on Monday Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar who rushed to Chevella told media persons at the government hospital that a probe has been ordered into the collision between an RTC bus and a tipper lorryHe said the immediate priority of the government is to ensure the best possible treatment for the injured and extend all help to the families of the deceasedThe transport minister said there were 72 people aboard the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation TGSRTC bus which was coming to Hyderabad from TandurA gravelladen tipper truck rammed into the bus on the HyderabadBijapur highway near Mirzaguda in Chevella mandal about 60 km from HyderabadHinting that negligence by the tipper driver led to the tragedy Ponnam Prabhakar said action would be taken after the investigationChief Minister A Revanth Reddy held a video conference with top officials and directed them to provide immediate relief to the victimsThe transport minister said an official will be assigned to help the family of each of the deceased in the transport of bodies and in conducting the last ritesStating that the accident was unfortunate and painful the minister said it was not the time for politicsHe claimed that road safety is the topmost priority for the government The transport department is trying to create public awareness about road safety at the school levelNo matter how many new rules we bring and how many checks we conduct we need public cooperation to prevent accidents he saidPrabhakar mentioned that every day hundreds of people are killed in road accidents in the country and Telangana records fewer than 20 fatalities daily He said that the transport department is working to remove danger spots on highways and taking serious action on vehicle fitness and other issues IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/telangana-govt-orders-probe-into-rtc-bus-tipper-truck-collision-646279.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/president-murmu-pm-modi-express-grief-over-loss-of-lives-in-telangana-bus-accident-646286.html New Delhi Nov 3 President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives in a tragic bus accident in Telanganas Ranga Reddy district The Prime Ministers Office PMO also announced that an ex gratia amount of Rs 2 lakh from the Prime Ministers National Relief Fund PMNRF would be provided to the next of kin of each deceased President Murmu took to X and said The loss of many lives in a bus accident in Ranga Reddy district in Telangana is deeply unfortunate I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured passengersThe PMOs post on X stated The loss of lives due to a mishap in the Rangareddy district of Telangana is deeply saddening My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured An ex gratia of Rs 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of each deceased The injured would be given Rs 50000The accident occurred around 630 am on Monday on the HyderabadBijapur highway near Mirzaguda in Chevella mandal about 60 km from HyderabadThe bus which was moving to Hyderabad from Tandur was hit by a concreteladen tipper truck coming from the opposite directionAccording to eyewitnesses passengers sitting in the first six rows were crushed and buried under the gravel as the tipper lorry pierced through the bus The entire gravel load fell in the bus adding to the intensity of the crash18 passengers of the bus including 10 women died in the collision The deceased include drivers of both the bus and the truck A 10monthold baby and her mother were among those deadThere were about 70 passengers aboard the bus which belonged to the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation TSRTCSeveral passengers were injured and they were shifted to the government hospital at Chevella where the condition of three of them is stated to be criticalHeartwrenching scenes were witnessed as several injured people trapped in the rubble were crying for helpPolice and other rescue personnel had a tough time pulling out the injured Three JCBs were pressed into service to cut through the bus to retrieve the bodies and rescue the injuredOne of the survivors said the bus started from Tandu at 5 am and was full to its capacity by the time it reached Vikarabad Several passengers were standingThe survivors said a speeding tipper truck coming from the opposite direction rammed into the bus The driver and the passengers sitting in six rows behind him were crushed to deathTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has expressed grief over the road accident He directed the officials to immediately reach the accident site and undertake relief measuresThe CM also asked officials to keep him informed of the situation and provide updates on the details of the accident from time to timeHe directed the Chief Secretary and Director General of Police to ensure that all those injured in the bus accident are immediately shifted to Hyderabad and provided with the best possible medical treatmentHe also instructed the Ministers available nearby to rush to the accident site without delay The Chief Minister further directed the District Collector to intensify the rescue and relief operations and to take all necessary measures to ensure effective assistanceTransport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar ordered officials to launch relief measures and provide the best possible medical care to the injured IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/president-murmu-pm-modi-express-grief-over-loss-of-lives-in-telangana-bus-accident-646286.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:52:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/10-month-old-girl-child-amp-mother-sister-trio-among-telangana-road-accident-victims-646311.html Hyderabad Nov 3 A 10monthold child lying dead next to the body of her mother This is perhaps the most disturbing visual that emerged from the horrific road accident in Telanganas Rangareddy district on Monday The picture shows the baby wrapped in warm clothes under her mothers arm depicting the unbreakable bondThere were heartrending scenes after a buslorry collision near Mirzaguda in Chevella mandal about 60 km from HyderabadA gravelladen tipper truck rammed into the Road Transport Corporation bus on the HyderabadBijapur highway around 630 am killing 20 people including drivers of both vehicles Another 20 people were injuredThe accident occurred when the bus with 72 people was coming to Hyderabad from Tandur in Vikarabad districtAs the tipper pierced through the right portion of the bus the victims were either crushed to death or buried under the gravelHeartbreaking scenes were witnessed at the accident site with cries for help by those trapped in the gravel and in the mangled remains of the bus A few passengers with bloodstained clothes were seen limping outThe ghastly tragedy snuffed out several young lives and shattered many a dream Those who travel every day between Tandu and Hyderabad for college and work lost their lives These include five young women who were all students of Koti Womens University in HyderabadThree sisters Tanusha Saipriya and Nandini of Tandur town lost their lives in the disaster They were all studying at the Womens University While Tanusha was pursuing an MBA Saipriya and Nandini were degree students in their first and third years respectivelyTheir father Yellaiah Goud was inconsolable while their mother collapsed due to shock on seeing their bodies The eldest daughter of Goud was married last monthThe deceased students include Muskan and Akhila Reddy both in their 20sA woman teacher was among those critically injured in the accident Jayasudha was seen buried in the gravel up to the waist She sustained grievous injuries to her legs and was admitted to Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences NIMS in Hyderabad IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/10-month-old-girl-child-amp-mother-sister-trio-among-telangana-road-accident-victims-646311.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:56:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/vice-president-radhakrishnan-expresses-anguish-over-loss-of-20-lives-in-tgana-accident-646399.html New Delhi Nov 3 Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Monday expressed deep anguish over the loss of 20 lives in a road accident in Rangareddy district of Telangana In his message the Vice President said that the loss of lives in the tragic incident is deeply distressing He conveyed his thoughts to the affected people and their families during this difficult time said a statement issued by the Vice Presidents SecretariatRadhakrishnan extended his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injuredThe buslorry collision took place in the morning near Mirzaguda in Chevella mandal about 60 km from HyderabadA gravelladen tipper truck rammed into the Road Transport Corporation bus on the HyderabadBijapur highway around 630 am killing 20 people including drivers of both vehicles Another 20 people were injuredThe accident occurred when the bus with 72 people was coming to Hyderabad from Tandur in Vikarabad districtAs the tipper pierced through the right portion of the bus the victims were either crushed to death or buried under the gravelHeartbreaking scenes were witnessed at the accident site with cries for help by those trapped in the gravel and in the mangled remains of the bus A few passengers with bloodstained clothes were seen limping outThe ghastly tragedy snuffed out several young lives and shattered many a dream Those who travel every day between Tandu and Hyderabad for college and work lost their livesThese include five young women who were all students of Koti Womens University in HyderabadThree sisters Tanusha Saipriya and Nandini of Tandur town lost their lives in the disaster They were all studying at the Womens UniversityWhile Tanusha was pursuing an MBA Saipriya and Nandini were degree students in their first and third years respectivelyTheir father Yellaiah Goud was inconsolable while their mother collapsed due to shock on seeing their bodies The eldest daughter of Goud was married last monthThe deceased students include Muskan and Akhila Reddy both in their 20sA woman teacher was among those critically injured in the accident Jayasudha was seen buried in the gravel up to the waist She sustained grievous injuries to her legs and was admitted to Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences NIMS in Hyderabad IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/vice-president-radhakrishnan-expresses-anguish-over-loss-of-20-lives-in-tgana-accident-646399.html Mon, 03 Nov 2025 19:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-bengaluru-medical-students-drown-in-rough-seas-off-keralas-payyambalam-beach-646211.html Thiruvananthapuram Nov 2 In a tragic incident three medical students from Bengaluru lost their lives after being swept away by strong waves at the Payyambalam beach in Keralas Kannur on Sunday police said The deceased have been identified as Afnan Rahanuddeen and Afras all hailing from Karnataka and students of a medical college in BengaluruAccording to police sources the students were part of an eightmember group who had come to Kannur on a leisure trip and ventured into the sea despite warnings about rough conditionsEyewitnesses said the tragedy occurred around 7 am when the group entered the water for a swimWhile some of them remained close to the shore three students were pulled deeper by powerful undercurrentsArea residents alerted by the screams of the others rushed to the scene and managed to pull out two of them Afnan and Rahanuddeen with the help of lifeguards and fire and rescue personnel Both were rushed to the Kannur Government Hospital but doctors pronounced them dead on arrivalSearch operations were immediately launched to locate the third missing student AfrasAfter nearly two hours of intense efforts by the Fire and Rescue team and local fishermen his body was recovered a short distance away from the spot where the group had been bathingKannur city police have registered a case of unnatural death and are coordinating with the college authorities and the families of the victims in Karnataka to arrange for the transportation of the bodiesPayyambalam beach though a popular tourist destination has witnessed several drowning incidents in recent years due to strong rip currents particularly during the postmonsoon periodOfficials have renewed calls for visitors to heed safety advisories and avoid venturing into the sea during turbulent conditions Locals and tourists at the beach were visibly shaken as news of the tragedy spreadAuthorities are now considering tightening restrictions on swimming in vulnerable stretches of the coastline especially during early morning and evening hours when lifeguard presence is limited IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-bengaluru-medical-students-drown-in-rough-seas-off-keralas-payyambalam-beach-646211.html Sun, 02 Nov 2025 16:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/at-least-22-killed-in-store-explosion-in-mexico-646120.html Mexico City Nov 2 At least 22 people were killed including four children after an explosion triggered a fire at a department store in Hermosillo capital of the northern Mexican state of Sonora local media reported The explosion occurred in the afternoon at a chain department store in the city center according to the reports Witnesses said the fire quickly spread through the building and nearby vehicles trapping several people inside Xinhua news agency reportedRescue teams rushed to the scene to conduct searchandrescue operations and transport the 12 injured people to local hospitalsPreliminary investigations suggest that the fire may have been caused by smoke from a malfunctioning transformerThe explosion occurred in one of the stores of the local Waldos chain after which the building caught fire Local media noted that those injured had suffered burnsAuthorities in Sonora said the possibility of a terrorist attack has been ruled outEarlier in September 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 saidThe 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 XIt 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 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/at-least-22-killed-in-store-explosion-in-mexico-646120.html Sun, 02 Nov 2025 09:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-children-killed-dozen-injured-in-school-van-suv-collision-in-kota-645955.html Kota Nov 1 Two schoolchildren were killed and more than a dozen others injured when a school van collided headon with an SUV in Rajasthans Kota district on Saturday morning police said According to police and eyewitnesses the accident near the 132 kV grid station in the Etawa police station area occurred when a tyre of the schools van suddenly burst causing the driver to lose control The van veered into the opposite lane and collided with an oncoming SUV The impact of the collision was so severe that both vehicles overturned with the SUV rolling nearly 20 feet away from the road The front portion of the van was completely mangled and school bags and books were scattered across the roadside Locals who heard the loud crash and childrens cries rushed to the sceneSeveral villagers broke the vans windows to pull out the trapped children and passengers Police and emergency teams arrived shortly afterwards and with the help of villagers all injured children and adults were rushed to the Etawah SubDistrict Hospital Two students were declared dead on arrival Hospital officials reported that several of the injured sustained fractures and head injuries and were later referred to Kotas MBS Hospital for advanced treatmentThe deceased children were students of a private school in Etawa The accident site was marked by twisted metal and shattered glass reflecting the intensity of the collision It appears that a tyre burst caused the driver to lose control leading to the headon crash a police officer at the scene said As word of the tragedy spread families of the students gathered at the hospital where scenes of grief and mourning unfolded The cries of parents echoed through the corridors as doctors attended to the injured Police have seized both vehicles and begun an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash The incident has sparked outrage and renewed concerns over road safety and vehicle maintenance standards for school transport in the region IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-children-killed-dozen-injured-in-school-van-suv-collision-in-kota-645955.html Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/woman-dead-54-injured-as-bus-overturns-in-mps-barwani-district--645909.html Barwani Oct 31 A 63yearold woman was killed and 54 fellow pilgrims were injured when their overcrowded bus overturned on a treacherous ghat section near Baigaur village in Madhya Pradeshs Barwani district on Friday The deceased was identified as Suman Bai from Jamod village while others were injured Two of them are critical The injured persons have been admitted to Khetia hospital district hospital and MY Hospital Indore district collector Jayati Singh said in a post on XThe bus carrying devotees en route from Indore to Prakasha via Omkareshwar for the sacred Narmada Parikrama lost control shortly after 8 am police said The vehicle somersaulted down the steep incline on the KhetiaPati roadEyewitnesses attributed the tragedy to brake failure The driver shouted that the brakes had given way recounted Dishan a volunteer preparing meals for the group Within seconds the bus veered off flipped and rolled into the ravineLocal residents and officers from Khetia and Pati police stations mounted a swift rescue using JCB excavators and two cranes to extricate passengers trapped beneath the wreckage Villagers smashed windows to free the injured many of whom suffered fractures head trauma and deep lacerationsDistrict Collector Jayati Singh confirmed that 30 pilgrims received initial treatment at Khetia Community Health Centre Five with lifethreatening injuries were transferred to District Hospital Barwani while the two women passengers most critical casesboth with spinal damagewere airlifted to MY Hospital IndorePansemal MLA Shyam Barde rushed to the scene and supervised operations Over 45 devotees were aboard far exceeding safe capacity he told reporters Had locals not acted with such courage the toll would have been catastrophicThe illfated vehicle registered to a private operator had departed Indore at dawn Authorities have impounded the bus and launched an inquiry into mechanical fitness and overloadingPreliminary findings suggest the 56seat coach was carrying at least 56 passengers plus luggage IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/woman-dead-54-injured-as-bus-overturns-in-mps-barwani-district--645909.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 22:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/allu-sirish-opts-for-a-customised-manish-malhotra-outfit-for-his-engagement-with-nayanika-645808.html Hyderabad Oct 31 Actor Allu Sirish will be getting engaged to Nayanika on Friday in an intimate yet elegant family affair The festivities are expected to be attended by the members of the Konidela and Allu families including brother Allu Arjun with his family Megastar Chiranjeevi and his family Ram Charan and Upasana as well as Varun Tej and LavanyaThe décor for the evening has been beautifully designed by Janaki Pulijal known for her classy setups with minimal aesthetics and cultural depthNow the source close to the couple has revealed some details regarding the engagement ceremony saying that Allu Sirish has opted for a customised Manish Malhotra outfit for his special dayA close source shared Allu Sirish will be seen in a customised Manish Malhotra outfit while Nayanika will be wearing a stunning Sabyasachi lehenga for the engagementThe ceremony will beautifully follow Telugu traditions blending elegance with the warmth of a traditional family celebration they addedOn October 1 Allu Arjuns younger brother announced his engagement to Nayanika on the birth anniversary of their grandfather the legendary actor and comedian Allu RamalingaiahTaking to social media Allu Sirish posted a pic of himself holding Nayanikas hand during their romantic getaway in Paris with the Eiffel Tower visible in the distanceAnnouncing the new chapter of his life Allu Sirish penned a heartfelt note that read Today on the birth anniversary of my grandfather Allu Ramalingaiah garu I feel blessed to share something very close to my heart my engagement to Nayanika sicSharing what made him finally take the plunge he added My grandmother who recently passed away always wished to see me married Though she isnt here with us I know she is blessing us from above as we begin this journey together It means everything to us that our families have embraced our love and with such joy IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/allu-sirish-opts-for-a-customised-manish-malhotra-outfit-for-his-engagement-with-nayanika-645808.html Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-as-vehicle-rams-into-tree-in-karnataka-645538.html Shivamogga Oct 30 Three people were killed and another sustained serious injuries after a goods vehicle rammed into a tree early Thursday morning in Shivamogga district of Karnataka The deceased have been identified as 35yearold Asadulla 33yearold Firoz and 31yearold Sadiq all residents of Tavare ChatnalliThe driver of the vehicle Irfan sustained serious injuries and locals shifted him to Meggan Hospital in BengaluruThe incident occurred within the limits of Shivamogga Rural Police Station when the victims were returning from Balehonnur after completing carpentry work in a goods vehiclePolice suspect that the accident occurred as the driver of the goods vehicle dozed offThe police have taken up further investigationOn Tuesday night a medical student from Karwars KRIMS Medical College in Karnataka was killed and another was seriously injured after their bike hit a buffalo that suddenly came onto the road near Mashem in GoaThe deceased was identified as Adarsh Poojari 23 a thirdyear MBBS student at KRIMS The injured student was identified as Raunak ChawlaOn Tuesday night both were travelling from Canacona towards Karwar on a bike when a buffalo suddenly came in front of the vehicle causing it to skidPoojari and Chawla who were injured in the incident were immediately rushed to the Canacona Community Health Centre CHC However doctors said that critically injured Poojari succumbed during treatmentOn October 26 a container lorry lost control and overturned into a ditch killing two workers on the spot and seriously injuring four others near Siddaiyanadoddi in Anekal taluk on the outskirts of BengaluruIn the accident Sriman 25 from Andhra Pradesh and Srinivas 28 the lorry driver from Jharkhand lost their livesThe lorry which was speeding downhill went out of control at a curve and rolled into the ditch trapping the bodies of the two workers inside the vehiclePolice with the help of a crane recovered the bodies and shifted the injured to a hospital IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-as-vehicle-rams-into-tree-in-karnataka-645538.html Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:05:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/fire-breaks-out-at-sbis-branch-in-kolkata-645429.html Kolkata Oct 29 A fire broke out on the second floor of the State Bank of Indias branch in the Dhakuria area of Kolkata on Wednesday Locals and bank security guards observed smoke emanating from the bank and immediately notified the Fire DepartmentAfter receiving information six fire engines rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under controlNo one was injured in the incidentThe Fire Department has started investigating the cause of the firePreliminary investigation revealed that a short circuit might have caused the fireIt is learnt that the fire broke out in the bank at 545 am Since it was not the banks opening time no employees or customers were in the bank As a result the Fire Department said that a major disaster has been averted However there are various financial documents in the bank The Fire Department is trying to ensure that those documents are not damaged too muchAn official of this bank branch said There was no damage to the customers documents The fire mainly damaged the furniture We received information about the fire at 615 am The security guards who are stationed at the ATM below informed usLocal Left councillor Madhuchanda Deb reached the bank after hearing the news of the fire She said I came here as soon as I got the information I learned that no one was injured The fire has been brought under controlCustomers also came after hearing news of the fire at the bank They came to know if their documents were damagedA customer told a section of media persons I came to know whether there was any damage to the locker The bank said that there was no damage to the locker There was a fire on the second floor of the bank I will come after 10 oclock to know if any documents were damagedFurther investigation was underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/fire-breaks-out-at-sbis-branch-in-kolkata-645429.html Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/helicopter-skids-while-landing-in-nepals-mt-lobuche-645438.html Kathmandu Oct 29 A helicopter that had flown to pick up trekkers from the base camp of Mt Lobuche a neighbouring peak of Mt Everest met with an accident early Wednesday morning a senior police official said The helicopter belonging to Altitude Air met with an accident at 750 am when it skidded while landing at a helipad in Lobuche said Deputy Superintendent of Police Manojit Kunwar chief of Solukhumbu District PoliceThe only occupant of the helicopter the pilot was rescued and brought to Lukla Airport near the mountain he saidAccording to him the helicopter sustained partial damage to its tail and has been left at the accident siteLobuche which has two peaks Lobuche East 6119 meters and Lobuche West 6145 metres attracts a large number of trekkers and mountaineers every yearThe mountain serves as an acclimatisation peak for climbers aiming to summit higher mountains including Mt Everest 884886 meters the worlds tallest peakOctober is a peak tourist season in Nepal and many trekkers reach Lobuche via the Everest trekking route during this periodAs of Tuesday evening there were 210 trekkers at the Lobuche base camp according to DSP KunwarFor the past few days Nepali authorities have been warning trekkers to exercise extreme caution due to adverse weather conditions caused by Cyclone Mountha which developed over the Bay of BengalNepals high hilly and mountainous regions have been experiencing snowfall posing risks to residents and trekkers However the weather was clear in the Everest region on Wednesday when the accident occurred Kunwar addedHe further said that authorities have advised trekkers to remain cautious while venturing outside their hotels in the mountainous areas of the Everest regionMeanwhile the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology on Tuesday said that the country could experience snowfall and rainfall in the central and eastern regions from October 30 to November 1Several government agencies have also urged the public to exercise caution while travelling in high hilly and mountainous regionsIn a statement the Nepal Tourism Board NTB urged all mountaineering and trekking teams as well as domestic and international tourists to exercise utmost caution over the next few days due to adverse weather conditions IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/helicopter-skids-while-landing-in-nepals-mt-lobuche-645438.html Wed, 29 Oct 2025 18:47:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-charred-to-death-as-bus-hits-high-tension-power-line-in-jaipur-645194.html Jaipur Oct 28 Two people were killed while 12 others suffered burn injuries after a bus carrying labourers came in contact with a hightension power line in the Manoharpur area about 50 kilometres from Jaipur on Tuesday According to officials the labourers were being transported to a brick kiln in Todi village when the accident occurredThe bus reportedly brushed against an overhead hightension line causing an electric current to surge through the vehicle and triggering a fire Locals rushed to the scene and helped rescue those trapped inside the burning busEyewitnesses said several passengers sustained severe burns before they could be pulled outVillagers claimed they had repeatedly urged the local administration to remove or raise the height of these hightension lines but no action had been takenUpon receiving information about the incident Jaipur District Collector Jitendra Soni and senior police officials rushed to the spotA special district police and civil defence team were also deployed to assist in rescue operations The injured were initially taken to the Shahpura SubDistrict Hospital where doctors declared two workers dead on arrivalFive critically injured patients were later referred to Sawai Mansingh SMS Hospital in Jaipur for advanced treatmentHospital authorities have confirmed that an emergency team was put on alert to receive the victimsPreliminary investigations suggest that the bus exceeded the safe height limit and came into contact with the live wirePolice have registered a case of negligence against the bus driver and are conducting further inquiriesThe deceased have not yet been identified but are believed to be migrant workers employed at a local brick kilnExpressing grief over the incident Congress leader Ashok Gehlot said The tragic incident in Manoharpur Jaipur where a bus carrying workers caught fire after coming into contact with a hightension line resulted in two deaths and several injuries is deeply saddeningThe increasing number of such accidents in Rajasthan is a matter of serious concern My heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved families and I pray for the speedy recovery of those injured Gehlot the former chief minister saidRecently over 20 people were charred to death in a bus fire tragedy in Jaisalmer IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-charred-to-death-as-bus-hits-high-tension-power-line-in-jaipur-645194.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:21:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-bulls-trigger-boiling-oil-horror-at-bageshwar-dham-toddler-burned-vendor-injured-645290.html Chhatarpur Oct 28 A threeyearold boy Raghav sustained severe burns when scalding oil accidentally poured over him after two fighting bulls rammed a samosa handcart at Bageshwar Dham in Madhya Pradesh The chaotic incident in Bamitha police jurisdiction also injured the female vendor but authorities have dismissed earlier media claims of a heroic grandmothers intervention Speaking to IANS Bamitha police station incharge and investigating officer Ashish Shrotiya clarified the sequenceThe child was playing near the woman vendors handcart Suddenly two bulls emerged from nowhere locked horns and charged into the cart This toppled the cauldron spilling boiling oil onto Raghav and the lady owner he said He ruled out reports that the boy plunged headlong into the vat or that his grandmother pulled him out suffering hand burns herself Raghavs father Brijraj Vaishnav from Kishangarh in Rajasthans Ajmer district had brought the family including wife and son for darshan at the iconic Balaji Maharaj shrine the office said Postprayers they paused at the bustling stall inside the temple complex where fresh samosas sizzled amid devotional fervour Eyewitnesses recounted the evening turning nightmarish as the stray bulls common in rural temple areas erupted into a territorial brawl around 6 PM scattering pilgrims and upending carts in a ministampede Raghavs cries echoed through the chaos Shrotiya said identifying the injured vendor as 55yearold Lakshmi Devi the handcart owner not the childs grandmother as initially circulated No family member attempted a rescue from the oil the spill occurred purely from the impact Onlookers quickly alerted temple security and an ambulance from the Dhams facility arrived swiftly Both victims were rushed to Chhatarpur District Hospitals burn ward Contradicting earlier grim assessments Shrotiya said Raghavs condition is stable and improving He received prompt treatment full recovery is expected soon Details on Lakshmi Devis injuries remain limited but she is under treatment Speaking to IANS Roshan Dwivedi doctor on duty at Chhatarpur district hospital said The boy is out of danger he did not suffer serious burn injuries It does not seem he plunged into the cauldron The woman is also treated for minor burn injuriesAn official said that police have inspected the site taken statements and launched a probe into potential negligence particularly unsecured animals amid heavy crowds The bulls werent restrained properlylikely agitated by noise Shrotiya noted No arrests have been made but enhanced safety measures including animal control and vendor zoning are under urgent review at the Dham Founded by Dhirendra Krishna Shastri Bageshwar Baba the site draws massive devotees for Hanuman rituals IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-bulls-trigger-boiling-oil-horror-at-bageshwar-dham-toddler-burned-vendor-injured-645290.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:30:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-tourists-injured-in-road-accident-in-jampks-sonamarg--645300.html Srinagar Oct 28 Six were injured in a road accident in the Sonamarg hill station of Jammu and Kashmirs Ganderbal district on Tuesday officials said The tourists were injured in a collision between two vehicles on the SrinagarLeh national highway near the hill station in GanderbalThe accident occurred when two minibuses collided with each other causing injuries to six occupants including the driver of a minibus The injured were initially shifted to the Primary Health Centre PHC Sonamarg for immediate medical aid where attending doctors referred two of them for specialised treatment to superspecialty SKIMS hospital in Srinagar an official saidThose injured have been identified as Pawan 20 son of Chuni Lal Dhruv 22 son of Samsar Chand Vishaka 34 wife of Prasad Ashish 17 son of Chuni Lal driver Chamail Singh son of NK and Ujwal daughter of Narinder Kumar all residents of Udhampur Jammu the official said adding that police has registered a case in this incidentRash and negligent driving road rage overloading and overspeeding are the major causes of road accidents in the hilly areas of JampKThe Traffic Department has deployed special squads to check these and stringent punishment is given to offendersIn their widely publicised warnings the regional transport officers RTOs have said that cancellation of driving licences and registration certificates is the penalty for repeat offenders of traffic rulesIf a vehicle is driven by a minor the parents can be imprisoned in addition to the cancellation of registration certificates of such vehiclesIn their directives the Traffic Department has advised refilling stations not to sell petrol to motorcyclescooter drivers without helmetsThe hilly districts of Doda Kishtwar Ramban and Reasi are often in the news for fatal road accidents resulting in the loss of precious lives of travellersThe common citizens are blaming the authorities for being lenient to offenders of traffic rules as violations of traffic rules have been very common in JampK during the last 20 yearsStunts performed on roads by bikers is another menace that the Traffic Department officials are facing in JampK IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/six-tourists-injured-in-road-accident-in-jampks-sonamarg--645300.html Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/man-dies-as-bus-collides-with-car-in-rajasthans-jodhpur-645105.html Jaipur Oct 27 A tragic road accident in Jodhpur district of Rajasthan on Monday left one person dead and 30 others injured ten of them critically said officials here The accident occurred around 8 am near Naiyon Ki Dhani on the OsianChadi Road when a private bus carrying about 40 passengers collided headon with an oncoming carAccording to police the bus was travelling from Osian to Chadi while the car was heading towards Jodhpur The impact was so severe that the bus overturned and the car was completely crushed One man died on the spot and 30 passengers from both vehicles were injured The deceased has been identified as Bhanwar a businessman from Bhinmal Jalore who was travelling to Jaipur with his family after Diwali celebrations Upon receiving the report the Osian police reached the accident site and with the help of locals rescued the injured from the wreckageAll the injured were taken to the Osian SubDistrict Hospital from where ten critically injured individuals were referred to Mathuradas Mathur Hospital in Jodhpur for further treatment Naib Tehsildar Chhatar Singh Rajpurohit informed that there were seven occupants in the car Bhanwar deceased his sons Arvind Vinay and Mahendra as well as Mahendras wife Usha driver Dilip Kumar and Santosh Dave Dilip Mahendra Usha and Santosh sustained serious injuries and are being treated in Jodhpur Six bus passengers have also been referred to JodhpurThey have been identified as Pooja 26 Kishna Ram 45 Sanjay Nain Singh 62 Bhoja Ram 60 and Ganga Ram 65 all residents of nearby villages in Jodhpur district Eyewitnesses said screams echoed in the area as the bus overturned Locals rushed to the spot after hearing the crash and helped in the rescue operation Police are investigating the exact cause of the collision which is suspected to have been caused by speeding on a curved stretch of road IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/man-dies-as-bus-collides-with-car-in-rajasthans-jodhpur-645105.html Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:41:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/speeding-ambulance-kills-two-in-bengals-goalpokhar-645010.html Kolkata Oct 26 Two masons were crushed to death by a speeding ambulance in the Ladukhwa area of Goalpokhar police station in West Bengals North Dinajpur district police said on Sunday The deceased were identified as Luv Pal and Utpal Pal both residents of the Ladukhwa area of GoalpokharAccording to police sources the incident occurred on Saturday night when the masons were returning home after finishing workThe speeding ambulance crushed the masons to death and fled the scene the police addedOn receiving information officers from Goalpokhar police station rushed to the spot and sent the bodies to Islampur Subdivisional Hospital for postmortem examinationMeanwhile the family members of the two deceased masons reached the hospital after hearing the news The family demanded strict action against the accused driverJatin Pal an eyewitness said that the ambulance was coming at a high speed through the Ladukhwa area Pal claimed that the driver of the ambulance was in an inebriated conditionThe Goalpokhar police said that searches are on to catch the accused and seize the vehicleWe have started an investigation into the incident where an ambulance killed two people A case under hit and run has been registered Searches are on to find the ambulance and its driver The bodies have been sent for postmortem examination said a senior officer of North Dinajpur district policeThe accident comes just hours after three people were killed in a road accident in West Bengals Hooghly districtAccording to the police three potters died in a road accident in the Kanajuli area of Gurap police station on National Highway19 early on SaturdayThe potters were travelling in a car which suddenly lost control in the Kanajuli area and hit another vehicleThe deceased were identified as Divas Mandal 30 Kaushik Mandal 28 and Nimai Das 38Further investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/speeding-ambulance-kills-two-in-bengals-goalpokhar-645010.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 12:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/girl-among-three-killed-in-head-on-collision-between-two-bikes-in-tripura-645018.html Agartala Oct 26 Three people including a girl were killed and another seriously injured after a headon collision between two speeding motorcycles in Tripura police said on Sunday A police officer said the accident occurred at Charilam along National Highway8 in Sepahijala district late on Saturday night when two highspeed bikes collided headon Each of the twowheelers had two ridersQuoting local residents the police officer said the impact of the collision was so severe that the loud crash brought people rushing out of their homesThey found two mangled motorcycles lying on the road and the bodies of three youths including a tribal girl scattered nearby Locals immediately alerted the Bishramganj and Bishalgarh fire servicesFirefighters from Bishalgarh rushed to the spot and took the injured and the bodies to the Bishalgarh SubDivisional Hospital One of the injured was taken to the hospital by local residents in a private vehicle A police team led by SubInspector Rammohan Debbarma of Bishalgarh Police Station reached the spot soon after the mishapThe deceased have been identified as Indrajit Das 28 Rakesh Debbarma 23 and Risha Debbarma 18 Another youth identified as Titon Das sustained serious injuries and was referred to the governmentrun Govind Ballabh Pant Medical College and Hospital in AgartalaThe accident caused a massive traffic jam on the national highway for some timePolice said the same stretch of the highway has witnessed several fatal accidents in recent months A few days ago another youth had died in an earlymorning accident at the same spot after being run over by a busLocal residents have expressed concern over the repeated accidents and urged the authorities to install proper speedcontrol measures and warning signs along this accidentprone stretch of the National Highway to prevent further loss of lives IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/girl-among-three-killed-in-head-on-collision-between-two-bikes-in-tripura-645018.html Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:17:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-three-injured-in-bengaluru-blast-union-minister-seeks-probe-644934.html Bengaluru Oct 25 One person was killed and three others from the same family were injured in an explosion in Bengaluru on Saturday The impact of the blast was so severe that the house sustained significant damage The explosion has been reported from Triveninagar in the KR Puram localityUnion Minister Shobha Karandlaje visited and inspected the spot She has also demanded a comprehensive probe into the incidentThe deceased has been identified as 80yearold Akkayyamma Besides 25yearold Kiran 52yearold Shekar and 22yearold Chandana are the injured persons Chandana has suffered more than 50 per cent burn injuriesEast Division Joint Commissioner of Police Ramesh Banoth also visited the spot and gathered information from the officialsHe said The incident occurred at around 730 am An elderly woman who was sleeping died after the roof slab collapsed on her Three others have sustained injuriesA woman living in the house behind was also injured Shekhars daughter too was hurt We obtained information from them They said the explosion occurred when the gas stove was turned on The young woman gave this statement However an investigation is being carried out to determine the exact cause he statedWhitefield Division DCP Parashuram stated Among the injured a woman named Chandana has sustained serious injuries The house where the incident occurred has been completely damaged Three shed houses behind the main house have also suffered damage A woman residing in one of those sheds has also been injuredAt first glance it appears to be a cylinder blast A clear picture will emerge after expert examinationLocal resident Rajalakshmi stated Between 7 and 710 am we heard a very loud sound Since it was Diwali we thought someone might be bursting crackers When we came out we saw that the entire house was damagedThe injured were immediately taken to the hospital with the help of neighbours Window panes of nearby houses were shattered Four people were living in the same house A woman living in the house behind was also injured The sound was heard up to four to five kilometres awayShekhars relative Sindhu stated My brotherinlaw his children and their mother were in the house In the morning we received a call informing us about the incident All of them have suffered injuriesUnion Minister Shobha Karandlaje has demanded a thorough investigation into the largescale explosion that occurred in Triveninagar of the KR Puram Assembly constituency in Bengaluru citySpeaking to the media after inspecting the explosion site she said that an explosion occurred this morning in Triveninagar resulting in the death of a woman and causing severe damage to the entire house Expressing concern she said that a detailed forensic report must be obtained to bring out the truth Incidents like this create fear among the public she addedThere must be a reason behind the collapse of such a large and sturdy house An investigation should determine whether the explosion was caused by a gas leak or by some other explosive material the Union Minister emphasised She urged the government to immediately provide compensation to the deceaseds family and ensure free medical treatment for the injuredShe noted that nearby houses were also affected by the blast and that some neighbours have been hospitalized Glass panes have shattered up to a considerable height she remarked with concern She appreciated the efforts of police officers fire personnel and local residents who rushed to helpThe Minister also appealed to the government to compensate those whose houses were damaged due to the incident She mentioned that the cylinder involved reportedly belonged to Bharat Petroleum and urged the company to conduct its own investigation as wellFormer Minister and BJP MLA Byrathi Basavaraj representing the KR Puram Assembly constituency said he was shocked after visiting the site of the massive explosion that occurred in Triveninagar in BengaluruAccording to preliminary investigations the building is owned by a person named Ramesh Shekhar was residing in the house Shekhars family had moved into the house on rent about nine months ago He was living there with his two children Chandana and Kiran Kumar and the elderly woman Akkayyamma IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-three-injured-in-bengaluru-blast-union-minister-seeks-probe-644934.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/rajasthan-five-employees-affected-as-gas-leaks-at-rawatbhata-heavy-water-plant-644941.html Jaipur Oct 25 A hydrogen sulfide HS gas leak at the Rawatbhata Heavy Water Plant on Saturday left five employees affected including one departmental employee and four contract workers Of them two have been referred to Kota for advanced medical treatment while three are receiving care at the Nuclear Power Plant HospitalAccording to General Manager P Satish the incident occurred while employees were working in the field All affected workers were immediately shifted to the hospitalContract worker Dharmendra Lohar son of Mohan Lohar from Bhainsrodgarh is reported to be in critical condition and has been referred to Kota HospitalUpon learning of the incident DSP Kamal Prasad Meena Tehsildar Vivek Garasiya Police Station Officer Raisal Singh and other officials reached the siteAuthorities confirmed that the situation is now under control though the exact cause of the gas leak is still under investigationSDM Kriti Vyas stated I spoke with the General Manager who informed me that two people were injured and are undergoing treatmentMeanwhile a soldier posted at Tower No 11 reportedly suffered eye irritation and swelling due to exposureHydrogen sulfide is a highly toxic and flammable gas Even at low concentrations it can cause eye irritation respiratory distress nausea and vomiting Prolonged or highlevel exposure can lead to unconsciousness or deathFollowing the incident the local residents and plant employees have demanded a thorough investigation and accountability for those responsibleAs of now no official statement has been issued by the plant administration or district authoritiesFurther investigations were in progress till the time of filing of this report IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/rajasthan-five-employees-affected-as-gas-leaks-at-rawatbhata-heavy-water-plant-644941.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 20:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-in-road-accident-in-bengals-hooghly-district-644954.html Kolkata Oct 25 Three persons were killed in a road accident in West Bengals Hooghly district early on Saturday According to the police three potters died in the road accident which occurred in Kanajuli area of Gurap police station on National Highway19The potters were returning to Asansol in a car on Saturday morning The car suddenly lost control in the Kanajuli area and rammed into the back of a moving car The intensity of the accident was so high that the front part of the car was completely damaged Three people in the car were seriously injuredLocal residents first started the rescue work Later Gurap police station was also informed The police came and rescued the injured and quickly sent them to Burdwan Medical College and HospitalHowever doctors at the hospital declared all three dead on arrival The deceased have been identified as Divas Mandal 30 Kaushik Mandal 28 and Nimai Das 38 died All are known to be potters by profession Among them Divas house is in Hingalganj of North 24 Parganas district Kaushiks house is in Haroa police station area of the same district Nimais house is in Rabindra Sarobar police station area of south KolkataIn the preliminary investigation the police are of the view that this incident may have happened after the driver fell asleepA terrible accident took place at around 4 to 5 am The car was travelling in a high speed It lost control and rammed the back of a moving car Three people died in the accident Further investigation is on said a senior officer of Hooghly district policeThe bodies have been sent for postmortem According to the police officer family members of the deceased potters have been informed Following the news of the accident a pall of gloom has descended on the neighbourhood of the potters IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/three-killed-in-road-accident-in-bengals-hooghly-district-644954.html Sat, 25 Oct 2025 22:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/andhra-bus-fire-pm-modi-expresses-grief-announces-ex-gratia-for-victims-644658.html New Delhi Oct 24 Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over the loss of lives in the Andhra Pradesh bus fire incident that claimed 11 lives and announced an ex gratia of Rs two lakh each for the kin of the deceased At least 11 people were killed when a Volvo bus caught fire and turned into ashes after it hit a twowheeler in Andhra Pradeshs Kurnool in the early hours of Friday The bus travelling from Hyderabad to Bengaluru had around 40 people on board The bus accident occurred near Ullindakonda in the districtExpressing grief the Prime Ministers Office posted on X Extremely saddened by the loss of lives due to a mishap in Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh My thoughts are with the affected people and their families during this difficult time Praying for the speedy recovery of the injuredThe PMO announced an ex gratia of Rs two lakh from PMNRF to the next of kin of each deceased and the injured would be given Rs 50000Earlier President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan expressed deep grief over the tragic bus incident Both leaders termed the incident deeply unfortunate and extended condolences to the bereaved familiesPresident Murmu in a post on social media platform X wrote The loss of lives in a tragic bus fire accident in Kurnool Andhra Pradesh is deeply unfortunate I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and pray for the speedy recovery of those injuredVice President Radhakrishnan also shared his condolences on X saying Deeply saddened by the tragic bus fire accident in Kurnool district Andhra Pradesh Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of the injuredAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed shock over the incident stating I am shocked to learn about the devastating bus fire accident near Chinna Tekur village in Kurnool district My heartfelt condolences go out to the families of those who have lost their loved ones Government authorities will extend all possible support to the injured and affected familiesThe horrific accident occurred near Chinnatekur in Kallur mandal of Kurnool district when a private Volvo bus caught fire leading to the loss of lifeThe bus was travelling from Bengaluru to Hyderabad when it caught fire after an accidentAccording to preliminary reports around 40 passengers were on board the bus at the time of the incident At least 19 passengers reportedly managed to escape with minor injuries after breaking open the emergency exit but the bus was completely gutted in the blazeAndhra Pradesh State Transport Minister Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy rushed to the site soon after receiving the news Expressing deep anguish he said The loss of so many lives is truly heartbreaking He directed officials to shift the injured to Kurnool Hospital and ensure the best possible medical care IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/andhra-bus-fire-pm-modi-expresses-grief-announces-ex-gratia-for-victims-644658.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:34:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/andhra-pradesh-telangana-cms-express-shock-over-bus-blaze-that-killed-11-644666.html Hyderabad Oct 24 Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have expressed shock over the horrific bus fire in Andhra Pradeshs Kurnool district that resulted in 11 people being burnt alive A private bus which was heading to Bengaluru from Hyderabad caught fire near Chinnatekur village in Kurnool district in the early hours of Friday killing 11 passengers and leaving 9 others missingAndhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu who is on a visit to the United Arab Emirates expressed shock over the tragedyI am shocked to learn about the devastating bus fire accident My heartfelt condolences go out to the families of those who have lost their loved ones Government authorities will extend all possible support to the injured and affected families he posted on XTelangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy expressed deep shock over the Kurnool district bus accident and conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceasedThe Chief Minister spoke to officials of Andhra Pradesh and directed Telangana State officials to coordinate and extend all necessary assistance He also discussed the incident with the State Chief Secretary and the Director General of Police DGP instructing them to take immediate actionThe Chief Minister directed officials to set up a helpline without delay and ordered the Gadwal District Collector and SP to visit the accident site immediatelyAndhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said that the horrific accident is deeply shocking It is tragic that more than 10 people have lost their lives in this incident so far I express my deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and pray for the speedy recovery of the injured On behalf of the government instructions have been given to the authorities to ensure better medical treatment for those injured in this accident I urge the transport department to take measures to ensure safety standards are in place to prevent such accidents in the future posted Pawan KalyanFormer Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy said that the news of the tragic bus fire near Chinnatekur village in Kurnool district was deeply distressing I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones I urge the government to ensure all necessary assistance and medical support to the injured and those affected by this unfortunate incident he said IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/andhra-pradesh-telangana-cms-express-shock-over-bus-blaze-that-killed-11-644666.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/fire-at-private-nursing-home-in-siliguri-one-patient-killed-644678.html Kolkata Oct 24 One patient admitted to a private nursing home at Siliguri in Darjeeling district of West Bengal was killed late on Thursday after a fire broke out at the nursing home after midnight However the other patients who had been admitted to the private nursing home could be safely evacuated following prompt action by the hospital staff and the cops who joined the evacuation operations It is yet to be clear whether the deceased patient who was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit ICU of the hospital died because of suffocation due to the smoke from the fire or other causesThe Deputy Commissioner of Siliguri Metropolitan Police Rakesh Singh who rushed to the spot on getting the news of the fire later told media persons that there had been no impact of the fire on the 12 patients from the general ward and five patients from the ICU and all of them were safeThe police have started an investigation into the matter and will take appropriate steps as per legal provisions Singh saidHowever the relatives of the patients have complained about the negligence of the nursing home authorities regarding the lack of adequate provisions to fight such cases of emergencyThey complained that there was a shortage of medical staff at the time of the blaze and not even adequate supporting staff to use the nursing homes firefighting equipment when the fire broke out after midnightThe allegations from the relatives were to an extent confirmed by the fire services department official present at the spot who said that the fire could have been brought under control immediately had the nursing homes fire fighting equipment been effectively used by the staff present thereThe nursing home authorities have however denied the allegations There were adequate staff at the hospital when the fire broke out Although there was initial panic the crisis was handled effectively The patients are safe said a nursing home spokesmanInitial investigation has revealed that a short circuit was the reason behind the fire IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/fire-at-private-nursing-home-in-siliguri-one-patient-killed-644678.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 17:46:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/karnataka-deputy-cm-demands-high-level-probe-into-andhra-pradesh-bus-tragedy-644728.html Bengaluru Oct 24 Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has demanded a highlevel probe into the bus fire tragedy in Andhra Pradeshs Kurnool district on Friday which claimed 19 lives Speaking to reporters at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru Shivakumar said he suspects mischief or negligence in the bus tragedy in Andhra PradeshCiting an earlier incident he said Last week a similar incident occurred when a private operator was running a vehicle from Bengaluru to Hyderabad which caught fire in the Andhra Pradesh region I recently went to Raichur and people showed me the video One party cadre a District President from Raichur went to the driver shouted at him and held him by the neck to alert him All passengers got down on time About 20 medical students were on board and fortunately all of them escaped safely with minor injuries Their laptops were lost thoughHe alleged that even then precautions were not taken and the police did not take any actionShivakumar said that he has asked state Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy and Home Minister G Parameshwara to look into the incident as the transport operator is from BengaluruShivakumar urged the Andhra Pradesh government to conduct a thorough investigation and ensure proper precautionary measuresMeanwhile Venu a software professional from Bengaluru who was travelling in the illfated bus and managed to escape said My fellow passengers and I managed to break the emergency exit glass and escape However we could not save those who died in front of our eyes We could do nothingVenu who was returning to Bengaluru after visiting his sister was travelling in seat number L13 At 3 am the bus stopped and when it started moving again the fire engulfed it We could hardly breathe One passenger broke the emergency glass with his hand injuring himself but he helped 15 passengers to get out he recountedThe bus first collided with a twowheeler and then caught fire We witnessed copassengers burning alive inside the bus We stood about five metres away in a state of helplessness One hour later I got into another bus and reached Bengaluru Venu recounted IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/karnataka-deputy-cm-demands-high-level-probe-into-andhra-pradesh-bus-tragedy-644728.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/gujarat-two-women-killed-in-road-accident-644732.html Ahmedabad Oct 24 Two elderly women were killed in a road accident on MahadevpuraGwada Road in Bijapur Mehsana district in Gujarat According to police sources an unidentified speeding vehicle rammed into the victims before fleeing the sceneThe collision was so severe that both women sustained fatal head injuries and died on the spotThe deceased have been identified as Puri Thakor and Mooli Thakor both residents of the local areaFollowing the incident Bijapur Police rushed to the location recovered the bodies and sent them for postmortem examinationA case of hitandrun and accidental death has been registered against the unidentified driverAuthorities have launched a manhunt to trace the vehicle and the driver scanning CCTV footage from nearby areas and recording witness statementsPolice officials said that every effort is being made to bring the accused to justice and provide closure to the victims familiesOver the three years from 202021 to 202223 the state recorded 4860 hitandrun cases which resulted in 3449 fatalities and 2720 injuries Furthermore data presented in the state Assembly revealed that from April 2022 to March 2023 a hitandrun death occurred roughly every eight hours across GujaratThe Gujarat government has stepped up its efforts to curb hitandrun incidents and broader traffic violations through a combination of technology enforcement and awareness campaigns For instance it has rolled out an echallan system at 86 toll plazas across the state which in just two months flagged over 77000 violations including missing insurance pollution under control certificates and vehicle fitness checksMeanwhile the Gujarat Road Safety Authority GRSA has set a target of achieving 75 per cent compliance with helmet and seatbelt rules by 2030 backed by crashbarrier installations driver eyecheck programmes and schoolbased awareness drivesOn the enforcement front specific campaigns in urban centres such as Ahmedabad and Rajkot have resulted in thousands of fines for wrongside driving overspeeding and helmet nonuse with espeed guns and interceptor vehicles now increasingly employedCollectively these measures are designed to detect offenders more quickly build a deterrence effect and reduce the number of anonymous fleeing vehicles in hitandrun cases IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/gujarat-two-women-killed-in-road-accident-644732.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 18:31:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/andhra-bus-fire-claims-19-lives-16-teams-formed-for-probe-644782.html Kurnool Andhra Pradesh Oct 24 The Andhra Pradesh government has announced 16 teams for a thorough investigation into Fridays ghastly bus fire accident in Kurnool district which claimed 19 lives Home Minister V Anitha told media persons after a visit to the accident site near Chinnatekur village on the outskirts of Kurnool that 27 people including both drivers came out safely from the private bus which caught fire after hitting a twowheeler that got stuck under the bus bellyThe bus belonging to V Kaveri Travels was on its way to Bengaluru from HyderabadNine passengers were injured Six were undergoing treatment at Government General Hospital in Kurnool while three others were admitted to a private hospital All the injured were in stable conditionTwo children are among 19 passengers charred to death in the accident which occurred between 3 and 315 amSix of the deceased each are from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana two each from Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and one each from Odisha and Bihar Another deceased is yet to be identifiedSince the bodies were charred beyond recognition the remains will be handed over to the families after DNA test said Anitha who was accompanied by Transport Minister Ramprasad ReddyThe Home Minister said that a total of 39 adults four children and an unidentified person were aboard the bus She said 23 adult passengers two children and both the drivers survived the mishapShe said the preliminary investigation revealed that the bus hit a motorbike and dragged it for a few feet The bike got stuck under the bus and the spark due to the collision and fuel leakage from the bike triggered the fire and engulfed the entire busThe bike rider was also killed in the accident He was identified as B Shivshankar 24 a resident of KurnoolThe Home Minister said the police received information at 321 am and the police along with firefighting personnel reached the spot to launch rescue operation The second driver of the bus forced open the rear exit door to help trapped passengers come outThe investigation also revealed that two unidentified passengers boarded the bus at Aramghar in Hyderabad and one of them later deboarded The other person is suspected to have diedShe announced Rs 5 lakh exgratia each to the families of the deceased and Rs 2 lakh each to the injured This exgratia is for the victims who belong to Andhra PradeshPolice have registered a case and took up investigation The driver who was at the wheel at the time of the accident is being questioned by the police to ascertain the cause of the mishapKurnool Superintendent of Police Vikrant Patil said the bus driver told police that the bus hit the bike which was already lying on the road The driver believes that the bike rider had already met with an accident and the bus ran over the bike which was lying on the roadThe Home Minister said 16 teams of police and forensic departments have been constituted to conduct the investigations from all angles Ten teams comprise forensic experts to conduct DNA testsFour teams have been formed for physical examination and investigation into the nature of the blast Two teams have been constituted for chemical analysisDirector General of Police Harish Kumar Gupta also visited the accident siteThe deceased have been identified as J Philomen Baby 64 Kishore 64 Prashanth 32 Arga Bandyopadhyay 23 Yuvan Shankar Raja 22 Meghnath 25 Dhatri 27 Amrit Kumar 18 Chandana Manga 23 Anusha 22 Giri Rao 48 Kenugu Deepak Kumar 24 G Ramesh 35 G Anusha 30 Manitha 10 Keshanath Manish 12 Sandhya Rani 43 Srinivasa Reddy and Panchala Sivashankar twowheeler riderThe name of one deceased bus passenger is yet to be knownThree young women techies from the Telugu states were among the deceased They were all employed at IT firms in BengaluruA family of four from Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh also perished in the tragedyEarlier Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu expressed deep shock over the accident and directed the ministers and officials to rush immediately to the spot and take up relief measuresThe Chief Minister who is on a visit to the UAE conducted a teleconference with ministers and officials and asked them to rush immediately to the accident spot He spoke to Ministers Chief Secretary DGP and Kurnool district Collector and asked them to take immediate measures to identify the bodies and hand them over to their relatives He ordered an inquiry into the incidentTelanganas Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao also visited the accident site along with some senior officials He said six of the deceased are from Telangana Ten passengers from the state are among the survivorsHe said that Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced an exgratia of Rs 5 lakh to the deceased from Telangana state and Rs 2 lakh to the injuredHe said that the accident occurred due to the negligence of the bus driver and the Telangana state government will take special steps to prevent such accidents in futureKrishna Rao said that orders will be issued to ensure that private bus owners hire welltrained drivers and strictly follow the rules and regulations of the Transport Department IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/andhra-bus-fire-claims-19-lives-16-teams-formed-for-probe-644782.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:40:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bengal-three-killed-in-elephant-attacks-in-last-24-hours-644586.html Kolkata Oct 23 Three persons including one woman and a child have been killed in two separate incidents of elephant attack in West Bengal during the last 24 hours The deaths have been reported from the Alipurduar district in North BengalAccording to state forest department officials the first casualty because of the elephant attack took place at Madarihat area in Alipurduar district when a person returning home was suddenly attacked by an elephant on the road adjacent to the Jaldapara National Park The person killed in the attack has been identified as Kader Ali a resident of the Chekamari areaHe was severely injured in the elephant attack and was immediately rushed to Madarihat Rural Hospital by the local villagers where he died soon afterThe second incident took place early Thursday morning Thursday morning at Madhya Khayerbari area also in Alipurduar district One lady Sonia Munda was sitting in front of her house along with her 18monthold daughter Lakshmi Munda when suddenly an elephant came out of the jungle there and attacked them Both of them died on the spotThe local people claimed that for quite some time now the elephants have been coming to the localities adjacent to the jungle and often attacking the people At the time they were even destroying the residential huts of the local people which had left the people in the regionThe local people have also complained that although they have approached the state forest department officials several times for action to prevent the elephants from coming to the localities from the jungles their pleas have been ignored by the department officialsAs per the data of the Union Ministry of Environment Forest amp Climate Change a total of 436 individuals were killed in West Bengal during the period from 2019 to 2024 the latest availableShrinking forest areas coupled with an increase in elephant population are considered the most important factors behind frequent humanelephant conflict in West BengalA number of mitigation initiatives including building elephant corridors using physical barriers like fencing and forming committees to coordinate elephant movement have been taken to bring down instances of such conflict IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bengal-three-killed-in-elephant-attacks-in-last-24-hours-644586.html Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-of-a-family-killed-as-speeding-thar-hits-three-bikes-in-jaipur-644269.html Jaipur Oct 22 A devastating road accident claimed four lives and left three others seriously injured when a speeding Thar vehicle collided with three motorcycles on NH52 in the Chomu area of Jaipur Rajasthan on Wednesday The victims were returning home after having darshan at the Khatushyam temple in Sikar districtAccording to Chomu Police Station in charge Pradeep Sharma the incident took place around 3 am near the Rampura culvertA Thar moving at high speed lost control and rammed into three bikes travelling ahead of it One person died on the spot while six others sustained serious injuries he saidThe impact was so severe that the motorcycles were completely crushed under the TharLocal residents rushed to the spot and informed the policeThe injured were first taken to Chomu Government Hospital and later referred to SMS Hospital Jaipur for specialised treatment However three of the injured including a woman succumbed to their injuries on the way to the hospital raising the death toll to fourPolice said that all seven victims were members of the same family and residents of Nangal Jaisa Bohra in the Kardhani police station area of JaipurThe deceased have been identified as Virendra Srivastava 55 originally from Varanasi Uttar Pradesh residing at Vaidyaji Ka Chowraha Jaipur Sunil Srivastava 50 son of Virendra Srivastava also from Varanasi Lucky Srivastava 30 son of Indraprakash Srivastava resident of Brajwadi Colony Jaipur and Shweta Srivastava 26 wife of Lucky Srivastava resident of Brajwadi Colony JaipurThe injured include Avinash 30 son of Vijay Bahadur resident of Vaidyaji Ka Chowraha Jaipur Raunak 3 son of Avinash and Sangeeta wife of Virendra Singh a resident of Vaidyaji Ka Chowraha JaipurThe three injured are undergoing treatment at SMS Hospital where doctors have described their condition as criticalPolice have seized the Thar vehicle involved in the crash and begun an investigation into the cause of the accident which is suspected to be due to overspeeding and reckless driving IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-of-a-family-killed-as-speeding-thar-hits-three-bikes-in-jaipur-644269.html Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/47-injured-during-diwali-celebrations-in-hyderabad-644133.html Hyderabad Oct 21 At least 47 people sustained injuries during Diwali celebrations in Hyderabad and outskirts Doctors at the governmentrun Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital Mehdipatnam said 47 people including 20 children were brought to the hospital since Monday nightAccording to Afreen Khader Assistant Professor at Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital 18 people came to the hospital with grievous injuries while other had sustained minor injuriesWhile majority of them were sent home after first aid those with critical injuries were admittedA team of seven doctors treated the injured While some sustained injuries while bursting firecrackers others were hit by the crackers lit close to themSome of those injured in different parts of the city and outskirts approached private hospitals for treatmentDoctors have advised people to take all precautions while bursting crackers to protect themselves from injuryMeanwhile fire accidents were reported in Hyderabad at four places during Diwali celebrations While there were no casualties the accidents led to huge loss of propertyA function hall at Jambagh Road under the limits of Sultan Bazar Police Station in the heart of the city caught fire Fire tenders rushed to the spot and controlled the fire Decoration material stored in the premises was guttedAnother fire was reported from Begumbazar area An apartment near a firecrackers shop caught fire Fire fighting personnel doused the flamesA fire broke out a scrap godown in Bahadurpura area Three fire engines rushed to the spot and brought the fire under control Two cars were also gutted in the incidentAnother fire incident was reported in the Mangalhat area A burning firecracker resulted in the fire at kite making unit Kites and the material used in kitemaking were guttedOfficials said firecrackers triggered the blaze in all the incidents Police registered the cases and took up investigation IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/47-injured-during-diwali-celebrations-in-hyderabad-644133.html Tue, 21 Oct 2025 10:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-as-crackers-parcel-explode-in-andhra-pradeshs-parvathipuram-643958.html Visakhapatnam Oct 20 One person was killed and five others injured due to the explosion of a crackers parcel in Parvathipuram town of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday Six porters were injured in the explosion at the ANL courier parcel point located in the APSRTC complex in the afternoon Police rushed to the spot and shifted the injured to the hospitalWhile three porters sustained grievous injuries three others had minor injuries They were all shifted to the Regional Area Hospital and the critically injured were later taken to VisakhapatnamRamesh one of the critically wounded succumbed at a private hospital on Sunday nightParvathipuram incharge minister K Atchenaidu and Home Minister V Anitha expressed grief over the incident They directed district authorities to ensure the best treatment of the injuredThe ministers spoke to the district Collector and Superintendent of Police and enquired about the incidentAn inquiry has been ordered into the incident Preliminary investigations show that a few traders reportedly bought the firecrackers and booked the parcel in Vizinaagaram It was meant for delivery in Parvathipuram During the handling of the parcel it exploded on the spot injuring six porters and one of them later succumbedShocking TV visuals of the scene of the explosion show porters with critical burn injuries lying on the ground A firetender also rushed to the spotThe explosion sent panic in the busy area in Parvathipuram which is the headquarters of Parvathipuram Manyam districtThe incident came as a shock as firecrackers are not allowed in Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation APSRTC buses due to the danger of explosion There was apparently negligence by the staff concerned in accepting the parcel at VizianagaramParvatipuram MLA Bonela Vijaya Chandra visited the scene and spoke to the injured The MLA asked the police personnel to inquire into the incidentHe pulled up ANL parcel authorities for accepting crackers as a parcel despite the ban on the transport of crackers in APSRTC buses IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-killed-as-crackers-parcel-explode-in-andhra-pradeshs-parvathipuram-643958.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/gujarat-speeding-car-injures-two-in-gandhinagar-driver-surrenders-644071.html Gandhinagar Oct 20 A case of rash driving in Gujarats capital Gandhinagar has left two scooter riders injured after a speeding car collided with their vehicles near the busy G Circle in the Infocity area The accident took place on Sunday eveningAccording to preliminary police reports the car driven by a woman identified as Jyoti Rai rammed into two Activa scooters allegedly coming from the wrong side Eyewitnesses described the impact as severe with both riders thrown off their vehicles The injured were rushed to a nearby hospital and are currently undergoing treatmentSources said the driver sustained minor injuries and fled the scene immediately after the crash However in a dramatic turn of events she surrendered at the Infocity police station later that night Police have detained her and initiated legal proceedings under relevant sections of the Motor Vehicles ActLocal residents have expressed concern over frequent accidents at G Circle a junction notorious for overspeeding and traffic violations Despite repeated incidents there is no strict enforcement of speed limits said a daily commuterOfficials said both overspeeding and wrongside driving appear to be contributing factors in the crash Data from Gujarats transport department reveals a grim picture in 2023 alone the state recorded 16349 road accidents resulting in 7854 fatalities Over five years 20182022 Gujarat saw 80150 registered accidents and 36626 deathsCritically overspeeding accounted for over 83 per cent of these fatalities while other factors such as not wearing seat belts or helmets unlicensed driving and overloaded vehicles also contributed significantlyPolice have launched an investigation to determine the exact sequence of events and assign responsibility for the mishap IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/gujarat-speeding-car-injures-two-in-gandhinagar-driver-surrenders-644071.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 17:55:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/unable-to-face-harassment-by-husband-and-in-laws-woman-commits-suicide-644088.html Bengaluru Oct 20 A woman committed suicide on Monday an official said adding the incident has been reported from the Visvesvaraya Pickup Dam in Doddaballapur taluk near Devanahalli on the outskirts of Bengaluru The deceased has been identified as 30yearold Puspavati a resident of Tapassihalli Before taking the extreme step she recorded a video messageAccording to police the woman who was working as a lecturer was married to a man named Venu 11 months ago and was allegedly tortured for dowry and land by him and his family Earlier her family had lodged a missing complaint at the Doddaballapur Womens Police StationIn her video Puspavati alleged that her husband had been torturing her since the day of their marriage and deliberately kept his distance Whenever she tried to talk to him he refused to respond When she brought up the matter with her inlaws they told her to wait and assured her that things would improveShe further stated that whenever she discussed family life and having a child her husband reprimanded her asking whats the urgency When she suspected he might have a medical issue and questioned him he abused her using vulgar languageShe also alleged that whenever she tried to touch him he kicked her on the chest Her inlaws advised her to have a baby with their younger son while her brotherinlaw also made inappropriate remarks causing her severe mental trauma police saidPuspavati also alleged that despite her parents raising objections to the harassment it continued She claimed she was assaulted and abused by her husbands family during quarrels On one such occasion she was injured taken to a hospital for treatment and threatened by her fatherinlaw that if she lodged a police complaint she would not be allowed to returnThe harassment persisted and during another quarrel when she warned her husbands family that she would file a police complaint they allegedly grabbed her by the neck and threw her out of the house When her brother intervened he was also assaulted Following this a complaint was lodged at the Doddaballapur Police Station police saidFurther details regarding the incident are awaited an official said IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/unable-to-face-harassment-by-husband-and-in-laws-woman-commits-suicide-644088.html Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:07:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/nfr-installs-intrusion-detection-system-to-protect-elephants-boost-train-safety-643851.html Guwahati Oct 18 The Northeast Frontier Railway NFR has undertaken a major initiative to ensure the safety of elephants and smooth train operations by implementing the Intrusion Detection System IDS across its network and jurisdiction officials said on Saturday NFRs Chief Public Relations Officer CPRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that this innovative system aims to protect wildlife while maintaining operational efficiency especially in areas where railway lines pass through forested and elephantinhabited zones The IDS uses advanced optical fibre sensing technology to detect elephant movement near railway tracks generating realtime alerts for train drivers and control rooms to take timely preventive action he said According to the CPRO the trial works of the IDS have been successfully commissioned in four important sections of the NFR jurisdiction These include the MadarihatNagrakata section under Alipurduar Division in West Bengal the HabaipurLamsakhangPatharkholaLumding section under Lumding Division the KamakhyaAzaraMirza section under Rangiya Division and the TitabarMarianiNakachari section under Tinsukia Division in Assam Sharma said that together these pilot installations cover a total of 6403 km of elephant corridors and 141 km of block sections marking a significant milestone in the railways commitment to wildlife protection and safe train movement The successful commissioning of these trial sections has paved the way for the next phase of IDS implementation across the remaining 1464 route kilometres of elephant corridor sections of the Northeast Frontier Railway The CPRO said that the target date for completion of this expanded project has been set for April 2026 by which time the system is expected to be fully functional across all identified elephant corridors Through this initiative the Northeast Frontier Railway reaffirms its commitment to sustainable development environmental stewardship and passenger safety By integrating technology with conservation NFR is setting a national benchmark for responsible railway operations in biodiversityrich regions Sharma stated The Northeast Frontier Railway NFR operates in the Northeastern states and in seven districts of West Bengal and five districts of north Bihar with more than 7362 Track Kilometres TKM in its jurisdiction IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/nfr-installs-intrusion-detection-system-to-protect-elephants-boost-train-safety-643851.html Sun, 19 Oct 2025 00:11:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/bengal-two-died-in-kurseong-after-car-falls-into-ravine-643842.html Kolkata Oct 18 Two youths died and three others sustained injuries after a car they were travelling in fell into a ravine near Kurseong in Darjeeling district of north Bengal on Saturday The accident occurred in the Tinghumti area along Pankhabari Road According to police the vehicle lost control while negotiating a turn and plunged into the gorgeAdditional Superintendent of Police Kurseong Abhishek Roy said An accident occurred in the morning Two people died in the incident Three people were injured All are residents of Naxalbari near Siliguri The injured have been sent to North Bengal Medical College and Hospital The reason for the accident is being investigatedThe deceased were identified as Sumit Singh of Naxalbari block and Rajesh Paswan of Kotia Jot The injured Raj Das and Tarak Biswas of Rathkhola and Karan Thakur of Kotia Jot were rescued and admitted to the hospitalPolice said the five youths had gone for a latenight drive in the hills on Friday and were returning home when the accident occurred Locals alerted authorities immediately after the crashPersonnel from Kurseong and Garidhura police stations along with fire brigade teams reached the spot and carried out rescue operations Singh and Paswan were declared dead on the spotPolice have launched an investigation into the incidentThis accident comes weeks after a similar tragedy in the hills postDurga Puja when four people died and three were injured after a car fell into a 50meterdeep ditch in the Teesta River near Kalimpong on October 4 IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/bengal-two-died-in-kurseong-after-car-falls-into-ravine-643842.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 23:13:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/fire-breaks-out-in-amritsar-saharsa-garib-rath-express-coach-no-casualties-reported-643733.html Sirhind Punjab Oct 18 A fire broke out in a coach of train number 12204 AmritsarSaharsa Garib Rath Express on Saturday morning though no casualties were reported officials said The incident took place at Sirhind Station in Punjab which falls under the jurisdiction of the Northern Railway zoneUpon receiving the alert railway staff Government Railway Police GRP Railway Protection Force RPF and local police teams rushed to the spot according to the officialsFire brigade personnel managed to bring the blaze under control after about an hourAccording to railway authorities the fire was detected around 730 am on SaturdayAuthorities promptly acted by moving passengers to other coaches and extinguishing the flames before they could spread further officials addedAs soon as the incident was noticed swinging into action the Railway authorities shifted the passengers immediately to the other coaches and the fire was also extinguished quickly The train will depart for its destination shortly No casualties Time of incident 730 am the railways said in an official statementThe Divisional Railway Manager of the Ambala Division will inspect the site later in the dayInvestigations are underway and further details are awaitedTrain number 12204 AmritsarSaharsa Garib Rath Express covers a distance of 1716 km in approximately 31 hours and 20 minutes The train operates from Amritsar three days a week Wednesday Saturday and SundayDuring its journey between Amritsar and Saharsa the Garib Rath Express halts at 23 stations including Beas Jalandhar City Phagwara Dhandari Kalan Ambala Cantt Delhi Hapur Moradabad Bareilly Hardoi Lucknow NR Gorakhpur Deoria Sadar Siwan Chhapra Hajipur Muzaffarpur Samastipur Dalsingh Sarai Barauni Begusarai Khagaria and S Bakhtiyarpur IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/fire-breaks-out-in-amritsar-saharsa-garib-rath-express-coach-no-casualties-reported-643733.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:39:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-cm-inquires-indore-accident-victims-health-as-she-returns-home-643815.html Indore Oct 18 A 17yearold girl Sanskriti Verma one of the victims of a horrific truck accident who was airlifted to Mumbai for medical treatment for a critical head injury returned to her home in Indore Verma had sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to Bombay Hospital in Mumbai on September 20 for medical treatment She underwent four surgeries for nearly one month She is now said to be stableChief Minister Mohan Yadav spoke to Sankriti Verma via video conferencing and inquired about her health and expressed happiness for her recovery Indore district collector Shivam Verma also visited her home on SaturdaySwift initiative of Madhya Pradesh government has restored the smile of Indores daughter Sanskriti Verma She has returned to her home following treatment in Mumbai the Chief Minister wrote on XThe tragic accident har occurred in Indore on September 15 when a truck entered a noentry zone on Airport Road crushing pedestrians from Ramchandra Nagar intersection to Bada Ganpati Four people were killed and 18 were injured in the incident including Sanskriti VermaAfter the first five days of treatment at Bhandari Hospital in Indore Sanskriti was airlifted to Mumbai where she underwent surgery on her head and hand She was referred to Mumbai on the doctors recommendationsAccording to information Sanskriti underwent four surgeries in Mumbai The arm and leg underwent a complex surgery involving a vein cut from the leg and implanted in the armSankriti is reportedly conscious talking and eating but she cannot walk Physiotherapy in Mumbai has not yielded any significant improvement Further treatment including physiotherapy will continue in Indore IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mp-cm-inquires-indore-accident-victims-health-as-she-returns-home-643815.html Sat, 18 Oct 2025 19:16:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-friends-burned-alive-in-car-truck-collision-in-rajasthans-barmer-643335.html Jaisalmer Oct 16 In a heartbreaking incident four friends were burned alive after their vehicle caught fire following a collision with a truck in Rajasthans Barmer district said officials on Thursday The accident occurred around 130 am on the mega highway near Sada village under the Sindhari police station area One youth was seriously injured in the incidentAccording to police reports five young men from Dabar village in Gudamalani tehsil had gone to Sindhari for work While returning home late at night their Scorpio car collided headon with an oncoming trailer about 30 kilometres from their destinationThe collision was so intense that the vehicle caught fire almost immediately trapping the occupants insideThe deceased have been identified as Mohan Singh 35 son of Dhud Singh Shambhu Singh 20 son of Deep Singh Pancharam 22 son of Lumbaram and Prakash 28 son of Samparam All four died on the spot due to severe burn injuriesThe driver Dilip Singh miraculously survived but is in critical condition and receiving treatment at a local hospitalThe accident led to a massive traffic jam on the busy highwayPolice and rescue teams rushed to the spot and managed to clear the wreckage and restore traffic flow after nearly an hourThis incident comes close on the heels of the Jaisalmer bus fire tragedy where 21 passengers lost their lives after a bus caught fire due to an electrical faultThe recurrence of such fatal vehicle fires in Rajasthan has raised serious concerns over road safety vehicle maintenance standards and emergency response preparednessLocals and families of the victims are demanding a thorough investigation and stricter enforcement of safety norms for both private and commercial vehiclesAs Rajasthan mourns another set of young lives lost too soon questions about highway safety and accountability loom large once again IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-friends-burned-alive-in-car-truck-collision-in-rajasthans-barmer-643335.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 09:08:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/jaisalmer-bus-fire-bus-driver-and-owner-arrested-sit-formed-643483.html Jaipur Oct 16 The Rajasthan Police on Thursday have arrested the bus driver Shaukat and owner Turab Ali in connection with the recent bus accident in Jaisalmer which claimed the lives of 22 people and left several others injured officials said Both were detained for questioning on Wednesday night and their arrests were confirmed following questioning by the policeJaisalmer Superintendent of Police SP Abhishek Shivhare said that two complaints were filed one by Chandan Singh the brother of deceased Rajendra Singh Chauhan and another by Jagdish the brother of deceased Gopilal DarjiActing on these complaints police registered cases and initiated further proceedings in the matterA Special Investigation Team SIT has been constituted to thoroughly examine all aspects of the incidentThe team led by Jaisalmer Assistant Superintendent of Police ASP Kailashdan Jugtawat includes Deputy Roop Singh Inda Nachana Station House Officer SHO Butaram Sadar SHO Surjaram and Assistant SubInspector Rajendra KumarThe SIT will probe the accidents cause possible technical faults the drivers role and any criminal negligenceInvestigators are also assessing the buss speed condition and compliance with safety standards at the time of the fireSP Shivhare said that the final report will take time as multiple elements are under scrutinySince the bus was manufactured in Chittorgarh details are being collected from thereThe investigation will also incorporate victims statements forensic reports and technical evidenceAccording to preliminary findings 35 passengers were aboard the bus of which 22 have died and 13 others were injured currently being treated in JodhpurThe DNA samples from 18 of the 19 recovered bodies have been obtained with one pending confirmationFurther legal action will depend on the SITs findings which will determine whether the tragedy resulted from human error or mechanical failureTwo FIRs have been filed so farRajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has announced compensation for victims families Rs 25 lakh for families with three or more deaths Rs 10 lakh per person for one or two deaths Rs 2 lakh for seriously injured individuals and Rs 1 lakh for those with minor injuriesMeanwhile victims families have held a protest at Jodhpurs Mahatma Gandhi Hospital demanding higher compensation and refusing to accept the deceased bodiesThe death toll rose to 22 after 54yearold Bhaga Bano died on Thursday morningFive patients remain on ventilators and postmortem and DNA procedures are underwayThe fire incident occurred on October 14 when a private AC sleeper bus travelling from Jaisalmer to Jodhpur caught fire around 330 pm killing 19 people on the spot IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/jaisalmer-bus-fire-bus-driver-and-owner-arrested-sit-formed-643483.html Thu, 16 Oct 2025 18:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/jaisalmer-bus-fire-cm-bhajanlal-sharma-postpones-patna-visit-643159.html Jaipur Oct 15 In view of the devastating bus fire that claimed 20 lives in Jaisalmer Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Wednesday postponed his scheduled campaign programme in Bihar The CM responded swiftly to the tragedy prioritising relief and rescue operations and issuing a series of immediate directives to officials and ministersOn Wednesday Chief Minister Sharma spoke to public representatives and BJP workers in Jaisalmer and Jodhpur urging them to assist affected families and support ongoing relief effortsHe directed ministers in charge of both districts and administrative officers to remain on alertCabinet Minister Madan Dilawar was instructed to proceed to Jodhpur to oversee the medical treatment and support being provided to the injured In Jodhpur the Chief Minister personally met families of the victims and listened to their concerns with seriousness on late Tuesday nightThe CM reviewed the condition of the injured at the hospital obtaining detailed medical reports and issuing instructions for enhanced medical care He specifically inquired about the availability of ventilators oxygen support ICU beds and critical medicines deployment of a dedicated medical monitoring team of doctors and nurses for roundtheclock care and creation of a green corridor between Jaisalmer and Jodhpur to ensure quick transfer of the injuredCM Sharma also instructed that family members of the injured be provided with hospital accommodation meals and other essential facilitiesAs per officials the CM rushed to Jaisalmer on Tuesday gauging the seriousness of the incident Upon receiving initial reports of the accident the Chief Minister interrupted an ongoing Cooperative Code review meeting in the afternoon and started collecting all details of the accident the moment he was informed of the fire in a bus travelling from Jaisalmer to JodhpurAt that time state ministers Kirori Lal Meena Gautam Dak and senior officials were present at the meeting Shortly after he addressed the Secretariat Employees Union gathering for just a few minutes and informed them of the tragic development and his urgent departure to JaisalmerHe then rushed to Jaisalmer while telling them Due to the seriousness of the incident I am leaving for Jaisalmer immediately he told attendeesThe Chief Minister lauded the Indian Army and local residents for their swift and courageous response in helping douse the fire and evacuate passengersThe state government is continuing efforts to identify the deceased through DNA testing and all resources are being mobilised for the ongoing rescue medical and support operations said officials IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/jaisalmer-bus-fire-cm-bhajanlal-sharma-postpones-patna-visit-643159.html Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:18:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/ranchi-youth-dies-in-johannesburg-plane-crash-during-pilot-training-642822.html Ranchi Oct 13 A young man from Ranchi 20yearold Piyush Pushp tragically lost his life in a plane crash during pilot training in Johannesburg South Africa Piyush a resident of Argora Kathal Mod Lajpat Nagar in Ranchi was the son of TN Sahu a retired teacher of Jawahar Vidya Mandir ShyamaliHe was undergoing flight training at the Vulcan Aviation Institute one of South Africas reputed aviation academiesAccording to preliminary information shared by the institute the training aircraft developed a sudden technical malfunction midair leading to the crashPiyush sustained critical injuries and was rushed to a local hospital in Johannesburg where he succumbed during treatmentFamily sources said Piyush had moved to South Africa earlier this year to pursue his dream of becoming a commercial pilotHe had recently told his father that he was close to completing his flying certification and was eager to return to India soon to join an airlineNews of his death reached the family late Sunday night through an official communication from the training instituteThe Indian Consulate in Johannesburg has been informed and has begun the process of repatriating his body to IndiaA former student of Jawahar Vidya Mandir Shyamali Piyush was known among teachers and friends for his discipline intelligence and quiet determination His teachers described him as a bright and ambitious student who had been fascinated by aviation since childhoodFollowing the news of the tragedy a pall of gloom descended over the Argora Lajpat Nagar area Neighbours teachers and classmates have been visiting the Sahu familys residence since Monday morning to offer condolencesThe entire locality is in shock Piyush was polite hardworking and full of dreams His passing is an irreparable loss said a family friendAuthorities in South Africa are yet to release an official report on the exact cause and circumstances of the crash The Vulcan Aviation Institute has assured the family that a detailed internal investigation is underway IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/ranchi-youth-dies-in-johannesburg-plane-crash-during-pilot-training-642822.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 12:57:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/7-rescued-after-fire-breaks-out-in-navi-mumbai-building-642762.html Mumbai Oct 12 Seven persons were rescued in an unconscious state after a major fire broke out due to a short circuit at a residential building in Navi Mumbais Kharghar CRPF officials said on Sunday The incident took place at the 19storey Tricity Symphony Tower located in Kharghars Sector35 with the blazing flames reaching up to the 19th floor of the building an official saidOf the seven individuals three are women and four men including childrenAround 1250 pm today a major fire broke out due to a short circuit in the duct of Tricity Symphony Tower Kharghar Navi Mumbai reaching up to the 19th floor The Quick Action Team of 102 Battalion of Rapid Action Force CRPF led by Commandant amp other officers bravely rescued 7 residents 3 women amp 4 men including children from the 17th amp 18th floors amid heavy smoke All were shifted to a nearby hospital Fire Services amp Kharghar Police later controlled the blaze Salute to the courage of our responders the CRPF said in a post on its official X accountAccording to official information the blaze erupted due to a short circuit in at meter room of the residential society leading to smoke and fire catching the 17th 18th and 19th floorsThe Central Reserve Police Force CRPF unit in Kharghar received the information at around 1250 pm After acting promptly the Quick Action Team QAT of 102 Battalion from Taloja carried out a swift rescue operation the official addedThe Fire Department and the Kharghar Police later controlled the blaze from spreading furtherThe rescued resident were admitted to the nearby hospital for breathing problems and were reported to be in stable conditionLater fire services and Kharghar Police assisted in the rescue operation IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/7-rescued-after-fire-breaks-out-in-navi-mumbai-building-642762.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 00:10:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-in-multi-vehicle-collision-on-bengaluru-chennai-highway-near-hosur-642644.html Chennai Oct 12 At least four people were killed in a horrific multivehicle collision on the BengaluruChennai National Highway near Hosur in Krishnagiri district of Tamil Nadu on Sunday The accident occurred around 4 am near the Perandapalli forest stretch when a speeding car rammed into a pickup truck in front of it triggering a chain reaction involving several vehiclesPolice said the car travelling from Hosur toward Krishnagiri collided with the pickup first following which a lorry trailing behind crashed into the wreckage Within moments several other vehicles also ploughed into the pileup leading to complete traffic chaos on the busy highway for nearly two hoursAll four occupants of the car died on the spot due to the severe impact One of the victims has been identified as Mukilan 30 of Omalur in Salem district He was reportedly undergoing UPSC coaching at a private training centre in Bengaluru Efforts are underway to identify the remaining three victimsRescue teams from the police and fire departments rushed to the spot and cleared the mangled vehiclesThe bodies have been sent to Hosur Government Hospital for postmortem examinationPreliminary investigations suggest that drowsy driving may have led to the tragedy It appears the car driver may have dozed off for a moment while driving through the forest section a police officer saidAuthorities have urged motorists to avoid longdistance driving at odd hours Even a few seconds of drowsiness can prove fatal an official warned stressing the importance of taking rest breaks during night travelThis accident adds to a worrying pattern of fatal road mishaps in the region Last month five people were killed when a private bus collided headon with a truck near VelloreIn another tragic case in August three engineering students lost their lives in a car crash near Krishnagiri while returning from Bengaluru late at nightTamil Nadu continues to record one of the highest numbers of road fatalities in the country with over 16000 deaths reported in 2024 alone Authorities have repeatedly appealed to drivers to follow speed limits rest adequately and avoid nighttime travel wherever possible a message tragically underscored by Sundays accident near Hosur IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-killed-in-multi-vehicle-collision-on-bengaluru-chennai-highway-near-hosur-642644.html Sun, 12 Oct 2025 17:12:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/heartbroken-man-ends-life-as-wife-elopes-with-paramour-on-karva-chauth-642593.html Sehore Madhya Pradesh Oct 11 In a heartbreaking turn of events on the night of Karva Chauth a festival traditionally marked by prayers for marital longevity a man in Sehore ended his life after his wife allegedly eloped with another man taking their two children along The deceased Dharmendra Kushwaha a resident of Ganesh Mandir Road colony was found hanging in his home late Thursday nightThe incident has sent shockwaves through the local community especially given the symbolic significance of Karva Chauth when couples reaffirm their commitment to each otherAccording to preliminary police reports Dharmendras wife left the house earlier that day with their children allegedly to be with another manDistraught by the betrayal and the sudden loss of his family Dharmendra had filed a complaint with the local policeHowever with no immediate action taken and no resolution in sight his emotional turmoil deepenedFamily members described Dharmendra as a calm and composed individual who had been visibly shaken by the incidentHe was devastated He kept hoping she would return especially for the children said a relativeNeighbours also noted that Dharmendra had been unusually quiet and withdrawn in the days leading up to the tragedyOn the night of Karva Chauth when his home remained eerily silent concerned neighbours checked in and discovered his lifeless bodyPolice were immediately informed and the body was sent for postmortemMandi Police Station incharge Sunil Meher confirmed that an investigation is underway in the incidentInitial findings suggest that Dharmendras suicide was triggered by his wifes sudden departure and the emotional distress it caused We are looking into all aspects of the case Meher statedThe incident has sparked conversations around mental health emotional support and the need for timely intervention in domestic disputesAs the community mourns the loss many are left grappling with the irony of a day meant to celebrate love and togetherness ending in such profound sorrowAuthorities have urged citizens to seek help in times of emotional crisis and assured that further action will be taken based on the investigations outcome IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/heartbroken-man-ends-life-as-wife-elopes-with-paramour-on-karva-chauth-642593.html Sat, 11 Oct 2025 21:37:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/man-two-relatives-killed-while-carrying-mothers-body-from-jaipur-to-haryana-642355.html Jaipur Oct 10 In a tragic turn of events a man and his two relatives were killed while transporting the body of his mother from Jaipur to Haryana on Friday The accident occurred on the 152D flyover in Rohtak when their car rammed into a parked truckATS officer ASI Joginder Kaur had passed away in Jaipur on Thursday after suffering complications related to a kidney transplant she had undergone three to four years agoThe tragic incident occurred when her family had come from Haryana to bring her body home to RohtakAccording to police Kaurs relatives her son Kirat 24 sister Krishna 61 and a relative from Sonipat Sachin were traveling in a car following the ambulance carrying her bodyAround 430 am their car crashed into a stationary truck on the 152D flyover The collision was so severe that the front portion of the car was completely mangledPolice from Meham station Rohtak arrived on the scene after being alerted by passersby and rescued the victims by cutting through the cars windowsAll four passengers were rushed to the hospital Doctors declared Kirat Krishna and Sachin dead while a woman passenger wife of ACB constable Dalbir remains in critical condition and is undergoing treatment at PGI RohtakThe police confirmed that the injured woman is the wife of Dalbir a constable posted with the Jaipur AntiCorruption Bureau ACB Her son Sachin one of the deceased recently joined duty as a veterinary doctor in PaliThe three bodies have been kept in the Civil Hospital mortuary for postmortem examination while the damaged car and truck have been seized by policePreliminary investigation suggests the car driver may have dozed off during the journeyThe family was traveling late at night after collecting the body from Jaipur The car likely failed to notice the parked truck and rammed into it at high speed officials said IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/man-two-relatives-killed-while-carrying-mothers-body-from-jaipur-to-haryana-642355.html Fri, 10 Oct 2025 16:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/acclaimed-punjabi-singer-jawanda-passes-away-at-35-641925.html Chandigarh Oct 8 Acclaimed Punjabi singer Rajvir Jawanda known for his soulful voice passed away on Wednesday after battling for life in a private hospital near here for the past 11 days following a major road accident in Himachal Pradesh He was 35 years old and is survived by wife and two childrenJawanda was injured while en route to Shimla on September 27 near Baddi in Solan district which had left him with severe head and spinal injuriesHe was on life support since admissionAccording to doctors Jawandas neurological condition remained critical with minimal brain activity and no significant improvement despite intensive medical careHis condition was described as extremely critical soon after the accident Before being shifted to the private hospital Jawanda was taken to a hospital in Solan where he suffered a cardiac arrest He was brought to the private hospital in Mohali in an extremely critical conditionA resident of Sector 71 Mohali Jawandas hit songs were Surname Kamla Mera Dil and SardariHe also made his mark in Punjabi cinema with roles in films including Jind Jaan Mindo Taseeldarni and Kaka JiHaving begun his musical journey in 2014 with the single Munda Like Me Jawanda quickly rose to fame for his soulful voice and lyricsMourning the demise of the artiste Punjab Congress Amarinder Singh Raja Warring wrote on X We all prayed for his speedy recovery but sadly god had other plans My heart goes out to his family friends and fans who are shattered with this tragic loss May Waheguru grant eternal peace to the departed soul and give strength to his loved ones to bear this tragic loss RIPAAP leader and former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia said Deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Rajvir Jawanda Gone too soon but his soulful voice will live on in every heartbeat of Punjab My heartfelt condolences to his family friends and millions of fans May Waheguru bless his soul with eternal peace IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/acclaimed-punjabi-singer-jawanda-passes-away-at-35-641925.html Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:28:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/pm-modi-expresses-grief-over-jaipur-hospital-fire-tragedy-641699.html Jaipur Oct 6 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday condoled the loss of lives in the Jaipur hospital fire tragedy and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured Eight people were killed after a fire broke out in the ICU ward of Sawai Man Singh SMS Hospital in Rajasthans Jaipur officials said early on MondayThe fire caused chaos in the building as smoke quickly spread throughout the floor leading to panic among patients and their families Many items were destroyed including various documents ICU equipment blood sample tubes and other materials stored in the areaThe loss of lives due to a fire tragedy at a hospital in Jaipur Rajasthan is deeply saddening Condolences to those who have lost their loved ones May the injured recover soon the Prime Ministers Office said in a statementHospital staff and patient attendants evacuated patients transporting them in their beds outside the building Firefighters arrived shortly after being alerted and brought the fire under control in about two hoursIn charge of SMS Hospital Jagdish Modi mentioned that the fire was caused by a shortcircuitModi told IANS that the team of doctors from the trauma centre along with the nursing staff worked together to evacuate the patientsWe tried to do our best to evacuate people We shifted the patients to nearby wards but there was panic due to the fire But we tried our best to calm everyone down he addedUpon the arrival of the fire team the entire ward was filled with smoke The firefighters had to break a window on the opposite side of the building to begin extinguishing the fireSpeaking to IANS Police Commissioner Biju George Joseph said There is no fire now it has been completely extinguished However the neuro ICU ward is entirely damaged by the blaze and even the ceiling has collapsed It was very difficult to evacuate the admitted patients but our team and hospital staff worked hard and managed to move them quickly to nearby wardsAfter the forensic report we can determine the cause of the fire he addedChief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Parliamentary Affairs Minister Jogaram Patel and Minister of State for Home Jawahar Singh Bedham also arrived at the incident site to take stock of the situation and assured all possible help to the patients IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/pm-modi-expresses-grief-over-jaipur-hospital-fire-tragedy-641699.html Mon, 06 Oct 2025 10:32:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/tn-police-deny-permission-to-epss-political-rallies-citing-safety-and-court-restrictions-641583.html Chennai Oct 4 The Tamil Nadu Police on Saturday have refused the permission for a series of campaign rallies planned by AIADMK General Secretary and former Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami EPS in the Namakkal district citing public safety concerns and a Madras High Court directive against holding political meetings on national highways Palaniswami had planned an intensive campaign across multiple constituencies in Namakkal on Sunday October 5 and Monday October 6His first set of meetings was scheduled for Sunday evening near the Anna statue in Tiruchengode Assembly constituency and later near a theatre at Olapalayam in Kumarapalayam constituencyOn Monday Palaniswami will address gatherings near the Old Bus Stand in Namakkal town and at the ParamathivellurPothanur fourroad junction in ParamathiVelur constituencyHowever district police officials declined to grant permission for the rallies at the proposed venuesThe refusal is grounded on an existing Madras High Court order that strictly bars political events along national highways to avoid disruption to vehicular traffic and ensure public safetyAuthorities also considered the heightened sensitivity around large gatherings after the recent Karur tragedy where a stampede at actorturnedpolitician Vijays Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam TVK rally on September 27 led to the death of 41 people and left more than 60 injuredIn light of these concerns officials have advised the AIADMK to identify suitable private land to host the events and seek fresh permission for those venuesPolice sources said that the decision was aimed at minimising risk and complying fully with court guidelines while maintaining order during the politically charged campaign seasonThis development comes as political activity across Tamil Nadu faces closer scrutiny following the Karur stampede incidentLaw enforcement agencies have stepped up checks on venue safety crowd control measures and traffic management plans before approving any major political gatheringsThe denial of permission to Palaniswami marks one of the first highprofile instances of these tightened norms being enforced and signals that authorities intend to adopt a zerotolerance approach to safety and compliance with judicial directives ahead of the next years Assembly elections IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/tn-police-deny-permission-to-epss-political-rallies-citing-safety-and-court-restrictions-641583.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:22:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-dead-in-russian-volcano-accident-641590.html Moscow Oct 4 One of three volcano climbers falling off the slope in Russias Kamchatka Krai has died according to authorities on Saturday Earlier on Saturday reports said that a group of three mountaineers fell while ascending the Vilyuchinsky Volcano At 1822 local time 0522 GMT a helicopter carrying rescuers and medical personnel was dispatched to the sceneAccording to the Emergency Situations Ministry for the Kamchatka Krai the woman who fell alongside the deceased remains in critical condition Xinhua news agency reportedRescuers have reached the third person who was located on a high slope and unharmed said the ministry adding Evacuation efforts have begun to lower her to an altitude of 1500 metres where medical staff from the Disaster Medicine Center are waitingExtra searchandrescue teams and volunteers from PetropavlovskKamchatsky have also joined rescue efforts at the site In total more than 40 people are involved in the rescue operation the ministry saidMeanwhile the Kronotsky volcano on Russias Kamchatka Peninsula spewed ash to a height of 92 kilometres above sea level on Saturday local authorities saidThe ash ejection occurred at 1150 am local time 2350 GMT Friday sending an ash plume stretching about 85 kilometres to the south and southeast of the volcano the Kamchatka Volcanic Eruption Response Team said on its Telegram channelA red aviation color code was issued indicating a high hazard for both the local and international air trafficThe Kronotsky volcano is located about 225 kilometres from the regional capital of PetropavlovskKamchatsky and 10 kilometres east of Lake KronotskoyeOn Friday an earthquake with a magnitude of 60 jolted off the east coast of Kamchatka at 1607 GMT the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences saidThe epicentre with a depth of 100 km was initially determined to be at 5171 degrees north latitude and 15979 degrees east longitude IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/one-dead-in-russian-volcano-accident-641590.html Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:35:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/rare-coastal-birds-return-to-chennai-after-four-decades-641464.html Chennai Oct 4 Chennais bird watchers were recently rewarded with an extraordinary sight the reappearance of two elusive coastal species the Oystercatcher and the Saunders Tern at the Adyar estuary This marks the first confirmed sighting of these birds in the city after nearly 40 years offering hope for the revival of its delicate coastal ecosystems For decades these birds were regular visitors along Tamil Nadus shoreline especially in places like Point Calimere and Kanyakumari They had once adapted so well to the regions conditions that they were believed to be nearresident returning season after seasonHowever with coastal degradation habitat disturbance and reduced prey availability their presence gradually declined making them a rarity in Chennais birding circlesThe Oystercatcher is a striking groundnesting marine bird known to inhabit sandbars and mudflats Feeding mainly on fish crustaceans and molluscs it was historically absent from Chennais usual wintering flocks making its return noteworthySaunders Tern on the other hand has long been underrecorded due to its past misclassification as a subspecies of the more common Little TernBoth species thrive in undisturbed foodrich coastal wetlands precisely the kind of environment the Adyar estuary struggles to maintain amid urbanisationThe rediscovery signals a possible rebound for one of Chennais most fragile yet vital natural habitatsThe Adyar estuary long pressured by pollution encroachment and tidal disruption still retains the ecological richness to attract rare migratory birdsSuch sightings highlight the estuarys role as a crucial stopover in the larger Indian Ocean flyway connecting Chennais waters to global migration routes For the citys naturalists this event is more than a moment of wonder it is a measure of environmental healthThe return of these longabsent birds points to improved conditions at least temporarily and underscores the importance of protecting what remains of Chennais wetlandsConservationists believe that sustained efforts to restore mudflats control pollution and safeguard tidal flows could help bring back more species that were once abundant but are now only memories This unexpected visit is a quiet but powerful reminder Chennais coastal ecosystems still have the capacity to heal and to welcome back the life they once sustained IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/rare-coastal-birds-return-to-chennai-after-four-decades-641464.html Sat, 04 Oct 2025 11:38:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/italy-two-indian-nationals-killed-in-an-accident-near-grosseto-641386.html Rome Oct 3 Two Indian nationals from Nagpur have died in an accident near Grosseto in Italy the Indian Embassy in Italy said on Friday The Embassy said that it is in contact with the family and local Italian authorities and providing assistance to the family of the deceased The Embassy conveys its heartfelt and sincere condolences for the tragic loss of two Indian nationals from Nagpur in an accident near Grosseto the Indian Embassy in Italy posted on XOur prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured family members who are undergoing treatment The Embassy is in contact with the family and local Italian authorities We are providing all assistance to the family it addedThe Embassys statement comes after three people died and five others including two children were injured some seriously in an accident near Grosseto The accident involving a van and a nineseater minibus carrying tourists of Asian origin occurred shortly before 9 am local time on Thursday ItalienNews reported According to the authorities three persons died on the spotFor three of the occupants all help came too late according to the authorities they died at the scene of the accident the news portal mentionedFollowing the accident a largescale operation was launched Two fire department teams supported by an incident commander freed the injured from the wrecked vehicles to hand them over to medical personnel Two rescue helicopters were used considering the severity of the injuries Two of the five injured were taken to the hospital in Siena one person was taken to the Careggi hospital in Florence and two others to the local hospital in Grosseto according to the reportApart from emergency services the traffic police carabinieri and technicians from the road management company ANAS were deployed at the site of the incident to regulate traffic and start reconstructing the course of the accident Investigations into the exact cause of the accident are being conducted the report detailed IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/italy-two-indian-nationals-killed-in-an-accident-near-grosseto-641386.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:01:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/nitish-kumar-expresses-grief-over-purnea-train-accident-that-claimed-4-lives-641399.html Patna Oct 3 Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday expressed grief over the tragic death of four people who were hit by the Vande Bharat Express in Purnea district This incident is extremely sad the Chief Minister said in a condolence message praying for strength for the bereaved families and wishing a speedy recovery to the injuredThe state government has also announced Rs 4 lakh compensation to each of the family members of the deceasedThis incident has created a shockwave in the entire Seemanchal regionThe accident occurred around 5 am on Friday near the Kasba railway station crossing on the JogbaniKatihar rail sectionAccording to an official five youths engaged in makhana farming were returning on foot from a Dussehra fair and walking along the tracks when they were struck by the JogbaniDanapur Vande Bharat ExpressThree of them died on the spot while two others were rushed to Purnea Government Medical College HospitalOne of the injured later succumbed to his injuries while another remains under treatmentThis unfortunate incident claimed the lives of four young men while one is still undergoing treatment said MD Habiuddin chowkidar of Kasba Police StationThe JogbaniDanapur Vande Bharat Express was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 15 via video link Regular operations on the route began shortly afterEarlier on Thursday three people including a woman lost their lives and seven others were injured in a road accident in Bihars Kaimur districtAccording to police a speeding SUV rammed into a parked container truck from behind on the south lane of NH19 near Chhajjupur Pond under Durgawati police station limitsThe deceased were identified as Muslim Ansari 45 a resident of Jharkhand and Munna Ansari 45 and Razia Khatoon 60 both from Rohtas districtThe injured passengers all travelling in the vehicle were rushed to Sadar Hospital Bhabhua for treatment IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/nitish-kumar-expresses-grief-over-purnea-train-accident-that-claimed-4-lives-641399.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:43:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/us-two-regional-jets-collide-on-taxiway-at-laguardia-airport-one-injured-641131.html Washington Oct 2 One person was injured after two regional Delta jets carrying passengers collided on the taxiway at LaGuardia Airport in New York on Wednesday night local time local media reported citing authorities According to the CBS News Delta Air Lines in a statement said that a lowspeed collision occurred between Endeavor Air Flight 5047 arriving from Charlotte North Carolina and Endeavor Flight 5155 which was scheduled to depart for Roanoke Virginia Endeavor is a Delta subsidiary The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said in its own statement that the crash occurred just before 10 pm Eastern Time According to the airline preliminary information indicates that the wing of Flight 5155 made contact with the fuselage of Flight 5047 The airline said that a flight attendant sustained a minor injury and was treated by EMTs at the scene The injured person was taken to a hospital the Port Authority said the report mentioned Flight 5047 had arrived from North Carolinas Charlotte when the wing of flight 5155 preparing to take off for Virginias Roanoke collided with the nose of their aircraft the CNN reported We have two CRJs on taxiway M that collided the pilot of flight 5047 radioed the ground controller in audio recorded by the website LiveATCnet Their right wing clipped our nose and the cockpit wind screens the report statedThe pilot of flight 5155 said that one flight attendant injured her knee in the collision as per the air traffic control audio The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey which operates the airport reported that one person was taken to the hospitalThe flight from Charlotte was carrying 57 passengers while the aircraft heading to Roanoke had 28 passengers according to Delta The passengers were taken to the terminal by bus and were being provided hotel rooms and meal the CNN reportedIn a statement the airline said Delta will work with all relevant authorities to review what occurred as safety of our customers and people comes before all else We apologize to our customers for the experience IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/us-two-regional-jets-collide-on-taxiway-at-laguardia-airport-one-injured-641131.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 15:36:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/mother-infant-die-after-falling-from-rooftop-in-bhopal-640427.html Bhopal Sep 25 A tragic accident in Bhopals Nishatpura police station area claimed the lives of a 30yearold woman and her 11monthold daughter on September 24 an official said on Thursday The incident occurred in Rajvansh Colony a residential neighbourhood near the Mittal Institute of TechnologyAccording to police sources the deceased identified as Gauri Sisodiya had gone to the rooftop of her house with her infant daughterFor reasons yet to be determined both fell from the rooftop Locals who witnessed or heard the incident immediately alerted the police and called for an ambulanceThe injured mother and child were rushed to a nearby hospital where doctors declared Gauri Sisodiya dead on arrivalHer daughter who was critically injured succumbed during treatmentA postmortem examination of both bodies was conducted on Thursday morning Inspector Sanjay Singh the officerincharge of Nishatpura police station confirmed that the site was inspected and statements from nearby residents are being recordedThis is an extremely tragic incident We are investigating every possible angle to understand how this fall occurred he saidPreliminary observations suggest that the rooftop lacked a protective boundary wall which may have contributed to the fallHowever police officers have stated that the exact cause remains unclear and the investigation is ongoing The sudden loss has left the Sisodiya family in deep mourningNeighbours described Gauri as a calm and responsible woman who was devoted to her daughters careThe incident has shocked the entire locality prompting calls for better rooftop safety in residential buildingsPolice have appealed to the public for any information that might help clarify the circumstances of the fall Anyone with relevant details is urged to contact Nishatpura police stationAs the investigation continues authorities are expected to review structural safety norms in the area to prevent similar tragedies in the future An official said that further updates will be shared once the inquiry concludes IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/mother-infant-die-after-falling-from-rooftop-in-bhopal-640427.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:49:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/naib-tehsildar-dies-of-heart-attack-while-on-duty-at-bhopal-airport-640435.html Bhopal Sep 25 A Naib Tehsildar posted in Madhya Pradesh Dinesh Sahu died of a sudden heart attack while on duty at Bhopals Raja Bhoj Airport on Thursday afternoon The incident has been registered at Gandhi Nagar police station and an investigation is currently underwayAccording to initial reports Sahu was present at the airport as part of his official assignment when he suddenly collapsedAirport staff and security personnel immediately rushed to his aid and alerted emergency servicesHe was taken to a nearby hospital where doctors declared him dead on arrivalGandhi Nagar police station incharge Inspector Rajesh Bhadoriya confirmed the incident and stated that a case has been registered under procedural normsWe are treating this as a natural death due to cardiac arrest but we are conducting a full inquiry to rule out any other possibilities Statements from airport staff and witnesses are being recorded he saidThe body was sent for postmortem examination to ascertain the exact cause of death Preliminary findings suggest a cardiac event but the final report is awaitedPolice are also reviewing Sahus recent medical history and work schedule to understand if there were any prior symptoms or stressrelated factorsThe sudden demise of a government officer while on duty has sent shockwaves through the administrative communityColleagues described Dinesh Sahu as a sincere and disciplined officer who carried out his responsibilities with dedicationMany officials expressed grief and extended condolences to his family The incident has also raised concerns about health monitoring and emergency preparedness for field officers especially those working in highpressure environmentsAuthorities have assured that all protocols were followed during the emergency response and that the matter is being handled with due sensitivityFinal rites will be conducted after completion of legal formalities Police have appealed to anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in the inquiry IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/naib-tehsildar-dies-of-heart-attack-while-on-duty-at-bhopal-airport-640435.html Thu, 25 Sep 2025 21:59:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/1-dead-3-missing-after-7-youths-drown-in-parvati-river-in-rajasthans-kota-640056.html Jaipur Sep 22 A major tragedy struck on Monday in the Khatauli area of Rajasthans Kota district when a group of teenagers were swept away due to the strong current of the Parvati river near Chhuari Dham police said Seven youths entered the river to bathe of which three swam to safety while four others were swept away in the riverThe body of one youth has been recovered and search operations were underway for the other three missing boys as of nowAccording to local sources a group of seven to eight teenagers all aged between 16 to 17 years had gone to bathe at the Chhuari Dham a religious spot near Balupa villageWhile enjoying themselves and reportedly taking selfies in the water one boy slipped into the deeper currentIn a desperate attempt to rescue him others jumped in but the strong flow of the river water swept away four of themVillagers immediately rushed to the spot and launched a search operationThe body of one teenager identified as Sonu was pulled out of the riverHowever three others Mohit Ashfaq and Ayush remain untraceablePanic and grief spread in the area as rescue teams intensified efforts to locate the missing boysUpon receiving information Etawah Deputy Superintendent of Police DSP Shivam Joshi reached the site and coordinated with the local administrationTeams of SDRF and NDRF were dispatched from Kota and are carrying out a largescale search with the help of villagers and local diversDSP Joshi said that intensive searches are being conducted along the riverbank and surrounding areasLocals revealed that Chhuari Dham has witnessed similar accidents in the past due to the unpredictable and powerful current of the Parvati riverDespite repeated warnings people often enter the river for bathing and recreationVillagers reported that the group of teenagers had arrived on Monday morning and while having fun in the water ventured too far into the deep waterThe administration has issued an appeal urging people to exercise extreme caution along riverbanks and avoid risky activities such as swimming and photography in deep watersThe rescue operation is still ongoing and hopes remain high for the safe recovery of the missing boys IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/1-dead-3-missing-after-7-youths-drown-in-parvati-river-in-rajasthans-kota-640056.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 03:44:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-labourers-killed-as-truck-overturns-in-mps-dhar-640096.html Indore Sep 23 Two persons died and six others were injured in a tragic road accident in the Umarban Chowki area of Madhya Pradeshs district said officials on Tuesday A pickup truck late Monday evening carrying agricultural labourers returning from soybean harvesting overturned near the Mohanpura culvert at the Mohanpur Umarban turn resulting in the deaths of two individuals and injuries to several othersThe vehicle reportedly overloaded with agricultural labourers from Jamla and Latamli villages lost control and fell off the bridge while travelling from Toki to UmarbanThe deceased have been identified as Govind 35 Krishna 19 both residents of Jamla Govind died during treatment at Umarban Hospital while Krishna succumbed to his injuries at the scene Vijay Dabur Additional Superintendent of Police Dhar district told IANSAs many as 20 people received injuries Among the severely injured are Shyambai 50 Durga 20 and Kunwarsingh all residents of Latamli From Jamla village the injured including Anil 15 Galsingh 35 and Ramesh 37 also the son of Nanuram Pachaya Several others including women and children sustained varying degrees of injuries the official saidEyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as the vehicle overturned prompting locals to rush to the site and transport the injured to Umarban and Manawar hospitals using private vehicles and 108 ambulancesAfter initial treatment six critically injured individuals were referred to Dhar and Dhamnod District Hospitals for further careThe accident has cast a pall over the region with mourning spreading through the affected villages Families of the deceased are inconsolable and the community is grappling with the sudden lossPolice arrived promptly at the scene seized the pickup truck and registered a case An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident with authorities examining whether overloading or mechanical failure contributed to the tragedy the ASP said further IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/two-labourers-killed-as-truck-overturns-in-mps-dhar-640096.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:58:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-children-of-a-family-drown-while-bathing-in-pond-in-bihars-saran--640204.html Patna Sep 23 A heartwrenching incident unfolded on Tuesday in Fursatpur Chanwar under the Gadkha police station area of Saran district where four children from an extended family drowned while bathing in a pond The mishap occurred in Maricha Tikha village of Makinpur Panchayat plunging the entire village into grief and shockAccording to police the victims have been identified as Ashish Kumar 14 son of Inspector Singh Munna Kumar 11 son of Manshi Lal Singh Ankush Kumar 11 and Krishna alias Kariman Kumar 13 son of Manager SinghAll four were closely related cousinsFamily members said the children had gone to the pond on Tuesday afternoon to bathe and accidentally strayed into a deeper section of waterOne after another they slipped beneath the surface and could not be savedAs news spread panic and chaos gripped the village Grieving relatives fainted repeatedly and villagers wept helplesslyGadkha Police Station Officer Shashi Ranjan Kumar and Circle Officer Neeli Yadav rushed to the scene along with divers and local volunteersAfter several hours of intense search the divers recovered all four bodiesThe remains were sent to Sadar Hospital for postmortem examination after completion of legal formalitiesVillagers said the pond is deep and lacks protective barriers or warning signs making it dangerous for children elderly persons and womenThey have urged the administration to implement safety measures such as fencing signage and regular patrolling to prevent future tragediesThe heartbreaking loss has left the entire community silent with sorrowDespite consoling words from neighbours and officials the families remain inconsolable over the sudden deaths of their young loved onesA complaint has been lodged at the Garkha police station The officers have recommended adequate compensation to the deceaseds families Under a provision the state government provides Rs 4 lakh cash to each of the family members of the deceased IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/four-children-of-a-family-drown-while-bathing-in-pond-in-bihars-saran--640204.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 20:48:00 +0530 https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-dead-over-40-injured-in-two-separate-road-accidents-in-jharkhand-639961.html Ranchi Sep 22 At least five people lost their lives and more than 40 were injured in two separate road accidents that occurred on Monday in Jharkhands Godda and Ramgarh districts officials said In the first incident a car veered off the MahagamaEkchari main road in Godda district around 10 am on Monday and plunged into a deep ravine Three people died on the spotThe victims were identified as Jogendra Kumar Yadav a resident of Mahagama Urja Nagar his wife Bindeshwari Devi 53 and their neighbour Kaushalya Devi 48All of them were returning from the Ganga Ghat in Kahalgaon with water for the Kalash Sthapana ritual marking the beginning of Durga Puja and NavratriLocal villagers helped retrieve the bodies from the ravine Police sent the bodies to Godda hospital for postmortem examinationMahagama SDPO Chandrashekhar Azad said that police and administrative teams promptly reached the site after getting the information and initiated relief operationsIn the second accident a bus and a truck collided headon near Chhattar Mandu on the RamgarhBokaro road on Monday afternoonThe bus driver and a female passenger died in the crash while over 40 bus passengers sustained injuries police saidThe truck driver was trapped inside the cabin and was rescued after nearly two hours of effort by local police and rescue teamsHe was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries during treatmentAnother seriously injured female passenger also died while undergoing treatment police informedThe collision caused extensive damage to both vehicles and led to a traffic jam that lasted nearly three hoursPolice worked for hours to clear the wreckage and restore traffic flow IANS https://dailyworld.in/accident/five-dead-over-40-injured-in-two-separate-road-accidents-in-jharkhand-639961.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 17:37:00 +0530 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