Accidents & Disasters
Miami Crash Victims Were Plane Cleaners in Van
All five victims of the Miami cargo jet crash were plane cleaners riding in a van when the Amazon jet overran the runway, authorities confirmed.
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Accidents & Disasters
Toxic Leak on Cargo Ship in Waaslandhaven: 1 in ICU, 28 Sick
A hydrogen fluoride leak on a cargo ship in Antwerp's Waaslandhaven port left one person in ICU and 28 workers hospitalized.
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Accidents & Disasters
Six Dead, Two Critical After Brussels Oxy Building Fire
A deadly fire at Brussels' Oxy building killed six workers and left two critically injured. Experts investigate a broken lift cable linked to the tragedy.
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Accidents & Disasters
Large Fire in Suspected Squat in Ghent Forces Evacuation
A large fire destroyed a suspected squat in central Ghent, collapsing the second floor and forcing the evacuation of 200 hotel guests and residents.
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Accidents & Disasters
Fire at Brussels' Oxy Tower: Two Workers Suffer Severe Burns
Fire at Brussels' Oxy Tower near De Brouckère Square leaves two workers with severe burns, one firefighter injured. About 200 evacuated.
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Accidents & DisastersEurope
Fire on Cruise Ship in Honfleur: 163 Evacuated Safely
A fire broke out on the MS Botticelli cruise ship in Honfleur, France, forcing the evacuation of 163 people including 40 Belgians. No injuries.
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Accidents & DisastersU.S.
11 Injured as Duck Boat Overturns Near Boston Museum
A Boston duck boat overturned near the Museum of Science, injuring 11. The tow rope snapped as the vehicle was pulled from the Charles River.
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Accidents & Disasters
Oil Tanker-Cement Truck Collision in Guangxi Kills 3
A collision between an oil tanker and cement truck in Beiliu, Guangxi killed three people and sparked a fire that took two hours to extinguish.
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Accidents & DisastersChina
Zhengzhou Auto Plaza Fire Kills 2, Reveals Safety Failures
A fire at Zhengzhou's Hongda International Auto Plaza killed 2 and injured 2. The market had been cited for fire safety violations in 2025.
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Accidents & DisastersPolitics
Teen Dies Saving Mother in Central Park Carriage Tragedy
An 18-year-old tourist from India died after jumping from a runaway horse carriage in Central Park, reigniting calls to ban the 150-year-old industry.
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Accidents & Disasters
Plane Crash: Civilians Rescue Survivors With Sledgehammers
Bystanders with sledgehammers and shovels raced to save passengers after a Cessna jet crashed on a Texas highway, pulling five survivors from the wreckage.
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Accidents & DisastersUS
Texas Jet Crash Kills One After Fiery Highway Landing
A NetJets Cessna Citation Latitude crashed on Loop 20 in Laredo, Texas, killing one. Bystanders used sledgehammers to rescue survivors.
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Accidents & DisastersU.S. News
12 Presumed Dead After Skydiving Plane Crash in Missouri
All 12 people aboard a skydiving plane are presumed dead after a crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri. The NTSB is investigating.
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Accidents & Disasters
Six Injured, Two Critical, in Overnight E403 Crash
A serious overnight crash on the E403 in Kachtem left six injured, including two children. A father and daughter are in life-threatening condition.
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Accidents & DisastersChina
Explosion at Shop in Benxi, Liaoning Kills 2 and Injures 13
An explosion at a commercial shop in Benxi, Liaoning Province killed 2 and injured 13. Emergency crews responded to the suspected gas leak blast.
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Accidents & DisastersChina
Red Cross Provides Aid After Shanxi Coal Mine Disaster
The Red Cross provides 3 million yuan in aid after a Shanxi coal mine gas explosion killed 82 workers in China's deadliest mine disaster in 17 years.
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Accidents & DisastersUnited States
5 Killed, Including 2 Children, in I-95 Bus Crash
Five people including two children died when a charter bus struck multiple vehicles in an I-95 work zone in Virginia. The driver faces pending charges.
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Accidents & Disasters
Hailstorm on E34 Highway Leaves One Dead, Twelve Injured
A sudden hailstorm on the E34 highway near Lille, Belgium caused multiple collisions, killing a motorcyclist and injuring twelve others.
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