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New York PostSouth Carolina Woman Dies After Restaurant Umbrella Strikes Her at Lake Marion
A 56-year-old woman was killed Saturday night when a gust of wind lifted a patio umbrella at a lakeside restaurant in Summerton, South Carolina. The incident occurred in front of family members at Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator.
Abc NewsTrain Hits School Minibus at Belgian Level Crossing, Killing Four
A morning collision near Buggenhout killed two children, the driver and a chaperone. Five other children were hospitalized in serious condition after the minibus crossed lowered barriers.
rte.ieTrain Hits School Minibus in Belgium, Killing Four
A passenger train struck a school minibus at a level crossing near Buggenhout, Belgium, on Tuesday morning. Four people died, including two children, and five other children were hospitalized with serious injuries.
Abc NewsThree Killed in Seoul as Overpass Section Collapses During Demolition
A decades-old overpass in central Seoul partially collapsed Tuesday afternoon while workers and officials conducted a safety inspection. Three people died and three others were injured when debris fell onto the street below.
foxnews.comSkydiver dies, second injured in midair collision near Ritzville
One skydiver died and another was injured after colliding during a group jump at Skydive West Plains in Washington state on Sunday. The Adams County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident around 5:37 p.m.
bbc.co.ukWoman Dies After Patio Umbrella Strikes Her at South Carolina Restaurant
A woman from Huger, South Carolina, was killed Saturday evening when a patio umbrella struck her during strong winds at a lakeside restaurant in Summerton. The Clarendon County Coroner's Office is investigating the death as an accident.
nypost.comSkydiver dies, second injured in midair collision in Washington state
One skydiver died and another was injured after the two collided during a jump Sunday evening near Ritzville. The Adams County Sheriff's Office responded to the incident and confirmed the collision in a Monday statement.
nbcnews.comAustrian Glider Pilot Survives Mid-Air Collision With Small Plane
A 44-year-old woman posted video of a small plane striking her glider. She deployed a reserve parachute and landed safely after losing control.
nypost.comParaglider struck by plane near Austrian mountain lands safely
A 44-year-old woman survived after a small plane struck her paraglider canopy near Schmittenhöhe mountain in Austria on Saturday. She deployed an emergency parachute and landed with minor injuries.
indianexpress.com70-Year-Old Man Killed by Falling Tree Limb in Plymouth
A 70-year-old man died Friday after being struck by a tree limb while cutting trees in Plymouth. Plymouth police and State Police responded to the scene at 137 Micajah Pond Rd. around 5 p.m.
citizen.co.zaCoal Mine Explosion Kills 82 in Northern China, Nine Remain Trapped
A coal mine explosion in Changzhi City killed at least 82 workers and left nine others trapped underground. Rescue operations continue at the Liushenyu mine in Shanxi Province.
oneindia.comRescuers Recover Bodies of Four Italian Divers in Maldives Cave
A Finnish diver who helped recover the bodies said the equipment found with the group was not optimal for cave conditions. The accident occurred on 14 May at a 60-metre-deep cave in Vaavu Atoll.
nypost.comComedian Laura Clery Pinned by Refrigerator in Home Accident
Comedian Laura Clery was trapped under a 600-pound refrigerator and sent a text to her ex-husband Stephen Hilton asking for help. Emergency responders freed her and she was released from the hospital around 3 a.m.
New York PostWoman Injured When Refrigerator Falls During Child's Climb
A woman was pinned by a refrigerator after her son climbed on the appliance. Emergency responders freed her and she received medical treatment at the scene.
Nbc NewsWoman Dies After Falling Into Open Manhole in Midtown Manhattan
A 56-year-old woman fell to her death late Monday after stepping into an open manhole near Fifth Avenue in New York City. Authorities said the cover had likely been dislodged by a passing truck minutes earlier.
New York PostUPS Cargo Jet Loses Engine During Takeoff, Crashes Near Louisville Airport
A UPS cargo jet lost an engine during takeoff and crashed at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport. The November 2025 accident killed three crew members and twelve people on the ground.
South China Morning PostAir-Conditioner Repairman Dies After Falling From 11th Floor of Kowloon City Building
A 38-year-old air-conditioner repairman died after falling from the 11th floor of a residential building in Kowloon City on Tuesday. Police received the report at 12:15 p.m. and the worker was pronounced dead at a hospital at 1:34 p.m.
nypost.comTwo Navy Jets Crash Midair at Idaho Air Show
Two U.S. Navy EA-18G Growler jets collided during a performance at Mountain Home Air Force Base on Sunday. All four crew members ejected and are in stable condition. The air show was the first held at the base since 2018.
foxnews.comBodies of Four Missing Italian Divers Found in Maldives Cave
Italian authorities confirmed the recovery of four bodies from a 60-metre cave in Vaavu Atoll. A fifth Italian diver and a Maldivian rescue diver had already been found dead after the incident.
techcentral.co.zaUganda Presidential Advisor Moses Karangwa Kalisa Dies in Kayunga Road Accident
Senior Presidential Advisor and NRM Kayunga District Chairperson Moses Karangwa Kalisa died after a road accident on Sunday evening. He was treated at Kayunga Hospital and later at Nakasero Hospital in Kampala.
Fox NewsBritish Soldier Dies After Fall at Royal Windsor Horse Show
A British soldier died after a fall at the Royal Windsor Horse Show on Friday evening. King Charles III expressed shock and sadness after learning of the death.
nypost.comFreight Train Strikes Bus at Bangkok Rail Crossing, Killing Eight
A freight train collided with a public bus at a rail crossing near Makkasan station in Bangkok on Saturday, killing eight people and injuring 32 others. The crash also involved cars and motorcycles and sparked a fire that engulfed the bus.
france24.comFreight Train Strikes Bus at Bangkok Rail Crossing, Killing Eight
A freight train collided with a bus at a rail crossing near Makkasan station in Bangkok. Eight people died and 32 were injured in the crash and subsequent fire.
thesouthafrican.comSoldier Dies After Falling From Horse at Royal Windsor Horse Show
A member of the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery died at the scene on Friday evening after falling from a horse following a display at the four-day Royal Windsor Horse Show. King Charles, who had watched the troop perform earlier that day, was shocked and saddened by the news.
deccanchronicle.comFive Tourists Die in Scuba Diving Accident in Maldives
Five tourists, including a university professor and her daughter, died in a scuba diving accident in the Maldives. The incident occurred during a dive that involved visitors from multiple countries. Local authorities are investigating the cause of the deaths.
nypost.com88-Year-Old Cruise Passenger Dies After Mobility Scooter Enters Water at Bahamas Port
The passenger aboard the Carnival Celebration fell into the water at Carnival’s private destination Celebration Key on May 9, 2026. She is believed to have hit her head on a boat hull and was pronounced dead after treatment aboard the ship. Bahamian police are conducting an autop…
yahoo.comFire at Tehran Shopping Center Kills Several, Injures Dozens
A fire that began Tuesday in a shopping center near Iran’s capital killed several people and injured dozens, state television reported. The cause of the blaze remained unknown as of Wednesday. Iranian authorities have not released further details on the victims or the extent of d…
jurist.orgAt Least 30 Killed in Crowd Incident at Haiti's Citadelle Laferrière Fortress
A crowd formed at the entrance to the Citadelle Laferrière fortress in northern Haiti, resulting in at least 30 deaths. The site is one of Haiti's most recognized historical landmarks. Officials are investigating the incident that occurred on April 12, 2026.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewTwo People Hospitalized After Bus Crashes Down Embankment North of Aviemore
A bus left the road and crashed down an embankment north of Aviemore on Sunday morning. Two individuals were hospitalized following the incident. The bus is believed to be operated by Ember.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThree People Taken to Hospital After Multi-Vehicle Crash on Aberdeen's Garthdee Road
A collision involving several vehicles occurred on Garthdee Road in Aberdeen on Wednesday afternoon. Three individuals were transported to a hospital following the incident. Emergency services responded to the scene in the city's south side.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBritish Teenager Orla Wates Dies in Motorcycle Crash on Vietnam's Ha Giang Loop
Orla Wates, a 19-year-old British woman, died following a motorcycle accident on the Ha Giang loop in northern Vietnam. Her family described her as beautiful, independent, and very funny. She passed away at Viet Duc University Hospital in Hanoi.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewBritish Teenager Orla Wates Dies in Road Accident During Vietnam Visit
Orla Wates, a 19-year-old British woman, died in a road accident while visiting Vietnam. Her mother described her as beautiful, independent and very funny. Tributes have been paid following the incident.
NewsweekThree People, Including Infant, Killed by Falling Tree at German Care Facility Easter Event
A tree fell during an Easter egg hunt at a residential care facility in northern Germany, killing three people and injuring others amid high winds. The facility supports pregnant women and new mothers. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.
azernews.azTree Falls During Easter Egg Hunt in Germany, Killing Three Including Infant
A tree toppled by high winds killed three people, including a 10-month-old girl, during an Easter egg hunt in northern Germany on Sunday. The event involved around 50 participants from a residential facility for pregnant women and new mothers. One additional person sustained seri…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMore Than 20 People Injured in Vehicle Crash During Parade in New Iberia, Louisiana
Authorities reported that a vehicle struck participants in a parade in New Iberia, Louisiana, injuring over 20 people. The driver was alleged to be intoxicated at the time of the incident. Emergency services responded to the scene, and an investigation is underway.