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world16 days ago
Federal Bus Crash Database Misses Most Fatal Collisions Involving Transdev
A federal system that tracks serious bus crashes recorded only 18 of at least 60 fatal collisions involving Transdev over the past decade. The gaps leave regulators and local agencies without a complete safety record for one of the largest U.S. transit contractors.
thehindu.comworld18 days ago
NTSB Report Details United Flight Striking Light Pole Near Newark Airport
The National Transportation Safety Board released preliminary findings on an incident at Newark International Airport last month. Investigators determined the aircraft came within 15 feet of the New Jersey Turnpike and struck a light pole.
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nbcnews.comworld18 days ago
Federal investigators examine bus operator ties after Virginia crash that killed five
The company that ran a bus involved in a May 29 crash on Interstate 95 in Virginia has connections to other carriers, including one previously ordered shut down by regulators. Federal authorities are reviewing those links.
insurancejournal.comworld18 days ago
NTSB Report Details United Airlines Flight's Low Pass Over New Jersey Turnpike
The National Transportation Safety Board released preliminary findings on an incident at Newark International Airport last month. Investigators determined a United Airlines flight came within 15 feet of the New Jersey Turnpike after striking a light pole.
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winnipegfreepress.comworld7 days ago
United Airlines Flight Clips Light Pole on Turnpike During Newark Landing
A United Airlines flight from Venice struck a light pole on final approach to Newark Liberty International Airport on May 3. The plane landed safely with substantial damage but no injuries to passengers or crew.
world33 days ago
Calls Grow for Ontario to Update Highway 69 Twinning Plans South of Sudbury
Residents and local officials are urging the Ontario government to release a public update on completing the widening of Highway 69 south of Sudbury. The project would convert a 68-kilometre undivided section into four lanes.
theyeshivaworld.comworld38 days ago
Passenger Jet Strikes Roof of Tractor-Trailer During Newark Landing
A passenger aircraft contacted the roof of a tractor-trailer while approaching Newark Liberty International Airport on May 3. No injuries were reported. Officials are reviewing the incident.
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Al Jazeeraworld38 days ago
Train Collides with Bus Stuck on Tracks in Bangkok, Killing at Least Eight
A train struck a bus stuck on the tracks in Bangkok, killing at least eight people. Thai officials said there was not enough time for the bus to clear the crossing before impact.
catholicnewsagency.comworld40 days ago
Supreme Court Allows State Lawsuits Against Trucking Brokers in Fatal Crash Cases
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that a trucking broker featured in a CBS News investigation can face lawsuits following deadly crashes. The decision allows families of crash victims to pursue legal action against the broker. CBS News chief investigative correspondent Jim Axelrod…
catholicnewsagency.compolitics41 days ago
Supreme Court Allows Lawsuit Against Logistics Company in Truck Crash Case
The US supreme court ruled unanimously on Thursday that a man who lost part of his leg in a 2017 truck crash can sue a major freight broker. The plaintiff argues the company should share liability for selecting a carrier with prior safety issues. The decision could affect liabili…
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology42 days ago
Waymo Issues Voluntary Recall of 3,800 Robotaxis to Address Flooded Road Software Issue
The voluntary recall, posted Tuesday on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, targets vehicles using the company's fifth and sixth-generation automated driving systems. It follows an April 20 incident in San Antonio where an empty robotaxi entered a flooded…
TechCrunchfinance42 days agoUpdated
Waymo Releases Software Update for Flooded Roadway Detection on Higher-Speed Roads
Waymo issued a voluntary recall for vehicles using its fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems after incidents in which robotaxis drove onto flooded roads. The action follows an April 20 event in San Antonio in which an empty vehicle was swept into a creek, prompting…
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology43 days ago
Waymo Issues Voluntary Recall for Autonomous Software After Vehicle Traversed Flooded Roadway
The Alphabet-owned company is recalling its fifth- and sixth-generation autonomous driving systems after an unoccupied robotaxi proceeded through a flooded section of roadway. No one was injured. It marks the first recall for the sixth-generation system, which rolled out earlier…
interestingengineering.comworld45 days agoUpdated
Frontier Airlines Plane Strikes Person on Denver Runway, Catches Fire, Forcing Emergency Evacuation
A Frontier Airlines Airbus A321 struck and killed a pedestrian who scaled a perimeter fence and ran onto Runway 17L at Denver International Airport on May 9, 2026. All 224 passengers were evacuated safely after the plane aborted takeoff and caught fire. Transportation Secretary S…
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BBC Newsfinance45 days ago
Frontier Airlines Plane Strikes and Kills Pedestrian on Denver Runway
A Frontier Airlines flight bound for Los Angeles struck and killed a person who had jumped a perimeter fence and entered the runway at Denver International Airport on Friday night. The impact caused an engine fire, smoke in the cabin, and an emergency evacuation of all 231 people…