A passenger bus in Algeria crashed into a ravine on Friday, resulting in at least 25 fatalities and injuring dozens more, according to the civil defense agency. The bus went off the road near Boumerdes, a coastal town east of Algiers, for reasons that remain unclear. Authorities reported that 44 people sustained injuries, and the death toll might rise. Emergency teams responded around 9:40 a.m. local time (0840 GMT) to assist victims—the deadliest accident in Algeria in recent years.
In comparable incidents, last August, a bus fell into a ravine near Algiers, killing 18. In December, 14 people died when their bus overturned in Bechar, located in the southern part of the country. Algerian road safety officials attribute most crashes to human factors like speeding. In 2025, traffic accidents resulted in 3,838 deaths and over 37,000 injuries nationwide.
Nine workers were killed when a waste-to-energy plant in western India experienced a collapse after heavy rains, according to the plant’s operator on Monday. The incident happened last Wednesday at the Antony Waste facility near Pune, when a massive pile of garbage from an adjacent landfill gave way, engulfing the administrative building and trapping 23 people inside.
The collapse was caused by continuous rains destabilizing the waste mound, severely damaging the structure where the workers were located. Of those trapped, nine lost their lives, while 14 others were rescued alive. Rescue efforts faced delays due to ongoing rainfall, which made reaching those buried under debris difficult.
The plant’s operations have been halted temporarily while structural integrity and safety are assessed. Experts indicate that climate change is contributing to more frequent and severe weather events across India, the world’s most populous country. Additionally, forecasters warn that a potentially strong El Niño this year could alter typical weather patterns, possibly leading to increased extreme weather activity in the region.
Accidents like these are common during India’s monsoon season from June to September, especially as aging and poorly maintained structures struggle under prolonged heavy rains.
A collision occurred about 60 miles north of London involving two trains, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries, according to British Transport Police.
Emergency responders responded around 5:15 PM (local time) to the railway south of Bedford where the crash took place, involving two East Midlands Railway trains.
A passenger-shared video depicted the front of one train entangled with the rear of another, with the carriages largely remaining upright on the rails.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed condolences, stating, “My thoughts are with the family of the person who sadly lost their life and with those seriously injured.”
The East of England Ambulance Service deployed numerous crews, including over 20 ambulances and six air ambulances.
The casualties included one person who died at the scene, 11 with critical injuries, 22 seriously hurt, and 56 with minor injuries.
Deputy Chief Constable Stuart Cundy confirmed that a significant emergency response was underway as authorities work to determine the cause of the collision.
A doctor, Peter Knapp, who was on one of the trains and shared on social media, described a “sudden crash,” noting that one carriage left the tracks, and reported sustaining minor injuries.
A Lufthansa Boeing is surrounded by ambulances and other emergency vehicles after several staff members were injured when the nose gear of a Boeing 787 jetliner unexpectedly collapsed at a gate at Frankfurt Airport, according to Lufthansa, in Frankfurt, Germany, June 4, 2026. — X/@aviationbrk
A Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner tipped onto its nose at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday, injuring several staff members, the German airline reported.
The incident happened at 12:45 p.m. (10:45 a.m. GMT), just before passengers started boarding the plane scheduled to fly to Los Angeles.
“While the aircraft was parked, the nose landing gear unexpectedly retracted,” a company spokesperson told AFP.
Both cabin crew and ground staff were aboard, with several hurt and receiving medical care. The airline did not specify the number or severity of injuries.
Lufthansa said it is “working with relevant authorities to determine the exact cause.”
Reports from Aerotelegraph indicate the airplane is only a year old, delivered to Lufthansa in January.
Later Thursday evening, another Lufthansa spokesperson told AFP that injuries, including two crew members, were minor.
The flight to Los Angeles was canceled.
The aircraft is expected to be towed to a hangar later Thursday for further inspection before repairs commence, Lufthansa added.
Eight individuals have lost their lives, and several others remain trapped beneath the surface following a gas explosion at a coal mine in northern China, according to government reports on Saturday.
The explosion took place at 7:29 p.m. local time (11:29 a.m. GMT) on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine situated in Shanxi Province, as reported by the state news agency Xinhua.
At the time of the blast, 247 workers were underground. By 6:00 a.m. Saturday, 201 of those workers had been rescued and brought to the surface safely, Xinhua confirmed.
The authorities confirmed eight fatalities. Additionally, 38 workers are still trapped underground. Rescue operations are actively underway, with efforts focused on locating and assisting the remaining trapped miners.
Chinese President Xi Jinping called for “all-out efforts” to tend to the injured and instructed a comprehensive investigation into the incident. He emphasized that all regions and departments must learn from this tragedy, stay vigilant about workplace safety, and take decisive action to prevent similar major accidents in the future.
Earlier assessments indicated dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide, a deadly and odorless gas, detected at the site. Some trapped workers are reported to be in critical condition.
Shanxi, a less-developed province, is often regarded as China’s primary hub for coal mining. While safety measures in mines have improved over recent decades, accidents continue to happen frequently in an industry where safety protocols are sometimes overlooked or inadequately enforced.
China remains the world’s leading consumer of coal and is the largest emitter of greenhouse gases. The country has also rapidly expanded its renewable energy capacity, but fossil fuel industries like coal extraction still pose significant safety and environmental challenges.
Emergency crews respond at the scene where a train hit a bus and several vehicles on Asok-Din Daeng Road, leading to casualties in Bangkok, Thailand, on May 16, 2026. — Reuters/File
Rescue operations are ongoing as the fire is brought under control: official.
Authorities are investigating the incident to determine its cause.
Witnesses report that cars and motorcycles were also involved in the crash.
At least eight individuals lost their lives, and 32 others sustained injuries in Thailand on Saturday after a freight train collided with a bus at a railway crossing in Bangkok. The impact caused a fire that consumed the vehicle, according to rescue officials and a deputy transport minister.
Emergency personnel and firefighters arrived quickly as flames engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles close to the Airport Rail Link’s Makkasan station. Officials noted that the collision also involved cars and motorcycles.
Initial reports indicate the bus was stopped on the tracks at a red light, which prevented the crossing barriers from lowering, Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat told reporters.
The train, which was hauling containers, was unable to halt in time to avoid hitting the bus, he added.
“Eight people have died, and 32 are injured; the wounded are being treated across various hospitals. All fatalities were on the bus,” he said.
Social media footage shows the train striking the bus and dragging several other vehicles along the tracks.
Witness Wanthong Kokpho, a motorcycle taxi driver, described the scene: “The bus was stuck at a red light, so it couldn’t move. Other cars were also trapped and couldn’t advance.”
“The fire broke out immediately… If it had been a regular workday, the damage could have been much worse.”
Rescue teams worked swiftly to extract injured victims from the wreckage, while fire crews battled the flames using water hoses, officials reported.
The fire has been subdued, with crews now cooling down the area, venting gas, and continuing the search for victims. Investigations are underway to determine what caused the accident.
Thailand’s roads are among the most hazardous worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, primarily due to lax enforcement of safety standards.
A flight at Denver International Airport was forced to cancel its takeoff late on Friday after hitting a person on the runway, with at least one passenger sustaining injuries, according to the airport and U.S. media reports.
Denver International Airport issued a statement confirming that “Frontier Flight 4345 reported hitting a pedestrian during takeoff” around 11:19 p.m. local time.
An unidentified official told ABC News that the individual struck “was at least partially consumed by one of the engines.” The person’s current condition remains unknown.
The airport reported that “a brief engine fire occurred, which was quickly put out by the Denver Fire Department.”
A pilot communicated to air traffic control via audio from ATC.com, saying, “We’re stopped on the runway, we just hit somebody, we have an engine fire… A person was walking across the runway.”
Emergency responders arrived at the scene and transported the passengers to the terminal. The airport also stated on X that at least one passenger had minor injuries.
Frontier Airlines explained that the Airbus A321 was preparing for a flight to Los Angeles International Airport when the incident happened. They added, “Smoke was observed inside the cabin, leading pilots to abort the takeoff. Passengers were then safely evacuated using slides as a precaution.”
The aircraft was carrying 224 passengers and seven crew members. The airline said they are investigating the event and collaborating with airport officials and safety authorities to gather more details. They expressed their regret over the incident.
The National Transportation Safety Board has been notified, and runway 17L at Denver International remains closed during the investigation.
A fireworks factory explosion in Liuyang, Hunan Province, China, has resulted in increased casualties and damage.
Images show debris and destroyed structures following the blast on May 6, 2026. According to reports, one person is still missing, and intensive on-site rescue efforts have been concluded. Currently, 51 individuals are hospitalized for treatment.
The death toll has risen from 26 to 37, marking it as the deadliest explosion in China since 2019. The incident occurred around 4:40 p.m. local time in Liuyang, known as China’s leading hub for fireworks production, responsible for 60% of the nation’s supply and about 70% of exports.
Authorities have completed investigation and rescue efforts, and eight individuals have been detained for questioning over the cause of the blast. An investigation is ongoing, overseen by China’s top prosecutors. Meanwhile, Hunan has ordered a temporary shutdown and safety inspections at all fireworks facilities in the city.
Previously, a fireworks factory explosion in Hunan in June claimed nine lives, and in 2019, a chemical plant explosion in Jiangsu Province resulted in 78 deaths.
A Swiss Airlines plane is preparing to land at Brussels International Airport amidst concerns of a potential jet fuel shortage across Europe, in Zaventem, Belgium. — Reuters/File
Passengers were injured during an emergency evacuation.
A special task force has been established to investigate the incident.
The airport declared an emergency following the event.
Swiss International Airlines confirmed that a flight from Delhi to Zurich was forced to abort its takeoff early Sunday due to engine problems. Four passengers and one crew member sustained injuries.
Details remain limited from the airline, but reports from the Economic Times indicated that one of the aircraft’s engines ignited while accelerating on the runway, prompting an emergency evacuation that resulted in passenger injuries.
The airline stated, “Shortly after 1 a.m. local time on April 26, an engine issue occurred during the takeoff of flight LX147 from Delhi. The crew aborted the takeoff, evaluated the situation, and decided as a safety measure to evacuate the plane.”
A task force has been assigned to investigate the cause of the incident. The injured passengers were transported to the hospital, and a crew member sustained a sprained ankle. Initially, Swiss reported that six passengers were hurt, but later revised that number.
Onboard the Airbus A330 were 228 passengers—including four infants—and 13 crew members. Following the incident, Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport declared an emergency; however, operations on the runway have since resumed, according to an anonymous source familiar with the matter.
A passenger bus carrying approximately 40 passengers tumbled into the Padma River while attempting to board a ferry in Bangladesh, resulting in at least 24 fatalities, according to officials on Thursday. The incident took place on Wednesday near Daulatdia in Rajbari district, roughly 62 miles from Dhaka, when the bus lost control approaching a ferry dock. The vehicle flipped and sank nearly 30 feet below the water’s surface, with rescuers retrieving 22 bodies, including six men, 11 women, and five children. Confirmed dead numbers now stand at 24, which includes two women who died after being rescued.
Search and rescue operations involve four fire department units, 10 divers, and support from the army, police, coast guard, and local authorities. Authorities are concerned that more passengers may still be unaccounted for. Bangladesh experiences hundreds of fatalities each year due to road and waterway accidents.
Emergency crews work around an Air Canada Express jet that collided with a ground vehicle at LaGuardia Airport in Queens, New York, on March 23, 2026. — Reuters
NBC reports four people injured, including the aircraft’s pilots
LaGuardia Airport closed until 2 p.m. ET on Monday, FAA says
Photos taken after the crash show damage to the plane’s nose
An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a ground vehicle during its landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York late Sunday, according to flight tracking site Flightradar24, leading to the airport’s closure.
The CRJ-900 aircraft, arriving from Montreal, struck the vehicle at approximately 24 miles per hour (39 km/h), according to Flightradar24, which last recorded data at 11:37 p.m. ET (03:37 GMT).
Images captured by Reuters after the incident reveal visible damage to the plane’s nose, which was tilted upward.
NBC News reported that four individuals were hurt in the crash, involving a fire truck operated by police officers. The pilot and co-pilot were severely injured, while a sergeant and an officer suffered broken limbs and are in stable condition at a hospital.
Authorities and emergency agencies have yet to comment publicly on the injuries.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) stated the airport is expected to remain closed until 2 p.m. ET Monday (6 p.m. GMT). LaGuardia’s website shows arriving flights were diverted to other airports or returned to their departure points.
The aircraft involved was operated by Jazz, Air Canada’s regional partner owned by Chorus Aviation. The CRJ-900 seats up to 76 passengers, according to Air Canada’s website. NBC News reported that there were 76 passengers and four crew members aboard.
Responses from Air Canada, Chorus Aviation, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the FAA are still pending.
The New York Fire Department confirmed it responded to an incident on Runway 4 involving a plane and a vehicle. Further inquiries about the situation have been directed to the Port Authority Police, who have not yet responded.
New York City’s emergency notification system warned of cancellations, road closures, traffic buildup, and emergency presence near the airport.
In 2025, LaGuardia handled over 30 million passengers annually. Numerous U.S. airlines operate flights from this major hub.
A blast at an explosives manufacturing plant resulted in at least 17 fatalities and left 18 others injured in Maharashtra, India, on Sunday. Authorities confirmed the incident occurred in Nagpur, approximately 500 miles from the state capital, Mumbai. Rescue efforts are underway, with officials advising that search and recovery operations are ongoing. Maharashtra’s Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, described the event as “extremely tragic,” and Prime Minister Narendra Modi called the situation “deeply distressing,” extending wishes for a swift recovery to those affected. An official investigation has been launched into the cause of the explosion.
This tragic event follows a similar disaster in Andhra Pradesh the day before, where a firecracker factory explosion claimed 21 lives. India frequently faces industrial accidents, often attributed to lax safety protocols and inadequate enforcement, leading to recurring fatalities in such incidents, including a notable fireworks factory blast last year.
İbrahim Yıldız was born on May 26, 1998, in Istanbul. He studied fine arts and interior architecture and began his acting career in 2015. Quickly rising through the ranks, he became one of Turkey’s most promising emerging talents.
On August 15, 2025, the young actor was severely injured when a tree fell on him due to strong winds. Despite receiving emergency treatment in critical condition, he tragically passed away later that day.
Yıldız gained recognition for his role in the TV series “Duy Beni.” His career also included appearances in shows such as “Schöne Jahrhundert: Kösem” (2015, as Hasan), “Keşif” (2018, feature film), “Tombala” (2019, Neighborhood Youth), “Tek Yürek” (2019, Osman), and “Kuzey Yıldızı” (2020). He also starred in “Bir Zamanlar Kıbrıs” (2021, as Shepherd Sefer) and “Duy Beni” (2022, as Dağhan). Additionally, he performed in plays like “Aesop” and “The Beauty of Miletus.”
Rescue teams working after an Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in Dorcheh, Iran, on February 24, 2026 — X@MehrnewsCom
An Iranian Army helicopter crashed into a fruit market in the central province of Isfahan on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of the pilot, co-pilot, and two vendors, according to official reports.
The crash occurred in the city of Dorcheh, igniting a fire that was later extinguished by emergency crews, authorities said.
The pilot, co-pilot, and two local fruit vendors died in the incident, the official IRNA news agency reported, citing a “technical malfunction” as the cause.
Iran, dealing with international sanctions, has experienced several aviation accidents recently, with officials voicing frustrations over restricted access to spare parts needed to maintain outdated aircraft.
Experts note that Iran’s aviation safety record is troubling, with numerous crashes often involving aircraft purchased before the 1979 Islamic Revolution, many lacking authentic spare components for upkeep.
Just last week, an Iranian F-4 fighter jet, supplied by the United States, crashed during a training mission in Hamadan Province, killing one pilot.
An Indian Air Force (IAF) light combat aircraft “Tejas” conducting a demonstration during Air Force Day celebrations at Hindon Air Force Station near New Delhi, October 8, 2019. — Reuters
Pilot ejected safely, aircraft might be deemed a total loss.
Investigation into the precise cause is ongoing.
This marks the third Tejas aircraft lost since entering service.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently reported the loss of another HAL Tejas light combat jet in an incident earlier this month. The pilot ejected safely after the aircraft sustained significant damage during landing.
Preliminary reports suggest a possible technical malfunction involving onboard systems, while other accounts hint at a brake failure upon touchdown, causing a runway overrun and extensive damage to the aircraft structure. The exact cause is still under investigation.
The incident took place during a routine training mission at an operational or forward airbase, and the aircraft is likely to be written off due to the severity of the damage, according to Indian media sources.
Following the accident, the IAF has grounded its fleet of approximately 30 single-seat Tejas jets for detailed technical inspections and safety assessments.
This is reportedly the third Tejas lost since deployment. The first occurred near Jaisalmer in March 2024 after a firepower demonstration, with the pilot safely ejecting. Another loss was reported at the Dubai Airshow in November 2025, when pilot Naman Syal was killed after an unsuccessful ejection attempt. An investigation into that crash is still in progress, authorities confirmed.
The recent accident coincides with delays in the Tejas Mk1A program, with deliveries running nearly two years behind schedule. Despite an order for 180 units, Indian media report the manufacturing process has faced significant setbacks.
In September, India’s defense ministry signed a new agreement worth INR 623.7 billion to purchase an additional 97 Tejas Mk-1A fighters. These multi-role aircraft are capable of air defense, maritime patrol, and strike missions.
The Indian Air Force has yet to release an official statement regarding the latest incident.
An explosion at a biotech plant in northern China has resulted in the deaths of eight individuals, according to Chinese state media reports on Sunday. The total number of fatalities has increased by one since earlier reports.
Initially, state news agency Xinhua reported that seven people had died and one was missing following the explosion on Saturday morning at Jiapeng biotech in Shanxi Province, citing local authorities. Subsequently, Xinhua updated the death toll to eight and stated that the company’s legal representative had been taken into custody.
The facility is situated in Shanyin County, approximately 250 miles west of Beijing. Authorities continue to work on cleanup efforts, with reports indicating the presence of dark yellow smoke rising from the site of the blast. A team has been assigned to investigate the cause of the explosion.
This incident follows a similar tragedy in late January, when a steel factory in nearby Inner Mongolia experienced a blast that claimed at least nine lives.
The deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar, passed away in a plane crash Wednesday morning along with four others, according to NDTV. Pawar, who also serves as the leader of the Nationalist Congress Party, was traveling from Mumbai to Baramati, a town in Pune district, Maharashtra.
This is an ongoing story, and updates will follow as more details emerge.
Note: Flames are visible in images after the aircraft carrying Ajit Pawar and others crashed on January 28, 2026.
