Category: Accident

Jeremy Renner Says He Broke Over 30 Bones in Snowplow Accident

LOS ANGELES—”Hawkeye” actor Jeremy Renner said he broke more than 30 bones and sustained a collapsed lung and pierced liver in a January snowplow accident, disclosing for the first time the full extent of his injuries. The actor, 52, spoke in an interview with ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer, and clips were released on Wednesday….


Barge Containing 1,400 Tons of Methanol Gets Stuck in Ohio River

Three barges, one carrying 1,400 tons of toxic methanol, were accidentally released and got stuck in the Ohio River in Louisville, Kentucky, raising concerns for another health hazard for the people in the wider area. Local authorities said the accident happened when the three barges—part of a group of eleven—escaped from their tugboat after the…


Former Dutch Queen Beatrix Breaks Wrist in Skiing Accident

THE HAGUE, Netherlands—Princess Beatrix, the 85-year-old former Dutch queen, has undergone surgery after breaking her wrist in a skiing accident, the Royal House announced Monday. The accident happened last Friday and the princess “has undergone surgery for the break and returned to the Netherlands,” the Royal House said in a statement, adding that she is…


NYC Police Cruiser Kills Pedestrian in Multivehicle Accident

New York — A New York City police cruiser struck and killed a 52-year-old woman in a multivehicle accident while responding to an emergency call, police said. The crash happened at about 8:30 p.m. Friday in the Far Rockaway section of Queens. Officials said the police SUV had its emergency lights on and was about…


Two Miners Found Dead After Falling Into Void, Investigation Underway

An investigation is underway to find the cause of death for two miners who fell into a void at Dugald River Mine in outback Queensland. Dylan Langridge, 33, and Trevor David, 36, were driven underground in Dugald River at about 9 a.m. on Wednesday when their vehicle plummeted into a 25-metre stope void—a dugout tunnel…


Teenage Girl Killed in Suspected Shark Attack in Western Australia

A teenager has been killed in a suspected shark attack in Perth, the capital of Western Australia (WA). Police were called after reports of a potential shark attack near the Fremantle traffic bridge in North Fremantle about 3.20pm on Saturday. WA Police Acting Inspector Paul Robinson said a 16-year-old girl was pulled from the Swan River with…


Children Hit by Train in Germany, 1 Killed, Authorities Say

BERLIN—A child was killed and another was seriously injured on Thursday after they were hit by a train along a railway line in the western German town of Recklinghausen, local authorities said. Bild newspaper said the victims were dragged by a freight train for several hundred meters (yards). Police officers secure the area near the…


Incident on the Chugach | Alaska: History & Beauty Ep5 | Documentary

Go inside the Exxon Valdez during the devastating oil spill in Prince William Sound. Hear radio traffic from the ship on March 24, 1989, during the accident. …


Qantas Flight Forced to Head Back to Sydney Following Potential Mechanical Problem

A Qantas flight to Fiji has been forced to turn back to Sydney due to a possible mechanical issue, a day after a service from Auckland issued a mayday call. QF101, a Boeing 737 bound for Nadi, took off at Sydney Airport at 8.30 a.m. on Thursday and spent almost two hours circling over the east…


Qantas Flight Safely Lands in Sydney From Auckland After Issuing Mayday Call

A Qantas plane from Auckland has landed safely in Sydney after issuing a mayday call just over the Tasman Sea. The aeroplane, which landed at its destination at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, experienced engine problems an hour away from Sydney Airport and reported the loss of one of its two engines. “Qantas Flight 144, a 737…