Sanjoy Kumar Barua is a journalist based in Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), Bangladesh worked in the leading newspaper The Daily Star for around ten years and covered especially human rights violations stories including women violence,land grabbing, education, health, environment, culture ,politics, ...

Elephants trample one to death in Bandarban

20 Dec 2019  |  The Daily Star  |  English  |  Fatal Accident

A 35-year-old farmer named Monir Ahmed was trampled to death by a herd of wild elephants in Bandarban’s Naikhyangchhari upazila. The incident occurred around 2:00am while Monir was guarding paddy bundles in Dhankhola field. According to Anwar Hossain, officer-in-charge of Naikhyangchhari Police Station, wild elephants frequently enter the locality in search of food.

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Shevondia Compare-Bell, 18, Identified as Woman Killed in Escondido During December Police Pursuit

01 Jan 2024  |  Times of San Diego  |  English  |  Fatal Accident

Shevondia Compare-Bell, 18, was identified as the woman killed in a police pursuit crash in Escondido on December 18, 2023. The incident involved a theft from Dick’s Sporting Goods, leading to a high-speed chase. The driver, Lance Corporal John Eugene Brand, 21, lost control of the truck, resulting in Compare-Bell's ejection and death. Brand, a Marine, fled the scene but was later captured and charged with multiple offenses, including vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence.

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Asena Boşnak is a journalist with TRTWorld, based in Istanbul.

Coal mine fire in southwest China kills 16 people

08 Oct 2023  |  Muslims in Italy struggle to bury victims of the pandemic  |  English  |  Fatal Accident

A coal mine fire in Guizhou province, southwest China, resulted in the deaths of 16 people. The fire at Shanjiaoshu Coal Mine was caused by a conveyor belt catching fire, trapping the victims. Emergency personnel extinguished the blaze, but all 16 individuals were found without vital signs. Despite improvements in safety standards, China's mining industry continues to experience frequent accidents, with 245 deaths reported in 168 accidents last year.

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I'm an award-winning, British-Italian journalist based in London. I have more than 9 years of experience in the UK and in Italy and I'm trained in TV and radio. CV: **** Portfolio: ****

Bus crash near Venice kills 21 people

03 Oct 2023  |  ksltv.com  |  English  |  Fatal Accident

At least 21 people were killed when a passenger bus plunged from a bridge in Mestre, Italy, near Venice. The bus, carrying people returning from work, veered off the road and fell from the bridge, resulting in an 'apocalyptic scene.' Among the victims were children and foreigners. Rescue operations involved over 20 ambulances and an air ambulance. Italian authorities, including Venice mayor Luigi Brugnaro and Veneto region president Luca Zaia, described the incident as a tragedy of enormous proportions. The country's president and prime minister expressed their condolences.

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Italian-based freelance journalist, I cover mainly environmental stories and human rights issue in Italian, English and Spanish. I primarily do print and photography but I also have experience in radio journalism. I worked for Al Jazeera English, La Stampa, Haaretz, IPS News, La Nación (Costa Rica) ...

Building explosion in Lucca: young mother extracted from the rubble also dies

11 Nov 2022  |  www.upday.com  |  Italian  |  Fatal Accident

Debora Pierini, who was extracted alive from the rubble after a building explosion in Lucca on October 27, has died from severe burns. The explosion initially claimed the lives of Luca Franceschi and Lyudmyla Perets. Pierini, who gave birth to her son Dante via emergency delivery, succumbed to her injuries two weeks later. The investigation into the cause of the explosion continues, with the Lucca prosecutor's office issuing 37 notices of guarantee.

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I am a Multimedia Journalism student at the University of Northampton and I have just finished my second year of study. I am striving to be a sports journalist in the future and I have gathered experience in live sporting events but I am after new experiences and opportunities.

Two dead after plane from Mooresville crashes in Florida

03 Oct 2023  |  Mooresville Tribune  |  English  |  Fatal Accident

Two people died after a Mooney M20 plane, registered to Hofer Aero LLC of Mooresville, crashed in a wooded area in Florida. The plane had left Northeast Florida Regional Airport in St. Augustine and was returning when it reported a door had popped open. Communication with the plane was lost shortly after. The aircraft had departed from Lake Norman Air Park on Sunday.

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Carmine Ranieri Guarino is a journalist based in Milan, Italy. Since 6 years he works with an online journal specialized in crime news and breaking news. He has contacts and knowledge throughout the city, between law enforcement agencies and simple townspeople. He is very attentive to the social ...

Drunk and without a license, the man who caused the tragic crash in Milan: who are the two victims

01 Nov 2023  |  www.today.it  |  Italian  |  Traffic Accident

A tragic car accident occurred in Milan on November 1, resulting in the deaths of Luigi Giallonardi and Bennardo Pagano. The crash involved a Peugeot, driven by Giallonardi, which collided with a stationary Opel Mokka and a Golf on Viale Forlanini. The impact was severe, causing the vehicles to be thrown about seventy meters from the initial collision site. Giallonardi died instantly, while Pagano succumbed to his injuries at San Raffaele hospital. The accident also injured ten others, including a family in the Opel and passengers in the Peugeot and Golf. Investigations revealed that the Golf driver, a 25-year-old from Cinisello, was under the influence of alcohol and did not have a valid driver's license.

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Tim Healy is a journalist based in Antananarivo Renivohitra, Madagascar.

Family of Dublin cyclist who died after collision with road sweeper truck settle case for €90k

03 Oct 2023  |  www.sundayworld.com  |  English  |  Fatal Accident

Ryan McCarthy, a 25-year-old cyclist from Dublin, died in a collision with a road sweeper truck on November 17, 2017. His family settled a legal case for €90,000 against Oxigen Environmental, the truck's owner, and its driver, Darius Zemetis. The family claimed the truck failed to respect McCarthy's right of way and did not adequately check blind spots. The court expressed sympathy to the family, noting the tragic nature of the incident. McCarthy was an experienced cyclist and aspired to become a special needs assistant.

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Emma James is a broadcast journalist based in Paris, France. She’s worked for the BBC, ITV and France 24 and has more than 20 years of experience in broadcasting.

Woman and man, both 19, killed after Alfa Romeo crashes at petrol station with teens, 17, hurt

01 Oct 2023  |  The Sun  |  English  |  Accident

Two teenagers, a 19-year-old man and woman, died in a collision involving a red Alfa Romeo Mito at a petrol station in Bishopston, South Wales. Two 17-year-olds were also injured, with one sustaining life-threatening injuries. The accident occurred around 11.15pm, and police are investigating the incident. The road was closed for several hours for investigation, and families are being supported by specially trained officers.

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Wonderful father killed in Christmas Day crash

01 Jan 2025  |  www.thetimes.com  |  English  |  Traffic Accident

Dave Buckley, described as a 'wonderful father,' was killed in a Christmas Day crash. His family expressed gratitude for the support received and requested privacy. Police Scotland is investigating the incident, seeking information about a white Dacia Duster seen in the area. Separately, a 70-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run in Paisley on New Year's Eve, with police appealing for witnesses to identify the driver of a white car involved.

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Monique John is a journalist who focuses on sexual and gender-based violence, the African Diaspora, health and education.

'A great loss': 3 sisters among 4 people dead in Moore County head-on crash

04 Oct 2023  |  ABC11 Raleigh-Durham  |  English  |  Traffic Accident

A tragic head-on collision in Vass, North Carolina, resulted in the deaths of three sisters, Gloria Medlin McCrimmon, Cheryl Elaine Medlin, and Viola Medlin Singletary, along with the driver of the other vehicle involved. The crash, caused by a 2023 Kia losing control and crossing the center line, also left one person seriously injured. Family members are in shock and mourning the significant loss, with the Highway Patrol citing speed and reckless driving as contributing factors.

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I am a freelance journalist based in London, specialising in foreign reportage. I have reported from Bangladesh, Northern Ireland, Morocco, Kosovo, and elsewhere. I have worked with the Financial Times, the Observer, Haaretz, the New York Times, and UNHCR, Standpoint Magazine as well as others. I ...

Hunt for 'hit-and-run' BMW driver who crashed into Hyundai in smash which killed mother, 59, and her son, 22, before fleeing the scene

01 Oct 2023  |  Mail Online  |  English  |  Fatal Accident

A mother and son were killed in a hit-and-run car crash in Derbyshire. A black BMW collided with their Hyundai on Chesterfield Road, resulting in the mother's death at the scene and the son's death in hospital. The BMW driver fled the scene, and a 40-year-old man has been arrested. Derbyshire Police are investigating and seeking information from the public.

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Sarah Ktisti is a journalist based in Santiago and Punta Arenas, Chile.

Young mother dead, baby girl hospitalised in fatal New Year's eve car accident in Limassol (Updated)

01 Jan 2023  |  Cyprus Mail  |  English  |  Fatal Car Accident

A fatal car accident on the Akrotiri – Kolossi road near Trachoni resulted in the death of 25-year-old Marileni Constantinidou and the hospitalization of her three-month-old baby girl. The accident occurred when the driver, Constantinidou's 22-year-old partner, lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree. The baby girl was taken to Makarios hospital for observation, while the driver received minor injuries. British base police are investigating the incident, including whether the driver was intoxicated.

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Jenny Medlicott is a freelance writer and travel editor at The Pocket Media Group. She graduated from the University of Exeter in 2021, where she was also comment editor from 2020–2021. Since graduating, she has written for numerous publications, with bylines in The Independent, Marie Claire UK, ...

Two teenagers, aged 15 and 18, killed and three injured in three-vehicle crash in Northumberland

07 Oct 2023  |  LBC  |  English  |  Traffic Accident

Two teenagers, Corey Marvin and Connor Lapworth, died in a three-car collision in Cramlington, Northumberland. The crash involved a Suzuki Vitara, a Range Rover Evoque, and a Ford Focus. Three others were seriously injured, including a 47-year-old man, a 17-year-old boy, and a 36-year-old woman. Northumbria Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage to understand the incident better.

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Sammy Mupfuni is a journalist, fact-checker and fix based in Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo. For more than eight years in the field of visual audio press, he started in web journalism four years ago. He works as a freelance journalist in several international news agencies. In the ...

Passenger plane crashes into homes in Congo; at least 26 dead

24 Nov 2019  |  CTVNews  |  English  |  Fatal Accident

A small plane operated by Busy Bee crashed into homes in Goma, Congo, killing 26 people, including passengers, crew, and residents. The Dornier 228-200 aircraft was en route to Beni when it crashed shortly after takeoff. Rescue efforts were supported by local residents and the U.N. mission in Congo. The crash highlights ongoing issues with air safety in Congo, where poor maintenance and lax standards are common.

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Isaac Nyamungu is a journalist based in Kisumu, Kenya.
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Fatal Bus Crash In Venice Leaves Dozens Dead And Injured

05 Oct 2023  |  www.zenger.news  |  English  |  Fatal Accident

At least 21 people died and many others were injured in a bus crash in Venice, Italy, on October 3, 2023. The bus, carrying tourists, veered off an overpass, fell next to railway lines, and caught fire. The driver, Alberto Rizzotto, was among the victims. The cause of the crash is unknown, but it is suspected that the driver may have fallen ill. The incident has led to official mourning in Venice, with local officials warning that the death toll could rise due to the critical condition of some injured passengers. The bus was carrying passengers from various countries, including Ukraine, Germany, France, and Croatia.

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Manuel Ribeiro is a journalist who just moved to Coimbra but can do work all across Portugal.

A 48-year-old Portuguese woman among the fatalities of the plane crash in Brazil

10 Aug 2024  |  es-us.noticias.yahoo.com  |  Spanish  |  Fatal Accident

A Portuguese citizen was among the 61 fatalities in a plane crash in São Paulo, Brazil. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the death and is in contact with the victim's family. Gracinda Castelo da Silva, a professor at the University Tecnológica Federal de Paraná, and her husband were among the victims. President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa expressed condolences to the family. The crash occurred in a residential area, but no ground casualties were reported. Investigations are ongoing, with initial theories suggesting ice formation as a potential cause, despite the aircraft being equipped with de-icing systems.

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Greece Train Crash Leaves at Least 38 Dead

01 Mar 2023  |  WSJ  |  English  |  Fatal Accident

A train carrying several hundred people collided with a freight train in Greece, resulting in at least 38 deaths and over 80 injuries. Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attributed the disaster to human error in a public address after visiting the crash site.

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Evangelos Sipsas is a journalist based in Athens, Greece. 

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Grief and anger in Greece as public demand train crash answers

05 Mar 2023  |  newseu.cgtn.com  |  English  |  Fatal Accident

Greece is experiencing grief and public outrage following the country's worst train crash, which resulted in 57 fatalities. Protests are anticipated as the public seeks answers about the crash's cause. Funerals for the first victims were held, while searches continue for missing individuals. A vigil at Larissa train station honors the memory of the deceased, many of whom were students. A 59-year-old station manager has been arrested and faces multiple felony charges in connection with the collision.

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I have a decade of experience in broadcast journalism reporting and breaking news stories across North America on-air and for print. I am a full-time freelancer and excel at breaking news and feature reporting. I have a commanding on-air presence with the ability to lead viewers through the big ...

Woman, grandson killed in house fire near Somerset

16 Nov 2017  |  www.ksat.com  |  English  |  Fatal Accident

An 80-year-old woman, Mary Hernandez, and her 6-year-old grandson, Eloy Mitchell, were killed in a house fire in South Bexar County. The fire also injured Hernandez's daughter, her daughter's boyfriend, and an infant grandchild. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Hernandez had lived in the home for over 30 years.

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