crash leaves truck dangling over bridge in US, driver pulled to safety
A three-vehicle crash left a truck dangling over a bridge across the Ohio River in the US. The driver had to be pulled up to safety by firefighters. Key Points
India TodayRussian plane with 6 onboard 'missing' in Afghanistan, crash feared: Report
A charter jet heading to Moscow from India via Uzbekistan disappeared from radar screens over Afghanistan on Saturday evening, according to Russian officials. Their statement comes after local Afghan police said they had received reports of a crash last night. Key Points
India TodayThree US Marines die in Australia aircraft crash during exercises
By Samuel McKeith SYDNEY (Reuters) - Three U.S. Marines died in an aircraft crash off the coast of northern Australia on Sunday while transporting troops during a routine military exercise, officials Key Points
ThePrintTour de France 2023: Fan looks to take selfie, causes huge crash
In a recent incident, a Tour de France 2023 fan resulted in a crash on stage 15 while trying to take a selfie. It has affected about 20 riders. Key Points
Economic TimesUS: Six killed as business jet crashes in California
A Cessna C550 business jet crashed and caught fire near French Valley Airport, resulting in the death of all six individuals on board. The cause of the crash is under investigation. Key Points
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5 people killed in fiery single-vehicle crash on Californian freeway in US
The crash was reported on Interstate 710 in north Long Beach shortly after 4 a.m., said California Highway Patrol spokesperson Angelia Gonzalez. Key Points
India TodayApple iPhone crash detection feature prompts accidental 911 calls at US festival: What happened next…
Apple's crash detection feature caused accidental 911 calls at the Bonnaroo music festival, prompting organisers to demonstrate how to disable the feature. The iPhone 14 series feature detects severe car crashes and calls emergency services, but can be deactivated in settings. Key Points
mintJet crashes at airbase in Spain, pilot jumps off moments before mishap | Watch
The horrifying visuals of the crash were caught on camera, and were widely shared on social media. Details regarding reasons for the crash are yet to surface. Key Points
India TodayUS F-16 jet crashes during training south of Seoul
A US F-16 fighter jet crashed in a farming area south of Seoul during a training exercise on Saturday, said the US military, but appeared to have caused no casualties or property damage. The jet's pilot safely ejected before the crash and was taken to the nearest hospital, the US Air Force said in a statement. Key Points
Economic TimesGreece train crash: Families of victims grieve as protests grow over govt's apathy
Protests continued in Greece over the train crash that killed 57. Even as the government has attributed the crash to human error, but unions said the incident was inevitable due to the lack of maintenance and faulty signalling. Key Points
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Google expands Pixel's car crash detection feature to India: 5 steps to activate
When car crash detection is enabled, phone vibrates, emits alarm, prompts for assistance. Respond within 60 seconds to call emergency services or abort. Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow to enable and use the new Pixel car crash detection feature in India
Google has recently expanded its car crash detection feature for Pixel phones in India. The feature uses location, motion sensors, and surrounding sounds to detect serious accidents and call for emergency assistance. Key Points
India Today'I am haunted by it': Survivors of deadly train crash in India recount trauma
A signaling failure may have caused a crash between two trains in the eastern Odisha state of India last week, killing 275 people and injuring hundreds, according to initial investigations. It was one of the country's worst ever rail disasters and the government has already recommended an investigation by the country's Central Bureau of Investigations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has stated that whoever is found guilty will be severely punished and has pledged modernisation of the country's ageing railway systems. Key Points
Economic Times5 kids, including minor driver, killed in New York as SUV hits tree, bursts into flames: Report
Five children ranging in age from 8 to 17 years old died in a fiery early morning crash in New York on Sunday. Westchester County Police said a 16-year-old boy was likely driving the Nissan Rogue. Key Points
India Today23 years ago on July 25 Concorde crashed killing all 109 on board; marked the end of an era in supersonic
In 2000, tragedy struck as an Air France Concorde, en route to New York, crashed shortly after takeoff near Paris. The devastating accident claimed the lives of all 109 passengers and crew on board, along with four individuals on the ground. This marked the first-ever crash involving the renowned supersonic jet. Key Points
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Small plane crashes near California’s Big Bear City, all 3 onboard killed
The Beechcraft A36 went down about 2 PM near Big Bear City Airport and struck a vacant lot, officials said. All three onboard the plane were killed in the crash. Key Points
India TodayKerala air crash survivors just rewarded rescuers. Some call it ‘big fraud’
Survivors of the 2020 Calicut crash pooled compensation money to transform a local health centre to help villagers near the crash site. But now their act of generosity is at the heart of a controversy. Key Points
ThePrintIndia installs 'world's first' bamboo crash barrier| 5 points
The bamboo crash barrier will be an alternative to steel and will be environmentally friendly. The recycling value of the bamboo crash barrier is 50-70%, while that of steel barriers is 30-50%. Key Points
Hindustan TimesIran’s supreme leader presides over funeral for president, others killed in helicopter crash
Country now has an acting president, Mohammad Mokhber, who is overseeing a caretaker government. Iran’s supreme leader presided over a funeral on Wednesday... Key Points
The Tribune India1 dead, 7 missing after 2 Japanese Navy helicopters crash in Pacific Ocean during training
The cause of the crash not immediately known. Two Japanese navy helicopters carrying eight crew members crashed in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo during... Key Points
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US: Unable to assist Iran in probing Ebrahim Raisi’s copter crash
State Department cites ‘logistical reasons’. The Iranian government has requested the US to assist in probing the deadly helicopter crash that killed... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaOdisha train accident: Relatives still trying to identify bodies of their loved ones
Families of victims of India's deadliest train crash in decades are trying to identify bodies of relatives as railway officials recommend a criminal probe of the crash that killed 275 people. Only 45 bodies have been identified and 33 have been handed over to relatives. Key Points
mintWagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin presumed dead in plane crash: Russian officials
A business jet crashed in the Tver region of Russia, killing all 10 people on board, including mercenary chief Yevgeny Prigozhin. Prigozhin, who founded the Wagner private military company, was on the passenger list, but it is unclear if he was aboard the flight. The jet was en route from Moscow to St. Petersburg, and the authorities are currently investigating the cause of the crash. Key Points
Economic TimesPeregrine lander launched to Moon with humans remains to crash on Earth tonight
The spacecraft was to deliver approximately 20 payloads, with a total mass capacity of 90 kg, to the lunar surface. It was also carrying unconventional items such as a copy of Wikipedia, a bitcoin. Key Points
India TodayCBI probe won't help: Mamata Banerjee on Odisha train crash investigation
The Bengal chief minister said she had handed over the probe into the Gyaneshwari accident to the CBI 12 years ago. But the agency couldn't solve the case, she said. Key Points
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'Our family is devastated': 3 brothers lose lives in Odisha train crash
Three brothers from West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district were killed in the train crash in Odisha's Balasore. They came home a few days back and were going back to Tamil Nadu. Key Points
India TodayJapan Plane crash: Coast Guard plane was not given permission for take-off before collision
A Japanese coast guard plane collided with a larger Japan Airlines passenger jet at Tokyo's Haneda Airport. The transcript of communications prior to the crash suggests that the coast guard plane did not have permission to be on the runway. Key Points
mintNepal helicopter crash: Why is Himalayan nation notorious for poor air safety
Six people died when a tourist helicopter crashed in Nepal's Mount Everest region. Nepal has had at least 12 fatal plane crashes since 2010. | World News Key Points
Hindustan TimesOdisha Train Crash: Here's everything we know so far about India's worst rail tragedy in decades
India's triple train crash, which killed 275 people, saw the National Disaster Response Force withdraw all nine of its teams from rescue operations. Train services resumed on Monday, after the worst rail accident in two decades took place on 2 June near Balasore. Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, cited a change that occurred during electronic interlocking as the reason for the crash. Key Points
Economic TimesIndian-origin woman dead, daughter severely burned in US plane crash
An Indian-origin woman lost her life and her daughter and pilot instructor were severely injured in a plane crash in New York. Roma Gupta was killed when the four-seater single-engine plane went down in flames. Key Points
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Russia claims genetic tests confirm Wagner chief Prigozhin's death in plane crash
Russia's aviation agency had previously published the names of all 10 people on board. This list included Prigozhin & Dmitry Utkin, his right-hand man who helped found the Wagner group. Key Points
ThePrint'1000+ manpower working tirelessly': Restoration work underway at Odisha triple-train crash site
Restoration work, after three trains -- Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express and a goods train -- were involved in the accident, began at the crash site in Odisha's Balasore. The recent train collision is regarded as one of the worst railway tragedies in the history of the country. Key Points
India TodayIndian Air Force’s Surya Kiran trainer aircraft crashes near Chamrajnagar in Karnataka, pilots safe
A Surya Kiran trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed today on Thursday near Chamrajnagar in Karnataka. The incident happened during a routine training sortie. Key Points
India TodayUK planning to ban drivers under age 25 from giving their friends a lift
Drivers under the age of 25 could be banned from giving their friends a lift under new plans being considered by the UK government. The proposal came following a campaign by a woman whose 18-year-old daughter was killed in a car crash after taking a lift with a friend. Key Points
India TodayNine killed in crash of two US Army helicopters in Kentucky
Two U.S. soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash during training at Fort Campbell in 2018. Key Points
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Bharat NCAP norms to raise standards of cars in India. No more sasta & tikau hatchbacks
With Bharat NCAP, manufacturers such as Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai India will be expected to raise their standards. Unsafe cars will not sell in India. Key Points
ThePrintSix killed in California helicopter crash including Nigerian bank CEO
Six people, including the CEO of Access Bank Group, were killed in a helicopter crash in Southern California. The CEO of Access Bank Group and five others died in a helicopter crash in Southern California. Key Points
mintRussia Plane Crash: Russian Il-76 military transport plane with 65 Ukrainian POWs crashes near border: Rus
Russia Plane Crash: A Russian military transport plane, carrying 65 Ukrainian prisoners of war, six crew members, and three others, crashed in Russia's Belgorod region near Ukraine. The cause of the crash remains unclear, and it's uncertain if there are any survivors. The incident follows a major Russian missile attack on Ukraine, killing 18 people and injuring 130. Ukraine, marking the 700th day since the invasion, faces intensified conflict, with Russia employing decoy missiles and Ukraine focusing on strengthening air defenses. Ukraine's allies, including Germany, continue sending military aid packages amid ongoing challenges. Key Points
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