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fromMail Online
1 week ago

Britain's most dangerous plant leaves toddler with PLUM-sized blister

A toddler suffered severe burns from exposure to giant hogweed, leading to a painful blister and hospital treatment for second-degree burns.
California
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

3 people die Saturday on California rivers

Three individuals tragically died in California waterways on Saturday, highlighting the dangers of summer recreation.
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago

Three Germans die in Austrian mountain falls in last week

A third German has fallen to their death in the Austrian mountains, marking a tragic incident in recent climbing accidents.
#public-safety
fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Woman, 24, killed by NYC subway train while relieving herself on tracks: Report

fromsilive
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

Woman, 24, killed by NYC subway train while relieving herself on tracks: Report

fromMiami Herald
2 weeks ago

Have you witnessed or had a close call or crash with a Brightline train? Let us know

Brightline, South Florida's higher-speed luxury commuter train, is reported to be the deadliest train line in the United States, according to a yearlong investigation.
Miami
#boating-safety
#subway-safety
Humor
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Tim Dowling: a rake has it in for me and the tortoise

A couple navigates a challenging walk with their dog while avoiding picnics, culminating in a humorous mishap involving a rake.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

California fireworks explosions: 1 killed in Simi Valley, 2 critically injured in Bay Area

Accidental fireworks explosions in California this July have led to one fatality in Simi Valley and critical injuries in the Bay Area.
US news
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

Both Dad and Daughter Rescued After Going Overboard During Disney Cruise Ship

A father and daughter were quickly rescued after falling overboard from a Disney cruise ship.
California
fromwww.ocregister.com
1 month ago

California tragedy highlights how rare and serious teen driving lesson crashes can be

Teen driving accidents, though rare for permit holders, underscore the need for careful education and practice in driver training.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

This Is The Potentially Deadly Mistake People Make When Returning From Vacation

Drowsy driving is a serious risk and can lead to fatal accidents, akin to driving under the influence.
NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Cyclists slashed by taut string on Marine Parkway Bridge

Cyclists on the Marine Parkway Bridge were injured by a kite string, raising safety concerns about kite-fighting practices.
#hiking
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Mindfulness Can Help You Avoid Accidents of All Kinds

Research from the NHTSA highlights that distraction causes around 8% of fatal car crashes and 13% of injury crashes in 2023, attributing significant harm to driver inattention.
Mindfulness
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

Innocent driver hospitalized after street racing leads to Vacaville crash

Street racing can lead to serious accidents and injuries, endangering innocent lives.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Brooklyn Bridge's previous crashes include one involving Nazi ship

In October 1935, the Hamburg-American freighter the Tirpitz struck the bridge, bending its masts. The captain mentioned unusually high tide as a factor.
Brooklyn
Juventus
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Piastri pips Verstappen to Emilia-Romagna F1 GP pole after huge Tsunoda crash

Oscar Piastri secured pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, narrowly beating Max Verstappen in a dramatic qualifying session.
#traffic-safety
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

A serious car crash occurs every 7 minutes on Long Island - and NY rep is demanding action: 'National crisis'

NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Slaughter of the Innocents: Recidivist Speeder Kills Three - Streetsblog New York City

A driver with a suspended license killed three pedestrians and injured another after crashing into a taxi while driving recklessly on a city street.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
NYC politics

A serious car crash occurs every 7 minutes on Long Island - and NY rep is demanding action: 'National crisis'

NYC parents
fromStreetsblog
4 months ago

Slaughter of the Innocents: Recidivist Speeder Kills Three - Streetsblog New York City

A driver with a suspended license killed three pedestrians and injured another after crashing into a taxi while driving recklessly on a city street.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

'The sport we love can be so cruel at times' - Irish racer pays tribute after two die in 11-man superbike crash

Two riders tragically died from injuries sustained in a race crash, prompting heartfelt tributes from fellow racers.
#aviation
US news
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Arizona plane collision raises questions about air traffic control towers. Here's what to know

Pilot communication is crucial at airports without a tower, as shown by the recent midair collision incident at Marana Regional Airport.
US news
fromAxios
5 months ago

Is it safe to fly? NTSB data says yes

The U.S. aviation safety record remains strong despite recent incidents and public concerns.
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
5 months ago

2 people are dead after a small plane collision in Arizona, authorities say

Midair collision in Arizona leaves at least two dead, prompting investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Miscellaneous
fromIntelligencer
5 months ago

How Can a Plane Suddenly Nose-Dive?

A medevac jet crash in northeast Philadelphia killed all six aboard and one on the ground, prompting investigations into the incident.
US news
fromFast Company
5 months ago

Arizona plane collision raises questions about air traffic control towers. Here's what to know

Pilot communication is crucial at airports without a tower, as shown by the recent midair collision incident at Marana Regional Airport.
US news
fromAxios
5 months ago

Is it safe to fly? NTSB data says yes

The U.S. aviation safety record remains strong despite recent incidents and public concerns.
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
5 months ago

2 people are dead after a small plane collision in Arizona, authorities say

Midair collision in Arizona leaves at least two dead, prompting investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board.
Miscellaneous
fromIntelligencer
5 months ago

How Can a Plane Suddenly Nose-Dive?

A medevac jet crash in northeast Philadelphia killed all six aboard and one on the ground, prompting investigations into the incident.
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Saturday Links: Driver Tosses Grenade Out Car Window While Fleeing CHP In North Berkeley

Brian Montana of Possessed was shot by police after an armed standoff, escalating from a dispute.
Seven people died in a head-on crash near Yellowstone, prompting an investigation.
Several Bay Area arts nonprofits lost NEA grants due to new government priorities.
Boston food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Skydiver suffers critical injuries in southern Maine

A skydiver fell from over 50 feet and was critically injured, prompting an FAA investigation into the incident.
#toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto

Child, 6, taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after fall from balcony in North York | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago
Toronto

Child, 6, taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after fall from balcony in North York | CBC News

UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

No criminal charges over death of ice hockey player

The Crown Prosecution Service has decided not to press charges against ice hockey player Matthew Petgrave in the death of Adam Johnson.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

37 Times People Messed Up On Movie Sets And Accidentally Created Pure Magic

Director Rian Johnson noted that the unintended use of the mug in Knives Out's ending was a happy accident that added meaning to the scene.
Film
SF parents
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

Grandma, 93, broke neck and died in London care home due to 'failings' in her care, daughter claims

A grandma died after falling in a care home that failed to ensure her safety, highlighting serious care deficiencies.
UK news
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Young boy dies after struck by car in Westmeath, motorcyclist dies in Limerick crash, two children hospitalised in Sligo crash

Multiple serious road collisions have resulted in fatalities and injuries across counties, prompting a call for witnesses in the most recent cases.
#subway-surfing
fromNew York City, NY Patch
3 months ago
New York City

Man Found Dead After Subway Surfing In NYC, Police Say

Subway surfing incidents lead to deadly outcomes, as shown by the recent fatality in NYC.
Safety concerns surrounding subway surfing are highlighted by this tragic event.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Subway surfing boy, 12, seriously hurt after falling off NYC train during morning rush

A young boy was injured while subway surfing, highlighting ongoing dangers associated with this reckless behavior.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

Subway surfing boy, 12, seriously hurt after falling off NYC train during morning rush

A young boy was injured while subway surfing, highlighting ongoing dangers associated with this reckless behavior.
fromTODAY.com
3 months ago

Idaho mom issues a warning after her toddler died when an unsecured mirror fell on him

"Last I saw him, he was sitting near the kitchen by the pool table playing with Magna-Tiles by himself. He was just so content and happy."
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

14 People Who Died In The Most Horrifying, Disturbing, And "Please Don't Let This Happen To Me!" Ways

Serendipitous deaths can occur due to bizarre coincidences, leading to tragic outcomes.
Online communities can result in disturbing real-life events, illustrating the extremes of human behavior.
Even mundane activities carry unpredictable risks, as illustrated by Sherwood Anderson's tragic accident.
fromFlowingData
4 months ago

History of slipping on banana peels

Secret Base's documentary on slipping on banana peels chronicles humorous accidents from history, combining detailed maps and timelines to illustrate their physical risks and cultural impact.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Australian tourist killed and two injured as snorkelling boat capsizes off Bali

A snorkelling boat carrying 13, including 11 Australians, capsized in rough seas off Bali, resulting in one death and injuries to two others.
UK news
London
fromTime Out London
4 months ago

Revealed: the London tube platforms with the biggest gaps

The gap between tube platforms and trains is a significant risk, causing hundreds of injuries and fatalities in 2024.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

Russian captain of container ship in fatal North Sea crash appears in court

Russian captain charged with gross negligence manslaughter after fatal North Sea collision.
#daylight-saving-time
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Daylight saving time is bad for you. Here's what you can do to soften the blow.

Daylight saving time negatively impacts health, increasing risks such as accidents and mood disorders.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Daylight saving time is bad for you. Here's what you can do to soften the blow.

Daylight saving time negatively impacts health, increasing risks such as accidents and mood disorders.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Network Rail fined 3.41m over track worker's death

Network Rail fined £3.41 million for the death of a track worker due to safety breaches during inspections.
Alternative transportation
fromArs Technica
5 months ago

See a garbage truck's CNG cylinders explode after lithium-ion battery fire

Firefighters faced significant challenges when attempting to extinguish a CNG truck fire, ultimately concluding a lithium-ion battery caused the blaze.
Washington DC
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Send Us Your Views on Airplane Safety and the D.C. Reagon Airport Crash

A collision at Reagan National Airport resulted in the worst aviation accident in 25 years, prompting investigations into communications and airspace issues.
fromFuturism
5 months ago

Cybertruck Driver Was Blasted on Booze and Cocaine in Deadly Crash

The Cybertruck fires in 2024 raise questions about its safety; five fatal incidents have occurred despite Tesla's claim that EVs are safer than gas vehicles.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

At least 48 people killed in Mali goldmine collapse

The collapse of an illegally operated goldmine in Mali resulted in 48 fatalities, emphasizing the risks of unregulated mining in the country.
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Search Underway in Western Alaska for Plane Carrying 10 People. What We Know So Far

Due to the challenging weather conditions and low visibility, search and rescue operations for the missing Bering Air Caravan have been constrained, complicating efforts to locate the aircraft.
Miscellaneous
fromMail Online
5 months ago

Alert after vape EXPLODES and leaves woman's car in flames

I was just driving down the road talking to my husband and then the next thing you know, my vape just exploded.
Writing
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago

31 Clumsy People Who Accidentally Hurt Themselves In Unbelievably Silly Ways

Traveling can lead to unexpected accidents.
Some unfortunate incidents can still lead to humorous memories.
London
fromwww.islingtongazette.co.uk
6 months ago

Woman in her 30s dies after falling from height in Clerkenwell

Two separate incidents of falls from height occurred in Clerkenwell on January 12, resulting in two fatalities, neither treated as suspicious.
fromBuzzFeed
7 months ago

13 People Who Destroyed Their Life With One Bad Decision

"I had a work acquaintance, not close enough to be a friend, just someone I talked to once in a while. This happened more than 40 years ago... He tried cleaning it with bleach, and it had minimal effect. So he had some acid that he had brought home from work and dumped it into the toilet, which already had bleach in it. This released chlorine gas, which overwhelmed him. He barely managed to stagger out of the bathroom before collapsing..."
Writing
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Jay Leno feels 'very lucky' despite burn accident, challenges with wife's dementia battle

Jay Leno maintains a positive attitude despite personal struggles, including serious accidents and family health issues.
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

British man dies in fall from Spanish bridge while creating online content'

A British man fell to his death while attempting to create social media content by climbing a prohibited bridge in Spain.
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