Man found unresponsive after crashing e-scooter into pavement in Putney
A man riding an e-scooter in Putney crashed into the pavement, leading to hospitalization. He was found unconscious but later regained consciousness. [ more ]
Acclaimed Bromley poet drowned by accident after bad trip' at festival
The tragic death at the Shambala Festival highlights the importance of adequate care and support for individuals experiencing drug-induced distress. [ more ]
Woman on sidewalk left critical after 18-wheeler crashes into car in northwest Miami
A woman was critically injured after an 18-wheeler struck a car, causing it to hit her on a sidewalk near the Northwest 27th drawbridge in Miami. [ more ]
Man who was in a coma and relearnt to walk is now running the London Marathon
Connor Blundell overcame a serious accident in Spain, relearned to walk and talk, and is now running the London Marathon, expressing gratitude and raising awareness for homelessness and clean water. [ more ]
Tour of the Basque Country: Cycling race halted after crash DW 04/04/2024
Several cyclists, including top athletes like Jonas Vingegaard, were hospitalized after a mass pile-up during the Tour of the Basque Country bike race. [ more ]
Cyclist who died after collision with bin lorry in central London named
Cheistha Kochhar, a 33-year-old cyclist and PhD student, tragically died in a collision with a bin lorry in central London on her way home from LSE.
She was described as bright, brilliant, brave, and full of life by her father and former colleagues, leaving behind a devastated community of friends, admirers, and colleagues. [ more ]
Russia says military plane crashes with 15 on board DW 03/12/2024
Military cargo plane crash in Russia's Ivanovo region with no survivors, likely cause engine fire.
Eight crew members and seven passengers on board the Ilyushin Il-76 military cargo plane. Multiple unverified videos and photos circulated on Russian social networks. [ more ]
Mountain lion cub gets 'second chance at life' after car hit him in California
A mountain lion cub in California was hit by a car and given a second chance at life.
The cub was taken to the San Diego Humane Society's Ramona Wildlife Center where it received medical care and underwent multiple surgeries to heal its fractured leg. [ more ]
'I was hit by two Tube trains - twenty-two tonnes of steel crushed my limbs'
Sarah de Lagarde slipped on a wet platform at High Barnet station and fell down the gap between the train and the platform, resulting in severe injuries.
Sarah is launching a legal battle against Transport for London (TfL), claiming they have not accepted responsibility for the accident. [ more ]
French farmers protest turns deadly as woman dies after car hits hay-bale
A woman was killed and her husband and daughter were seriously injured in a crash at a protest by French farmers.
The fatal crash represents a dramatic turn for the growing protest movement among French farmers for better remuneration and against excessive regulation and costs. [ more ]