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Woman, 21, dies in fire which was started by converted e-bike battery in hallway

One e-bike battery caused fatal fire
Family calls for laws on e-bike storage

Woman who fell to her death from Hackney council flat was trying to fix drainpipe'

Sarah McGreevy fell to her death while attempting to unblock a drainage pipe, raising urgent concerns about safety and property maintenance standards.

Woman, 21, dies in fire which was started by converted e-bike battery in hallway

One e-bike battery caused fatal fire
Family calls for laws on e-bike storage

Woman who fell to her death from Hackney council flat was trying to fix drainpipe'

Sarah McGreevy fell to her death while attempting to unblock a drainage pipe, raising urgent concerns about safety and property maintenance standards.
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Argentina charges 3 over death of One Direction's Liam Payne DW 11/08/2024

Three individuals are charged in connection with Liam Payne's tragic death, highlighting issues of drug use and hotel safety.

Man found dead pinned beneath minivan in intentional hit and run, California cops say

The man found dead was the victim of an intentional hit-and-run crash.
Edward Herrera was arrested and charged with murder in connection to the incident.
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Woman with dementia died after eating washing pods

Brightly colored laundry capsules resemble candies, posing serious risks to dementia patients.
Regulations may not sufficiently consider the safety of cognitively impaired individuals.

Kerry inquest hears of the 'horrific experience' of death of five-year-old in quad bike accident

The tragic incident involving Freddie Davenport was an accidental death, confirmed by the coroner, following a horrific quad bike accident with a mower.

Woman, 32, killed when '20kg box of food fell on her neck'

Azusa Nishii died when a heavy food box fell from a refrigerator, causing neck compression and suffocation.

Inquest of man (69) found dead after absconding from hospital hears his previous attempt to leave was not shared with medical staff

The man who absconded from the hospital and was later found dead in a river was not suicidal but in a state of confusion and agitation.

Woman with dementia died after eating washing pods

Brightly colored laundry capsules resemble candies, posing serious risks to dementia patients.
Regulations may not sufficiently consider the safety of cognitively impaired individuals.

Kerry inquest hears of the 'horrific experience' of death of five-year-old in quad bike accident

The tragic incident involving Freddie Davenport was an accidental death, confirmed by the coroner, following a horrific quad bike accident with a mower.

Woman, 32, killed when '20kg box of food fell on her neck'

Azusa Nishii died when a heavy food box fell from a refrigerator, causing neck compression and suffocation.

Inquest of man (69) found dead after absconding from hospital hears his previous attempt to leave was not shared with medical staff

The man who absconded from the hospital and was later found dead in a river was not suicidal but in a state of confusion and agitation.
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Photographer killed after accidentally walking into plane propeller in Kansas

A photographer was killed by a spinning airplane propeller while taking pictures, highlighting important safety concerns in aviation-related photography.
#investigation

Father of Whitby boy 'desperate for any answers' after son found unconscious in parking lot | CBC News

A father in Whitby, Ont., is searching for answers following the tragic and unexplained death of his son, Subhan Mareer.

Liam Payne had 'multiple substances' in his body at time of death, preliminary toxicology report reveals

Former One Direction singer Payne had drugs in his system at the time of his death, leading to an investigation into the circumstances surrounding it.

Northern California firefighters run over, kill man at the scene of a fire

Firefighters responding to a brush fire accidentally ran over two individuals, resulting in one fatality and serious injuries.
The incident highlights issues of homelessness and safety in emergency response situations.

Father of Whitby boy 'desperate for any answers' after son found unconscious in parking lot | CBC News

A father in Whitby, Ont., is searching for answers following the tragic and unexplained death of his son, Subhan Mareer.

Liam Payne had 'multiple substances' in his body at time of death, preliminary toxicology report reveals

Former One Direction singer Payne had drugs in his system at the time of his death, leading to an investigation into the circumstances surrounding it.

Northern California firefighters run over, kill man at the scene of a fire

Firefighters responding to a brush fire accidentally ran over two individuals, resulting in one fatality and serious injuries.
The incident highlights issues of homelessness and safety in emergency response situations.
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Scottish DJ Jack Revill AKA Jackmaster dies aged 38

Jackmaster, a prominent figure in the electronic music scene, has tragically died at age 38 due to an accidental head injury.

Blue Jackets mourning Johnny Gaudreau's death two years after goalie's tragedy

The tragic deaths of NHL stars Johnny Gaudreau and Matiss Kivlenieks highlight the dangers of freak accidents within the sport. 
#richard-simmons

Richard Simmons' cause of death revealed by his brother

Richard Simmons died from accidental causes related to complications from recent falls and heart disease.

Richard Simmons' family reveals what killed the iconic fitness guru - LGBTQ Nation

Richard Simmons' death was ruled accidental, linked to falls and heart disease complications.

Richard Simmons' cause of death revealed by his brother

Richard Simmons died from accidental causes related to complications from recent falls and heart disease.

Richard Simmons' family reveals what killed the iconic fitness guru - LGBTQ Nation

Richard Simmons' death was ruled accidental, linked to falls and heart disease complications.
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Chris Pratt's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' stunt double Tony McFarr's cause of death revealed

Tony McFarr's cause of death was an irregular heartbeat triggered by multiple health issues, including alcohol poisoning and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
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'A shattering tragedy': Bay Area father of 3 drowns in Lake Tahoe

A father of three, Francisco Villa, drowned in an apparent accident at Lake Tahoe, highlighting the dangers of its cold waters.

Lost hat found near cliff leads deputies to missing man's body, California cops say

A missing 76-year-old man was found dead after falling off an ocean cliff in Mendocino County, located by his hat near the cliff's edge.

'A shattering tragedy': Bay Area father of 3 drowns in Lake Tahoe

A father of three, Francisco Villa, drowned in an apparent accident at Lake Tahoe, highlighting the dangers of its cold waters.

Lost hat found near cliff leads deputies to missing man's body, California cops say

A missing 76-year-old man was found dead after falling off an ocean cliff in Mendocino County, located by his hat near the cliff's edge.
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At least 1 arrest made in connection to Matthew Perry's death, law enforcement source says

Matthew Perry's death resulted from an accidental ketamine overdose, with investigations revealing concerns regarding his medical treatment and the circumstances surrounding his dosing.

What is ketamine? Potential dangers of the drug responsible 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death

Matthew Perry's death was ruled accidental, linked to ketamine and other factors.
An arrest related to the drug source has been made as part of the investigation.

Arrests made in drug investigation into Matthew Perry's ketamine death: Sources

Multiple people face federal charges related to Matthew Perry's death from ketamine excess.

At least 1 arrest made in connection to Matthew Perry's death, law enforcement source says

Matthew Perry's death resulted from an accidental ketamine overdose, with investigations revealing concerns regarding his medical treatment and the circumstances surrounding his dosing.

What is ketamine? Potential dangers of the drug responsible 'Friends' star Matthew Perry's death

Matthew Perry's death was ruled accidental, linked to ketamine and other factors.
An arrest related to the drug source has been made as part of the investigation.

Arrests made in drug investigation into Matthew Perry's ketamine death: Sources

Multiple people face federal charges related to Matthew Perry's death from ketamine excess.
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Gboyega Odubanjo inquest: Coroner says poet's death was accidental

Death of poet Gboyega Odubanjo at Shambala Festival in Northamptonshire ruled accidental due to drugs in his system.

Death of London toddler 14 months after swallowing plastic googly eye prompts coroner's warning

A London toddler, aged 2, died after swallowing a plastic object, sparking a warning from the coroner.
Coroner raised concerns over the lack of national guidance for hospitals regarding children who may have swallowed small objects.

Grace Vater: Woman, 22, died on Christmas Day after horror quad bike crash

A young woman named Grace Vater died in a quad bike accident in the Cotswolds village of Shipton Moyne.
Her grieving sister launched a fundraiser to support their single mother and raised thousands of pounds in just a few hours.

Body of missing Carpentersville girl located in Vernon Hills detention pond, officials say

The body of a missing teen was recovered from a detention pond in Vernon Hills after she drove into it accidentally.
The family held out hope that the teen might be found alive, but police believe she had likely died.

Jay Slater's mother says family's hearts are broken' after teenager's body found

The heartbreaking confirmation of a missing British teenager's body devastates the family, revealing the tragic end to their search in Tenerife.

L.A. County deputy was found dead with meth pipe after double shift, autopsy shows

A Los Angeles County deputy died from methamphetamine use during a double shift, as revealed in a death report.
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