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www.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Blood-soaked Household Cavalry horses loose in central London cause chaos

Loose Household Cavalry horses caused mayhem in central London, with one covered in blood. The horses, spooked during morning exercise, led to accidents and injuries, causing chaos in the city. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago
London

London travel news LIVE: District line chaos after empty train derailed and Overground part-suspended

Passengers facing severe delays in London due to various transport issues. [ more ]
www.romfordrecorder.co.uk
1 month ago
London

The road where 85pc of drivers were found speeding is to get new safety measures

Safety measures in Havering Road to address speeding and enhance pedestrian safety.
Proposed measures approved by Havering Council after a study found high instances of speeding and accidents along Havering Road. [ more ]
BBC News
3 months ago
London

TfL must focus on Victoria Bus Station safety - MP

Westminster MP calls for increased focus on safety at Victoria Bus Station
Concerns raised about passenger safety after second fatal accident [ more ]
BikeMag
1 month ago
Bicycling

Rider Gives Lesson On How Not To Whip

Whip is a popular mountain bike trick involving throwing the rear wheel sideways in the air.
Executing a whip can sometimes result in accidents due to loss of balance or dropping the front wheel. [ more ]
BikeMag
1 month ago
Bicycling

Hiker Learns Golden Rule Of Bike Trails The Hard Way

Riders in bike parks need not worry about sharing trails with hikers, but accidents can still happen. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
Cars

What to do if your vehicle is submerged in water

Act quickly: Exit the car when water level is below windows, within about a minute.
Do not delay: Do not call 911 or wait for the car to fill up with water, escape as quickly as possible. [ more ]
The Mercury News
3 months ago
Cars

Why Teslas crash more than gas-powered cars

Hertz is selling its electric cars and replacing them with gasoline vehicles due to drivers crashing the EVs.
Data from insurance claims shows that drivers tend to crash more when switching to electric cars compared to gasoline vehicles. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

M4 closed eastbound near Heathrow airport as police investigate incident'

M4 eastbound near Heathrow Airport closed for investigation
Delays on M3 and M1 motorways due to collisions [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

What's News, Breaking: Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Subway-surfing incidents continue to pose risks, with recent cases leading to injury and death.
Brooklyn's significant population and cultural reputation are highlighted in the article. [ more ]
Battery Power
2 months ago
Atlanta Braves

This Day in Braves History: March 9

Luis Salazar's accident during a spring training game resulted in facial fractures and losing an eye.
MLB history includes memorable events like the signing of Carlton Fisk by the Chicago White Sox and the approval of new teams like the Arizona Diamondbacks and Tampa Bay Devil Rays. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
New York City

New Subway Fare Gates and Platform Barriers Fail to Impress New Yorkers

Transit officials are testing new fare gates and metal platform barriers to address fare evasion and accidents on the subway system.
The new fare gates and platform barriers have received mixed reviews from New Yorkers. [ more ]
BBC Sport
3 months ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Afcon 2023: Six fans die in Guinea amid victory celebrations

Guinea's win was their third in their last 15 Nations Cup matches.
Three people died and several dozen were injured in road accidents during the celebration. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Education

Thirteen children die in Chinese boarding school fire

Thirteen pupils died in a fire at a primary school in central Henan province.
The school's owner was detained following the incident. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
Science

Space and Submarine Explorers Are Right to Take Risks

Space exploration carries inherent risks, and accidents resulting in loss of life are inevitable.
Understanding the differences between space travel and exploration of the ocean is crucial to accurate risk assessment. [ more ]
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