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'My sister was electrocuted in St James's Park'

A woman is taking legal action after her sister suffered electrocution in a London park due to a malfunctioning spotlight.
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Sports centre pledges 'full investigation' as 11 in hospital after chlorine leak

Emergency services responded to a chlorine leak at a sports center, with multiple hospitalizations prompting an immediate investigation into safety protocols.

Woman hospitalized after car hit by commuter rail in Abington

A woman was hospitalized after her car collided with a commuter rail train, but her injuries were non-life-threatening.

Sports centre pledges 'full investigation' as 11 in hospital after chlorine leak

Emergency services responded to a chlorine leak at a sports center, with multiple hospitalizations prompting an immediate investigation into safety protocols.

Woman hospitalized after car hit by commuter rail in Abington

A woman was hospitalized after her car collided with a commuter rail train, but her injuries were non-life-threatening.
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2-Year-Old Gorilla Dies After Being Struck by Hydraulic Door at Zoo

A 2-year-old gorilla died after being struck by a hydraulic door at Calgary Zoo due to a staff member's mistake during a routine procedure.

Debris falls from AT&T Stadium roof while opening before Cowboys-Texans; no injuries sustained

A piece of sheet metal fell onto the field at AT&T Stadium during the roof opening, prompting officials to close it for safety.

Bullet strikes Southwest Airlines plane at Dallas Love Field Airport

A Southwest Airlines plane was struck by a bullet while preparing for takeoff, with no injuries reported.

GM's Cruise to pay $500,000 fine to DOJ, admits submitting false report | TechCrunch

Cruise is penalized for submitting a false report related to a serious safety incident involving its autonomous vehicles.
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Investigation underway after large piece of rigging falls at South Station entrance

No injuries reported after rigging gear fell near South Station; investigation launched.

Video shows moment equipment fell to the ground at South Station

A piece of rigging narrowly missed hitting commuters at South Station, prompting an investigation.

Investigation underway after large piece of rigging falls at South Station entrance

No injuries reported after rigging gear fell near South Station; investigation launched.

Video shows moment equipment fell to the ground at South Station

A piece of rigging narrowly missed hitting commuters at South Station, prompting an investigation.
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Boat crushed in Boston Harbor after crane failure

A crane failure in East Boston dropped a floating dock into Boston Harbor, crushing a boat but thankfully resulting in no injuries.

BAE Systems fire: Huge blaze engulfs Barrow nuclear submarine shipyard building

BAE Systems' Barrow-in-Furness site experienced a significant fire; two were hospitalized but there was no nuclear risk, and all personnel are accounted for.

Georgia dock collapse: witness says gangway buckled from too much weight'

Witnesses highlight that walkers and wheelchairs contributed to the tragic dock collapse in Georgia, leading to seven fatalities.
#investigation

French coastguard reports incident involving small boat in Channel

Safety incident involving a small boat in the Channel.
French authorities leading response and investigation.

Woman wanted after dangerous dog hurt young girl on train in north Kent

Police are investigating a serious dog bite incident involving a young girl on a train in north Kent.

French coastguard reports incident involving small boat in Channel

Safety incident involving a small boat in the Channel.
French authorities leading response and investigation.

Woman wanted after dangerous dog hurt young girl on train in north Kent

Police are investigating a serious dog bite incident involving a young girl on a train in north Kent.
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US Navy parachutist lands on mother and daughter during SF Fleet Week

A U.S. Navy parachutist injured a mother and daughter during a demonstration at Fleet Week in San Francisco.

Navy parachutist misses mark during fleet week, stumbles into mother and son,

A U.S. Navy parachutist missed their landing during Fleet Week, causing minor injuries to a mother and son.
The Navy will investigate the incident to prevent future issues.

US Navy parachutist lands on mother and daughter during SF Fleet Week

A U.S. Navy parachutist injured a mother and daughter during a demonstration at Fleet Week in San Francisco.

Navy parachutist misses mark during fleet week, stumbles into mother and son,

A U.S. Navy parachutist missed their landing during Fleet Week, causing minor injuries to a mother and son.
The Navy will investigate the incident to prevent future issues.
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12 rescued after being trapped for hours in Colorado gold mine

Twelve people were safely rescued from a Colorado gold mine after an elevator malfunction, but one person tragically lost their life during the incident.

1 person is dead and 12 are trapped in a former Colorado gold mine

One person died in an elevator malfunction at a Colorado gold mine, with 12 others trapped but safe and in communication with authorities.

House explosion in Long Beach injures one person, displaces three others

An explosion in a Long Beach accessory dwelling unit injured one person and displaced three others, leading to significant property damage.

Woman Run Down by Delivery Robot on College Campus

Delivery robots can cause serious injuries, as evidenced by an incident at Arizona State University where a woman was struck.
The response from the robot company to the injury complaint has been criticized for its lack of empathy.

Lockdown lifted at Oakwood Collegiate after gunshots in area | CBC News

A public high school was placed in 'hold and secure' mode due to nearby gunfire, but no injuries were reported.
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A helicopter halts traffic on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles

A helicopter made an emergency landing on the 110 Freeway due to loss of power, causing major traffic disruptions but no injuries.

Garbage truck catches fire, causes closure of I-680 lanes near Hwy 242 split in Concord

A garbage truck fire halted traffic on a California freeway with no reported injuries.

A helicopter halts traffic on the 110 Freeway in South Los Angeles

A helicopter made an emergency landing on the 110 Freeway due to loss of power, causing major traffic disruptions but no injuries.

Garbage truck catches fire, causes closure of I-680 lanes near Hwy 242 split in Concord

A garbage truck fire halted traffic on a California freeway with no reported injuries.
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Driver, passenger and a small dog killed in crash in Burlington, police say | CBC News

A car crash in Burlington resulted in the deaths of two individuals and a dog, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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An air traffic controller was found asleep under a blanket mid-shift at one of the world's top airports

Staffing shortages and excessive night shifts led to an air traffic controller being found asleep on duty, raising serious safety concerns.

Woman falls from tall, climbable Burning Man art

A woman fell from a climbable art installation at Burning Man, raising concerns about safety at large-scale artistic events.

The Cyclone Suddenly Goes Silent in Coney Island

The Cyclone roller coaster was taken out of service due to a mechanical issue just before Labor Day weekend.

Romford shopping centre issues update after fire sparks mass evacuation

A fire at a restaurant in Brewery Shopping Centre led to the evacuation of approximately 200 people, with no reported injuries.

Duck boat rescues adult and child from Charles River

A father and child were rescued from the Charles River by a nearby Duck Boat after the child fell in.

Belfast Zoo launches probe over claim worker allegedly left 'locked in with lions'

A staff member at Belfast Zoo was left inside a lion enclosure,

Boeing Ousts Head of 737 Jetliner Program

Boeing's 737 program head leaves after safety incident
Company shifts focus to quality and safety
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