A fuel tanker carrying cattle collided head-on with another truck in Nigeria, resulting in a deadly explosion that killed at least 48 people and burned 50 cattle alive. The incident highlights the dangers of road transportation in Nigeria, where fatal truck accidents are common due to the lack of a robust railway system.
A schoolgirl in Mangaluru displayed remarkable bravery by lifting an auto-rickshaw off her injured mother after a freak accident. The incident, captured on CCTV footage, shows the girl’s quick thinking and determination in saving her mother and another passenger. Her heroism has gone viral, with netizens praising her courage and calling for a bravery award.
A 45-year-old homeless man was killed in Delhi after being hit by a speeding car and dragged for 10 meters. The driver, Shivam Dubey, fled the scene but was arrested the following day. He has been charged with causing death by negligence.
A speeding car struck two workers of the Mulund Cha Raja Ganpati Mandal in Mumbai during the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, resulting in one fatality and a critical injury. The incident occurred early Saturday morning, and authorities are actively searching for the driver.
A truck carrying paraformaldehyde overturned on Ghodbunder Road in Thane, causing an 11-hour traffic jam. This is the second such incident in as many days, highlighting the growing concern over traffic disruptions on the highway. The accident left thousands of commuters stranded, impacting their daily routines.
A tin roof collapse during a musical performance at the Mahavir Mela in Chhapra, Bihar, injured over 100 people. The incident occurred when the roof, which had several people standing on it, gave way. In a separate incident, a makeshift tent collapsed during a religious procession in Saran district, injuring at least 10 people.
A truck carrying chemical powder overturned on Ghodbunder Road in Thane, causing major traffic disruption. The accident occurred near the Patlipada flyover, injuring the driver and disrupting traffic for hours. This is the third such accident on the stretch in the past 24 hours, highlighting the need for improved infrastructure and traffic management.
A harrowing video has gone viral showcasing a logging truck careening off a highway culvert in Jaipur, Rajasthan, landing on and crushing a water tanker. Despite the catastrophic impact, a series of near misses saw those in the immediate vicinity escape unscathed, leaving viewers stunned by the sheer luck involved.
A two-storey building under construction collapsed in Jaipur’s Jawahar Nagar area on Thursday, trapping people in juice shops located beneath. Rescue teams from the Municipal Corporation, local administration, SDRF, and police are on site, working to rescue those trapped under the debris.
A 24-year-old man died in Mumbai after a speeding car hit his motorcycle in Goregaon. The driver fled the scene, but police have arrested two people, including a minor. This incident follows a similar hit-and-run case in July where a woman died after being struck by a BMW. The accused in that case, Mihir Shah, is currently in judicial custody.
