An Air Dynasty helicopter crashed in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on Wednesday, killing all five people on board, including four Chinese nationals. The helicopter lost contact shortly after takeoff from Kathmandu, en route to Rasuwa. Police have recovered the bodies from the crash site, with one body charred beyond recognition.
A woman on holiday in Croatia accidentally swallowed a 20cm toothbrush while brushing her teeth. After a series of medical procedures, including an endoscopy, the toothbrush was successfully retrieved from her stomach.
A Mumbai-Howrah Mail train derailed in Jharkhand’s Seraikela-Kharsawan district early on Tuesday, injuring six passengers. The incident occurred near Badabamboo, around 80 km from Jamshedpur. Rescue operations are underway, and Indian Railways has issued helpline numbers for assistance.
A three-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh’s Singrauli district fell into an open borewell on Monday, prompting a rescue operation by officials. This incident follows a series of similar tragedies involving children falling into borewells in India, highlighting the dangers of unsecured borewells and the need for better safety measures.
Two individuals were seriously injured when a hoarding fell on them near the Dhono Dhanyo Auditorium in Kolkata, just before West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee arrived for an event. The incident is being investigated as either an accident or a security lapse.
A fire broke out on the INS Brahmaputra warship in Mumbai’s Naval Dockyard, causing the ship to tilt and rest on one side. One sailor is missing after the incident, while a search operation is underway. The Vice Admiral expressed concern and confirmed that an investigation will be conducted.
Four people, including two minors, drowned in the Ganga river in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district. Bihar CM Nitish Kumar expressed condolences and announced an ex-gratia of ₹4 lakh for each of the families. The incident occurred when a group of friends were swimming and one person began struggling in the strong current.
A goods train derailed between Valsad and Surat stations in Gujarat, disrupting rail traffic. No casualties were reported, according to Western Railway officials.
Anvi Kamdar, a Mumbai-based influencer with a large following on Instagram, tragically died after falling into a 300-foot deep gorge near the Kumbhe waterfall in Raigad district while filming a video. The incident occurred during a monsoon outing with friends on July 16th. In a separate incident, a woman fell from the third floor of a building in Dombivli while socializing with her friends, resulting in her death.
A tragic accident on the Ahmedabad-Vadodara Express Highway in Anand has claimed the lives of six people and injured eight others. The collision involved a bus and a truck, prompting an immediate emergency response. Authorities are investigating the cause of the accident, and further updates are expected.
