A devastating fire erupted in a shop-cum-residential building in Mumbai’s Chembur area, claiming the lives of seven people, including three minors. The blaze, which started at 5:20 am, was confined to the ground floor shop before spreading to the upper floor residence. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A young child was among several people who died when an overcrowded boat attempting to cross the English Channel capsized. French authorities have confirmed the tragic incident, highlighting the dangers faced by asylum seekers seeking to reach Britain. The incident underscores the ongoing crisis in the Channel, with increased crossings and a rise in deaths despite warnings from authorities.
A tragic accident involving a Thai school bus turned into a devastating inferno, claiming the lives of over 20 children and leaving the nation in shock and mourning. The bus, carrying 38 children and six teachers on a school trip, caught fire after a tire burst, resulting in a catastrophic blaze that engulfed the vehicle. Rescue efforts are underway to recover the victims’ bodies, while authorities are struggling to identify the remains due to the severity of the burns. The incident highlights Thailand’s alarming road safety record, with the country consistently ranking among the most dangerous in the world.
A bus carrying 44 students and teachers from Uthai Thani province caught fire in suburban Bangkok, leading to the tragic deaths of over 20 people. The fire, believed to have started at the front of the bus after a tire exploded, engulfed the vehicle in flames. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but many victims remain unidentified.
A tragic series of drowning incidents occurred across Bihar during the ‘Jivitputrika’ festival, claiming the lives of at least 43 people, including 37 children. The incidents, reported from 15 districts, highlighted the dangers of taking holy dips in rivers and ponds without proper safety measures. Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar expressed condolences and announced an ex-gratia payment for the families of the deceased.
The death toll from a building collapse in Lucknow, India, has risen to eight after rescuers recovered three more bodies from the rubble. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when a three-story structure housing storage units and a motor workshop collapsed, injuring 28 people. Rescue operations are ongoing, focusing on ensuring no one else is trapped. The building was undergoing construction work at the time of the collapse and a pillar had reportedly developed cracks before the incident.
A devastating fire at a Kenyan primary school has claimed the lives of 17 children, leaving families in anguish as they search for missing loved ones. The blaze, which erupted in a dormitory housing over 150 boys, has prompted national mourning and calls for a thorough investigation into the tragedy.
A devastating road accident in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh, claimed the lives of 15 people, including children, and injured 11 others. The collision between a bus and a tempo loader occurred on September 6th, with the bus carrying 30 passengers. Prime Minister Modi expressed condolences and announced ex-gratia payments for the victims, while Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also offered support.
A devastating road accident occurred on National Highway 93 near Agra-Aligarh, resulting in the deaths of 12 people and injuries to 16 others. The accident involved a van and a bus, with the bus rear-ending the van while attempting to overtake. Four children were among the deceased, and the condition of four injured individuals is reported to be critical.
A fire at Hillside Endarasha Primary School in Nyeri County, Kenya, has claimed the lives of at least 17 students, with the death toll expected to rise. The fire broke out around midnight, engulfing the rooms where children were sleeping. The victims, aged between 5 and 12, have been identified as primarily nine-year-olds. A thorough investigation has been launched to determine the cause of the fire, and authorities have vowed to hold those responsible accountable.
