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International · 2026-10-09
Bus and truck collision causes fatal fire in TanzaniaA passenger bus and a truck collided on a road in Mkambarani, Tanzania, causing the bus to catch fire and killing 28 people. This accident is among the deadliest road incidents recorded in the country in recent years. Details about how the crash occurred and information about the victims remain unavailable.
International · 2026-10-19
Truck loses control at Indian temple, killing at least 13 devoteesA truck lost control and struck a crowd of worshippers gathered outside the Sheetla Mata Mandir temple in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, killing at least 13 people and injuring nearly 40 others. The accident occurred during a religious festival that had drawn large crowds to the temple. Indian authorities were expected to investigate the cause of the incident.
International · 2026-09-07
Amazon cargo jet overshoots runway at Miami airport, killing fiveA Boeing 767-300 cargo plane operated by 21 Air for Amazon Air overran the runway while landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon. The aircraft struck vehicles on a road beyond the airfield, killing five people and injuring five others, three critically. The incident prompted a full ground stop and triggered a federal investigation into the cause.
International · 2026-09-15
Suspected sabotage causes widespread disruption to Dutch rail networkRailway operator ProRail reported that pipes and cables were deliberately placed on tracks across more than 35 locations in central and northern Netherlands on Tuesday, damaging signalling systems and causing extensive train cancellations. Routes to major cities including Amsterdam, Schiphol airport, Eindhoven and Utrecht were affected, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten described the incidents as dangerous and disruptive. Police, prosecutors and intelligence agency AIVD have begun an investigation, though no suspects or motive have been identified so far.
International · 2026-09-16
Suspected sabotage causes widespread disruption to Dutch rail networkSuspected sabotage disrupted the Dutch rail network on Tuesday when pipes and cables were deliberately placed on tracks at more than 35 locations in the north and central Netherlands, causing signal failures and widespread train cancellations. Prime Minister Rob Jetten described the incidents as disruptive and life-threatening, and authorities have launched a joint criminal investigation. No suspects have yet been identified.
International · 2026-09-20
Suspected sabotage disrupts Dutch rail network across the NetherlandsDutch rail operator ProRail reported more than 35 incidents in which pipes and cables were deliberately placed on tracks across the north and centre of the Netherlands, disabling signalling systems and causing widespread train cancellations. Routes serving Amsterdam, Schiphol Airport, Eindhoven and Utrecht were among those affected, and Prime Minister Rob Jetten described the acts as "disruptive and life-threatening". Police, prosecutors and the intelligence agency AIVD have launched a formal criminal investigation, though no suspects or motives had been identified by Tuesday evening.
International · 2026-10-05
Congo River boat collision death toll exceeds 30 as rescue efforts continueA collision between two vessels on the Congo River near Lukolela has resulted in over 30 confirmed deaths, with dozens of people still missing. The incident highlights persistent safety concerns on the waterway, which serves as a critical transport route in the Democratic Republic of Congo but suffers from poor regulation and maintenance.