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6 killed, 15 injured in tanker-tractor collision in Sitapur
Six persons were killed and over a dozen critically injured when a tanker collided with a tractor on Sitapur-Lakhimpur highway here, a police official said Tuesday. The accident happened on Monday night at Tedva Chilola in Sitapur city area when the tractor carrying villagers was heading to a wedding ceremony, ADM Vinay Pathak said. Anil (30), Vinod (36), Tejpal (32), Choteylal (35), Ankit (24) and tractor driver Chota (21) were killed in the accident. Nearly 15 people suffered critical injuries, Pathak said. Top police and administration officials have met with the injured at a hospital. The Tanker driver has been arrested. A case has been registered at Kotwali Sitapur.
Indonesia ferry sinking leaves at least 15 dead
At least 15 people have died after a passenger ferry sank off the Indonesian island of Java, police said Tuesday, the latest maritime accident to hit the archipelago nation. The overloaded boat was carrying around 50 people when it overturned Monday in rough seas near Madura island, East Java Police spokesman Frans Barung Mangera said. Search and rescue teams found 13 bodies Tuesday morning, bringing the total number of dead to 15, with 31 survivors. Rescuers are searching for at least three people officially listed as still missing. But local reports have suggested that there could be more victims not on the official manifest. "It's suspected that the boat was overloaded," Mangera said in a statement. "The boat was hit by a large wave, overturned and sank." The 10-metre (32 foot) long traditional vessel was found by fishermen shortly after it was swamped, he added. Marine accidents are common in Indonesia, an archipelago nation of more than 17,000 islands, where many use ferries and .
Japan unveils moves to stop car crashes caused by elderly
Japan announced a series of measures Tuesday to prevent car accidents caused by elderly drivers, including emergency brakes and vehicle-free zones around schools, following a string of crashes involving children. One in four people aged 80 or over drives a car every day, the government said in a survey published Tuesday, one of many challenges faced by rapidly ageing Japan. Japan has been rocked by several tragic incidents involving elderly drivers ploughing into schoolchildren, with suspicions that the ageing motorists had inadvertently pressed the accelerator instead of the brake. In May, a car smashed into a group of kindergarten children in western Japan, killing two toddlers and injuring others. The previous month, a car driven by an 87-year-old man killed a mother and her three-year-old daughter. "We should not waste any time in ensuring that children's journeys to school are safe," Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told cabinet ministers after the plans were approved. Tokyo will carry .
Building collapses in Delhi, no casualties
A three-storey building collapsed here on Tuesday, an official said, adding that there were reports of any casualties.
Nepal: 9 killed after jeep skids off road in Bajhang district
At least nine people were killed and four others sustained injuries after a jeep skidded off the road in Nepal's far western district of Bajhang on Monday.The incident occurred when a jeep en route from Chainpur to Masta rural municipality drove off the highway and plunged 200 metres down a mountainous slope at the Thaudi municipality.A joint rescue operation was carried out by Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and the Nepal Army, owing to the difficulties in reaching the jeep that is stuck on the slope."We are carrying out the rescue operation. As the jeep is struck on the slope, we are having difficulties in reaching it. Strong winds and rainfall in the area are making the operation difficult," Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG), Suraj KC, told ANI.The identities of the deceased are yet to be ascertained."A helicopter has been called on from the Humla district to airlift those severely injured to the hospital for treatment," Chief District Officer Suresh Sunar told ANI.
Pakistani climber killed, Italians injured by avalanche
A mountaineering group says a Pakistani climber has been killed and Italian and Pakistani members of the same expedition have been injured after being caught in an avalanche on a mountain in northern Pakistan. Pakistan's Alpine Club says the incident took place Monday when four Italian and three Pakistani mountaineers were descending a peak in the Ishkoman Valley. It said in a statement Tuesday that Pakistan's military was dispatching a helicopter to rescue the climbers, who have multiple injuries. The four Italian climbers involved are expedition leader Tarcisio Bell, Luca Morellato, David Bergamin and Tino Toldo. Italian Ambassador Stefano Pontecorvo confirmed Monday's incident happened in the northern district of Ghizar, but gave no further details.
12 killed, over 100 injured as string of quakes strike China
At least 12 people were killed and over 100 injured after China's southwest Sichuan province was hit by two strong earthquakes, the state media reported Tuesday. The first 6.0 magnitude quake shook Changning County of Yibin City at 10:55 PM on Monday (local time) and according to the China Earthquake Centre (CENC), the second tremor of magnitude 5.3 hit the area on Tuesday morning. "As so far, 12 people died and another 125 were injured," China Daily reported. The deaths and injuries were reported from across the province. "Two people remain trapped and one of them is in critical condition," a rescuer told Xinhua. Four people have been rescued and sent to a hospital, according to a rescuer in Shuanghe township. People in Yibin said aftershocks were felt in the following half-an-hour of the earthquakes. "I was resting in my house when the quake struck," said Chen Hongxia, who lives on the 16th floor of a residential building in Changning County. "The chandelier and furniture were ...
11 killed in China earthquake
At least 11 people were killed and 122 others sustained injuries after an earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck southwest China's Sichuan Province on Monday night.According to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC), the epicentre of the quake, which occurred at 10:55 p.m (local time), was at a depth of 16 kilometres.Rescue efforts are underway. China's Ministry of Emergency Management has activated an "emergency response" and sent a work team to the affected areas to provide guidance in rescue and disaster relief, reports Xinhua news agency.A major highway and several other roads in Sichuan province have been closed as a result of the quake.The province was hit by a series of aftershocks, the largest of which had a magnitude of 5.
12 killed in China earthquake
At least 12 people were killed and 125 others injured after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake hit China's Sichuan province, the Ministry of Emergency Management said on Tuesday.
Paris air show opens with Airbus advantage over Boeing
The International Paris Air Show, the largest event of its kind in the world, opened at Le Bourget, north of the French capital, on Monday with an advantage for European aircraft manufacturer Airbus over US rival Boeing, which is going through a difficult stretch amid the crisis surrounding its premier jet, the 737 MAX.
11 dead, 122 injured in China earthquake
Eleven people were killed and 122 injured after China's Sichuan province was hit by two strong earthquakes since Monday night, according to the state media. The first 6.0 magnitude quake shook Changning County of Yibin City at 10:55 pm on Monday (local time) and according to the China Earthquake Centre (CENC), the second tremor of magnitude 5.3 hit the area on Tuesday morning. The deaths and injuries were reported from across the province. "Two people remain trapped and one of them is in critical condition," a rescuer told China's official news agency Xinhua. Four people have been rescued and sent to a hospital, according to a rescuer in Shuanghe township. People in Yibin said aftershocks were felt in the following half-an-hour of the earthquakes. "I was resting in my house when the quake struck," said Chen Hongxia, who lives on the 16th floor of a residential building in Changning County. "The chandelier and furniture were vigorously shaking, and my family first hid in the toilet and
UP: 6 dead, several injured in Sitapur road accident
Six people died and at least seven others injured after the vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident in Tedwa Chilaula area here on late Monday night.According to police, the victims were travelling in a tractor-trolley to attend a wedding, when a speeding oil tanker hit them from behind.The injured were immediately rushed to the district hospital here. Three critically injured people were later referred to the trauma centre in Lucknow for further treatment, the police said."A major accident has taken place due to a collision between a tanker and a tractor-trolley. Unfortunately, six have died so far. Seven people are injured. Teams of medical and police have been pressed into action," Sitapur SP L R Kumar said.Witnesses said there were as many as 40 people travelling in the trolley when the accident took place.
At least six dead, 75 hurt in China quake
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck China's southwestern Sichuan province on Monday, leaving at least six people dead and 75 others hurt, officials and state media said. Rescuers were rushing to affected areas in heavy rain near the epicentre, which was located outside the city of Yibin, the Xinhua news agency reported. The quake occurred at about 10:55 pm (1455 GMT) at a depth of 16 kilometres (10 miles), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. A series of at least four aftershocks, the largest of which had a magnitude of 5.1, took place in the following 40 minutes. The US Geological Survey put the magnitude of the main quake at 5.8, adding that "extensive damage is probable and the disaster is likely widespread". The fatalities and injuries were all recorded in Changning and Gongxian counties, local officials said, according to Xinhua. A hotel close to the epicentre collapsed, but it was not immediately clear if there were any casualties from that incident, the ...
6 killed, 75 injured in China earthquake
Six people were killed and another 75 were injured after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake rattled China's Sichuan Province at 10:55 p.m. Monday (local time), according to local authorities.
TN to form monitoring committee to address water supply related issues
With acute water shortage prevailing in the state, the Tamil Nadu government will set up a monitoring committee to take up water supply related issues, Municipal Administration and Rural Development Minister S P Velumani said Monday. He chaired a review meeting along with senior government officials to study the steps need to address the water crisis. Talking to reporters later, Velumani said he has directed officials to form a monitoring committee led by a senior officer who will visit every street in each zone and ensure water supply. He said water supply has been stepped up from the earlier 450 MLD (million litre per day) to current 525 MLD and it will be continued till the onset of monsoon. October-November is the monsoon season in Tamil Nadu. Velumani said the government was providing water supply and other related issues were being addressed "simultaneously". He rejected reports that some IT companies were directing its employees to work from home due to the water shortage, ...
World Food India to be held from Nov 1-4
The Union Minister for Food Processing Industries, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, said on Monday that the World Food India (WFI) 2019 will be held from November 1-4.
Rock blasts cause quake near China-North Korea border
Two explosions detonated to crush rocks in northeast China caused a small earthquake near the North Korean border on Monday, local authorities said. The 1.3-magnitude quake with a zero-metre depth occurred at 19:38 pm (1138 GMT) in Hunchun city in northeastern Jilin province, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The explosions were set off by Jilin Longye Blasting Company due to the "manufacturing needs" of the rock-crushing facility, said the Hunchun city government through its official Twitter-like Weibo. There were no casualties after the blasts and no buildings were damaged, they said, adding that the details of the situation are "currently being verified." Earthquakes at the border can raise alarm due to nuclear tests in North Korea that have caused tremors in China in the past. Monday's earthquake was reported less than an hour after news broke about Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming trip to Pyongyang. In September 2017, a test conducted at North Korea's ...
Southwestern China rattled by series of quakes
A string of five earthquakes -- including one with a magnitude of 6.0 -- shook China's southwestern Sichuan province on Monday, but there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The epicenter of the largest quake was located outside the city of Yibin. It occurred at about 10:55 pm (1455 GMT) at a depth of 16 kilometres (10 miles), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The subsequent smaller quakes, the largest of which had a magnitude of 5.1, took place in the following 40 minutes. Videos circulating on social media showed chandeliers and other light fixtures swaying from the shaking. AFP was unable to independently verify the authenticity of the videos. State news agency Xinhua said local authorities had dispatched personnel to determine if there had been any casualties. Earthquakes regularly strike Sichuan, where a powerful 7.9-magnitude quake left 87,000 people dead or missing in 2008. In February, three earthquakes hit Rongxian county in the province, ...
J-K: 15 injured in road mishap in Poonch
At least 15 people were injured after their bus met with an accident at Islamabad Road, near Shahpur in Poonch earlier in the day.District Development Commissioner Rahul Yadav told ANI that as per initial information received, the accident happened due to the negligence of the driver.All injured were immediately taken to a nearby hospital where the condition of one passenger is seriously injured while the condition of rest is said to be stable."We are being told that it happened due to the driver's negligence. One of them is seriously injured, rest are stable," Yadav said.
Three die as boat capsizes in Sutlej near Indo-Pak border
Three persons died when their boat capsized in the Sutlej river near the Indo-Pakistan border here Monday evening due to strong winds, officials said. Six persons were returning home from their fields situated across the Sutlej when the incident took place. The boat in which they were crossing the river capsized due to strong winds, they said. Sub-Divisional Magistrate Amit Gupta, who supervised the rescue operation, said that he along with revenue officials rushed to the spot and pressed local divers into service. Gupta said that a 25-year-old woman and two girls, aged six and three, were rescued. However, three others could not be saved. The deceased were identified as Jaspal Singh (18) and his sister Sonia (22), and their cousin Sanjana (12). The SDM said that all of the occupants of the boat belonged to Cheenewala Chugge, a hamlet in this district near the Indo-Pakistan border. They had gone for sowing paddy in the fields across the river, and while they were coming back, the ...