Page 5 - Disaster Accident
5 killed in Bangladesh train crash, probe ordered
At least five people were killed and 67 others were injured after an intercity train derailed in Moulvibazar district late on Sunday.Police and railway officials said that five coaches of Dhaka-bound Upaban Express train, coming from Sylhet veered off the tracks at around 11:40 pm (local time), after a culvert over the Barochhara Canal broke down, Dhaka Tribune reported.Two of the coaches fell into the canal and one of them overturned, authorities said.In the wake of the accident, train services between Sylhet and the rest of the country have been suspended.The number of casualties is expected to rise as rescue and search operation is underway.A four-member committee has been formed to investigate the mishap. "Railway Chief Mechanical Engineer Md Mizanur Rahman will lead the probe committee," Secretary of Railway Ministry Mofazzel Hossain said on Monday.The committee has been asked by the government to submit a report within three working days.Out of the five deceased persons, three ..
Wall collapses killing six street children in Uganda
Six street children who were sleeping in a storm drain next to an elite school in the Ugandan capital have been killed after a wall fell on them, police said Monday. "Due to a heavy downpour part of the perimeter wall of the school gave way, collapsed on the kids, killing six of them on the spot and two were injured," Kampala's deputy police spokesman Luke Owoyesigire told AFP. "The police rescue team is on the scene to check if any person is buried under the debris." The spokesman said police were trying to establish the identities of the children and track down their families, adding that they had been sleeping in the storm drain for a while. According to Owoyesigire, it was the second such incident recently, after five family members were killed last month as they slept in a mud and wattle house when a wall collapsed on them.
Mum-Ahd bullet train project to affect 54k mangroves on 13 ha
As many as 54,000 mangroves spread over 13.36 hectares will be affected because of the Mumbai-Ahmedabad high speed rail corridor, commonly called the bullet train project, state transport minister Diwakar Raote said Monday. He was replying to a question raised by Shiv Sena legislator Maneesha Kayande in the state Legislative Council. "There will be no chopping of trees and there will no threat of flooding to some parts of Navi Mumbai. The pillars (of the project) will be high and hence will not damage the environment much," he added. Raote said the state government has proposed to plant five plants for each one that will be cut for the multi- billion dollar project. "As per my information, farmers are keen on handing over their land for appropriate remuneration," Raote informed in his written reply. The project, expected to cost over Rs 1 lakh crore, is funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Replying to another question raised by Congress MLC Sharad
Nine killed as canter truck overturns in Sawai Madhopur
Nine women, including three minor girls, were killed and 30 others injured when a canter truck overturned in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, police said Monday. Of the injured, eight to nine of them are critical and undergoing treatment at hospitals in Sawai Madhopur, Kota and Jaipur, they said. Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot expressed grief over the mishap and wished speedy recovery to the injured. Gehlot announced relief package of Rs 1 lakh each to the family members of the deceased and Rs 20,000 each to the injured. The chief minister directed the officials to ensure "best treatment" for the injured. The accident occurred on Sunday near Devli village under the Chauth Ka Barwada Police Station area when the victims were going to attend a wedding from Barwara to Mundawar. An FIR has been registered against the canter truck driver who is among the injured. The deceased were identified as Nishu Bano (60), Muskan (14), Dhapu (65), Mizma (9), Jannat (55), Zamila (50), Imam Bano (55),
Paris court to hear case over 2007 Thai plane crash
The former head of a budget Thai airline goes on trial in Paris on Monday over a deadly 2007 plane crash that killed 90 people, nearly two-thirds of them foreigners. Filed by the families of the nine French victims along with one survivor, the civil suit says the crash was an "accident waiting to happen". It raises a string of allegations against the now-defunct airline, running from exhausted pilots to falsified flight logs. The crash happened on the resort island of Phuket on September 16, 2007, when a One-Two-GO passenger jet carrying 123 passengers and seven crew skidded off the runway and burst into flames while trying to land in driving rain and heavy winds. The victims' families have accused the airline of trying to cover up a series of failings which led to the crash, with Monday's case levelling a manslaughter charge against One-Two-GO president Udom Tantiprasongchai. At the time, he admitted the airline had to accept partial responsibility for what was Thailand's worst air ..
CM Ashok Gehlot visits families of those injured in Barmer 'pandal' tragedy
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Monday visited the families of those injured in Barmer's 'pandal' collapse tragedy which claimed 15 lives and injured 24 others.While talking to the press Gehlot said, "It is a very unfortunate event and I have given the orders for investigation in this matter to know the reasons behind it. Nobody expected that "Ram ke naam sune jaynge, aur vaapas ghar laut ke nai aaynge (who could have expected that people who came to chant Lord Ram's name won't return home)."He also said, "To avoid incidents like these in future, we are thinking of issuing an advisory. The advisory will have the details regarding the permissions for such events to what security measures should be taken to ensuring the safety of the people.""Health Minister (of the state) will take care of the injured victim and will assure that no further problems will be faced by the victim families. No matter where the victims take medical treatment, the government will provide its complete
Gehlot meets kin of Barmer pandal collapse incident victims
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot Monday met the grieving family of those killed and injured in an accident during a religious programme here. At least 14 people were killed and about 50 injured after a 'pandal' fell on them due to strong winds and heavy rains during 'Ram Katha' programme in the district on Sunday. Gehlot along with state Health Minister Raghu Sharma, Revenue Minister Harish Chaudhary, Energy Minister B D Kalla and others visited Jasol village and paid floral tributes to those who lost their lives in the incident. "The incident is very unfortunate. An inquiry will be conducted," the chief minister told reporters. He also directed officials to ensure that proper treatment is provided to the injured. Earlier, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Barmer MP Kailash Chaudhary visited hospitals to enquire about the condition of the injured. A 'Ram Katha' was organised at a school ground near Rani Bhatiyani temple in Jasol village of the district on Sunday. The ...
Earthquake of 7.3 magnitude strikes Indonesia's Tanimbar islands
An earthquake measuring 7.3 on the Richter scale jolted Indonesia's Tanimbar islands in The Banda sea on Monday.The earthquake hit at the depth of 210 km beneath the southeastern Banda Sea near the complex plate boundary between the Australia and Sunda plates on Monday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage to property. No Tsunami warning was issued.The tremors were also felt in the Australian city of Darwin, reported CNN.Indonesia is highly susceptible to earthquakes and tsunamis as it lies in the highly seismic 'Ring of Fire', an area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean.In December 2004, a devastating 9.1 magnitude quake off the Sumatra island triggered strong tsunami waves in the Indian Ocean, killing over two lakh people in dozens of countries, including many in India and Sri Lanka.
Train accident kills 5, injures at least 67 in Bangladesh
At least five persons were killed and over 67 others injured after five coaches of a passenger train veered off the tracks in Bangladesh's northeastern region, a media report said on Monday. The accident happened on Sunday when the Dhaka-bound Upaban Express train, coming from Sylhet, veered off the tracks at Baramchal in Moulvibazar's Kulaura upazila after a culvert broke down, the Dhaka Tribune reported. "Two of the coaches fell into the canal and one of them overturned, while the other coaches remained tilted," police and railway officials were quoted as saying by the paper. Following the derailment, rail communication between Sylhet and rest of the country has been snapped., the report said. Moulvibazar's Civil Surgeon Shahjahan Kabir said that five people have been killed in the accident. "Two of the killed are females while three are males," he was quoted as saying in the report. "Moreover, 67 passengers have been injured. 20 of them are in critical condition and undergoing ...
Union Minister Kailash Chaudhary meets victims of 'Barmer pandal' tragedy
After 14 people died in Barmer's 'pandaal' collapse tragedy, Union Minister and Barmer MP, Kailash Chaudhary on Monday visited the district hospital where the injured are being treated.The BJP leader met the victims and their family members and assured them of assistance from the state and the Central government."It was a very painful accident. I cancelled all my meetings and came here to meet the victims and their family members, after having a telephonic discussion with the Union Home Minister, Amit Shah Jee. He asked me to send help as soon as possible", said Chaudhary."I had a word with CM also and he announced help which has reached the victims and their family. This accident could have got more ghastly but all volunteers reached on time and prevented further damage" he added.When asked about the 'pandaal' set-up permissions, he said, " Currently, the most important thing is to support the family of the victims and the victims, we can look at the reasons why it happened later."At
'No more survivors' in Cambodia building collapse as toll hits 24
The retrieval of bodies from a building collapse in Cambodia continued Monday, as the death toll rose to 24 with no further survivors expected to be found under the debris of the seven-storey Chinese-owned construction site. Workers clawed back the rubble overnight as a grim-faced Cambodian premier Hun Sen visited the scene of the collapse in Sihanoukville, a beach town undergoing a Chinese investment bonanza. The night was punctuated by grim processions of bodies on stretchers being carried to waiting ambulances. On Monday morning, an AFP reporter saw a partially buried body, covered by a mosquito net to keep off flies in the searing heat, as the debris began to yield after 48 hours of excavation by hand, pneumatic drills and diggers. "We don't expect any more survivors," a soldier who has manned the scene throughout told AFP, requesting anonymity. Preah Sihanouk provincial officials put the death toll at 24, with a similar number injured. Distraught relatives at a local hospital ...
7.3-magnitude quake hits Indonesia, no tsunami threat
A powerful magnitude 7.3 quake struck eastern Indonesia on Monday, US seismologists said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake hit at a depth of 208 kilometres south of Ambon island at 11:53 local time, the US Geological Survey said. The Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said there was no threat of a tsunami as the quake was too deep.
Train crash kills 4, injures at least 65 in Bangladesh
An official says at least four people were killed and another 65 were injured when five coaches of a passenger train veered off a railway bridge in northeastern Bangladesh. Local chief government administrator Tofayel Ahmed said the Upaban Express train was heading for the capital, Dhaka, when the crash occurred around midnight at Kulaura in Moulvibazar district on Sunday. He said the rail bridge broke down when the train was crossing it. The cause of the breakdown wasn't known. Ahmed said at least 15 passengers were in critical condition.
Death toll from building collapse in Cambodia rises to 24
The death toll in a building collapse in Cambodia has risen to 24 and rescuers are continuing to search the rubble for more trapped workers. The unfinished, seven-story building collapsed early Saturday on top of the dozens of construction workers who slept each night on the second floor. The condominium was being built in the thriving seaside resort town of Sihanoukville, which has several such Chinese-funded projects. Preah Sihanouk provincial authorities said rescuers digging through the twisted metal and concrete rubble found five bodies overnight. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen also visited the site late Sunday. Pictures released by the provincial authorities showed him in front of the collapsed building talking to several government ministers involved in the rescue. At least 24 workers were injured in the collapse. One of them, Nhor Chandeun, said he and his wife were sleeping when they heard a loud noise and felt the building vibrate then begin falling down. They were ...
Rains in Bhutan raise river water level in Assam's Tamulpur; bridge washes away
Heavy rainfall in Bhutan has led to a rise in water levels of Pagladia and Borolia rivers in Assam which has washed away a crucial bridge connecting Tamulpur to Baksa District Headquarters.This has left the locals in the region in great difficulty. People are using bamboo or banana rafts to cross the water."In Tamulpur people are using bamboo and banana rafts to cross the water, as the bridge connecting Tamulpur to Baksa District Headquarters has been washed away in flood," a government official said.
Syria says sabotage damaged underwater oil pipelines
Syria's oil ministry says five underwater pipelines have been damaged and put out of order as a result of a sabotage attack off the coastal town of Banias. The ministry said Sunday the damage was discovered after divers checked to see what was behind oil leakage, adding that the ministry's experts are working to fix the damage. The ministry gave no further details about the attack saying that the damage will be fixed within hours. It said Oil Minister Ali Ghanem visited the area and met with engineers over the "terrorist attack." Syria has been mostly relying on oil shipments through tankers to its Mediterranean coast. Syria suffered recently from fuel shortages that were largely the result of Western sanctions on Syria and renewed US sanctions on its ally Iran.
Rahul Gandhi condoles death of people in Barmer pandal collapse incident
Congress president Rahul Gandhi Sunday expressed sadness over the death of 14 people at a religious programme in Barmer district of Rajasthan when a tent collapsed on the devotees. "The loss of lives in the accident in Jasol, Barmer, due to collapse of tents during Ram Katha is very sad and unfortunate. I pray to God for peace to the departed soul. I wish the injured speedy recovery," Gandhi tweeted. At least 14 people were killed and about 50 injured after a pandal fell on them due to strong winds and heavy rains during a religious programme in Barmer, police said. A 'Ram Katha' was organised at a school ground near Rani Bhatiyani temple in Jasol area of the district. The pandal was uprooted by strong winds when hundreds of devotees were attending the programme.
4 die as canter truck overturns in Rajasthan
Four people, including two minor girls, were killed and over a dozen others injured when a canter truck overturned in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan on Sunday, police said. The accident occurred near Devli village under the Chauth ka Bawada police station area when the victims were going to attend a wedding, they said. Two women and two girls died in the accident, officials said, adding that the injured were undergoing treatment at the district hospital.
2 kids dead after wall collapse in Amethi
Two children died and another was seriously injured on Sunday when a wall collapsed due to rain in Uttar Pradesh's Amethi district, police said. Additional Superintendent of Police Daya Ram said Saif (12) and Farhan (7) died when the incident occurred at a village in Munshiiganj police station area. Afaq (12) sustained serious injuries and has been admitted to a hospital in neighbouring Sultanpur district for treatment, the police said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the loss of lives, and conveyed his condolence to the family members of the deceased. Adityanath directed the district magistrate to immediately ensure financial aid to the next of the kin of the deceased. He also asked officials to ensure that the injured boy gets adequate treatment, an official statement said.
Drones being used in Kanpur to monitor traffic, prevent accidents
The administration is using drone cameras to monitor traffic and prevent accidents in the city, police said on Sunday.Speaking to ANI, Superintendent of Police (SP) Traffic Kanpur City, Sushil Kumar said, "To prevent deaths and injuries due to road accidents we are using drones to monitor the traffic. We also have police officials managing traffic at crossroads.""The good thing about this drive is that all big and small officials are participating in it to make people aware about road safety. We are targetting 10 per cent reduction in cases of deaths due to accidents in the city," he added.
