Page 67 - Disaster Accident
Fire and blast at Thai port injures 25
A fire erupted on a cargo ship docked at a port in Thailand, triggering a blast and leaving at least 25 workers suffering from smoke inhalation and other injuries, officials said Saturday. The district around Laem Chabang deep-sea port in Chonburi province, located two hours south of capital Bangkok, has been declared a "danger zone", said port director Yuthana Mokkhao. The fire broke out on Saturday at 6.35 am (23:35 GMT Friday) on the cargo ship named KMTC Hong Kong, which was moored to the port terminal. Photos circulated on Thai media showed thick smoke billowing from the freight ship as the fire blazed. Yuthana said people on the port were "affected by smoke inhalation and hit by small shrapnel from the containers". At least 25 port workers suffered from minor injuries or irritation from the fire, said Sivaporn Buapong, chief of Chonburi province's Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department. "The situation is under control now ... Forensic police will investigate the cause of .
Surat fire tragedy: Police arrest coaching operator, order closure of all tuition centres
Hours after 20 people lost their lives in a major fire at a coaching centre, the police on Friday arrested the main accused and ordered to shut down all coaching centres in Surat until they get a fire safety certificate from the fire department.The police held Bhargav Bhutani, the main accused and operator of the coaching centre which is located in Takshashila building near Sarthana Jakat Naka in the city.An FIR was registered under section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and section 114 (abettor present when offence is committed) of the Indian Penal Code in Sarthana police station against Bhutani and owners of the complex -- Harshal Vekaria and Jignesh Padgal, Surat police said."We launched an operation to nab the accused soon after registering the FIR. The main accused Bhargav Bhutani was arrested on Friday night," Surat Police Commissioner Satish Sharma said on Saturday.The operation was on to nab the rest two accused.Surat Crime Branch ACP Sarvaiya has been tasked .
Jammu-Srinagar National Highway closed after massive landslide hits Ramban
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed on Saturday after a massive landslide hit Battery Chashma area in Ramban district following heavy overnight rainfall, officials said.Inspector General of Police (Traffic) Alok Kumar said the intermittent landslide and shooting stones have been hampering the debris clearance operation.The landslide caused a huge traffic jam on the stretch between Nashri and Ramban, leaving scores of commuters stranded.The debris clearance operation is being carried out by the state authorities with the help of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).The 300-kilometre long Jammu-Srinagar highway connects the Kashmir Valley with the rest of India.
25 injured in container explosion in Thailand
An explosion and fire erupted in containers on board of a ship in Thailand's Laem Chabang sea port on Saturday, injuring at least 25, reports said.
Flights cancelled as volcano erupts in Indonesia
More than a dozen flights were cancelled on Indonesia's island of Bali on Saturday due to an ash cloud emitted by a fresh eruption of Mount Agung volcano.
Amitabh Bachchan, Javed Akhtar and others express grief over Surat fire incident
Bollywood celebrities, including megastar Amitabh Bachchan and veteran screenwriter Javed Akhtar, have condoled the deaths of 20 children who were killed in a fire in a commercial complex in Surat. Most of the victims included teenage students. While some of them died of suffocation, many due to injuries sustained after jumping out of windows to escape the fire. In a video clip of the incident, some young students at the Takshashila Complex can be seen jumping off the third and fourth floors amid plumes of thick smoke. Taking to Twitter, Bachchan said he is feeling "grief beyond expression" and praying for the families of the victims. "Terrible tragedy in Surat .. a devastating fire and 14-17 year old children caught in it jump off the building and perish... Grief beyond expression .. prayers," he posted. Akhtar called the incident a "huge tradegy" and asked for strict fire safety rules across the country. "It is really a huge tragedy that 17 young people were burnt alive in Surat. My
B-Town celebs express anguish over Surat fire tragedy
Bollywood celebs Amitabh Bachchan, Javed Akhtar and Shraddha Kapoor on Saturday offered condolences to the families of those killed in the Surat fire, terming the tragedy "devastating", "horrible", "unfortunate" and heartbreaking".
Surat fire: FIR against coaching centre owner, builders of complex
An FIR has been registered against the coaching centre owner and builders of the Surat complex after a major fire broke out claiming the lives of 20 people, including students, on Friday.The case was registered under section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) and section 114 (abettor present when offence is committed) of the Indian Penal Code in Sarthana police station against coaching centre owner Bhargav Bhutani and builders of the complex -- Harshal Vekaria and Jignesh, Surat police said.The blaze ripped through the interior design coaching centre located in Takshashila Arcade in Surat's Sarthana area, killing at least 19 students and injuring many people.Several students were seen jumping off the building to escape the inferno. Some people were unable to escape and died on the spot. As the rescue operations were carried out, charred bodies were found. The fire was reportedly triggered by a short circuit.Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani had on Friday ordered an ...
Surat fire toll rises to 23, two students on ventilator
The death toll in the Friday's devastating blaze in Surat rose to 23 by Saturday, even as seven students battled for survival in hospitals, officials said.
Massive landslide blocks Jammu-Srinagar national highway
A massive landslide hit the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district in the wee hours of Saturday, leading to suspension of traffic on the only road linking Kashmir with rest of the country, officials said. The landslide, triggered by incessant rains over the past two days, occurred near Battery Cheshma, completely blocking the 270-km arterial road, Suresh Sharma, Deputy Superintendent of Police (traffic), national highway Ramban, told PTI. The traffic on the highway plies from the twin capitals of Srinagar and Jammu alternatively due to the ongoing work on the four-laning project. Thousands of vehicles, which had left for Srinagar from here this morning, remain stranded on the highway following the closure of the road. Sharma said agencies concerned have pressed men and machinery to open the door. "Given the massive debris, the restoration work will take many hours. We are on the job and are trying our best to restore the highway as soon as possible," he said.
Two medium intensity quakes jolt Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Two medium intensity earthquakes measuring 5.0 and 4.8 on the Richter Scale rattled Andaman and Nicobar Islands region in early hours of Saturday, the Indian Meteorological Department said.The first earthquake, with a magnitude of 5.0 struck the region at around 2.52 am while the second quake, with a magnitude of 4.8 took place at 5 am.Both quakes were situated at a depth of 10 km.No casualties, injuries or damage to property has been reported so far. No tsunami warning has been issued.The region which is prone to frequent earthquakes was jolted by 4.1 and 5.6 intensity quakes on May 21 and May 22, respectively.
Bollywood celebrities extend condolences for young victims killed in Surat fire
Mourning the loss of people and wishing a speedy recovery to the injured ones in the massive fire which broke out in Surat in a multi-storey building on Friday, several B-town stars stormed the social media with their condolence messages.Talking about "security and safety rules", Bhumi Pednekar took to her Twitter handle and wrote, "My condolences to the families of the victims..may their souls rest in peace. This is so heartbreaking. We really need to be more diligent about our security and safety rules and conditions. Stricter laws and better implementation Surat fire Tragedy," she wrote.Expressing his grief over the loss of people in the "devastating fire", Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "Terrible tragedy in Surat .. a devastating fire and 14-17-year-old children caught in it jump off the building and perish .. Grief beyond expression .. prayers""Deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the Surat fire tragedy. Heartbreaking. Prayers" wrote a disturbed Shraddha Kapoor on her Twitter ...
Fire breaks out inside godown in Kanpur, no casualties reported
A fire broke out inside a godown due to short-circuit in Collectorganj area of Kanpur in Uttar Pradesh on Saturday morning.Five fire tenders were pressed into action, a fire official said.Six people including two children and an elderly woman were rescued from the building.No casualties were reported."Five people were on the third floor and one on the fourth floor of the building. All of them have been evacuated. No incident of casualties have taken place," Kanpur city SSP Ananth Dev said.However, some people alleged lacklustre on part of the administration.Mahanagar Udyog Mandal, a traders body, president Pawan Gupta said, "It has been two hours since the fire broke out. Fire tenders reached the spot 30 minutes after the blaze.
Landslides force Jammu-Srinagar highway to close
The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was closed for traffic on Saturday following landslides in Ramban district, traffic department officials said.
5.0 magnitude quake hits Andaman and Nicobar Islands
An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter Scale shook Andaman Islands region in the wee hours of Saturday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.The quake struck at around 2:52 am and was situated at a depth of 10 kilometres, the IMD said.No casualties, injuries or damage to property has been reported so far.The region prone to frequent earthquakes was jolted by 4.1 and 5.6 intensity quakes on May 21 and May 22, respectively.
France: Dozen injured in Lyon's explosion
At least 12 people have been injured after a bomb exploded in the pedestrian Victor in France's city of Lyon, reported TASS.The bomb was hidden in a bag filled with nails and bolts.The Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes region prefecture confirmed the explosion reports.The area around the Victor Hugo and Sala streets intersection hit by the explosion is cordoned by the police.An investigation has been initiated.
Surat fire: 20 killed; fire brigade arrives late, claim witnesses
At least 20 people were killed after a fire broke out in a multi-storey building in Surat on Friday. The fire brigade arrived at the spot 45 minutes late, claimed witnesses."My daughter was inside the building when the fire broke out. The fire brigade from the fire station, which is not more than 2 km away, took almost 45 minutes to come. Even though my daughter got saved, she is in trauma. At least 5-6 parents are still looking for their missing child," Paresh Patel, father of a rescued girl, told ANI.A massive fire engulfed a multi-storey building, housing a coaching centre, located in the Sarthana area here on Friday and claimed as many as 20 lives, including that of several students.Speaking to ANI, a witness Prateek Kansara, said: "At least 22-25 children were rescued via stairs, while 20 others jumped. We came to know that there were 70 children inside the building when the incident happened. We are speculating that over 8-10 children are still inside."Another witness, Ajay ...
Devastating fire in Surat building claims 20 lives (Third Lead)
With the fire brigade personnel pulling out more bodies from the charred remains of a coaching centre in a Surat building which caught a major fire on Friday, the death toll in the tragic incident rose to 20, while 16 other students were injured.
Canada considering simulator training for 737 MAX
Canadian Transportation Minister Marc Garneau said Friday he is considering requiring that pilots undergo simulator training on Boeing's 737 MAX before it will be allowed to return to the skies after being grounded following two deadly crashes. "We should not, at this point, discount simulator training," Garneau told a press conference in Toronto. "We'll wait to see what the final solution is, but it is premature to say that there is no requirement for simulator training." His comments follow a meeting on Thursday in Texas in which civil aviation regulators from around the world failed to agree on the return to service of the Boeing aircraft. The planes were grounded after two deadly crashes in Ethiopia in March and Indonesia in October that left a combined 346 people dead. Investigators have focused on the MAX's anti-stall Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System in inquiries into the two deadly crashes. Boeing last week said the MCAS update was ready for the certification ...
Didn't panic, says girl student saved from burning Surat building
Amidst the chaos on the top floor and especially the room where children were confined in a burning building in Gujarat's Surat, a class 10 girl student showed presence of mind in calmly following her teacher to safety, while helping another student.