road safety

Brake failure on bus kills 11 people

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DEPOK, INDONESIA – A catastrophic bus accident in West Java, Indonesia, resulted in the tragic death of 11 individuals, including students and a teacher. The bus, which was returning from a graduation celebration in Bandung, was carrying 61 passengers, mainly students and teachers from a high school in Depok. The accident occurred on a downhill road when the bus’s brakes reportedly malfunctioned, causing the driver to lose control. The vehicle veered across lanes, colliding with …

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At least 15 dead after bus plunges off road

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HUNZA, PAKISTAN – A tragic accident occurred in northern Pakistan on Friday, as a bus veered off the Karakoram Highway and plummeted into a rocky ravine. The catastrophic event resulted in the death of at least 15 individuals, while over 20 others sustained serious injuries, according to local law enforcement. The bus was en route to Hunza, a renowned tourist hotspot, via the mountainous Karakoram Highway, a major thoroughfare connecting Pakistan and China. The accident …

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At least forty-five people were injured in a collision between a bus and a train

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KRAKOR, CAMBODIA – A devastating collision between a train and a bus at a rail crossing in northwestern Cambodia resulted in 45 injuries, with five individuals in critical condition, according to authorities. The incident unfolded on Friday morning when the bus driver, who has since absconded, recklessly attempted to cross the tracks despite the oncoming train’s loud warning horn. The train, unable to stop in time, crashed into the bus mid-section, propelling it several meters …

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Six people arrested in bribery scheme, including multiple state troopers

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BOSTON, MA – Six individuals, including current and former Massachusetts State Police troopers, are now in custody following a 74-count indictment that alleges a conspiracy involving bribery, according to an announcement made by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Massachusetts. Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts, Joshua Levy, disclosed the details of the indictment during a press conference held at the Boston Federal Courthouse on Tuesday. The indictment accuses four state troopers and two …

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Freak accident kills couple riding bikes

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NAPA, CA – A devastating incident in Napa Valley resulted in the untimely deaths of a married couple from Portland, both of whom held executive positions at Nike. Christian and Michelle Deaton were fatally struck by dislodged lumber from a passing truck while they were enjoying a bike ride on the Silverado Trail. The couple was cycling when a flatbed truck, traveling at an estimated speed of 40 mph, attempted to pass them. The load …

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Road rage shooting leaves 18-year-old woman dead

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A young woman in Arizona lost her life in a tragic road rage shooting. The fatal incident took place overnight near Interstate 10 and the 91st Avenue off-ramp. According to police, the victim was a passenger in a vehicle who was shot by someone driving another vehicle. She was identified by authorities as 18-year-old Brittany E. Gutierrez-Bugarin. Despite being quickly transported to the hospital, she succumbed to her injuries. The shooter fled from the scene …

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Driver charged in hit-and-run death of 4-year-old boy

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A driver has been accused of leaving the scene after fatally striking a 4-year-old boy in Boston with his vehicle. The driver has been held on $15,000 bail following his arraignment. Olguens Joseph, 30, pleaded not guilty to charges, which include motor vehicle homicide and leaving the scene of personal injury or death. His plea was made during a hearing in West Roxbury Municipal Court. The hit-and-run incident occurred on July 18th in the city’s …

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Bus collision kills 3 and injures many

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A tragic accident in southern Illinois claimed the lives of three individuals and left at least 14 others injured when a Greyhound bus collided with parked tractor-trailers on Wednesday. The incident occurred in the early hours of the morning on the westbound side of Interstate 70 in Madison County. Illinois State Police reported that the bus struck three commercial motor vehicles parked on the exit ramp to the Silver Lake Interstate 70 westbound rest area. …

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Tragic hit-and-run accident claims the life of 14-year-old boy who was riding his bike

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A tragic hit-and-run incident in South River claimed the life of a 14-year-old boy on Friday. The driver responsible for the accident is now facing charges. The heart-wrenching scene was captured on camera by a witness, David Gudzak, who was left deeply affected by what he saw. The victim, identified as Bryan Barbosa by his friends, was riding his bicycle when he was struck by a white van. Shockingly, the driver fled the scene, leaving …

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Woman and toddler killed in wrong-way crash

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A tragic wrong-way crash in Van Nuys, Los Angeles, resulted in the deaths of a woman and a 5-year-old boy on Thursday night. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 6400 block of Woodley Avenue, near Victory Boulevard. The Los Angeles Fire Department reported that a white Honda Accord, traveling in the wrong direction, collided with a gray Honda Civic in the southbound lanes. Both vehicles sustained severe damage, leaving a devastating aftermath. The …

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