Rescuers saved five more students from under the building on Thursday but said they would end the search three days after the deadly accident.
Tag: Accidents and Safety
Time Running Out for Trapped Students After School Collapse in Indonesia
Workers rushed to free potential survivors two days after an Islamic boarding school collapsed during a prayer service, killing at least three students.
Funicular Crash Has Jarred Lisbon’s Sense of Itself
Lisbon has transformed itself in recent years into a destination for international investors. A funicular crash that killed 16 people has prompted soul-searching about the changes in the city.
Lisbon Funicular Crash: What to Know About the Cause and Victims
At least 16 people were killed after the Glória funicular, one of the city’s most popular tourist attractions, crashed.
Collapse of Bridge Under Construction in China Leaves 12 Dead
A section of the railway bridge, under construction in the country’s northwest, plunged into the Yellow River early on Friday.
At Least 1 Dead and 5 Missing After Mine Collapse in Chile
Chile’s state-owned copper company halted operations at its El Teniente mine after an earthquake.
3 Workers Freed From Collapsed Mine in Western Canada
The miners were trapped underground at a gold and copper mine in British Columbia on Tuesday, prompting a major rescue operation.
3 Workers Freed From Collapsed Mine in Western Canada
The miners were trapped underground at a gold and copper mine in British Columbia on Tuesday, prompting a major rescue operation.
Gold Miners Feared Dead in Congo After Landslide
Thousands of people were working on the informal mining site in eastern Congo, in an area controlled by an armed militia.
Bangladesh Military Plane Crashes Into School, Killing at Least 19
Dozens were injured after the aircraft crashed in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, according to national fire officials.