Traffic deaths are surging during the pandemic.
Tag: Traffic Accidents and Safety
Road Salt Works. But It’s Also Bad for the Environment.
The chemical is effective at keeping roads free of snow and ice, but it also has damaging consequences, according to a growing body of research.
Gasoline Truck in Haiti Explodes, Killing More Than 60
Scores more were injured in the blast, the latest tragedy to hit a country that has been rocked by political violence, natural disasters, poverty and hunger.
Mexico Migrant Truck Crash Leaves at Least 54 Dead
Over 100 others were reported injured in the crash in southern Chiapas State, where many migrants regularly cross into Mexico from Central America.
Bulgaria Bus Crash Kills Dozens
The bus, which had Macedonian plates, caught fire on a highway on the way back from a trip to Istanbul, officials said.
Hundreds Rescued After Mudslides and Floods Pummel British Columbia
Helicopter search crews rescued people who had been trapped in their cars along highways. Heavy rainfall extended into nearby Washington State.
Landslides and Torrential Rains Batter British Columbia
Dozens of drivers were trapped by landslides, and the city of Merritt warned of a “mass sewage backup.” The rainfall was part of a system that also pummeled Washington State.
Sierra Leone Explosion Kills More and Strains Health System
Victims are still dying from injuries after a fuel tanker burst into flames last week in Sierra Leone, a country that has no burn units.
Tanker Truck Explodes in Sierra Leone, Killing at Least 98
The truck first started leaking fuel and people had rushed to collect it, an official said. Many of them died in the blast, along with others nearby.
Lars Vilks, Known for Muhammad Caricature, Dies in Crash in Sweden
The artist, Lars Vilks, had been under police protection since 2010, after his sketch prompted widespread condemnation from Muslims. He was killed along with two bodyguards in a crash that the police said was an accident.