One of the accidents killed 12 people who were returning from a religious pilgrimage to Iraq, officials said.
Tag: Traffic Accidents and Safety
Bus Accident in Nepal Kills at Least 27
Nepal, a poor and mountainous country, has long struggled with road safety.
Bus of Pilgrims From Pakistan Crashes in Iran, Killing at Least 28
Iranian state media reported that the passengers were traveling to the Iraqi city of Karbala for Arbaeen, a Shiite Muslim holiday.
More Than 60 Are Missing in Nepal After Landslide Sweeps Buses Into River
Rescuers were searching for two late-night buses that disappeared into the swollen waterway amid Nepal’s deadly monsoon season.
Nine Killed in Central Seoul After Car Plows Into Pedestrians
The deadly crash occurred near a busy intersection in front of city hall in central Seoul.
Rare White Grizzly Dies After Being Struck on Canadian Highway
Grizzly Bear 178, or Nakoda, as she was known to her fans on social media, was hit in Yoho National Park, hours after her cubs were struck and killed in a separate accident, officials said.
Bus Crash in Indonesia Kills 11, Including Students, After Graduation Celebration
The vehicle was carrying dozens of teachers and students when it sped out of control on a downhill road and crashed into several vehicles in a hilly resort area.
Expressway Collapses in Southern China Amid Heavy Rains, Killing 36
The road gave way Wednesday morning in an apparent landslide. At least 30 other people were injured, many of them seriously.
Horses Run Loose Through Central London in Surreal Spectacle
A number of runaway army horses galloped through London on Wednesday morning, causing alarm and injuring pedestrians. All of the animals were eventually recovered.
Eyeglasses Improve Income as Well as Sight, Study Shows
A study found that when farsighted workers in Bangladesh were given free reading glasses, they earned 33 percent more than those who had not.