Hundreds of flights and trains have been canceled as China’s most important holiday approaches, and more bad weather is in the forecast.
Tag: Traffic Accidents and Safety
Softer Penalty for Somali Leader’s Son After Fatal Crash Prompts Outrage in Turkey
After a crash that killed a motorcycle courier, a son of Somalia’s president faced prison. Now it will be a fine of about $900.
Red Double-Decker Bus Catches Fire During London Rush Hour
There were no injuries, and the London Fire Brigade said it would investigate the cause of the fire on the iconic red double-decker bus.
Winter Storm Traps Hundreds of Motorists Overnight in Sweden
Truck drivers and other motorists were locked in blankets of snow on a major roadway overnight after nearly 10 inches of snow fell within 24 hours.
Gas Tanker Explosion Kills More Than 40 in Liberia
After the tanker overturned in an accident, people gathered around the vehicle trying to scoop up fuel before it caught fire and exploded.
U.S. Naval Officer Is Released From Jail in Japan After Yearslong Effort
The fallout over the case has strained diplomatic ties between Japan and the United States.
How the Rollettes Dance Team Created a Sisterhood for Women with Disabilities
How Chelsie Hill, the founder of the Rollettes dance team in Los Angeles, created a sisterhood for women and girls with disabilities.
At Least 32 Killed in Vehicle Collision in Egypt
Several cars caught fire after a passenger bus and several vehicles collided on a main road north of Cairo, injuring more than 60 other people, state media reported.
Train Collision in Bangladesh Leaves at Least 17 Dead
The accident, between a passenger train and a freight train, also injured over 100 people.
18 Migrants Dead in Bus Crash in Mexico
State officials in Mexico said that the bus was transporting 55 people, many of them believed to be from Venezuela.