Accidents

Boeing finds itself embroiled in controversy once more following an emergency landing of its 737 aircraft due to a lost wheel during takeoff. The incident unfolded on Sunday at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa.

The Kerala Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) reported a decrease in road accident deaths in the state, with fatalities dropping from 4,317 in 2022 to 4,010 in 2023, marking a significant reduction.

The Motor Vehicles Department has issued warnings regarding safety precautions for both children and parents during holiday seasons to reduce the risks of accidents and deaths.

Similar incidents occurred previously at Varkala Beach and Thrissur Chavakkad Beach where floating bridges collapsed causing injuries to several people.  However, due to the sea attack warning, people were not allowed onto the bridge, preventing any serious accidents in Kannur.

A ten-year-old boy died during a circumcision surgery in Dhaka, Bangladesh, allegedly due to the wrong dose of anaesthesia. The family denies authorizing anaesthesia. Circumcision, usually done without anaesthesia, raises safety concerns. Deaths during circumcision surgeries are rising in Bangladesh. Lack of proper medical facilities and supervision highlighted.

The Motor Vehicles Department (MVD) of Kerala stated that the number of accidents caused by minor children in the state is gradually increasing. Apart from a fine of up to Rs 30000, the registration of the vehicle will be canceled for one year and action will be taken against the owner's license.

A series of accidents near Hoskote Court Circle on National Highway 75 left one woman dead and two injured. A canter collided with a KSRTC bus and motorcycle, resulting in the death of Sudha, 20, and injuries to Nazir Khan and Sharif Ullah. Prompt police action ensued, and the injured were admitted to the hospital.

The Karnataka High Court has ruled that insurance companies must compensate victims in road accidents involving drivers without proven licenses. The court held an insurance company responsible initially, allowing recovery from the vehicle owner later. The decision sets a precedent, emphasizing compliance with licensing requirements and proper documentation in road safety.

A 14-year-old girl lost her life in a collision with a BBMP garbage truck in Pulakeshinagar. Three more road accidents occurred in the city on the same day, claiming the lives of Ishaq Manji and Sujith Shah. The incidents underscore the pressing need for improved road safety measures.

It is reported that no other trains have had so many accidents in recent times due to fire and derailment.  The train has derailed twice in the last 7 years and at the same time, the train was put on fire twice last year and three people died in the shocking incident.

In the wake of Guinea's exhilarating 1-0 win over Gambia at the Africa Cup of Nations, celebrations took a devastating turn as six fans lost their lives in exuberant revelry involving cars and motorcycles.

Obscured from view by the thick fog that enveloped the NCR on Monday night, a victim of a hit-and-run incident suffered the tragic fate of being struck by multiple cars on NH9. When the police were alerted, the body had been grotesquely mangled, with even the fingers severed from the palm.

To combat the influx of substandard goods and bolster domestic manufacturing, the government has implemented compulsory quality standards for electrical products such as 'Switch-Socket-Outlet' and 'Cable Trunking.'

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla emphasized that discussions with All India Motor Transport Congress representatives would precede the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 106/2 law.

Nationwide protests by truck drivers in India against the recently enacted Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita (BNS), a new hit-and-run law, have triggered panic buying among motorcycle and car owners. The demonstrations have led to extensive queues at petrol pumps, causing concerns over fuel scarcity in various regions.