3 dead, 7 injured in road crash in Philippines
MANILA, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Three people died and seven others were injured in a three-vehicle crash in Quezon province, southeast of the Philippine capital Manila, before dawn on Sunday, local police said. Initial investigation showed that the accident happened around 3:30 a.m. local time along a highway in Tiaong town when a van attempted to overtake a vehicle, sideswiping another southbound vehicle and collidi.....»»
Severe turbulence leaves 1 man dead, several people badly injured
Severe turbulence leaves 1 man dead, several people badly injured.....»»
Russia says 40 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid; Islamic State group claims responsibility
Russia says 40 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid; Islamic State group claims responsibility.....»»
Fatalities in Mabinay road accident rise to 15
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Another victim of the tragic road accident in Mabinay town in Negros Oriental has died. This increases to 15 the total number of fatalities in the Wednesday afternoon road accident, according to Lieutenant Stephen Polinar, spokesperson of the Negros Oriental Police Provincial Office (NOPPO). ALSO READ: 14 killed, 3 injured in.....»»
Monday accidents: 4 injured in separate road crashes in Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines – At least four people got injured in two separate accidents during the Monday morning rush hour here on June 3. The first happened along the northbound lane of Cebu South Coastal Road (CSCR) involving a motorcycle and a bike past 5 a.m. READ MORE: EXPLAINER: Why ‘innocent’ drivers get arrested in road.....»»
2 injured in Cessna plane crash in Philippines
MANILA, May 21 (Xinhua) -- Two people aboard a Cessna 172 plane were injured after their aircraft crashed into the waters of La Union province, north of Manila, on Tuesday morning, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said. The training aircraft reportedly went down a few minutes after it took off from the San Fernando Airport while conducting touch-and-go flights. The flight instructor.....»»
4 injured as 3 motorbikes collide
Four people were injured in a vehicular crash involving three motorcycles in Quezon City yesterday......»»
3 dead, 17 injured in multi-vehicle crash in Philippine capital
MANILA, April 30 (Xinhua) -- A speeding bus crashed into several vehicles along a busy highway in the Philippine capital on Monday night, killing three and injuring 17 others, police said on Tuesday. According to the police, the multi-vehicle accident happened around 9 p.m. local time and involved a bus, a passenger van, a taxi, and five motorcycles. Initial investigation showed that the bus first rammed.....»»
3 dead, 26 hurt in Bataan multi-vehicle crash
Three people died and 26 others were injured when a passenger bus crashed into five vehicles in Dinalupihan, Bataan on Wednesday night......»»
Road-clearing ops to ensure emergency road accessibility
THE City Government of Davao carried out a road-clearing operation on February 16, 2023, at Barangay 31-D to ensure emergency road accessibility......»»
53% drop in Davao City’s road accidents: DCPO-TEU
The Davao City Police Office-Traffic Enforcement Unit (DCPO-TEU) has reported a significant 53% decrease in road accidents during the first 16 days of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. Deputy Chief Pcpt. Raymundo B. Bacera Jr. revealed these statistics during the ISpeak media forum, citing 213 recorded incidents in 2023, compared to only 102 in 2024. He noted a reduction in the number of vehicles involved, from 120 to 51. Human error was identified as the primary cause of accidents, accounting for 97% of cases, while vehicle defects and road defects contributed to 2% and 1% of incidents, respectively. Private vehicles were involved in 40% of the accidents, with common human errors including texting/calling while driving, overtaking, and speeding. The peak hours for accidents were identified as between 2 pm to 4 pm. Despite the implementation of the New Speed Limit Ordinance, which came into effect on January 11, 2024, Dionisio Abude, head of the City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO), emphasized that the ordinance cannot guarantee the absence of road incidents, highlighting the critical role of driver behavior and driving habits. Since the ordinance's enforcement, CTTMO and DCPO-TEU have issued citations to 730 violators, with private vehicles constituting 49% of the total, followed by motorcycles, taxis, trucks, public utility jeepneys, buses, and public utility vans......»»
Serious crash, Riccarton Road closed, Christchurch
Christchurch Emergency Services are currently responding to a serious crash on Riccarton Road involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.Initial indications suggest serious injuries.Riccarton Road is blocked off to motorists between Deans Avenue and Mona Vale Avenue and diversions are in place.The Serious Crash Unit are in attendance at the scene and Police are making further enquiries to determine the c.....»»
Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crash
Iran opens registration for the June presidential election after Raisi died in a helicopter crash.....»»
Malaysian military copter crash kills 10 in training
Malaysian military copter crash kills 10 in training.....»»
Cavite helicopter crash: Navy forms team to probe why chopper went down
MANILA, Philippines — A team to investigate the helicopter crash in Cavite that killed two of its pilots has been formed on Thursday by the Philippine Navy. This was according to Navy spokesperson, Cmdr. John Percie Alcos on Friday. Alcos said in an interview over Radyo 630 on Friday that “The investigation team was already.....»»
Motorcycle rider dies in crash
A motorcycle rider died in a vehicular crash along Quirino Highway in Quezon City on Wednesday afternoon......»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 14
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities recovered the bodies of two individuals, who were killed in an aircraft crash on Tuesday. The two victims are Malaysians aged 30 and 42 and had died at the place of the incident, Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said in a statement late Tuesday. (Malaysia-Plane Crash-Death) - - - - KUALA LUMPUR -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 13
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities launched a search and rescue operation on Tuesday following a plane crash in Selangor state. The aircraft, which crashed around 1:30 p.m. local time, had two on board including its pilot, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said in a statement. (Malaysia-Aircraft-Crash) - - - - NEW DELHI -- Police Tuesday fired dozens of tear smoke shells and used drones t.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 13
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities launched a search and rescue operation on Tuesday following a plane crash in Selangor state. The aircraft, which crashed around 1:30 p.m. local time, had two on board including its pilot, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said in a statement. (Malaysia-Aircraft-Crash) - - - - NEW DELHI -- Police Tuesday fired dozens of tear smoke shells and used drones t.....»»
Waikato Expressway near Rangiriri open following crash
The North bound lane on the Waikato expressway near Rangiriri is now open following a single vehicle crash earlier.ENDS Source: NZ Police.....»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: 16-year-old girl killed, 2 other minors injured in Liloan shooting
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast to know the latest news in and around Cebu. Here are the latest stories as of Thursday, May 9. 16-year-old girl killed, 2 other minors injured in Liloan shooting A 16-year-old girl was killed, and two other minors were injured during a shooting in Barangay Yati in Liloan town on.....»»