All articles tagged with #road accident
A Polish tourist bus carrying 57 passengers and two drivers overturned on the M3 highway near Mezokeresztes in eastern Hungary, killing 12 and injuring at least 10. Police say the driver may have fallen asleep and have taken him into custody as injured were hospitalized; Polish officials expressed sorrow and said consular assistance is being provided.
An 11-year-old boy driving a pickup truck crashed into a group of Thai monks during a pilgrimage in Mukdahan Province, killing nine and injuring 14, as authorities investigate; the monks were on a 160-mile walk to Ubon Ratchathani, and the driver is in custody as state child-protection officers prepare to question him.
British boxer Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal road crash near Lagos, Nigeria, which resulted in the deaths of two close associates. He was hospitalized with minor injuries but has now been discharged and is recovering at home. The incident has raised concerns about road safety in Nigeria, where accidents are frequent.
A bus accident on Java, Indonesia, resulted in at least 15 deaths after the vehicle lost control and overturned on a toll road, carrying passengers from Jakarta to Yogyakarta.
Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner at 114, died in a road accident in Jalandhar, Punjab, after being hit by an unidentified vehicle while walking near his home. Known for his inspiring story of starting running at age 89 and participating in 18 marathons, he was celebrated for his resilience and contributions to charity and the Sikh community. His death has prompted condolences from leaders and the local police are investigating the incident.
Diogo Jota's wife Rute Cardoso and Liverpool players paid tribute to the late footballer outside Anfield following his tragic death in a road accident, with the club retiring his jersey number and a pre-season friendly dedicated to his memory.
Chandler Jones, a former San José State football star and coach, died at age 33 after being hit by a car on a Los Angeles freeway, with police investigating the incident. His death has been widely mourned by the football community.
Kelvin Kiptum, a promising marathon world record-holder and Nike endorser from Kenya, tragically died in a car crash along with his coach. Kiptum, who was seen as a future superstar in long-distance running and a top contender for the Olympics, had recently broken the world record at the Chicago Marathon. His untimely death has deeply impacted the running community in Kenya and beyond, adding to a series of tragic losses involving top Kenyan athletes in road accidents and other devastating circumstances.
Kelvin Kiptum, the marathon world record holder, and his coach were killed in a traffic accident in the Rift Valley. Kiptum, who set the world record at the 2023 Chicago Marathon with a time of two hours and 35 seconds, had been aiming to break the two-hour mark at the Rotterdam Marathon and make his Olympic debut in Paris. The 24-year-old's untimely death has led to an outpouring of tributes from the athletic community and beyond.
Marathon world record holder Kelvin Kiptum and his coach Gervais Hakizimana were killed in a road accident in Kenya. Kiptum, who recently set a world record time of 2:00:35, and his coach died at the scene, while a third occupant survived with serious injuries. The accident occurred outside Eldoret, and Kiptum's manager and World Athletics President have expressed deep condolences for the loss.
Kelvin Kiptum, the 24-year-old Kenyan marathon world record holder, died in a road accident along with his coach, Gervais Hakizimana, in western Kenya. Kiptum had broken Eliud Kipchoge's world record in Chicago last October, running the 26.1 miles in two hours and 35 seconds. The accident occurred when Kiptum, who was driving, lost control of the vehicle, killing both occupants. Kiptum's rapid rise to fame in the marathon world had been marked by his remarkable talent and determination, despite starting his career with limited resources.
Kelvin Kiptum, the world record holder for the marathon, has tragically passed away at the age of 24 in a road accident alongside his coach, sending shock waves through the athletics world.
Four members of a Greek rescue team en route to the flood-hit city of Derna in Libya were killed in a road accident, along with three members of a Libyan family. Fifteen members of the Greek team were injured, with seven in critical condition. The Greek Armed Forces confirmed a collision between a bus carrying medical personnel and a vehicle moving in the opposite direction but did not confirm the deaths. Investigations are underway, and efforts are being made to repatriate the personnel.
A junior commissioned officer (JCO) and eight soldiers were killed, while another soldier was critically injured, when their military vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Ladakh's Nyoma region. The vehicle was part of a convoy carrying soldiers from a transit camp to a forward location. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Congress leaders expressed their condolences for the tragic incident. A rescue operation was initiated, and the injured soldier is undergoing treatment.
At least 34 people have been killed and 12 injured in a road accident in southern Algeria's Tamanrasset province. A collision between a utility vehicle and a passenger bus resulted in a fire, with both vehicles being burned-out and destroyed. Civil defence teams confirmed the death toll and transported the injured to the hospital. The accident occurred on National Road 01 in the village of Outoul, approximately 1,900km south of Algiers.