Malaysia helicopter tragedy: Thorough probe to be conducted
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin urged patience regarding the cause of the incident, highlighting the need for comprehensive findings from the ongoing…
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Malaysia town helicopter collision: 10 dead, no survivors, says Ministry
According to the Housing and Local Government Ministry, the two helicopters were undergoing a flypast rehearsal for the TLDM Fleet Open Day scheduled at the base in May.
No abnormal flight data from missing MSDF helicopters east of Torishima Island
The accident occurred in an area of the sea that has a depth of 5,500 metres. Several pieces of wreckage including blades from the two helicopters and several helmets were…
Chinese tourist falls off cliff while posing for photo on Indonesian volcano
Local police said on April 21 the victim plummeted from a height of 75m and died from the impact of her fall. They have classified her death as an accident.
Search continues for 7 missing after possible helicopter collision off Torishima Island
Two SH-60K aircraft, each carrying four people, are believed to have collided Saturday during a submarine detection drill. The MSDF rescued one person, who was later pronounced…
Old, unfit vehicles taking lives in Bangladesh
According to the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority, there are 35,782 registered buses older than 20 years and 37,275 trucks and lorries over 25 years, and that the number of…
206 killed, 1,593 injured over first five of Songkran’s ‘7 dangerous days’
The highest number of accidents took place between 4pm and 5pm, with victims – both dead and injured – being in the 20 to 29 age group.
A decade lost: Sewol survivors on life after tragedy
On April 16, 2014, 325 high school students and 14 teachers from Danwon High School in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province were aboard the Sewol heading to Jeju Island for a field trip. Only…
Road death toll at 116 after three days of Songkran
There have also been 968 injuries, with motorcycles involved in the highest number of accidents.
Hong Kong blaze probe: Owners ‘ignored government fire safety order for 16 years’
Firefighters found unapproved alterations and inoperable fire doors at the scene, which may have contributed to the large number of casualties.