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School bus rams into students in China, 11 dead
Published on 03/09/2024
» SHANDONG - A bus crashed into a crowd in front of a junior high school in eastern China on Tuesday morning, killing 11 people and injuring 24.
Pilgrim bus overturns, killing 28 in Iran
Reuters, Published on 21/08/2024
» DUBAI - A bus carrying Pakistani pilgrims overturned in central Iran, killing 28 passengers and injuring another 23 people, state media reported on Wednesday.
Japan puts the brakes on electric suitcases amid tourism boom
Published on 29/07/2024
» TOKYO: The growing popularity of rideable suitcases with electric motors designed to get people quickly around airports and train stations has alarmed Japanese authorities following a rise in incidents of foreign visitors using them illegally on public roads.
Several injured in 100-car pile on icy China expressway
Reuters, Published on 23/02/2024
» BEIJING - Several people were injured after more than 100 cars collided into each other on an icy stretch of an expressway in the Chinese city of Suzhou, state media reported on Friday, the latest accident caused by extreme weather conditions.
China warns nationals holidaying in Bali to mind safety risks
Published on 16/02/2024
» HONG KONG: China has issued a special warning to its nationals visiting Bali, after multiple "traffic accidents and drownings" involving Chinese tourists in the Indonesian resort island.
Japan clarifies safety steps after airport collision
Published on 09/01/2024
» TOKYO - Japan’s transport ministry has announced emergency safety steps following a deadly plane collision at Haneda airport, clarifying the information that air traffic controllers can provide to planes to prevent any miscommunication.
Rented electric scooters vanish from Paris streets
AFP, Published on 01/09/2023
» PARIS - Parisians woke up on Friday to a world without rented electric scooters, loathed as a pedestrian-bothering nuisance by some but mourned by others.
Thai tourist fighting for life in Hong Kong hospital after being hit by 2 taxis, driver claims woman dashed into road
South China Morning Post, Published on 07/08/2023
» A Thai tourist in Hong Kong was on Monday fighting for her life in hospital after she was hit by two taxis opposite the government headquarters in Admiralty.
Japanese cyclists to face traffic fines
Published on 03/08/2023
» TOKYO: Japanese police are proposing to fine bicyclists for traffic violations in a bid to reduce the number of accidents following the rise in the popularity of bicycles as a means for commuting since the coronavirus pandemic.
Dutch race to put out blaze on car ship
AFP, Published on 27/07/2023
» THE HAGUE - Authorities were racing Thursday to prevent a possible ecological disaster off the Dutch coast where a blaze raged aboard a car carrier ship for a second day.