LIFT ACCIDENT
Chinese rocket accidentally launches during test, then crashes
Because of a "structural failure," the Tianlong-3 rocket separated from its testing platform while its propulsion system was being tested and lifted off from its launchpad, the rocket's owner Space Pioneer said in a statement. The accident occurred at 3:43 p.m. local time Sunday at a test facility in Gongyi city in central China's Henan province, the statement said.
Centre orders probe into Rajasthan copper mine accident
Indian Bureau of Mines, under the Union Mines Ministry has also issued an advisory to owners and managers of all underground metalliferous mines for safety of mine workers from winding failures.
Rajasthan mine lift collapse: Hindustan Copper Ltd official dies, 14 others rescued
A tragic incident occurred at Hindustan Copper Limited's Kolihan mine in Rajasthan, claiming the life of Chief Vigilance Officer Upendra Pandey. A lift transporting personnel collapsed, trapping 15 individuals, including Pandey. Despite rescue efforts, he succumbed to injuries. Investigations by both HCL and police are underway.
"Everyone is safe": All 14 officials of Hindustan Copper Limited rescued from Rajasthan mine
Rajasthan Mine Lift Collapse: Three workers from Hindustan Copper Limited were successfully rescued in Neem ka Thana district after being trapped in a collapsed mine shaft. The police confirmed the incident and mentioned that the rescued workers were sent to the hospital, with fractures. Dr. Mahendra Singh, part of the medical team, provided updates on the rescue operations.
Lift smashes against roof after brake failure in Noida's Paras Tierea Society, 3 injured
Three injured in Noida lift accident as the lift rapidly ascended and crashed through the roof due to brake failure. Passengers, including delivery personnel and tenant, safely evacuated with police ensuring law and order at Paras Tierea Society, Sector 137.
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Airbus lifts A350 rate, highlighting edge over Boeing
The European planemaker is moving to a rate of 12 A350 jets a month by 2028, superseding previous plans to reach 10 by 2026, it said as it reported figures for the first quarter. Earnings before interest and tax reached €577 million ($619 million), missing the €814 million forecast by analysts in a Bloomberg survey, amid higher costs.
Insurance, CCTV now must under new Uttar Pradesh lift bill. Know more
The Uttar Pradesh Assembly has passed the UP Lift and Escalator Bill, 2024, aimed at enhancing high-rise resident security. It mandates lift agency's registration, emergency drills, CCTV installation, and insurance cover. Many however cited lack of accident penalties to criticise the bill.
UP Assembly gives nod to lift and escalator Bill
Expressing his views on the lift and escalator Bill, Energy Minister Arvind Kumar Sharma said that after an incident in Noida, MLAs Dhirendra Singh and Pankaj Singh had demanded that a law be made for lifts and escalators. He added that a provision has been made in the Bill that registration will be mandatory for installing lifts and escalators in public. A provision has also been made for immediate information in case of an accident and for insurance and compensation.
Uttar Pradesh set for big leap in lift, escalator safety
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath on December 25 approved the draft Uttar Pradesh lift and accelerator bill, 2023, paving the way for new regulations on the matter.
9 IT professionals, going home after work, injured as Noida lift crashes from 8th floor
A lift carrying nine Erasmith Technologies employees in Noida's River Side tower crashed from the eighth floor to the basement, causing injuries. The cause is unknown, but two building maintenance personnel are in custody. Recent incidents in Noida and Great Noida have prompted discussions about mandatory maintenance legislation. The draft legislation has been pending for years.
Andhra Pradesh train accident: Andhra Pradesh CM to visit hospital to meet the injured
The East Coast Railway (ECR) officials reported that the incident occurred around 7 pm on Sunday when the Palasa passenger train rear-ended the Rayagada passenger train at Kantakapalli, approximately 40 kilometers from the area. This collision caused three coaches to derail.
From surviving Munich accident to becoming football icon: A look back at Sir Bobby Charlton's life, career
Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has passed away at the age of 86. Charlton, known as one of the best players of his generation, played for Manchester United for 17 years, scoring 249 goals in 758 games. He won numerous accolades, including the European Cup, three league titles, and the FA Cup.
Seven workers killed as construction lift comes crashing down from 40th floor in Thane skyscraper
The death toll in the lift collapse incident in Thane, Maharashtra, has risen to seven. According to officials, there were a total of seven laborers in the lift, and all of them have been declared dead. The accident occurred due to the breaking of the lift's rope, while the workers were descending. Investigation is still ongoing.
Balasore accident: CBI files charge sheet against 3 railway officials for culpable homicide, destruction of evidence
In its charge sheet filed before Special CBI court in Bhubaneswar, the CBI has charged the accused under Indian Penal Code Section 304 part II (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), Section 34 read with 201 (common cause read with destruction of evidence) and 153 of the Railways Act.
Sergio Rico PSG health update: Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper released from hospital, will take months to play again
How did Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) goalkeeper Sergio Rico get injured and how was he released? When will he be able to play again? Know here.
At least 28 killed after train derails in southern Pakistan
Accidents and derailments occur frequently on the country's antiquated railway system, which has nearly 7,500 kilometres (4,600 miles) of track and carries more than 80 million passengers a year.
A 73-year old lady dies as lift falls from eighth floor in Noida
A malfunctioning elevator at a residential society in Noida caused the death of a 73-year-old woman. Sushila Devi entered the lift intending to reach the ground floor, but it malfunctioned, leading to a wire snap and free fall, resulting in her demise. Despite the intervention of housekeeping and residents, she succumbed to her injuries.
Woman's death in lift: Noida police lodges FIR against society's maintenance firm, office-bearers, lift maker
The FIR has been lodged at the local Sector 142 police station under Indian Penal Code sections 287 (negligent conduct with respect to machinery) and 304A (causing death by negligence) against seven people, including the society's maintenance firm, office-bearers of the Apartment Owners' Association (AoA) and ThyssenKrupp.
DJ Khaled’s surfing accident: Here’s what happened
DJ Khaled seems to have injured himself while surfing recently. The DJ has shared a clip of the incident on social media.
Odisha Train Crash: Here's everything we know so far about India's worst rail tragedy in decades
India's triple train crash, which killed 275 people, saw the National Disaster Response Force withdraw all nine of its teams from rescue operations. Train services resumed on Monday, after the worst rail accident in two decades took place on 2 June near Balasore. Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, cited a "change that occurred during electronic interlocking" as the reason for the crash.
India completes rescue operations after deadly train accident in Odisha kills hundreds
Odisha Train Accident: A train accident in India's Balasore district has claimed almost 290 lives and injured nearly a thousand travelers, making it the fourth deadliest train mishap in the country's history. The accident occurred when several coaches of the 12864 Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express derailed and collided with the 12841 Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express, which in turn hit a goods train. The exact cause of the accident has yet to be determined, but authorities are investigating a possible signaling failure. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit the accident site and review the situation.
Odisha accident: Mangled heap of coaches, bodies lying all around create a grotesque sight at crash site
Officials said 200 ambulances, besides a large fleet of state transport buses, and mobile health units from various districts have been pressed into service here besides 1,200 disaster relief personnel and firemen. Cranes and bulldozers have been brought in to raise a coach which has been buried by the impact of another wagon falling on it.
'A war-like' tragedy: The carnage of one of India's deadliest train crashes
The train crash in Odisha on Friday, involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, is one of the deadliest such accidents since independence
9 injured as Noida hotel lift malfunctions, 3 have bones fractured
"The incident was reported from Regenta Hotel and nine people suffered injuries in it. Six people had minor injuries while three have got their bones fractured," Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police (Noida) Shakti Avasthy said.
Eight of family get stuck in Gr Noida society lift for 2 hours
"The building has five storeys. The lift appears to have had a free fall due to technical glitch from the ground floor to the basement. No one was hurt but the lift door had stuck, leaving the family trapped," an official said.
16-year-old girl loses life in a lift accident in Mumbai
As per reports, the teenager has come to her grandmother’s place. The mishap occured when she was playing hide and seek with her brothers and cousins. Reshma was on the fifth floor, in her bid to find her brothers, she put her head into the small opening on the elevator door.
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