Strong quake hits China; 156 dead, more than 5,500 injured
“A strong 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit a remote, mostly rural and mountainous area of southwestern China’s Sichuan province on Saturday, killing at least 156 people and injuring about 5,500 close to where a big quake killed almost 70,000 people in 2008.” Source: Strong quake hits China; 156 dead, more than 5,500 injured | Reuters
Up to 15 dead after fire and blast at Texas fertilizer plant
“A fiery explosion tore through a fertilizer plant and leveled dozens of homes in a small Texas town late on Wednesday, killing as many as 15 people, injuring more than 160 others and spewing toxic fumes that forced the evacuation of half the community, authorities said.” Source: Up to 15 dead after fire and blast [...]
Pakistan bears brunt of Iranian earthquake, 35 killed
“A powerful earthquake struck a border area of southeast Iran on Tuesday killing at least 35 people in neighboring Pakistan, destroying hundreds of houses and shaking buildings as far away as India and Gulf Arab states.” Source: Pakistan bears brunt of Iranian earthquake, 35 killed | Reuters
Ghana gold mine collapse kills 16
“At least 16 people have been killed when a disused gold mine collapsed in central Ghana, local authorities say.” Source: BBC News – Ghana gold mine collapse kills 16
Huge earthquake hits Iran, hundreds feared dead
“A major earthquake struck Iran near the border with Pakistan on Tuesday and an Iranian official said hundreds of people were feared to have been killed.” Source: Huge earthquake hits Iran, hundreds feared dead | Reuters
At least 33 dead in Peru bus crash
“A packed passenger bus tumbled into a river near the Peruvian city of Trujillo early Saturday, killing at least 33 people, state media reported, citing regional authorities.” Source: At least 33 dead in Peru bus crash – CNN.com
Iran quake kills 37, injures more than 850
“A powerful earthquake struck southern Iran on Tuesday, killing at least 37 people but apparently sparing the nearby Bushehr nuclear plant from any damage, Iranian state-run media reported. At least 850 people were injured, Iran’s Press TV said.” Source: Iran quake kills 37, injures more than 850 – CNN.com
Helicopter crashes in Peru with 13 people on board
“Thirteen people are missing, feared dead, after a helicopter crashed in the Loreto region of Peru. French oil company Perenco, which had chartered the helicopter, said ‘so far, no survivors had been found’ in the dense jungle area where the helicopter crashed. “ Source: BBC News – Helicopter crashes in Peru with 13 people on [...]
At least 35 people killed in India building collapse
“At least 35 people have died and dozens have been injured after an illegal building still under construction collapsed in western India, police said Friday.” Source: At least 35 people killed in India building collapse – CNN.com
Buenos Aires floods kill eight after torrential rain
“Eight people have died in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, and its suburbs after torrential rain caused flash floods. More than 155mm (6in) of rain fell overnight between Monday and Tuesday. Poor drainage meant that hundreds of thousands of residents woke up to flooded streets and power cuts. “ Source: BBC News – Buenos Aires [...]
