Accidents

Fire Engulfs Wedding Celebration in Nineveh, Iraq In a tragic turn of events, a joyous wedding celebration in Nineveh, Iraq, was marred by a fire that led to over 100 fatalities and roughly 150 injuries. The fire erupted during the festivities, transforming a scene of happiness and merriment into a horrifying spectacle of chaos and sorrow. Unfortunate Incident Triggers Massive Fire The fire, as per the authorities, is believed to have been triggered by fireworks used during the wedding celebration. The sparks from these pyrotechnics may have ignited nearby flammable materials, leading to the rapid spread of the blaze. This incident has led to the arrest of several individuals, as investigations continue to determine the exact circumstances that led to this tragedy. Russian President Expresses Condolences Upon hearing news of this tragic event, Russian President, Vladimir Putin, reached out to...

Bolts Failure: The Culprit Behind the Derailment The Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) has identified the failure of reaction rail anchor bolts as the cause of the Scarborough Rapid Transit (SRT) derailment on July 24. The incident resulted in minor injuries to five passengers and led to the permanent closure of the Scarborough line. This mishap was traced back to broken or loose reaction rail anchor bolts, responsible for securing the power rails in place. The incident occurred when a rear car of a four-car train separated from the rest of the train after departing from the Ellesmere station and heading towards the Lawrence East station. Due to the unique design of the SRT system, these fractured bolts wouldn't have been visible during regular visual inspections, as they were encased in concrete. The decision to permanently shut down the SRT system was made to eliminate any possibility of a similar incident occurring...