Accident

Fourteen dead, seven injured after illegal gold mine collapses in Colombia

The sector's governor pushed to accelerate the formalization process for illegal and small-scale miners to improve working conditions, as fatal accidents are frequent in the country's mining sector.

|ByREUTERS
A view shows ecological damage caused by illegal gold mining in a rural area of Santander de Quilichao, in the department of Cauca February 13, 2015.
A view near the entrance of the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Wainwright military base, in Wainwright, Alberta, Canada, on October 18, 2026.

At least four killed in major fire at Canadian military base

At least four people were killed and 39 seriously injured in a fire at an Alberta military base, as firefighters battled fierce winds overnight to contain the blaze.

|ByREUTERS
Grain elevators at a small town in rural Alberta, which is home to the majority of Albertans who, according to recent polling data, want to vote in favour of an upcoming non-binding referendum for Alberta to separate from Canada, in Mossleigh, Alberta, Canada, October 17, 2026.

Fatalities reported after 'serious incident' triggers major fire at Canadian military base

The incident took place at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, about 210 km (130 miles) east of Edmonton, Carney posted on social media.

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
An explosion at an Intel superconductor chip factory in Kiryat Gat, October 14, 2026.

Second factory worker injured in suspected gas cylinder explosion at Intel plant pronounced dead

The explosion occurred as two trucks were unloading nitrogen into tanks at the facility. One truck had completed its delivery when the blast hit during the transfer from the second truck.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

At least two killed, 37 injured after monster truck crashes into crowd in Popayan, Colombia

Videos on social media showed a large monster truck clearing an obstacle but failing to brake in time, causing the vehicle to veer off to the side and plow into spectators.

MAY 4, 2026ByREUTERS, MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
People stand near a monster truck after a driver lost control of the vehicle and plowed into spectators, killing people and injuring others, in Popayan, Cauca province, Colombia, May 3, 2026.

IDF Lt. Col. (res.) Ido Frommer killed in civilian parachuting accident

Lt. Col. (res.) Frommer was the CEO and co-founder of a UAV company and previously managed Yeruham's technological and economic development, as well as its education department.

APRIL 26, 2026ByYANIR YAGNA
IDF Lt. Col. (res.) Ido Frommer.

At least four injured in incident at BP refinery near Seattle

At least four people were injured, with three hospitalized, following an explosion at BP's Cherry Point Refinery in Blaine, Washington.

APRIL 19, 2026ByJAMES GENN
BP Cherry Point Refinery, near Seattle, Washington; illustrative.

Van Sant Law: Fighting for personal injury victims across Georgia

MARCH 26, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN
"Strong legal support helps Georgia injury victims secure fair compensation"

Dallas traffic accident stopped you? Call Omega Law for personal injury help

MARCH 15, 2026ByDAVID RABINOWICZ
Dallas’s rapid growth is increasing traffic congestion and accident risks, making legal awareness essential.

CCTV captures man nearly crushed as elevator shoots upward

Vatsalbhai Pancha was injured but is reported out of danger after the Gujarat Housing Board incident; security video shows the lift ascend rapidly without the doors closing

MARCH 6, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Security camera. Illustration.

Four Iranian civilians killed after military helicopter crashes into market

The helicopter struck a market stall at 9:09 a.m. local time, killing the pilot, the co-pilot, and two vendors.

FEBRUARY 24, 2026ByTHE MEDIA LINE STAFF
Iranian helicopter crash kills 4 in central Iran on February 24, 2026.

Border Police officer killed by accidental IDF gunfire, investigation underway

Meanwhile, the IDF killed a terrorist trying to throw explosive devices in the West Bank, authorities arrested a Palestinian for inciting pro-Hamas violence, and the Gaza Division gained a new head.

FEBRUARY 22, 2026ByJAMES GENN
Policeman Uri Mektaev, 18, killed at his home, February 22, 2026.

In the storm's wake: How hurricanes fuel a surge in complex litigation across the Gulf Coast

FEBRUARY 22, 2026ByISAAC KAPLAN
"Disaster-driven litigation is a testament to the Gulf Coast's resilience and its demand for accountability."

Passenger ferry capsizes on Sudan's Nile River, at least 15 dead

The ferry, which was carrying at least 27 passengers, sank in the northern Nile River province of Sudan.

FEBRUARY 12, 2026ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Sudanese and people from other nationalities cross the river Nile in a ferry, after being evacuated from Khartoum to Abu Simbel city, at the upper reaches of the Nile in Aswan, Egypt, April 27, 2023.