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.

OCTOBER 20, 2026|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.

OCTOBER 18, 2026|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.

OCTOBER 18, 2026|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.

OCTOBER 15, 2026|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

In October weather balloon strike, United pilots were showered with glass, probe shows

WindBorne Systems last month said it believes one of its balloons struck United Flight 1093, a Boeing 737 MAX.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025ByREUTERS

United Airlines plane at gate A1 at Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport, May 20, 2024.

South Korean ferry with 267 on board runs aground, with rescue operations underway

Authorities were deploying all possible resources in the rescue operation, the Korean coast guard said in a statement.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025ByREUTERS

Rescue workers move a passenger rescued from a stranded South Korean ferry carrying about 260 people near a rocky island off Shinan, in Mokpo, South Korea, November 19, 2025.

Four children injured following roof collapse in Beit Shemesh

No life-threatening injuries were reported.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

Israel Police and IDF Home Front Command personnel at the scene where a roof collapsed in Beit Shemesh, November 16, 2025

Cross-border lessons: what international audiences can learn from U.S. injury law

OCTOBER 16, 2025ByDAVID RABINOWICZ

Why specialized Uber accident lawyers are becoming increasingly necessary

OCTOBER 8, 2025ByISAAC KAPLAN

Two killed, eleven injured in truck, minibus crash on Highway 5

Eleven others were injured in the crash and have been evacuated to hospitals for further medical treatment.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, DR. ITAY GAL

Magen David Adom teams at the scene of the car accident on Route 4 near the Holon Interchange. March 28, 2025.

Man killed by train at Holon's Wolfson station, MDA confirms

A man was killed after being trapped under a train car at Holon’s Wolfson Station, halting service and causing delays on Thursday morning.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

A train at Holon Wolfson station; illustrative.

Eight Israeli tourists wounded in Vietnam bus crash - report

Eight Israeli tourists were injured when their bus collided with a truck in Vietnam’s Quảng Ngãi Province. All are in stable condition, with some treated on site.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF