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US: Fire Erupts at Four-Story Apartment in Holyoke, MA

A massive fire erupted at a four-story apartment building on High Street in Holyoke, MA, on Tuesday, December 2, displacing dozens of residents. According to reports, there were no injuries, and the cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

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Four Dead In Russian Attack As Diplomatic Efforts To End War Continue - Ukraine

A Russian missile attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed four people and injured 40, authorities have said. Unconfirmed reports say a ballistic missile was used in the strike, which took place on Monday morning on December 1, 2025 in Dnipro, Ukraine. Handout photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Four Dead In Russian Attack As Diplomatic Efforts To End War Continue - Ukraine

A Russian missile attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed four people and injured 40, authorities have said. Unconfirmed reports say a ballistic missile was used in the strike, which took place on Monday morning on December 1, 2025 in Dnipro, Ukraine. Handout photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Four Dead In Russian Attack As Diplomatic Efforts To End War Continue - Ukraine

A Russian missile attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro has killed four people and injured 40, authorities have said. Unconfirmed reports say a ballistic missile was used in the strike, which took place on Monday morning on December 1, 2025 in Dnipro, Ukraine. Handout photo by The State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Philippines: Storm Surge Hits Coastal Area Ahead of Fung-wong Makes Landfall

This video shows storm surge hitting the coastal community of Purok Maya-Maya, Dingalan, Aurora Province on Sunday, November 9 as Super Typhoon Fung-wong approached the Philippines. Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall around 9:00 p.m. on Sunday in Aurora Province, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people had evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least four people were killed, according to reports.

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Philippines: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Damaging Winds, Forces Mass Evacuation 6

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least four people were killed, according to reports.

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Philippines: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Damaging Winds, Forces Mass Evacuation 3

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least four people were killed, according to reports.

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Philippines: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Damaging Winds, Forces Mass Evacuation 4

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least four people were killed, according to reports.

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Philippines: Typhoon Fung-wong Brings Damaging Winds, Forces Mass Evacuation 5

Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan, made landfall on Sunday, November 9, in Aurora Province, Luzon, with winds of around 185 km/h. Over a million people evacuated as heavy rains and strong winds cut power across Luzon. At least four people were killed, according to reports.

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India: Air Quality Plummets in Delhi Following Diwali Celebrations

Air quality in Delhi worsened after Diwali on October 20, as fireworks filled the night sky with smoke and haze. Reports indicated it was the city’s worst post-Diwali pollution in four years.

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US: Small Plane Crashes at Kalispell City Airport in Montana

A single-engine plane carrying four people crashed into parked aircraft at the Kalispell City Airport in Montana on Monday, August 11. According to reports, all passengers exited the plane safely, with two of them sustaining minor injuries.

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Japan: Ten Injured After Explosion Strikes Construction Site in Tokyo

Ten people were injured after an explosion ripped through a construction site in Edogawa, eastern Tokyo, on Tuesday, May 27. According to reports, the blast occurred when excavation machinery struck a gas cylinder buried underground. The explosion caused damage to 38 nearby buildings, including apartments and a convenience store. The resulting fire was extinguished after four hours.

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US: Fire Breaks Out at Vacant Building in Oakland, California

A fire broke out in a vacant building in east Oakland on Wednesday afternoon, April 30. Thirty firefighters and four fire engines responded to the fire, which was brought under control within about an hour. No one was inside the building, and there are no reports of injuries.

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Denmark: Fire Breaks Out at Farm in Vitten

A fire broke out at a farm in Vitten on Saturday evening, March 29. According to reports, three of the farm's four wings were engulfed, but the farmhouse was saved. No injuries were reported.

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Aftermath of Russian missile strike in Dnipropetrovsk region

TSARYCHANKA, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 30, 2024 - Locals affected by a Russian missile attack which claimed the lives of four people queue at a National Police mobile point to file reports about damaged property, Tsarychanka village, Dnipro district, Dnipropetrovsk region, east-central Ukraine.

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Aftermath of Russian missile strike in Dnipropetrovsk region

TSARYCHANKA, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 30, 2024 - Locals affected by a Russian missile attack which claimed the lives of four people queue at a National Police mobile point to file reports about damaged property, Tsarychanka village, Dnipro district, Dnipropetrovsk region, east-central Ukraine.

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Aftermath of Russian missile strike in Dnipropetrovsk region

TSARYCHANKA, UKRAINE - NOVEMBER 30, 2024 - Locals affected by a Russian missile attack which claimed the lives of four people queue at a National Police mobile point to file reports about damaged property, Tsarychanka village, Dnipro district, Dnipropetrovsk region, east-central Ukraine.

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Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 18 - Syria

People mourn victims killed in Israeli airstrikes in Masyaf, central province of Hama, Syria, on September 9, 2024. The death toll from the Israeli airstrikes on military sites in the city of Masyaf in Syria's central province of Hama has risen to 18, including four civilians, according to updated reports. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 18 - Syria

People attend a funeral for victims killed in Israeli airstrikes in Masyaf, central province of Hama, Syria, on September 9, 2024. The death toll from the Israeli airstrikes on military sites in the city of Masyaf in Syria's central province of Hama has risen to 18, including four civilians, according to updated reports. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Strikes Kill At Least 18 - Syria

People attend a funeral for victims killed in Israeli airstrikes in Masyaf, central province of Hama, Syria, on September 9, 2024. The death toll from the Israeli airstrikes on military sites in the city of Masyaf in Syria's central province of Hama has risen to 18, including four civilians, according to updated reports. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Vietnam: Super Typhoon Yagi Batters Northern Provinces, Leaves Four Dead

Super Typhoon Yagi made landfall in northern Vietnam Saturday, September 7. Strong winds caused damage to buildings, vehicles, and trees in the capital Hanoi. Four people have been killed in the northern Quang Ninh province and Hai Duong near Hanoi, according to reports.

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CHINA-BEIJING-DIGITIZED CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE-FORUM (CN)

(240716) -- BEIJING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guest attend the seventh International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2024. The seventh International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization (CHCD) kicked off Tuesday in Beijing. Under the theme "RE-shape: Digital Heritage Driven by Technological Innovation," and featuring two parallel sessions, the four-day symposium will focus on the new technologies and models of digital heritage, with multiple panels and events scheduled. Over 300 representatives from 20 countries and regions are attending the symposium, where more than 100 professional reports and cases covering various fields will be presented and discussed. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fang Sixian)

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CHINA-BEIJING-DIGITIZED CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE-FORUM (CN)

(240716) -- BEIJING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guest to the seventh International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization look at posters in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2024. The seventh International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization (CHCD) kicked off Tuesday in Beijing. Under the theme "RE-shape: Digital Heritage Driven by Technological Innovation," and featuring two parallel sessions, the four-day symposium will focus on the new technologies and models of digital heritage, with multiple panels and events scheduled. Over 300 representatives from 20 countries and regions are attending the symposium, where more than 100 professional reports and cases covering various fields will be presented and discussed. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fang Sixian)

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CHINA-BEIJING-DIGITIZED CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE-FORUM (CN)

(240716) -- BEIJING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Guest attend the seventh International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2024. The seventh International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization (CHCD) kicked off Tuesday in Beijing. Under the theme "RE-shape: Digital Heritage Driven by Technological Innovation," and featuring two parallel sessions, the four-day symposium will focus on the new technologies and models of digital heritage, with multiple panels and events scheduled. Over 300 representatives from 20 countries and regions are attending the symposium, where more than 100 professional reports and cases covering various fields will be presented and discussed. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fang Sixian)

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CHINA-BEIJING-DIGITIZED CONSERVATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE-FORUM (CN)

(240716) -- BEIJING, July 16, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A guest to the seventh International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization speaks during an interview in Beijing, capital of China, July 16, 2024. The seventh International Symposium on Cultural Heritage Conservation by Digitization (CHCD) kicked off Tuesday in Beijing. Under the theme "RE-shape: Digital Heritage Driven by Technological Innovation," and featuring two parallel sessions, the four-day symposium will focus on the new technologies and models of digital heritage, with multiple panels and events scheduled. Over 300 representatives from 20 countries and regions are attending the symposium, where more than 100 professional reports and cases covering various fields will be presented and discussed. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Fang Sixian)

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9 killed, 25 injured in shootings in southern Russia

STORY: 9 killed, 25 injured in shootings in southern Russia SHOOTING TIME: June 23, 2024 DATELINE: June 24, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:52 LOCATION: DAGESTAN, Russia CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a shooting site in southern Russia 2. various of street view STORYLINE: Nine people, including seven law enforcement officers, were killed and 25 others injured in shootings in southern Russia's Republic of Dagestan on Sunday, RIA Novosti reported, citing the muftiate of the republic. The shootings occurred at two Orthodox churches, a synagogue and a traffic police post in the coastal city of Derbent and Dagestan's capital city of Makhachkala, according to media reports. The Russian Investigative Committee has initiated criminal cases under the article related with terrorist attack on the shootings and a counter-terrorist operation regime was introduced in Dagestan, according to the National Anti-Terrorism Committee. Four of the attackers involved in the shootings have been eliminated and security forc

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Heat wave warning issued for northwest India as temperatures soar

STORY: Heat wave warning issued for northwest India as temperatures soar SHOOTING TIME: May 16, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:09 LOCATION: New Delhi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of India gate 2. various of street views in India STORYLINE: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a heat wave warning on Thursday for northwest India, which includes the national capital region. An increase of 3-4 degrees Celsius in maximum daily temperatures is anticipated across northwest and east India over the next four days. Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) is already enduring sweltering temperatures of around 40 degrees Celsius, but the heat is expected to intensify to 45 degrees by Saturday. IMD reports that western Rajasthan, western Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and southern Haryana may face heatwaves from Thursday through Saturday. The government agency urged residents to take necessary precautions. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from New Delhi. (XHTV)

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Death toll from Russia building collapse rises to 14

STORY: Death toll from Russia building collapse rises to 14 SHOOTING TIME: May 12, 2024 DATELINE: May 13, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:07 LOCATION: Moscow CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the collapsed residential building (courtesy of Emercom of Russia) 2. various of rescue efforts (courtesy of Emercom of Russia) STORYLINE: The death toll climbed to 14 from the collapse of the residential building in Russia's Belgorod, a city some 40 km north of the border with Ukraine, the Ministry of Emergency Situations said on Sunday. "The body of the ninth victim has been found under the debris of the building in Belgorod," the ministry was quoted by local media as saying. Earlier reports said 18 people were missing as a 10-story residential building collapsed following a Ukrainian attack in Belgorod, where missile warnings had been issued repeatedly on Sunday. Also on Sunday, the Russian Defense Ministry said the air defense system had downed six Tochka-U missiles, four Vampire rockets, and two Olkha rocke

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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High-rise Buildings in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - MAY 11, 2024 - High-rise buildings are pictured from the 238-meter-high Central Television Tower in Beijing, China, May 11, 2024. According to reports, on May 9, Hangzhou and Xi 'an announced that they would completely cancel the purchase restriction policy of the property market. At present, the provinces or cities that still retain housing purchase restrictions in the country, in addition to the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, only Hainan Province and Tianjin are still in a state of partial release of purchase restrictions, and second-tier cities have basically eliminated restrictions.

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Death toll of bus crash in Russia's St. Petersburg rises to 7

STORY: Death toll of bus crash in Russia's St. Petersburg rises to 7 SHOOTING TIME: May 10, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: ST. PETERSBURG, Russia CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the rescue work (credit: Russian Emergencies Ministry) STORYLINE: The number of fatalities as a result of a passenger bus falling into a river in St. Petersburg has increased to seven, the Russian Investigative Committee press office said Friday night. The incident occurred in downtown St. Petersburg around 1 p.m. local time. The driver lost control of the vehicle while making a turn before crashing from a bridge and sinking in seconds. There were around 20 people inside the bus at the time of the accident. The Russian Emergencies Ministry earlier reported that three people died, four people were in critical condition, while two others were in serious condition. The driver, 44, has been detained and interrogated. According to local media reports, he blamed the accident on failing brakes. Xinhua

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Deadly Blast At Power Plant - Italy

Three people have died and four are missing following an explosion at a hydroelectric power plant in northern Italy. The blast occurred underwater at the plant on Lake Suviana, 70km from the city of Bologna on Tuesday April 9, 2024. Rescuers have said they were unlikely to find any survivors as the area of the explosion is located 30m (100ft) below the surface of the lake and is now entirely flooded. Five people were seriously injured. They are known to have suffered severe burns following the explosion and were flown to nearby hospitals by helicopter. Two men have been taken to an intensive care unit, according to Italian media. The three victims of the disaster - all contractors - were aged between 36 and 73. Unconfirmed reports say two were from the south of Italy, while one was Romanian. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Blast At Power Plant - Italy

Three people have died and four are missing following an explosion at a hydroelectric power plant in northern Italy. The blast occurred underwater at the plant on Lake Suviana, 70km from the city of Bologna on Tuesday April 9, 2024. Rescuers have said they were unlikely to find any survivors as the area of the explosion is located 30m (100ft) below the surface of the lake and is now entirely flooded. Five people were seriously injured. They are known to have suffered severe burns following the explosion and were flown to nearby hospitals by helicopter. Two men have been taken to an intensive care unit, according to Italian media. The three victims of the disaster - all contractors - were aged between 36 and 73. Unconfirmed reports say two were from the south of Italy, while one was Romanian. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Deadly Blast At Power Plant - Italy

Three people have died and four are missing following an explosion at a hydroelectric power plant in northern Italy. The blast occurred underwater at the plant on Lake Suviana, 70km from the city of Bologna on Tuesday April 9, 2024. Rescuers have said they were unlikely to find any survivors as the area of the explosion is located 30m (100ft) below the surface of the lake and is now entirely flooded. Five people were seriously injured. They are known to have suffered severe burns following the explosion and were flown to nearby hospitals by helicopter. Two men have been taken to an intensive care unit, according to Italian media. The three victims of the disaster - all contractors - were aged between 36 and 73. Unconfirmed reports say two were from the south of Italy, while one was Romanian. Photo by Fotogramma/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM