Two trains collided north of London on Friday evening, injuring at least 50 people. The incident occurred south of Bedford, causing significant disruption to a key rail route. Witnesses described a "big bang" and "bomb explosion" with many suffering facial and other injuries.
Two East Midlands Railway passenger trains collided near Bedford at 17:12 BST, resulting in injuries to passengers and crew. Emergency services, including fire, ambulance, and air ambulance, are on the scene. The Rail Accident Investigation branch is investigating the cause.
British Transport Police are responding to reports of a collision involving two trains in the Bedford area, north of London. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, are on scene. Unverified footage suggests two East Midlands Railway trains may have collided.
Two trains collided near Bedford, causing serious injuries and major transport disruption. Emergency services are at the scene, and authorities are urging people to avoid the area. The incident has led to the suspension of services on several rail lines.
Two trains collided south of Bedford, England, on Friday evening, resulting in multiple injuries. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to the scene. Photos showed injured passengers, and reports suggest up to 50 people may have been hurt.
Two trains collided south of Bedford, England, on Friday evening, resulting in multiple injuries. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded to the scene. Photos showed injured individuals, and reports suggest up to 50 people may have been hurt.
British Transport Police are responding to a collision between two trains north of London in the Bedford area. Media reports indicate multiple injuries, with emergency services, including an air ambulance, on site. Services between London St Pancras and Leicester are affected.
Two trains collided near Bedford, England, resulting in injuries and significant disruptions to rail services. Emergency services, including police and fire departments, are on the scene, and the public is advised to avoid the area. Social media footage shows a damaged train and passengers on the tracks.
AFL legend Tony Modra is in hospital after a serious truck crash in South Australia. His wife thanked emergency services, and former teammate Mark Ricciuto shared an update on his condition, noting he will have scars but is in good care.
A man's body was discovered in the landing gear of an Air Arabia flight that arrived at Gatwick Airport from Tangier, Morocco on Tuesday. Emergency services and police are investigating the incident.
Several ASEAN countries, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Vietnam, are interested in Russia's ERA-GLONASS system for monitoring driverless vehicles. The system aims to enhance transportation safety and technological sovereignty.
Two children, aged one and five, have died after being struck by a car in a pram in Sydney's south-west. Witnesses attempted to rescue the children, with some tipping the car over to free one child. The driver, a 56-year-old man, was arrested.
Two children under five, seated in a pram, were struck and killed by a car in Sydney's south-west on Wednesday. A 33-year-old woman known to the children was treated for minor injuries, while the 56-year-old male driver was arrested for mandatory testing. Investigations are ongoing.
Crimea has banned nighttime rides on mopeds, quad bikes, and motorcycles, citing their noise resemblance to drone attacks and alleging children are deliberately involved. Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on the peninsula, impacting supply routes and fuel availability. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone hit a Moscow refinery, halting operations, and Russia's strikes killed at least eight people across Ukraine.
A Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber crashed during a training flight in Siberia's Irkutsk region. The crew ejected successfully, but details on their condition are unknown. The aircraft crashed near the Angara River, with footage showing it nose-diving into trees.
A plane carrying skydivers crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday, killing all 12 people on board. The aircraft, a Pacific Aerospace 750XL, went down in a field next to the airport. The NTSB will investigate the cause.
Hundreds of regional Victorian firefighters rallied in Bendigo to protest the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) levy, citing financial pressures and unfair taxation. Concerns include the levy's cost to farmers and the perceived lack of government investment in volunteer services.
Three teenagers, aged 14, 17, and 18, have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a 21-year-old man in Central Park, Chelmsford, Essex. The victim died at the scene on Friday evening. Police are appealing for information and have stated there is no ongoing risk to the public.
Thuringia's state government is organizing the "#RespektBewegt-Challenge 2026" from July 3 to August 16, 2026. This hiking event along the Rennsteig trail aims to raise awareness and respect for emergency services like the fire department, THW, and rescue services. Participants can donate one euro for each of the 50 designated stops, with funds supporting youth work and equipment for local rescue teams. The initiative addresses the long-standing issue of verbal and physical attacks against emergency personnel in Thuringia.
A 35-year-old woman was seriously injured after being bitten by a large shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia. She sustained severe arm and leg wounds and was airlifted to a hospital for surgery.
A 35-year-old woman sustained serious arm and leg injuries after a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney. The incident led to the closure of local beaches, with authorities investigating. This is the latest in a series of recent shark attacks off Australia's coast.
Russia's air defense systems intercepted 13 drones targeting Moscow since midnight, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. Three drones were downed in the latest incidents, with emergency services responding to debris crash sites.
NHS England is urging hospitals to adopt 'digital triage assessment' to redirect non-urgent A&E patients to community services or later appointments, aiming to reduce overcrowding and winter crisis pressures. While some hospitals have seen reduced waiting times, concerns remain about digital access for all patients.
A schoolgirl was arrested after stabbing two 14-year-old students and a 27-year-old staff member at Co-op Academy in Blackley, Manchester. Injuries are non-serious; the school was closed for the day.
