Accidents and Natural Disasters

The latest news and reports of accidents and natural disasters

Asia

Bus Accident in North India Kills at Least 44

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At least 44 have lost their lives after a bus carrying over 50 passengers fell into a river in northern India, according to media reports.
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Iran Leader Calls for Rapid Delivery of Aid to Flood-Hit People

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urged the Iranian officials to expedite the process of providing assistance for people in Iranian provinces hit by the recent devastating flood, which has so far killed at least 40.
IFP Exclusive

30 Killed, 10 Missing as Flood Hits Iran’s Northwest

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Several people have lost their lives and dozens are missing after heavy rains contributed to flash floods in four northwestern provinces of Iran, affecting more than 1,000 people.
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Dozens Injured in Moscow Train Crash

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A serious train crash in Moscow has left six people critically injured and dozens more wounded.
IFP Exclusive

Iran’s Mashhad Rattled by 6-Magnitude Quake

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One has been killed and four wounded as a result of a 6-magnitude earthquake and several aftershocks that have struck areas near the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad.
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7% Decrease in Iran Road Crashes despite Increased Trips

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The first two weeks of the Iranian New Year (which starts on March 20 or 21) is a major travel season with the highest number of holidaymakers along with road accidents.
IFP Exclusive

Viral Video Shows How Attempt to Break World Record Leads to Seizure

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A young Iranian man was trying to break the world record of underwater breath-holding in the middle of a live TV show, but he was not that much successful in doing it.
IFP Exclusive

Iranians Running ‘No to Road Accidents’ Campaign

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Under a campaign titled ‘No to Road Accidents’, Iranian people are coming together to reduce the high number of road accidents ahead of Nowruz holidays.
Americas

Several Injured after Truck Rams Crowd in New Orleans

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At least 28 people, five seriously, were wounded after a pickup truck hit two cars and then ran into the crowd attending the Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans, the United States.
Foreign Policy

Intifada Conference Excellent Opportunity to Highlight Palestine Issue

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Iran's Judiciary chief has hailed the holding of the 6th International Conference on Palestinian Intifada in Tehran on February 21 and 22, saying it is an excellent opportunity to draw Muslims' attention to the issue of Palestine.  
Crisis

Ayatollah Khamenei Calls for Action on Dust Pollution, Flood in Southern Iran

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Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei urged Iranian authorities to defuse the dust and flood crisis in Iran’s southern regions.
IFP Exclusive

Two Arrested over Plasco Building Fire

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Spokesman for the Iranian Judiciary says two people have been arrested on suspicion of starting the fire of Plasco building, which led to its collapse on January 19 and killed several people.
IFP Exclusive

Plasco Shop Owners Resettled in New Commercial Centre

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The shop owners of Plasco, the first modern commercial centre in Iran which collapsed last month, will continue their business in another shopping centre in Tehran.
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Ankara Mayor Warns of Enemy Plots to Trigger Manmade Quakes

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The outspoken mayor of Ankara warned that outside forces could be using sophisticated technology to try to trigger a manmade earthquake in a deliberate bid to harm Turkey's fragile economy.
Media Wire

Japanese Maestro Sends Condolences over Death of Iranians in Plasco Incident

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Well-known Japanese musician Kitaro has offered his condolences to the people of Iran on the Plasco Building tragedy.
IFP Exclusive

Iranian Athlete Dedicates Medal to Deceased Firefighters

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Mojtaba Abedini, an Iranian sabre fencer, dedicated his World Cup silver medal to Iranian firefighters who lost their lives in the recent Plasco incident in Tehran.
IFP Exclusive

River Flooding in Southeastern Iran Blocks Road to 130 Villages

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Maloran River in Southeastern Iran flooded last night, blocking the roads to more than 130 villages.
Cinema

Iranian Actor Grieves over Young Contraband Carrier’s Death

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A famous Iranian actor has expressed his sorrow at the tragic death of a young man who worked as a ‘contraband porter’ in northwestern Iran, saying “he could have become a movie star”.
IFP Exclusive

Heroic Firefighters Laid to Rest after Funeral Ceremony Attended by Thousands

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A funeral ceremony for 16 Iranian firefighters, who lost their lives battling a massive blaze that recently ruined a high-rise in downtown Tehran, was held in the capital city’s Grand Mosalla on Monday. The self-less firemen were later laid to rest as thousands escorted them to the cemetery.
IFP Exclusive

Tehran’s High-Risk Areas Menacing Citizens’ Lives: Defence Official

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A top Iranian military commander warned that there is currently a large number of high-risk areas in or, in the proximity of, Tehran that threaten the lives of many citizens.
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Iran’s Leader Praises Firefighters’ Sacrifice in Plasco Incident

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Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in a message eulogized the Iranian firemen who lost their lives while trying to contain a huge fire at the site of a high-rise in downtown Tehran, which later collapsed and killed several firefighters and citizens.
Incidents

Avalanche in Western Iran Kills 4, Wounds 6

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Several people have been killed and wounded in an avalanche in Western Iranian city of Sardasht, an emergency official announced.
Incidents

Funeral to Be Held on Monday for Firefighters Killed in Plasco Incident

IFP Media Wire -
A funeral procession will be held in Tehran on Monday for the firefighters who lost their lives in a massive fire and subsequent collapse of a 17-story building on January 19, governor of Tehran announced.
Americas

Texas Mosque Totally Destroyed after Morning Fire

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An early-morning fire Saturday destroyed a mosque in Texas that was a target of hatred several years ago and experienced a burglary just a week ago.
Incidents

Firefighters Contain Blaze at Tehran’s Oil Refinery

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Firemen from 15 stations put out a fire caused by lightning strike at the oil refinery of Tehran on Sunday morning.
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