Banana Beach: Cargo Spill After Ship Loses Containers
A cargo ship lost 16 containers off the Isle of Wight, sending thousands of bananas and other fruit onto Selsey beach. Authorities warn the public to stay away and report any wreckage.
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Three dead in Florida speedboat capsize tragedy
A married couple and their friend died after their boat flipped on the Caloosahatchee River. The fourth passenger remains in critical condition. Read the latest on the investigation.
Cruise ship stuck after 18 containers fall into Solent
The P&O Cruises ship Iona is delayed in Southampton after 18 shipping containers, carrying bananas, fell from a cargo vessel into the Solent. Authorities are working to locate and recover the containers. Read the latest updates.
Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire
A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.
South Korea ferry runs aground after phone distraction
A South Korean ferry carrying 267 people ran aground after the helmsman was distracted by his phone. All passengers were safely rescued. Read the full report.
South Korea ferry incident leaves multiple injured
A ferry carrying 267 people ran aground off South Korea's southwest coast, resulting in multiple minor injuries. Rescue operations are underway. Read the latest updates.
Four dead after boat capsizes off San Diego
Four people have died and five are injured after a small boat capsized near Imperial Beach. Authorities continue search operations. Read the latest updates.
Kentucky Bridge Collapse After Freight Ship Strike
A catastrophic bridge collapse in Louisville, Kentucky, after a freight ship collision prompts urgent safety review and transport disruption warnings.
Century-old shipwreck mystery unearthed on Victorian beach
Maritime archaeologists are investigating a mysterious shipwreck that emerged on a Victorian beach, believed to have lain hidden for over a century after being revealed by recent wild weather.
Passenger dies after falling from Royal Caribbean cruise ship
A 20-year-old passenger died after falling from a Royal Caribbean vessel while reportedly intoxicated, marking another tragic overboard incident for the cruise line.
Cruise passenger dies after falling during storm
A family's dream cruise turns to tragedy as a 73-year-old woman dies after falling down stairs during rough seas on a Coral Expeditions voyage from Australia to Singapore.
Widow's anguish after husband crushed by West End urinal
Exclusive: Heartbroken widow speaks out after her husband was killed by a collapsing urinal during maintenance work at a prestigious London theatre, as safety investigation continues.
Care home wheelchair users perish in boat tragedy
Exclusive court testimony reveals how disabled care home residents, including several in wheelchairs, met their tragic fate during a catastrophic boat excursion that turned deadly on the water.
Parents sue sailing club after daughter's leg amputated
A family is taking legal action against a Miami sailing club after their 12-year-old daughter suffered catastrophic injuries requiring leg amputation when she became entangled in a boat's propeller during a training session.
Scottish historic ship deliberately sunk in Hawaii
Outrage erupts as the iconic Scottish-built sailing vessel Falls of Clyde is intentionally scuttled in Hawaii, sparking international condemnation and heritage concerns.
Caribbean drug boat survivors recount vicious attack
Exclusive eyewitness accounts reveal the terrifying ordeal aboard a Caribbean drug vessel where survivors were brutally attacked by traffickers high on their own cargo.
Orca attack sinks yacht, family of five rescued
A British family's holiday turned to terror when orcas attacked and sank their yacht, leading to a dramatic sea rescue of three children and their parents in Portuguese waters.
Pirate tourist ship sinks off Mexican coast
A three-masted sailing vessel modelled after Christopher Columbus's galleon unexpectedly sank during a tourist excursion, forcing emergency evacuations and raising serious safety questions about adventure tourism operations.
Tourist boat explosion injures eight in Costa del Sol
A dramatic boat explosion off Spain's Costa del Sol left eight people injured, including British tourists, during a scenic coastal tour. Emergency services rushed to the scene as black smoke billowed over the popular tourist destination.
French oil tanker hit by suspected Russian drone near Denmark
A French-operated oil tanker was hit by a suspected Russian drone in Danish waters, marking a dangerous escalation in maritime attacks and raising concerns about European energy security.
Terrifying Yacht Capsize Caught on Camera in Mediterranean
Shocking video captures the heart-stopping moment a luxury yacht is violently overturned by a sudden, powerful storm in the Mediterranean, forcing the crew into a desperate fight for survival.
Worker Crushed by Machine at Palermo's Pizza Factory
A devastating industrial accident at a Palermo's Pizza factory in Wisconsin has claimed the life of a worker, who was tragically crushed by a dough machine. The incident has prompted a major investigation by OSHA.
DRC Boat Disaster: 180+ Dead in Congo River Tragedy
A major maritime disaster has struck the Democratic Republic of Congo as overcrowded boats capsize on the Congo River, claiming at least 180 lives in one of Africa's deadliest recent accidents.
Two men die in freak glass accident at football club
A devastating incident at Bedworth United FC's car park has claimed the lives of two local men after a large glass panel fell on them. Emergency services responded, but both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
Cargo ship anchor severs vital internet cables in Long Beach
A major internet outage looms after a cargo ship's anchor severed vital subsea cables in Long Beach. The incident exposes the fragility of global digital infrastructure and raises serious questions about maritime safety protocols.
Two killed in glass accident at Hitchin Town FC car park
A community is in mourning after a devastating accident in the car park of Hitchin Town FC claimed the lives of two local men. The incident, involving shattered glass, is under investigation by police.
Toddler killed by car on beach walk with parents
A two-year-old boy was killed instantly while walking home from a UK beach with his parents after a driver lost control of their car, a coroner's inquest has been told. The devastating incident highlights urgent road safety concerns.
Dozens of shipping containers adrift in Alaska waters
The US Coast Guard is investigating a significant maritime incident after over two dozen shipping containers were discovered adrift in the perilous waters of Alaska's Prince William Sound, sparking a major pollution and navigation hazard alert.
19th-Century Shipwreck Uncovered in Lake Michigan
A remarkable piece of maritime history has been revealed on the shores of Rowleys Bay, Wisconsin, as receding lake waters expose a well-preserved shipwreck from the 1800s, captivating historians and locals alike.
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