Accidents

Memorial for Crans-Montana fire victims goes up in flames: Swiss police

According to initial reports, the fire started near the candles placed on a table in the centre of the memorial, said Swiss police.

‘Large-scale’ avalanche kills two skiers in French Alps

According to local rescue services, the two men died when an avalanche was triggered on Feb 7 near the village of Saint-Veran, known as the highest village in the French Alps.

Six injured, including two police officers, after snow-related car collisions in Tokyo

The collisions involved seven cars at Tsukiji Ohashi bridge (above) in Tokyo's Chuo Ward.

Cement truck plunges into Penang Hospital construction site, killing one

The truck is believed to have lost its balance and fell into the construction site.

Birthday balloon explosion in India leaves 2 with burn injuries

CCTV footage of the incident shows the bag of balloons suddenly combusting, engulfing the lift in flames for a split second.

Motorcyclist dies in accident on KPE

Death toll of Swiss ski resort blaze rises to 41

Protesters hold a silent march organised in memory of victims of the deadly New Year's Eve fire in Switzerland.

Actress Joanne Peh hit by snowboarder, injures her knee while skiing in China

Local actress Joanne Peh recently travelled to Altay in Xinjiang with her husband Qi Yuwu.

Australian snowboarder dies after ski lift accident in central Japan

Traffic jam on PIE after accident involving motorcycle, 2 cars; man taken to hospital

The motorcyclist, a 29-year-old man, was conscious when taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.

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