Multiple fatalities, evacuation order after semi-truck carrying ammonia overturns on Illinois highway Saturday, September 30 by ABC News(TEUTOPOLIS, Ill.) -- Multiple people are dead and evacuations are in place after a semi-truck carrying a toxic substance overturned in rural Illinois Friday night, authorities said.The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m. local time on U.S. Highway 40 near the village of Teutopolis, authorities said.A... Read More.
Maui wildfires live updates: Fatalities expected as residents scramble to evacuate Wednesday, August 9 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Dangerous wildfires are spreading rapidly across Maui due to very dry conditions stemming from a drought combined with powerful trade winds being squeezed across Hawaii. The Big Island of Hawaii has also been affected by wildfires, officials said.While there has been no... Read More.
Fatalities reported in 2 separate fireworks incidents Tuesday, July 4 by ABC News(GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.) -- Authorities in two states are investigating fatalities from two separate incidents involving fireworks over the July Fourth holiday.One woman in Michigan was killed and nine others were injured after a firework exploded at a home late Monday night, police say.In... Read More.
State Police release traffic reports from Memorial Day weekend Saturday, June 3 by Louise BennettUNDATED – With an increase of drivers on the road during the holiday weekend, Pennsylvania State Police have released their traffic reports from Memorial Day.According to State Police, they investigated 651 vehicle crashes that resulted in 4 fatalities and 142 injuries over the four-day... Read More.
How to prevent hot car deaths after recent string of fatalities Thursday, June 1 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Experts are reminding the public of the dangers of heatstroke after a recent spate of hot car deaths.The latest incident occurred Sunday, when an 11-month-old girl in Palm Bay, Florida, died after she was left in a car while authorities said... Read More.
Tornado live updates: Fatalities reported in Missouri as threat torments US Wednesday, April 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Communities across the United States -- from small towns to big cities -- were on alert for tornadoes on Wednesday, as a major storm system sweeps through areas still reeling from devastating twisters.There were an unspecified number of injuries and fatalities... Read More.
Fatalities reported in Missouri as tornado threat torments US Wednesday, April 5 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Communities across the United States -- from small towns to big cities -- were on alert for tornadoes on Wednesday, as a major storm system sweeps through areas still reeling from devastating twisters.There were an unspecified number of injuries and fatalities... Read More.
New study finds Elk County mildly dangerous when ranked by motor vehicle fatalities Thursday, January 19 by Louise BennettBROOKVILLE – According to a new study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Elk County is considered mildly dangerous in Pennsylvania when ranked by motor vehicle fatalities.There were only 3.23 motor vehicle crash fatalities per 100,000 residents in Elk County in 2020, the... Read More.
Pennsylvania State Police report crashes and DUI arrests from New Year holiday weekend Friday, January 6 by Louise BennettHARRISBURG – While the number of crashes, injuries and DUI arrests were up year-over-year for the New Year holiday weekend on Pennsylvania roads, there were ZERO fatalities reported.The Pennsylvania State Police responded to 481 vehicle crashes, which resulted in 108 people injured from December 30th... Read More.
Pennsylvania State Police release crash report from Thanksgiving holiday travel period Thursday, December 1 by Louise BennettHARRISBURG – During the five-day Thanksgiving holiday travel period in Pennsylvania, the State Police investigated a total of 970 vehicle crashes.Alcohol was reportedly a factor in 48 of those accidents, and there were two fatalities.All of those numbers were considerably lower than a year... Read More.
