Senior <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/twitter-infuriated-as-congress-leader-digvijay-singh-trolls-pm-modi-19998">Congress leader Digvijaya Singh</a> on Tuesday courted controversy by terming the dastardly Pulwama terror attack an “accident", drawing a sharp retort from BJP which said his statement was making headlines in Pakistan.

Tweeting in Hindi, he said after the Pulwama “durghatna” (accident) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) strike, "sandeh” (doubt) is being expressed in some foreign media reports following which “vishwasniyata” (credibility) of the Government of India is under question.

The former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, who has made controversial statements in the past, also questioned the casualty claim in the February 26 air raid and demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come clear on the same.

"Prime Minister, some ministers of your government say 300 terrorists killed, BJP president says 250 are killed, Yogi Adityanath says 400 people were killed and your minister SS Ahluwalia says that no one died. And you are silent about this issue. The country wants to know who is a liar in this," <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/rahul-gandhi-drops-digvijay-singh-kamal-nath-and-janardan-dwivedi-from-cwc-152453">Digvijaya Singh</a> said.

His statement comes at a time when many opposition leaders are raising questions on the Balakot strike by IAF and are asking for proof on the exact casualty inflicted on terrorists.

Talking to reporters in Delhi, he said, “What else will you call a terrorist attack.”

Hitting out at Digvijaya Singh, BJP leader and Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Congress leader’s remarks were making headline news in Pakistan.

Another BJP leader and Union Minister VK Singh asked him whether the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was a <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/was-rajiv-gandhis-assassination-also-an-accident-vk-singh-responds-to-digvijaya-singhs-pulwama-shocker-201273">terror incident or just an "accident"</a>.

Prasad said, "Has Digvijaya Singh reduced himself to such a low level that he will call the most heinous terrorist attack on 45 CRPF jawans an accident? This is his thinking."

At a press conference in New Delhi, he said that there is a “growing competition” among Congress leaders as to who is “more vocal in lowering the morale of the security forces”.

"I would appeal to Congress that for the sake of India, please don't reduce the morale, courage and prestige of our forces for your extraneous political interest. They neither have faith in the Army, nor the Air Force. And this is all for votes. We will like to know is all this tweeting a part of the conspiracy. The statement of the Congress spokesperson is making headline news in Pakistan," he said.

"However, what else will you expect from Digivjaya Singh. After the Batla House encounter, Singh went to Azamgarh and questioned the police operations. He has called Zakir Naik a symbol of humanity. He is the same person who had said Osama ji and Hafiz Saeed Saab", Prasad said.

He also came down heavily on Congress for questioning the outcome of the IAF raid in Balakot and demanding evidence on the casualty figure.

VK Singh, who is Minister of State for External Affairs, said in Ranchi, "With due respect, I would like to ask Digvijaya Singh Ji, was Rajiv Gandhi`s assassination an accident or a terror incident? Let him answer this first."

Last week, BJP president Amit Shah had claimed that over 250 terrorists were killed in the IAF air raid.

On Shah`s statement, VK Singh said that he did not give a "confirmed figure" and it was just an "estimate".

"It`s an estimate. He is not saying this is a confirmed figure. He is saying these many people might have died," the former Army Chief said.

"The figure is of the attack on Balakot (in Pakistan). The attack was only at one place, nowhere else. The target was selected carefully, away from residential areas, to avoid civilian casualty," he told reporters.

Asked about Digvijaya`s remarks, Congress leader and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath declined to comment.

Earlier, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar had also attacked Congress for its comments on Balakot strike and said that only “Congress party can do this sin of refuting the information of armed forces”.

"What has happened to Congress? They are talking exact opposite to sentiments of the nation, they are refuting the information of armed forces. This doesn`t happen in any other democratic country where distrust is shown towards armed forces itself. Only Congress can do this sin," the BJP leader said.

After the 2008 Batla house encounter, Digvijaya Singh had questioned the veracity of Delhi Police’s evidence. He had also once used a suffix indicating respect for UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed. In August 2016, he had also addressed Jammu and Kashmir as India-occupied Kashmir. However, he later clarified that it is an integral part of India.

While speaking at an event in Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Modi had on Monday asserted that <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/terrorists-will-be-hunted-even-if-they-hide-deep-underneath-the-earth-pm-modi-201148">terrorists will be hunted</a> even if they hide deep underneath the Earth and asked his critics not to question the valour of the armed forces even if they are not willing to trust him.

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa on Monday said the fighter planes had hit the target given to them but he cannot give the number of casualties suffered as it is for the government to do so.

India carried out the air strike in less than two weeks after the terror attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Pulwama in which 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives. &nbsp;

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday courted controversy by terming the dastardly Pulwama terror attack an “accident", drawing a sharp retort from BJP which said his statement was making headlines in Pakistan.

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday courted controversy by terming the dastardly Pulwama terror attack an “accident", drawing a sharp retort from BJP which said his statement was making headlines in Pakistan. Tweeting in Hindi, he said after the Pulwama “durghatna” (accident) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) strike, "sandeh” (doubt) is being expressed in some foreign media reports following which “vishwasniyata” (credibility) of the Government of India is under question. The former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, who has made controversial statements in the past, also questioned the casualty claim in the February 26 air raid and demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi to come clear on the same. "Prime Minister, some ministers of your government say 300 terrorists killed, BJP president says 250 are killed, Yogi Adityanath says 400 people were killed and your minister SS Ahluwalia says that no one died. And you are silent about this issue. The country wants to know who is a liar in this," Digvijaya Singh said. His statement comes at a time when many opposition leaders are raising questions on the Balakot strike by IAF and are asking for proof on the exact casualty inflicted on terrorists. Talking to reporters in Delhi, he said, “What else will you call a terrorist attack.” Hitting out at Digvijaya Singh, BJP leader and Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said the Congress leader’s remarks were making headline news in Pakistan. Another BJP leader and Union Minister VK Singh asked him whether the assassination of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi was a terror incident or just an "accident". Prasad said, "Has Digvijaya Singh reduced himself to such a low level that he will call the most heinous terrorist attack on 45 CRPF jawans an accident? This is his thinking." At a press conference in New Delhi, he said that there is a “growing competition” among Congress leaders as to who is “more vocal in lowering the morale of the security forces”. "I would appeal to Congress that for the sake of India, please don't reduce the morale, courage and prestige of our forces for your extraneous political interest. They neither have faith in the Army, nor the Air Force. And this is all for votes. We will like to know is all this tweeting a part of the conspiracy. The statement of the Congress spokesperson is making headline news in Pakistan," he said. "However, what else will you expect from Digivjaya Singh. After the Batla House encounter, Singh went to Azamgarh and questioned the police operations. He has called Zakir Naik a symbol of humanity. He is the same person who had said Osama ji and Hafiz Saeed Saab", Prasad said. He also came down heavily on Congress for questioning the outcome of the IAF raid in Balakot and demanding evidence on the casualty figure. VK Singh, who is Minister of State for External Affairs, said in Ranchi, "With due respect, I would like to ask Digvijaya Singh Ji, was Rajiv Gandhi`s assassination an accident or a terror incident? Let him answer this first." Last week, BJP president Amit Shah had claimed that over 250 terrorists were killed in the IAF air raid. On Shah`s statement, VK Singh said that he did not give a "confirmed figure" and it was just an "estimate". "It`s an estimate. He is not saying this is a confirmed figure. He is saying these many people might have died," the former Army Chief said. "The figure is of the attack on Balakot (in Pakistan). The attack was only at one place, nowhere else. The target was selected carefully, away from residential areas, to avoid civilian casualty," he told reporters. Asked about Digvijaya`s remarks, Congress leader and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath declined to comment. Earlier, Union Minister Prakash Javadekar had also attacked Congress for its comments on Balakot strike and said that only “Congress party can do this sin of refuting the information of armed forces”. "What has happened to Congress? They are talking exact opposite to sentiments of the nation, they are refuting the information of armed forces. This doesn`t happen in any other democratic country where distrust is shown towards armed forces itself. Only Congress can do this sin," the BJP leader said. After the 2008 Batla house encounter, Digvijaya Singh had questioned the veracity of Delhi Police’s evidence. He had also once used a suffix indicating respect for UN-designated terrorist Hafiz Saeed. In August 2016, he had also addressed Jammu and Kashmir as India-occupied Kashmir. However, he later clarified that it is an integral part of India. While speaking at an event in Ahmedabad, Prime Minister Modi had on Monday asserted that terrorists will be hunted even if they hide deep underneath the Earth and asked his critics not to question the valour of the armed forces even if they are not willing to trust him. IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa on Monday said the fighter planes had hit the target given to them but he cannot give the number of casualties suffered as it is for the government to do so. India carried out the air strike in less than two weeks after the terror attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in Pulwama in which 40 CRPF personnel lost their lives.

Digvijaya Singh calls Pulwama attack 'accident', draws BJP ire

At least 17 people died in a massive fire that broke out at Hotel Arpit Palace in Karol Bagh, in <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/karol-bagh-fire-delhi-government-cancels-fourth-anniversary-celebrations-announces-5-lakh-compensation-196894">central Delhi</a>, early on Tuesday morning.

A call about the fire was received at 4.35am and 24 fire tenders were rushed to the spot, a senior officer from the Delhi Fire Service said. It took the fire tenders more than four hours to douse the fire, said the officer.

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"Fire has been doused and bodies are being taken out now. Rescue operation is underway," said Sunil Choudhary, Deputy Chief Fire Officer.

"We have started the investigation and will be able to tell more about the incident when it is complete. Seventeen people have been killed so far and 4-5 others have been injured," said M S Randhawa, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Delhi.

More than 25 people have been rescued so far, but the authorities believe several others are still trapped inside the hotel.

The injured have been rushed to three hospitals including the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (RML).

"A magisterial inquiry has been ordered, the district magistrate has been asked to probe the incident. All the hotels in the area will undergo safety checks," said Delhi minister Satyendra Jain.

Delhi Hotel Association Vice President Balan Mani, meanwhile, said, "All norms were followed here; license is issued only after inspection. Mishappening can occur in a house as well, " he added.

A video of the incident showed two people jumping from the fourth floor of the building. According to eyewitnesses, most deaths were caused due to suffocation.

(With inputs from agencies)

At least 17 people died in a massive fire that broke out at Hotel Arpit Palace in Karol Bagh, in central Delhi, early on Tuesday morning. A call about the fire was received at 4.

At least 17 people died in a massive fire that broke out at Hotel Arpit Palace in Karol Bagh, in central Delhi, early on Tuesday morning. A call about the fire was received at 4.35am and 24 fire tenders were rushed to the spot, a senior officer from the Delhi Fire Service said. It took the fire tenders more than four hours to douse the fire, said the officer. Also read: PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Delhi fire "Fire has been doused and bodies are being taken out now. Rescue operation is underway," said Sunil Choudhary, Deputy Chief Fire Officer. "We have started the investigation and will be able to tell more about the incident when it is complete. Seventeen people have been killed so far and 4-5 others have been injured," said M S Randhawa, Deputy Commissioner of Police, Central Delhi. More than 25 people have been rescued so far, but the authorities believe several others are still trapped inside the hotel. The injured have been rushed to three hospitals including the Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (RML). "A magisterial inquiry has been ordered, the district magistrate has been asked to probe the incident. All the hotels in the area will undergo safety checks," said Delhi minister Satyendra Jain. Delhi Hotel Association Vice President Balan Mani, meanwhile, said, "All norms were followed here; license is issued only after inspection. Mishappening can occur in a house as well, " he added. A video of the incident showed two people jumping from the fourth floor of the building. According to eyewitnesses, most deaths were caused due to suffocation. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi: 17 dead as fire breaks out in Karol Bagh hotel

A helicopter carrying Nigeria's Vice President crash-landed on Saturday en route to a political campaign two weeks before an election, but he survived the incident in central Kogi state unharmed, saying later he was safe and sound.

Nigerian go to the polls on February 16 to elect a new president in an election where the incumbent Muhammadu Buhari and his deputy have been touring the country to woo voters for a second term in office.

A video on the Twitter account of the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, showed him cheering to supporters after the incident. He posted: "We are safe and sound!"

The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. Spokesman Laolu Akande said the vice president was continuing his engagements in Kogi state.

"VP Osinbajo's chopper crash lands in Kabba, but he and the entire crew is safe," the spokesman tweeted.

Nigeria's airlines are plagued by problems - delays, cancellations and fuel shortages that are almost expected from domestic passengers. However, safety records have been improving in recent years.

Political party candidates have been campaigning across the country to market their plans on how they intend to lead one of Africa's top economies over the next four years, with the key issues being corruption, security and the economy.

Buhari is hoping his anti-corruption agenda can win him a second term while the main opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar has said he would consider an amnesty for corruption suspects and privatise the state-owned oil company NNPC.

A helicopter carrying Nigeria's Vice President crash-landed on Saturday en route to a political campaign two weeks before an election, but he survived the incident in central Kogi state unharmed, saying later he was safe and sound.

A helicopter carrying Nigeria's Vice President crash-landed on Saturday en route to a political campaign two weeks before an election, but he survived the incident in central Kogi state unharmed, saying later he was safe and sound. Nigerian go to the polls on February 16 to elect a new president in an election where the incumbent Muhammadu Buhari and his deputy have been touring the country to woo voters for a second term in office. A video on the Twitter account of the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, showed him cheering to supporters after the incident. He posted: "We are safe and sound!" The cause of the accident was not immediately clear. Spokesman Laolu Akande said the vice president was continuing his engagements in Kogi state. "VP Osinbajo's chopper crash lands in Kabba, but he and the entire crew is safe," the spokesman tweeted. Nigeria's airlines are plagued by problems - delays, cancellations and fuel shortages that are almost expected from domestic passengers. However, safety records have been improving in recent years. Political party candidates have been campaigning across the country to market their plans on how they intend to lead one of Africa's top economies over the next four years, with the key issues being corruption, security and the economy. Buhari is hoping his anti-corruption agenda can win him a second term while the main opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar has said he would consider an amnesty for corruption suspects and privatise the state-owned oil company NNPC.

Nigeria vice president survives chopper crash weeks before election

Three men were killed while one sustained injury in a road accident in Raipur`s Atal Nagar area on Wednesday.

The mishap occurred after the vehicle they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge.

The police said the driver failed to notice that there was no road ahead only after reaching the edge of the trench.

Though the driver quickly tried to turn the car right side, but he lost control and the car fell into the gorge.

The deceased have been identified as Manaal Kosraye, Ravi Tiwari and Umer Alam.&nbsp;

The fourth person, Saurabh Sahu managed to escape the death and is admitted to a hospital.

He is said to be in a critical condition.

All the four men were working together in a hotel situated in New Raipur area.

The investigation into the matter is underway.&nbsp;

Three men were killed while one sustained injury in a road accident in Raipur`s Atal Nagar area on Wednesday. The mishap occurred after the vehicle they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge.

Three men were killed while one sustained injury in a road accident in Raipur`s Atal Nagar area on Wednesday. The mishap occurred after the vehicle they were travelling in fell into a deep gorge. The police said the driver failed to notice that there was no road ahead only after reaching the edge of the trench. Though the driver quickly tried to turn the car right side, but he lost control and the car fell into the gorge. The deceased have been identified as Manaal Kosraye, Ravi Tiwari and Umer Alam. The fourth person, Saurabh Sahu managed to escape the death and is admitted to a hospital. He is said to be in a critical condition. All the four men were working together in a hotel situated in New Raipur area. The investigation into the matter is underway.

Chhattisgarh: 3 killed, 1 injured after vehicle falls into gorge in Raipur

One person was killed and 34 Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel were injured Monday when a bus carrying them skidded off the road and fell into a gorge along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, police said.

The vehicle was part of a Jammu-bound convoy and the accident occurred near Khuni Nallah in Ramban district around 8.45 am, a police officer said.

Trees prevented the bus from falling further down in the gorge, the officer said.&nbsp;

Around 35 people were travelling on the bus.

A team of rescue personnel comprising Army, police and local volunteers are at the spot.

While one person died, 34 persons were rescued from the wreckage of the vehicle and rushed to the district hospital in Ramban, the officer said.

One person was killed and 34 Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel were injured Monday when a bus carrying them skidded off the road and fell into a gorge along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, police said.

One person was killed and 34 Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) personnel were injured Monday when a bus carrying them skidded off the road and fell into a gorge along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, police said. The vehicle was part of a Jammu-bound convoy and the accident occurred near Khuni Nallah in Ramban district around 8.45 am, a police officer said. Trees prevented the bus from falling further down in the gorge, the officer said. Around 35 people were travelling on the bus. A team of rescue personnel comprising Army, police and local volunteers are at the spot. While one person died, 34 persons were rescued from the wreckage of the vehicle and rushed to the district hospital in Ramban, the officer said.

1 killed, 34 ITBP personnel injured as bus falls into gorge

As many as five people were killed in a bus accident in Dang in Gujarat.

On Saturday, a bus carrying more than 50 students fell into a deep gorge on Mahal-Bardipada route in Dang district of Gujarat.

Police and local authorities rescued several students in the accident. All the students are in the age group of 10-16 years. Rescued students have been taken to hospital for treatment.

Reportedly, the bus was returning from Shabri Dham, a religious and tourist destination in the Dang district.&nbsp;

As many as five people were killed in a bus accident in Dang in Gujarat. On Saturday, a bus carrying more than 50 students fell into a deep gorge on Mahal-Bardipada route in Dang district of Gujarat.

As many as five people were killed in a bus accident in Dang in Gujarat. On Saturday, a bus carrying more than 50 students fell into a deep gorge on Mahal-Bardipada route in Dang district of Gujarat. Police and local authorities rescued several students in the accident. All the students are in the age group of 10-16 years. Rescued students have been taken to hospital for treatment. Reportedly, the bus was returning from Shabri Dham, a religious and tourist destination in the Dang district.

Gujarat: Five killed in Dang bus accident

Twenty-three people died in western Nepal when a bus carrying school students and teachers back from a botanical field trip plunged into a gorge, police said.

The students were aged mostly between 16 and 20. Two teachers and the driver also died in the accident early evening on Friday in a remote area.

The vehicle was carrying 37 people, with 22 killed at the scene and another in a nearby hospital. Fourteen people were treated for injuries.

"Our preliminary investigation shows the cause of the incident was speed," police officer Bel Bahadur Pandey told AFP.

Road accidents are relatively common in Nepal because of poor roads, badly maintained vehicles and reckless driving.&nbsp;

The latest comes a week after a truck accident in central Nepal killed 20 mourners returning from a funeral ritual.

Twenty-three people died in western Nepal when a bus carrying school students and teachers back from a botanical field trip plunged into a gorge, police said. The students were aged mostly between 16 and 20.

Twenty-three people died in western Nepal when a bus carrying school students and teachers back from a botanical field trip plunged into a gorge, police said. The students were aged mostly between 16 and 20. Two teachers and the driver also died in the accident early evening on Friday in a remote area. The vehicle was carrying 37 people, with 22 killed at the scene and another in a nearby hospital. Fourteen people were treated for injuries. "Our preliminary investigation shows the cause of the incident was speed," police officer Bel Bahadur Pandey told AFP. Road accidents are relatively common in Nepal because of poor roads, badly maintained vehicles and reckless driving. The latest comes a week after a truck accident in central Nepal killed 20 mourners returning from a funeral ritual.

Nepal student bus plunges into gorge, 23 dead

A motorist accidentally hit and killed a protester taking part in a campaign of road blockades across France on Saturday, as thousands gathered on motorways in a backlash against higher fuel taxes.

The demonstrators, part of a grassroots movement dubbed the "yellow vests", caused logjams on highways and blocked roundabouts as they railed against the fuel tax hikes introduced by President Emmanuel Macron.

The protests, largely orchestrated on social media and which aimed to prevent road access to some fuel depots and airports, have also drawn broader support from some voters dissatisfied with Macron's economic reforms and his governing style.

At a blockade on a road in the southeastern department of Savoie, a driver panicked when protesters surrounded her car and she accelerated, hitting and killing a woman demonstrator, French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said in televised comments.

Sixteen people were lightly injured in other accidents across the country, and a person run over by a car in northern France was in a critical state, according to the interior ministry, which estimated some 50,000 demonstrators were participating in Saturday's protests.

Some incidents occurred as drivers not taking part tried to get around the blockades, police sources said.

FLASHPOINTS

Protesters gathered at sensitive flashpoints including the entry to a tunnel under the Mont-Blanc mountain in the Alps, and traffic was backed up on several highways.

Demonstrators were also on the march in cities, including Marseille where around 100 people, wearing the high visibility vests drivers keep in their cars, blocked roads around its port.

The backlash is the latest confrontation between Macron and voters, mostly based in the countryside and provincial towns and cities, who view the former investment banker as the representative of a remote urban elite.

During his 18 months in power, Macron, 40, has often pushed through reforms, including an overhaul of indebted state rail operator SNCF, in the face of opposition from labour unions.

But the "yellow vest" movement has snowballed swiftly over the past month, catching Macron and even opposition parties off guard. It has already prompted a rare concession from the government, which announced last Wednesday fresh funds to help motorists on the lowest incomes.

The higher fuel taxes were approved in late 2017 but started to bite as oil prices surged in October, even though they have since eased off somewhat.

The diesel tax increases are designed to encourage drivers to switch to more environmentally-friendly cars.

A motorist accidentally hit and killed a protester taking part in a campaign of road blockades across France on Saturday, as thousands gathered on motorways in a backlash against higher fuel taxes.

A motorist accidentally hit and killed a protester taking part in a campaign of road blockades across France on Saturday, as thousands gathered on motorways in a backlash against higher fuel taxes. The demonstrators, part of a grassroots movement dubbed the "yellow vests", caused logjams on highways and blocked roundabouts as they railed against the fuel tax hikes introduced by President Emmanuel Macron. The protests, largely orchestrated on social media and which aimed to prevent road access to some fuel depots and airports, have also drawn broader support from some voters dissatisfied with Macron's economic reforms and his governing style. At a blockade on a road in the southeastern department of Savoie, a driver panicked when protesters surrounded her car and she accelerated, hitting and killing a woman demonstrator, French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner said in televised comments. Sixteen people were lightly injured in other accidents across the country, and a person run over by a car in northern France was in a critical state, according to the interior ministry, which estimated some 50,000 demonstrators were participating in Saturday's protests. Some incidents occurred as drivers not taking part tried to get around the blockades, police sources said. FLASHPOINTS Protesters gathered at sensitive flashpoints including the entry to a tunnel under the Mont-Blanc mountain in the Alps, and traffic was backed up on several highways. Demonstrators were also on the march in cities, including Marseille where around 100 people, wearing the high visibility vests drivers keep in their cars, blocked roads around its port. The backlash is the latest confrontation between Macron and voters, mostly based in the countryside and provincial towns and cities, who view the former investment banker as the representative of a remote urban elite. During his 18 months in power, Macron, 40, has often pushed through reforms, including an overhaul of indebted state rail operator SNCF, in the face of opposition from labour unions. But the "yellow vest" movement has snowballed swiftly over the past month, catching Macron and even opposition parties off guard. It has already prompted a rare concession from the government, which announced last Wednesday fresh funds to help motorists on the lowest incomes. The higher fuel taxes were approved in late 2017 but started to bite as oil prices surged in October, even though they have since eased off somewhat. The diesel tax increases are designed to encourage drivers to switch to more environmentally-friendly cars.

French protesters block roads over higher fuel taxes, one dead in accident

Authorities in China say at least 14 people have been killed and 27 injured in a highway pile-up.

The accident Saturday night happened after a heavy truck lost control and crashed into a line of vehicles waiting at a toll station in the northwestern province of Gansu.

Last week, 15 people were killed after a bus to plunged off a high bridge into China's Yangtze River in the western city of Chongqing.

In that previous crash, an eight-second surveillance video released by police showed the driver and a passenger arguing and grappling with each other in the moments before the bus suddenly veered across oncoming traffic and off the bridge.&nbsp;

Authorities in China say at least 14 people have been killed and 27 injured in a highway pile-up. The accident Saturday night happened after a heavy truck lost control and crashed into a line of vehicles waiting at a toll station in the northwestern province of Gansu.

Authorities in China say at least 14 people have been killed and 27 injured in a highway pile-up. The accident Saturday night happened after a heavy truck lost control and crashed into a line of vehicles waiting at a toll station in the northwestern province of Gansu. Last week, 15 people were killed after a bus to plunged off a high bridge into China's Yangtze River in the western city of Chongqing. In that previous crash, an eight-second surveillance video released by police showed the driver and a passenger arguing and grappling with each other in the moments before the bus suddenly veered across oncoming traffic and off the bridge.

14 killed, 34 injured in vehicle pileup in northwest China

&nbsp;A surveillance video captured from inside a bus in the moments before it plunged nearly 60 metres into the Yangtze river killing all 15 people showed a passenger fighting with a driver&nbsp;

A bus on Sunday, plunged 50 metres off a bridge into the Yangzte River in Chongqing.&nbsp;

The deadly accident also saw a collision with a private car on a four-lane bridge.

The damaged bus was pulled out of the river on Wednesday and 15 people who were onboard are reportedly dead except driver who is said to have survived.

Early reports after the accident, has said that the driver war swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle. But after the footage release, police has confirmed that the fight was the cause of the accident.

According to a report by BBC, the woman was angry because that the bus had missed her stop.

She hit the driver with her phone after the driver refused to stop and let her off. 
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A surveillance video captured from inside a bus in the moments before it plunged nearly 60 metres into the Yangtze river killing all 15 people showed a passenger fighting with a driver A bus on Sunday, plunged 50 metres off a bridge into the Yangzte River in Chongqing.

A surveillance video captured from inside a bus in the moments before it plunged nearly 60 metres into the Yangtze river killing all 15 people showed a passenger fighting with a driver A bus on Sunday, plunged 50 metres off a bridge into the Yangzte River in Chongqing. The deadly accident also saw a collision with a private car on a four-lane bridge. The damaged bus was pulled out of the river on Wednesday and 15 people who were onboard are reportedly dead except driver who is said to have survived. Early reports after the accident, has said that the driver war swerved to avoid an oncoming vehicle. But after the footage release, police has confirmed that the fight was the cause of the accident. According to a report by BBC, the woman was angry because that the bus had missed her stop. She hit the driver with her phone after the driver refused to stop and let her off.

Watch: China's deadly bus plunge caused by fight between driver and passenger

&nbsp;A minibus fell into the Indus River in Pakistan's north Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing at least 18 people, including three women and a child, officials said.

The vehicle, carrying 18 passengers, was on its way to Rawalpindi city in east Punjab province on Sunday night when the accident took place, the officials were quoted as saying by the Geo news.

The bus, authorities said, was travelling from Gilgit-Baltistan's district Ghizer to Pindi when, midway he driver lost control and it plummeted into the river, the report said.

Hamidur Rehman, Kohistan district commissioner, confirmed the accident and said bodies were recovered.&nbsp;

The rescue work had been completed and all the dead bodies have been moved to a nearby hospital.

However, one woman miraculously survived in the accident, but her condition is not yet known.

Road accidents are common in Pakistan. Most of the mishaps are caused due to reckless driving and bad roads.&nbsp;

A minibus fell into the Indus River in Pakistan's north Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing at least 18 people, including three women and a child, officials said.

A minibus fell into the Indus River in Pakistan's north Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing at least 18 people, including three women and a child, officials said. The vehicle, carrying 18 passengers, was on its way to Rawalpindi city in east Punjab province on Sunday night when the accident took place, the officials were quoted as saying by the Geo news. The bus, authorities said, was travelling from Gilgit-Baltistan's district Ghizer to Pindi when, midway he driver lost control and it plummeted into the river, the report said. Hamidur Rehman, Kohistan district commissioner, confirmed the accident and said bodies were recovered. The rescue work had been completed and all the dead bodies have been moved to a nearby hospital. However, one woman miraculously survived in the accident, but her condition is not yet known. Road accidents are common in Pakistan. Most of the mishaps are caused due to reckless driving and bad roads.

18 killed as passenger bus falls into Indus River in Pakistan

Eighteen civilians were killed and others injured on Saturday when an army truck crashed into a minibus in northern Ethiopia, local media reported.

The accident in Amhara state happened in the morning, the state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporate said.

Despite having one of the world's lowest per capita car ownership rates, deadly accidents are common in Ethiopia and often blamed on poor road and car maintenance and lax enforcement of safety rules.

More around 4,500 people died in the 12 months up to July this year, according to government statistics.

Eighteen civilians were killed and others injured on Saturday when an army truck crashed into a minibus in northern Ethiopia, local media reported. The accident in Amhara state happened in the morning, the state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporate said.

Eighteen civilians were killed and others injured on Saturday when an army truck crashed into a minibus in northern Ethiopia, local media reported. The accident in Amhara state happened in the morning, the state-affiliated Fana Broadcasting Corporate said. Despite having one of the world's lowest per capita car ownership rates, deadly accidents are common in Ethiopia and often blamed on poor road and car maintenance and lax enforcement of safety rules. More around 4,500 people died in the 12 months up to July this year, according to government statistics.

18 killed as Ethiopian army truck collides with bus

A five-storey building collapsed in northwest Delhi on Wednesday killing at least six people including four children and two women.

According to reports, the incident occurred weeks after 20-year-old "weak" structure was inspected by a municipal team following the complaints.

Union Minister Harsh Vardhan conveyed his condolence to the deceased as he visited the site.

"It is indeed painful that they lost their lives in the most tragic manner. I have conveyed my deep condolences to the families of the dead and shared their grief", he said.

The minister also said that the search-and-rescue operation was complete and some of the injured have been taken to GB Pant Hospital.

Meanwhile, police have registered a case under IPC Section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), punishable with a maximum jail term of 10 years, against the owner Dharmender, who had rented out the building in Ashok Vihar.

According to a report by news agency PTI, a complaint was lodged about the building being dangerous on August 16, 2017, and a team of civic body had inspected the building around 20 days ago.

Two teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were mobilised for rescue operations.

 
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A five-storey building collapsed in northwest Delhi on Wednesday killing at least six people including four children and two women. According to reports, the incident occurred weeks after 20-year-old "weak" structure was inspected by a municipal team following the complaints.

A five-storey building collapsed in northwest Delhi on Wednesday killing at least six people including four children and two women. According to reports, the incident occurred weeks after 20-year-old "weak" structure was inspected by a municipal team following the complaints. Union Minister Harsh Vardhan conveyed his condolence to the deceased as he visited the site. "It is indeed painful that they lost their lives in the most tragic manner. I have conveyed my deep condolences to the families of the dead and shared their grief", he said. The minister also said that the search-and-rescue operation was complete and some of the injured have been taken to GB Pant Hospital. Meanwhile, police have registered a case under IPC Section 304 (culpable homicide not amounting to murder), punishable with a maximum jail term of 10 years, against the owner Dharmender, who had rented out the building in Ashok Vihar. According to a report by news agency PTI, a complaint was lodged about the building being dangerous on August 16, 2017, and a team of civic body had inspected the building around 20 days ago. Two teams of the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) were mobilised for rescue operations.

Four children, two women killed in building collapse in northwest Delhi

Eight students and a teacher were run over by a roadways bus on Agra-Lucknow Expressway near Kannauj on Monday morning.&nbsp;

Among the 9 persons who were run over, six students and a teacher died on the spot, while the other two&nbsp;were admitted to a hospital in the vicinity in critical condition.

“As of now seven persons, which include a teacher and students have died, while two others are injured,” the police spokesperson said. The students were from Sant Kabirnagar district and were going to Haridwar.

CM Yogi Adityanath announces Rs 2 lakhs each for the kin of those killed in the bus accident in Kannauj. Rs 50,000 each for those injured.

The students,&nbsp;who studied at a college in Sant Kabir Nagar, were going on a trip to Haridwar with their teachers. A police spokesperson said the accident happened in Tirwa area of Kannauj district at around 4.00 am.&nbsp;

In a horrific incident, nine students were run over by a bus on Agra-Lucknow Expressway near Kannauj on Sunday evening.

Eight students and a teacher were run over by a roadways bus on Agra-Lucknow Expressway near Kannauj on Monday morning. Among the 9 persons who were run over, six students and a teacher died on the spot, while the other two were admitted to a hospital in the vicinity in critical condition. “As of now seven persons, which include a teacher and students have died, while two others are injured,” the police spokesperson said. The students were from Sant Kabirnagar district and were going to Haridwar. CM Yogi Adityanath announces Rs 2 lakhs each for the kin of those killed in the bus accident in Kannauj. Rs 50,000 each for those injured. The students, who studied at a college in Sant Kabir Nagar, were going on a trip to Haridwar with their teachers. A police spokesperson said the accident happened in Tirwa area of Kannauj district at around 4.00 am.

Uttar Pradesh: 8 students, 1 teacher run over by a bus near Kannauj; 7 dead

The death toll from a ship packed with migrants that sank off the Tunisian coast last weekend has risen to 60, the United Nations migration agency said late on Monday, one of the worst migrant boat disasters in recent years.

The boat went down near the southern island of Kerkenna, overnight on Sunday. The victims were Tunisians as well as other nationalities, Tunisian authorities said.

"Among the 60 victims transferred to the forensic department at Habib Bourguiba hospital in Sfax, 48 are Tunisians ... 12 are non-Tunisian the identifications are in progress", Lorena Lando, chief of mission at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Tunisia.

Tunisian authorities, which on Sunday said they had recovered 48 bodies, provided no new figures on Monday but said the coast guard is still searching for dozens of missing migrants. 
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Human traffickers increasingly use Tunisia as a launch pad for migrants heading to Europe as Libya's coast guard, aided by armed groups, has tightened controls.

The IOM said 1,910 Tunisian migrants reached Italy's coasts between Jan. 1 and April 30, including 39 women and 307 minors - 293 of whom were unaccompanied - compared to only 231 for the same period in 2017.

Security officials said the boat was packed with about 180 migrants, including 80 from other countries in Africa.

Survivors said the captain had abandoned the boat after it started sinking to escape arrest by the coast guard.

Unemployed Tunisians and other Africans have often tried to cross in makeshift boats from Tunisia to Sicily in southern Italy. The North African country is in the middle of a deep economic crisis since the toppling of autocrat Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali in 2011 threw Tunisia into turmoil with unemployment and inflation soaring.

Also on Monday, Italy's newly installed interior minister Matteo Salvini said Italy will no longer be "Europe's refugee camp", as he promised tough action to reduce migrant arrivals and send back those who have already arrived.&nbsp;

Security officials said the boat was packed with about 180 migrants, including 80 from other countries in Africa.

The death toll from a ship packed with migrants that sank off the Tunisian coast last weekend has risen to 60, the United Nations migration agency said late on Monday, one of the worst migrant boat disasters in recent years. The boat went down near the southern island of Kerkenna, overnight on Sunday. The victims were Tunisians as well as other nationalities, Tunisian authorities said. "Among the 60 victims transferred to the forensic department at Habib Bourguiba hospital in Sfax, 48 are Tunisians ... 12 are non-Tunisian the identifications are in progress", Lorena Lando, chief of mission at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Tunisia. Tunisian authorities, which on Sunday said they had recovered 48 bodies, provided no new figures on Monday but said the coast guard is still searching for dozens of missing migrants. Advertisement Human traffickers increasingly use Tunisia as a launch pad for migrants heading to Europe as Libya's coast guard, aided by armed groups, has tightened controls. The IOM said 1,910 Tunisian migrants reached Italy's coasts between Jan. 1 and April 30, including 39 women and 307 minors - 293 of whom were unaccompanied - compared to only 231 for the same period in 2017. Security officials said the boat was packed with about 180 migrants, including 80 from other countries in Africa. Survivors said the captain had abandoned the boat after it started sinking to escape arrest by the coast guard. Unemployed Tunisians and other Africans have often tried to cross in makeshift boats from Tunisia to Sicily in southern Italy. The North African country is in the middle of a deep economic crisis since the toppling of autocrat Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali in 2011 threw Tunisia into turmoil with unemployment and inflation soaring. Also on Monday, Italy's newly installed interior minister Matteo Salvini said Italy will no longer be "Europe's refugee camp", as he promised tough action to reduce migrant arrivals and send back those who have already arrived.

Death toll in Tunisian migrant ship accident rises to 60: International Organization for Migration

At least 46 migrants were killed when their boat sank off Tunisia's southern coast and 67 others were rescued by the coast guard, the defence ministry said on Sunday, one of the worst migrant boat accidents in recent years.

The rescue operation was ongoing, the ministry said in a statement. The migrants were of Tunisian and other nationalities.

Human traffickers increasingly use Tunisia as a launch pad for migrants heading to Europe as Libya's coast guard, aided by armed groups, has tightened controls.

Security officials said the boat was packed with about 180 migrants, including 80 from other African countries.

A survivor said the captain had abandoned the boat after it started sinking to escape arrest by the coast guard.

"I survived by clinging to wood for nine hours," he said at a hospital in the southern city of Sfax where dozens of people gathered to look for survivors and identify dead relatives.

Unemployed Tunisians and other Africans often try to depart in makeshift boats from Tunisia to Sicily in Italy.

The North African country is in the middle of a deep economic crisis since the toppling of autocrat Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali in 2011 threw Tunisia into turmoil with unemployment and inflation shooting up.

Separately, nine people including six children died on Sunday after a speedboat carrying 15 refugees sank off the coast of Turkey's southern province of Antalya, the Turkish coast guard said in a statement.

Reducing the flow of migrants into Italy is one of the aims of the anti-immigrant League party in Italy and its leader Matteo Salvini who was sworn in as the country's new interior minister on Friday.

Salvini and his party have promised to block the arrival of boat migrants from Africa and to deport up to 100,000 illegal immigrants per year.

"The objective is to save lives. And this is done by preventing the departures of the boats of death that are a business for some and a disgrace for the rest of the world," Salvini said in a statement, commenting on both the incidents.

"I will work to ensure that all the international organisations commit to stop departures, landings and deaths."

As of May 30, 32,080 people had reached Europe by sea so far this year, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on its website. Some 660 had died attempting the crossing, it said.

In October, a boat full of migrants sank after colliding with a Tunisian navy ship, killing at least 44.

This is one of the worst migrant boat accidents in Tunisia in recent years

At least 46 migrants were killed when their boat sank off Tunisia's southern coast and 67 others were rescued by the coast guard, the defence ministry said on Sunday, one of the worst migrant boat accidents in recent years. The rescue operation was ongoing, the ministry said in a statement. The migrants were of Tunisian and other nationalities. Human traffickers increasingly use Tunisia as a launch pad for migrants heading to Europe as Libya's coast guard, aided by armed groups, has tightened controls. Security officials said the boat was packed with about 180 migrants, including 80 from other African countries. A survivor said the captain had abandoned the boat after it started sinking to escape arrest by the coast guard. "I survived by clinging to wood for nine hours," he said at a hospital in the southern city of Sfax where dozens of people gathered to look for survivors and identify dead relatives. Unemployed Tunisians and other Africans often try to depart in makeshift boats from Tunisia to Sicily in Italy. The North African country is in the middle of a deep economic crisis since the toppling of autocrat Zine al-Abidine Ben Ali in 2011 threw Tunisia into turmoil with unemployment and inflation shooting up. Separately, nine people including six children died on Sunday after a speedboat carrying 15 refugees sank off the coast of Turkey's southern province of Antalya, the Turkish coast guard said in a statement. Reducing the flow of migrants into Italy is one of the aims of the anti-immigrant League party in Italy and its leader Matteo Salvini who was sworn in as the country's new interior minister on Friday. Salvini and his party have promised to block the arrival of boat migrants from Africa and to deport up to 100,000 illegal immigrants per year. "The objective is to save lives. And this is done by preventing the departures of the boats of death that are a business for some and a disgrace for the rest of the world," Salvini said in a statement, commenting on both the incidents. "I will work to ensure that all the international organisations commit to stop departures, landings and deaths." As of May 30, 32,080 people had reached Europe by sea so far this year, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on its website. Some 660 had died attempting the crossing, it said. In October, a boat full of migrants sank after colliding with a Tunisian navy ship, killing at least 44.

At least 46 migrants dead after boat sinks off Tunisian coast

The driver of a Tesla Model S crashed into a parked police vehicle in Laguna Beach, California on Tuesday. The driver said that the car was in "autopilot" mode at the time.&nbsp

No one was in the patrol car when the collision took place in the late morning, the Laguna Beach Police Department said in a message.

The driver suffered minor injuries, Laguna Beach Sergeant Jim Cota said, who posted photos of the crash scene showing extensive damage to the front end of the Tesla and the rear side of the police vehicle.

"When using Autopilot, drivers are continuously reminded of their responsibility to keep their hands on the wheel and maintain control of the vehicle at all times," a Tesla spokeswoman said in response to an AFP inquiry.

"Tesla has always been clear that Autopilot doesn't make the car impervious to all accidents."

Autopilot is a semi-autonomous technology that the company says is a form of advanced cruise control. The driverless feature comes packaged as standard in all Tesla vehicles, which the automaker’s website describes as having “the hardware needed for full self-driving capability at a safety level substantially greater than that of a human driver”.

It is intended to match the speed of the car to surrounding traffic conditions, and use an enhanced vision processing system to navigate obstacles.&nbsp

The driver suffered minor injuries, Laguna Beach Sergeant Jim Cota said, who posted photos of the crash scene showing extensive damage to the front end of the Tesla and the rear side of the police vehicle

The driver of a Tesla Model S crashed into a parked police vehicle in Laguna Beach, California on Tuesday. The driver said that the car was in "autopilot" mode at the time. No one was in the patrol car when the collision took place in the late morning, the Laguna Beach Police Department said in a message. The driver suffered minor injuries, Laguna Beach Sergeant Jim Cota said, who posted photos of the crash scene showing extensive damage to the front end of the Tesla and the rear side of the police vehicle. "When using Autopilot, drivers are continuously reminded of their responsibility to keep their hands on the wheel and maintain control of the vehicle at all times," a Tesla spokeswoman said in response to an AFP inquiry. "Tesla has always been clear that Autopilot doesn't make the car impervious to all accidents." Autopilot is a semi-autonomous technology that the company says is a form of advanced cruise control. The driverless feature comes packaged as standard in all Tesla vehicles, which the automaker’s website describes as having “the hardware needed for full self-driving capability at a safety level substantially greater than that of a human driver”. It is intended to match the speed of the car to surrounding traffic conditions, and use an enhanced vision processing system to navigate obstacles.

Tesla hits parked California police vehicle; driver blames 'Autopilot'

A&nbsp;boat&nbsp;tipped over in a river in the northern Democratic Republic of&nbsp;Congo, drowning 49 people on board while about the same number survived the&nbsp;accident, a local official told a&nbsp;Congolese radio station.

Richard Mboyo Iluka, vice governor of remote Tshuapa province, in northern&nbsp;Congo, told Radio Top&nbsp;Congo&nbsp;that the whaleboat&nbsp;had sunk with all of its passengers late on Wednesday.

Deadly&nbsp;boat&nbsp;accidents are common in&nbsp;Congo, a vast, forested country which has few roads outside of major towns and is carved up by a network of rivers that drain the&nbsp;Congo&nbsp;Basin. For most people, these rivers are the only means of travelling over long distances.

Deadly boat accidents are common in Congo, a vast, forested country which has few roads outside of major towns and is carved up by a network of rivers that drain the Congo Basin

A boat tipped over in a river in the northern Democratic Republic of Congo, drowning 49 people on board while about the same number survived the accident, a local official told a Congolese radio station. Richard Mboyo Iluka, vice governor of remote Tshuapa province, in northern Congo, told Radio Top Congo that the whaleboat had sunk with all of its passengers late on Wednesday. Deadly boat accidents are common in Congo, a vast, forested country which has few roads outside of major towns and is carved up by a network of rivers that drain the Congo Basin. For most people, these rivers are the only means of travelling over long distances.

Congo river boat accident kills 49

At least 11 people died in Indonesia when a truck carrying sugar smashed into several motorcycles and houses on Sunday, an official said.

The truck was heading downhill in the district of Brebes in Central Java province on its way to the capital Jakarta when it failed to brake, according to the local disaster agency.

It tried to stop by swerving left but instead hit a car, 13 motorbikes and seven houses.

"So far eleven people died and 11 others are wounded," said agency official Sarwa Permana, adding that the injured have been taken to hospital.

The fate of the driver is unclear.

Transport accidents are not uncommon in the archipelago nation, where buses, trains and even planes are often old and badly maintained.

In February, at least 27 people died and 16 others were injured when a bus carrying domestic tourists crashed in West Java province.

In July last year 10 people including an Austrian tourist and a 12-year-old child died when a bus travelling from resort island Bali to the town of Malang in East Java hit the back of a fertilizer truck, killing the sleeping passengers.&nbsp

The truck was heading downhill in the district of Brebes in Central Java province on its way to the capital Jakarta when it failed to brake, according to the local disaster agency

At least 11 people died in Indonesia when a truck carrying sugar smashed into several motorcycles and houses on Sunday, an official said. The truck was heading downhill in the district of Brebes in Central Java province on its way to the capital Jakarta when it failed to brake, according to the local disaster agency. It tried to stop by swerving left but instead hit a car, 13 motorbikes and seven houses. "So far eleven people died and 11 others are wounded," said agency official Sarwa Permana, adding that the injured have been taken to hospital. The fate of the driver is unclear. Transport accidents are not uncommon in the archipelago nation, where buses, trains and even planes are often old and badly maintained. In February, at least 27 people died and 16 others were injured when a bus carrying domestic tourists crashed in West Java province. In July last year 10 people including an Austrian tourist and a 12-year-old child died when a bus travelling from resort island Bali to the town of Malang in East Java hit the back of a fertilizer truck, killing the sleeping passengers.

11 killed in Indonesia accident as truck smashes into houses

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed regret over Kushinagar accident where at least 13 children were killed. "I am extremely saddened on hearing about the death of school students in a collision between a school van and a train in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. UP government and the railway department will take appropriate action," PM Modi stated while addressing BJP candidates for the upcoming Karnataka assembly poll this morning.&nbsp;

According to reports, 13 children were killed and eight others were reported injured when a train rammed into a school vehicle at an unmanned railway crossing. The incident took place at Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar area, around 50 kilometres from Gorakhpur.&nbsp;

The train was bound for Siwan from Gorakhpur. The school van is reported to have been carrying at least 25 people.&nbsp;

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh as ex-gratia for the families of the victims. CM Adityanath has also directed the Gorakhpur commissioner to conduct an inquiry into the accident.

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Meanwhile, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the kin of the victim.

"I received the unfortunate news of the death of school children. I have asked senior officials to conduct a probe into the incident. Railways will give a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of the dead over and above the aid announced by the Uttar Pradesh government," Goyal tweeted.

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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh expressed sadness over Kushinagar accident.&nbsp;

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"The death of several children in the accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district has caused me to grieve deeply. I convey my grieving condolences to the families of the deceased children. Orders for investigation of the incident have been given by the Ministry of Railways," read his tweet.&nbsp;

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh as ex-gratia for the families of the victims

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed regret over Kushinagar accident where at least 13 children were killed. "I am extremely saddened on hearing about the death of school students in a collision between a school van and a train in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar. UP government and the railway department will take appropriate action," PM Modi stated while addressing BJP candidates for the upcoming Karnataka assembly poll this morning. According to reports, 13 children were killed and eight others were reported injured when a train rammed into a school vehicle at an unmanned railway crossing. The incident took place at Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar area, around 50 kilometres from Gorakhpur. The train was bound for Siwan from Gorakhpur. The school van is reported to have been carrying at least 25 people. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced Rs 2 lakh as ex-gratia for the families of the victims. CM Adityanath has also directed the Gorakhpur commissioner to conduct an inquiry into the accident. कुशीनगर जिले में हुए दुर्भाग्यपूर्ण ट्रेन दुर्घटना में स्कूली बच्चों की मृत्यु पर गहरा दुःख पंहुचा। ईश्वर से दिवंगत आत्मा की शांति एवं परिजनों को संबल देने की प्रार्थना करता हूँ। दुर्घटना से प्रभावित लोगों के समुचित इलाज की व्यवस्था कराने व हर सम्भव मदद करने के निर्देश दिए हैं। — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) April 26, 2018 × Meanwhile, Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal also announced a compensation of Rs 2 lakh each for the kin of the victim. "I received the unfortunate news of the death of school children. I have asked senior officials to conduct a probe into the incident. Railways will give a compensation of Rs 2 lakh to the kin of the dead over and above the aid announced by the Uttar Pradesh government," Goyal tweeted. कुशीनगर में हुए हादसे में स्कूली बच्चों की मृत्यु का दुःखद समाचार मिला, मैंने सीनियर अधिकारियों द्वारा हादसे की इन्क्वायरी के निर्देश दिए हैं, मृतको के परिवार जनों को रेलवे की ओर से दो लाख रुपये की सहायता दी जायेगी जो उप्र सरकार द्वारा दी जा रही दो लाख की राशि के अतिरिक्त होगी। — Piyush Goyal (@PiyushGoyal) April 26, 2018 × Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh expressed sadness over Kushinagar accident. उत्तर प्रदेश के कुशीनगर जिले में हुई दुर्घटना में कई बच्चों की मृत्यु के समाचार से मुझे गहरा दुःख पहुँचा है. मैं मृतक बच्चों के परिवारों को अपनी शोक संवेदना प्रेषित करता हूँ. हादसे की जाँच के आदेश रेल मंत्रालय द्वारा दे दिए गए हैं. — Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) April 26, 2018 × "The death of several children in the accident in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district has caused me to grieve deeply. I convey my grieving condolences to the families of the deceased children. Orders for investigation of the incident have been given by the Ministry of Railways," read his tweet.

Kushinagar accident: PM Modi 'extremely saddened', Rajnath Singh, Yogi Adityanath offer condolences

Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Anantkumar Hegde on Tuesday claimed that a “deliberate attempt” was made on his life when a truck hit his escort vehicle in Karnataka's Haveri district.&nbsp;

Hegde was traveling near Halageri in Ranebennur taluk of Haveri district around 11:30 p.m. when the incident took place. Police have arrested the truck driver.

The minister posted a video and pictures on his Twitter account, saying that a truck tried to ram into his escort vehicle when he was travelling on the national highway near Halageri in Ranebennur taluk of Haveri district in poll-bound Karnataka. “Since our vehicle was on top speed we escaped the hit,” the minister said.

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I suspect serious attempt on my life looking at the incident as it doesn't make an accident. The driver has purposefully tried hitting our vehicle and then hit our escort vehicle which is quiet evident in this video. <a href="https://t.co/zAZjGwIWqq">pic.twitter.com/zAZjGwIWqq</a>
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“A deliberate attempt on my life seems to have been executed just now. A truck on NH, near Halageri in Ranebennur taluk of Haveri district has hit my escort vehicle which tried to hit my vehicle in the first instance. Since our vehicle was in top speed we escaped the hit,” tweeted Hegde.&nbsp;

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A deliberate attempt on my life seems to have been executed just now. A truck on NH, near Halageri in Ranebennur taluk of Haveri district has hit my escort vehicle which tried to hit my vehicle in the first instance. Since our vehicle was in top speed we escaped the hit. <a href="https://t.co/2w8zzq26UU">pic.twitter.com/2w8zzq26UU</a>
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He added that the support staff in the escort vehicle has suffered “severe injuries in the form of shoulder fracture”. The minister further said that the vehicle “was parked right in the road horizontally”.

In a series of tweets, Hedge alleged that the driver of the truck had driven his vehicle in the wrong direction and had parked it horizontal to the road. When he saw the convoy approaching, Hedge further writes, the driver accelerated and attempted to hit the oncoming cars.

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The vehicle had been driven in the wrong direction and was parked right in the road horizontally. As soon as our convoy approached he has driven in great speed and had tried hitting our car. As our car was running in good speed we passed away before he could ram us. <a href="https://t.co/JRQ1vd7TyY">pic.twitter.com/JRQ1vd7TyY</a>
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Hedge also alleged that the driver - whom he identified as Nasir - was not drunk and that the accident was in fact deliberate.&nbsp;

"I urge the police to take the case seriously. There might be a bigger nexus behind this incident and I am sure police would expose all of them," he added.

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Union Minister for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Anant Kumar Hegde was travelling in Karnataka's Haveri district

Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Anantkumar Hegde on Tuesday claimed that a “deliberate attempt” was made on his life when a truck hit his escort vehicle in Karnataka's Haveri district. Hegde was traveling near Halageri in Ranebennur taluk of Haveri district around 11:30 p.m. when the incident took place. Police have arrested the truck driver. The minister posted a video and pictures on his Twitter account, saying that a truck tried to ram into his escort vehicle when he was travelling on the national highway near Halageri in Ranebennur taluk of Haveri district in poll-bound Karnataka. “Since our vehicle was on top speed we escaped the hit,” the minister said. I suspect serious attempt on my life looking at the incident as it doesn't make an accident. The driver has purposefully tried hitting our vehicle and then hit our escort vehicle which is quiet evident in this video. pic.twitter.com/zAZjGwIWqq — Anantkumar Hegde (@AnantkumarH) April 17, 2018 × “A deliberate attempt on my life seems to have been executed just now. A truck on NH, near Halageri in Ranebennur taluk of Haveri district has hit my escort vehicle which tried to hit my vehicle in the first instance. Since our vehicle was in top speed we escaped the hit,” tweeted Hegde. A deliberate attempt on my life seems to have been executed just now. A truck on NH, near Halageri in Ranebennur taluk of Haveri district has hit my escort vehicle which tried to hit my vehicle in the first instance. Since our vehicle was in top speed we escaped the hit. pic.twitter.com/2w8zzq26UU — Anantkumar Hegde (@AnantkumarH) April 17, 2018 × He added that the support staff in the escort vehicle has suffered “severe injuries in the form of shoulder fracture”. The minister further said that the vehicle “was parked right in the road horizontally”. In a series of tweets, Hedge alleged that the driver of the truck had driven his vehicle in the wrong direction and had parked it horizontal to the road. When he saw the convoy approaching, Hedge further writes, the driver accelerated and attempted to hit the oncoming cars. The vehicle had been driven in the wrong direction and was parked right in the road horizontally. As soon as our convoy approached he has driven in great speed and had tried hitting our car. As our car was running in good speed we passed away before he could ram us. pic.twitter.com/JRQ1vd7TyY — Anantkumar Hegde (@AnantkumarH) April 17, 2018 × Hedge also alleged that the driver - whom he identified as Nasir - was not drunk and that the accident was in fact deliberate. "I urge the police to take the case seriously. There might be a bigger nexus behind this incident and I am sure police would expose all of them," he added.

Truck hits escort vehicle, union minister claims 'serious attempt on life'

Police in Canada confirmed on Saturday that 14 people died when a bus carrying a junior ice hockey team collided with a semi-trailer truck in rural Saskatchewan province.

Fourteen more were injured -- including three critically -- in the accident involving the Humboldt Broncos team bus, which was heading north for a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoff game against the Nipawin Hawks, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix reported.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police inspector Ted Monroe had said at a news conference late Friday that there were "fatalities among the passengers on the bus" and "a number of serious injuries".

"It is a significant accident, we had a tractor-trailer and a bus collide," Monroe told reporters, declining to go into further detail about the victims.

Police said the crash took place about 28 kilometers (18 miles) north of Tisdale, Saskatchewan as the bus was travelling on highway 35.

"This is much bigger than anyone can begin to imagine," Broncos team president Kevin Garinger told the Canadian broadcaster CBC. "We are just in utter disbelief and shock at the loss that's fallen upon us."

The Broncos team is comprised of 24 players, all from Canada, with the youngest aged 16 and the oldest 21.

"It's a horrible accident, my God," said Darren Opp, president of the Nipawin Hawks hockey team. "It's very, very bad."

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his sadness at the tragic incident involving such young athletes.

"I cannot imagine what these parents are going through, and my heart goes out to everyone affected by this terrible tragedy, in the Humboldt community and beyond," Trudeau wrote on Twitter.

The Saskatchewan league is a feeder system for higher levels of hockey with many graduating to play at US and Canadian colleges and major junior league level, while some go on to the National Hockey League. Former NHL players like defenseman Chris Chelios, goaltender Ron Hextall, forward Rod Brind'Amour and hall of fame goaltender Glenn Hall all played in the SJHL. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Friday's fatal smash brought back memories of a single vehicle bus crash in December 1986, also in Saskatchewan, that killed four members of the Western Hockey League Swift Current Broncos.

A memorial was placed on the side of the highway at the site of the crash, about four kilometers east of Swift Current.

The Swift Current Broncos expressed their condolences.

"Humboldt Broncos weighing heavy in our hearts and minds tonight," the team said on Twitter.

Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy, who survived when the Swift Current bus skidded off the highway in snowy conditions, also sent a message of support.

"Sending all my thoughts and prayers to those impacted with the @HumboltBroncos bus crash," Kennedy said.

A bus carrying a group of Canadian junior hockey players collided on Friday with a semi-trailer on a rural highway in Saskatchewan, killing 14 people, Canadian media reported citing police

Police in Canada confirmed on Saturday that 14 people died when a bus carrying a junior ice hockey team collided with a semi-trailer truck in rural Saskatchewan province. Fourteen more were injured -- including three critically -- in the accident involving the Humboldt Broncos team bus, which was heading north for a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoff game against the Nipawin Hawks, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix reported. Royal Canadian Mounted Police inspector Ted Monroe had said at a news conference late Friday that there were "fatalities among the passengers on the bus" and "a number of serious injuries". "It is a significant accident, we had a tractor-trailer and a bus collide," Monroe told reporters, declining to go into further detail about the victims. Police said the crash took place about 28 kilometers (18 miles) north of Tisdale, Saskatchewan as the bus was travelling on highway 35. "This is much bigger than anyone can begin to imagine," Broncos team president Kevin Garinger told the Canadian broadcaster CBC. "We are just in utter disbelief and shock at the loss that's fallen upon us." The Broncos team is comprised of 24 players, all from Canada, with the youngest aged 16 and the oldest 21. "It's a horrible accident, my God," said Darren Opp, president of the Nipawin Hawks hockey team. "It's very, very bad." Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed his sadness at the tragic incident involving such young athletes. "I cannot imagine what these parents are going through, and my heart goes out to everyone affected by this terrible tragedy, in the Humboldt community and beyond," Trudeau wrote on Twitter. The Saskatchewan league is a feeder system for higher levels of hockey with many graduating to play at US and Canadian colleges and major junior league level, while some go on to the National Hockey League. Former NHL players like defenseman Chris Chelios, goaltender Ron Hextall, forward Rod Brind'Amour and hall of fame goaltender Glenn Hall all played in the SJHL. Friday's fatal smash brought back memories of a single vehicle bus crash in December 1986, also in Saskatchewan, that killed four members of the Western Hockey League Swift Current Broncos. A memorial was placed on the side of the highway at the site of the crash, about four kilometers east of Swift Current. The Swift Current Broncos expressed their condolences. "Humboldt Broncos weighing heavy in our hearts and minds tonight," the team said on Twitter. Former NHL player Sheldon Kennedy, who survived when the Swift Current bus skidded off the highway in snowy conditions, also sent a message of support. "Sending all my thoughts and prayers to those impacted with the @HumboltBroncos bus crash," Kennedy said.

Fourteen killed in Canadian hockey team bus crash: Police

20 students injured after their school bus overturned in Amreli, Gujarat.

Rescue operation underway.

20 students injured after their school bus overturned in Amreli, Gujarat. Rescue operation underway.

Bus accident in Gujarat, 20 students injured

Four people were killed and at least 10 injured after a bridge collapsed in Miami.

The newly erected 950-ton bridge pedestrian bridge spanned several lanes of traffic&nbsp;at Florida International University.&nbsp;

As the bridge collapsed emergency services rushed to the area to rescue people trapped in the debris amid crushed vehicles and collapsed structures.

Dr. Mark McKenny operating on the injured said patients admitted in the hospital had injuries ranging from abrasions to broken bones.

Several people have been injured in the bridge collapse

Four people were killed and at least 10 injured after a bridge collapsed in Miami. The newly erected 950-ton bridge pedestrian bridge spanned several lanes of traffic at Florida International University. As the bridge collapsed emergency services rushed to the area to rescue people trapped in the debris amid crushed vehicles and collapsed structures. Dr. Mark McKenny operating on the injured said patients admitted in the hospital had injuries ranging from abrasions to broken bones.

Watch: Pedestrian bridge collapses in Florida, 4 dead

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in a bike accident in Sopore&#39;s Harpora in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.

At least one body has been recovered by police and has been identified as Owais Bashir. Further details are awaited.

This comes after LeT on Monday <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/lashkar-e-taiba-claims-responsibility-for-sunjwan-camp-karan-nagar-attacks-32595">claimed the responsibility </a>of the recent terror attacks at Sunjwan Army Camp and Karan Nagar CRPF camp.

Earlier today, the Supreme Court put an interim stay on any criminal proceedings against Major Aditya Kumar, who has been named in an FIR filed by the Jammu and Kashmir Police for killing civilians during an army firing in Shopian.

One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost his life in the encounter at the 23 Bn CRPF camp in Srinagar`s Karan Nagar, where two armed-terrorists were spotted in the wee hours of Monday.

Earlier on Saturday, terrorists barged into the Sunjwan army camp in Jammu, killing five security personnel and one civilian and six army personnel and six civilians were injured.

At least one body has been recovered by police and has been identified as Owais Bashir.

Two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in a bike accident in Sopore's Harpora in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. At least one body has been recovered by police and has been identified as Owais Bashir. Further details are awaited. This comes after LeT on Monday claimed the responsibility of the recent terror attacks at Sunjwan Army Camp and Karan Nagar CRPF camp. Earlier today, the Supreme Court put an interim stay on any criminal proceedings against Major Aditya Kumar, who has been named in an FIR filed by the Jammu and Kashmir Police for killing civilians during an army firing in Shopian. One Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost his life in the encounter at the 23 Bn CRPF camp in Srinagar`s Karan Nagar, where two armed-terrorists were spotted in the wee hours of Monday. Earlier on Saturday, terrorists barged into the Sunjwan army camp in Jammu, killing five security personnel and one civilian and six army personnel and six civilians were injured.

J&K: 2 LeT terrorists killed in bike accident

Six people were killed while 12 were injured in a collision of two vehicles near Surir, Mathura.

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The accident happened on Monday late evening.

A tractor collided with a pickup vehicle near a local clinic in Surir, Mathura.

According to media reports, the driver of the pickup vehicle has been severely injured while&nbsp;the truck driver fled the scene.

Injured people have been taken to the nearest hospital with two people critically injured.

A tractor and max pickup collided near local clinic on the Tentigaon-Surir way

Six people were killed while 12 were injured in a collision of two vehicles near Surir, Mathura. Mathura: Six killed, 12 injured in a collision between two vehicles in Surir — ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) January 9, 2018 × The accident happened on Monday late evening. A tractor collided with a pickup vehicle near a local clinic in Surir, Mathura. According to media reports, the driver of the pickup vehicle has been severely injured while the truck driver fled the scene. Injured people have been taken to the nearest hospital with two people critically injured.

6 People died and 12 injured in an accident in Mathura

A man succumbed to his injuries as an ambulance allegedly failed to reach the accident site in Rajasthan&#39;s Bharatpur where a bus hit the bike.

The accident happened on Friday when a bus hit a bike killing one and injuring two women, who were later taken to a hospital in a rickshaw.

Assistant sub-inspector of police (ASI) Ram Ratan Chaudhary confirmed the incident and said, &quot;We reached the spot after receiving information and a private ambulance was called. The ambulance was taking time to reach the spot so we took them to the hospital in a rickshaw.&quot;

The bus driver is on the run at the moment.

The accident happened on Friday when a bus hit a bike killing one and injuring two women, who were later taken to a hospital in a rickshaw

A man succumbed to his injuries as an ambulance allegedly failed to reach the accident site in Rajasthan's Bharatpur where a bus hit the bike. The accident happened on Friday when a bus hit a bike killing one and injuring two women, who were later taken to a hospital in a rickshaw. Assistant sub-inspector of police (ASI) Ram Ratan Chaudhary confirmed the incident and said, "We reached the spot after receiving information and a private ambulance was called. The ambulance was taking time to reach the spot so we took them to the hospital in a rickshaw." The bus driver is on the run at the moment.

Man dies from ambulance delay in Rajasthan's Bharatpur

Amidst the continuing high levels smog, at least 33 trains were delayed, five were rescheduled and three were cancelled due to low visibility and operational reasons.&nbsp;

The air quality in Delhi was &#39;very poor&#39; once again with an AQI of 335 on Friday.

However, the air quality on Thursday was the lowest when AQI hit 288 falling in the &#39;poor&#39; category.&nbsp;

Around four train accidents have taken&nbsp;place in less than 12 hours, taking lives of about seven people and injuring 11. The deaths have raised&nbsp;some concerns over railway operations and safety.&nbsp;

The train derailment in Chitrakoot district in Utter Pradesh killed three passengers while Pradeep-Calcutta goods train derailed in Odisha&nbsp;recently.&nbsp;

Four passengers were killed and two were injured when a local passenger train hit a Bolero vehicle near Amethi in UP.&nbsp;

More recently, as many as three died and eight injured after <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/train-derails-near-in-uttar-pradesh-two-dead-eight-injured-24975">13-coach Vasco Da Gama-Patna Express derailed</a> at Banda in Uttar Pradesh early Friday.&nbsp;

The national capital has been experiencing dense smog for about a month which has given a rise to these accidents.

Railway minister Piyush Goyal stated that he has requested the officials to stop taking any requests for letting trains pass during maintenance work, reports said.&nbsp;

The air quality in Delhi was 'very poor' once again with an AQI of 335 on Friday

Amidst the continuing high levels smog, at least 33 trains were delayed, five were rescheduled and three were cancelled due to low visibility and operational reasons. The air quality in Delhi was 'very poor' once again with an AQI of 335 on Friday. However, the air quality on Thursday was the lowest when AQI hit 288 falling in the 'poor' category. Around four train accidents have taken place in less than 12 hours, taking lives of about seven people and injuring 11. The deaths have raised some concerns over railway operations and safety. The train derailment in Chitrakoot district in Utter Pradesh killed three passengers while Pradeep-Calcutta goods train derailed in Odisha recently. Four passengers were killed and two were injured when a local passenger train hit a Bolero vehicle near Amethi in UP. More recently, as many as three died and eight injured after 13-coach Vasco Da Gama-Patna Express derailed at Banda in Uttar Pradesh early Friday. The national capital has been experiencing dense smog for about a month which has given a rise to these accidents. Railway minister Piyush Goyal stated that he has requested the officials to stop taking any requests for letting trains pass during maintenance work, reports said.

33 trains delayed, 3 cancelled due to low visibility in Delhi

Eight people have been rescued after a US military aircraft with 11 people aboard crashed into the Philippine Sea en route to an aircraft carrier, Japan said Wednesday.

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Japanese and American rescuers scrambled to reach the downed aircraft in seas off the remote Japanese reef of Okinotori, in the latest accident to hit American armed forces in East Asia.&nbsp;

The government in Tokyo said it had been informed eight people had been plucked to safety, and that US authorities had said engine trouble was the suspected cause of the accident.

&quot;Personnel recovery is underway and their condition will be evaluated by USS Ronald Reagan medical staff,&quot; a US Navy statement said.

&quot;The aircraft was en route to the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, which is currently operating in the Philippine Sea.&quot;

In Tokyo, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said a joint operation had been launched.

&quot;Currently a search-and-rescue mission is being conducted in the area by the US side as well as the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force,&quot; he told reporters.

&quot;From the US military, we have received an initial report that engine trouble might be the cause,&quot; he said.

There was no immediate information on what kind of aircraft was involved, but over 60 planes and helicopters of different types operate from the USS Ronald Reagan, according to the carrier group`s website.

These include F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters, early warning and electronic attack planes, transports, and MH-60 Seahawk multi-purpose helicopters.

The US military has a heavy presence in the western Pacific, with tens of thousands of troops and billions of dollars` worth of hardware stationed throughout Japan and South Korea.

US military vessels have been involved in a number of accidents in recent months in East Asia.

The USS John S. McCain collided with a tanker off Singapore in August, killing 10 sailors and injuring five others.

Two months earlier in June, the USS Fitzgerald and a cargo ship smashed into each other off Japan, leaving seven sailors dead.

There were also two more, lesser-known incidents. In January USS Antietam ran aground near its base in Japan, and in May, USS Lake Champlain collided with a South Korean fishing vessel.

The Ronald Reagan last week was one of three American aircraft carriers that held rare joint drills in the region, joined separately by the Japanese navy and South Korean warships over the weekend.

The nuclear-powered Reagan is one of 10 Nimitz class supercarriers, which the US Navy describes as the largest warships in the world. The Reagan has a crew of 4,225 and is 333 meters (1092 feet) long.

The drills come as tensions persist between Washington and North Korea over its missile and nuclear programme.

The aircraft was en route to the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan

Eight people have been rescued after a US military aircraft with 11 people aboard crashed into the Philippine Sea en route to an aircraft carrier, Japan said Wednesday. Also read: US Navy aircraft with 11 aboard crashes in Philippine Sea Japanese and American rescuers scrambled to reach the downed aircraft in seas off the remote Japanese reef of Okinotori, in the latest accident to hit American armed forces in East Asia. The government in Tokyo said it had been informed eight people had been plucked to safety, and that US authorities had said engine trouble was the suspected cause of the accident. "Personnel recovery is underway and their condition will be evaluated by USS Ronald Reagan medical staff," a US Navy statement said. "The aircraft was en route to the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, which is currently operating in the Philippine Sea." In Tokyo, Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera said a joint operation had been launched. "Currently a search-and-rescue mission is being conducted in the area by the US side as well as the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force," he told reporters. "From the US military, we have received an initial report that engine trouble might be the cause," he said. There was no immediate information on what kind of aircraft was involved, but over 60 planes and helicopters of different types operate from the USS Ronald Reagan, according to the carrier group`s website. These include F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters, early warning and electronic attack planes, transports, and MH-60 Seahawk multi-purpose helicopters. The US military has a heavy presence in the western Pacific, with tens of thousands of troops and billions of dollars` worth of hardware stationed throughout Japan and South Korea. US military vessels have been involved in a number of accidents in recent months in East Asia. The USS John S. McCain collided with a tanker off Singapore in August, killing 10 sailors and injuring five others. Two months earlier in June, the USS Fitzgerald and a cargo ship smashed into each other off Japan, leaving seven sailors dead. There were also two more, lesser-known incidents. In January USS Antietam ran aground near its base in Japan, and in May, USS Lake Champlain collided with a South Korean fishing vessel. The Ronald Reagan last week was one of three American aircraft carriers that held rare joint drills in the region, joined separately by the Japanese navy and South Korean warships over the weekend. The nuclear-powered Reagan is one of 10 Nimitz class supercarriers, which the US Navy describes as the largest warships in the world. The Reagan has a crew of 4,225 and is 333 meters (1092 feet) long. The drills come as tensions persist between Washington and North Korea over its missile and nuclear programme.

Eight rescued after US Navy aircraft crashes in  Philippine Sea

A military aircraft with 11 people aboard has crashed into the Philippine Sea while en route to an aircraft carrier, the US said Wednesday, the latest accident to hit its armed forces in East Asia.

&quot;A United States Navy aircraft carrying 11 crew and passengers crashed into the ocean southeast of Okinawa,&quot; a statement from the Navy said.

&quot;Personnel recovery is underway and their condition will be evaluated by USS Ronald Reagan medical staff.

&quot;The aircraft was en route to the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, which is currently operating in the Philippine Sea.

&quot;USS Ronald Reagan is conducting search and rescue operations. The cause of the crash is not known at this time.&quot;

The US military has a heavy presence in the western Pacific, with tens of thousands of troops and hundreds of pieces of hardware stationed in Japan and South Korea.

The USS Ronald Reagan last week was one of three American aircraft carriers that held rare joint drills in the region, joined separately by the Japanese navy and South Korean warships over the weekend.

The drills come as tensions persist between Washington and North Korea over its missile and nuclear programme.

US military vessels have been involved in a number of accidents in recent months in East Asia.

The USS John S. McCain collided with a tanker off Singapore in August, killing 10 sailors and injuring five others.

Two months earlier in June, the USS Fitzgerald and a cargo ship smashed into each other off Japan, leaving seven sailors dead.

There were also two more, lesser-known incidents. In January USS Antietam ran aground near its base in Japan, and in May, USS Lake Champlain collided with a South Korean fishing vessel.

'Personnel recovery is underway and their condition will be evaluated by USS Ronald Reagan medical staff,' a statement from the navy said

A military aircraft with 11 people aboard has crashed into the Philippine Sea while en route to an aircraft carrier, the US said Wednesday, the latest accident to hit its armed forces in East Asia. "A United States Navy aircraft carrying 11 crew and passengers crashed into the ocean southeast of Okinawa," a statement from the Navy said. "Personnel recovery is underway and their condition will be evaluated by USS Ronald Reagan medical staff. "The aircraft was en route to the US Navy aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, which is currently operating in the Philippine Sea. "USS Ronald Reagan is conducting search and rescue operations. The cause of the crash is not known at this time." The US military has a heavy presence in the western Pacific, with tens of thousands of troops and hundreds of pieces of hardware stationed in Japan and South Korea. The USS Ronald Reagan last week was one of three American aircraft carriers that held rare joint drills in the region, joined separately by the Japanese navy and South Korean warships over the weekend. The drills come as tensions persist between Washington and North Korea over its missile and nuclear programme. US military vessels have been involved in a number of accidents in recent months in East Asia. The USS John S. McCain collided with a tanker off Singapore in August, killing 10 sailors and injuring five others. Two months earlier in June, the USS Fitzgerald and a cargo ship smashed into each other off Japan, leaving seven sailors dead. There were also two more, lesser-known incidents. In January USS Antietam ran aground near its base in Japan, and in May, USS Lake Champlain collided with a South Korean fishing vessel.

US Navy aircraft with 11 aboard crashes in Philippine Sea

A speeding bus carrying over 100 passengers fell into a ravine killing at least 24 people and injuring 69 others in Pakistan&#39;s Punjab province, police said today.&nbsp;

The overloaded bus was going from Kohat to Raiwind when the accident took place in Kallar Kahar town last night.

&quot;The passengers were going to Raiwind to attend an annual religious congregation,&quot; said Muhammad Afzal, the Station House Officer of Saddar Police Station.

Confirming that 24 people had been killed, Afzal said that all the passengers belonged to Kohat area, the Dawn News reported.

Thirteen of the injured were rushed to Rawalpindi because of their serious condition while many injured were shifted to nearby hospitals, the report said.

The cause of the accident was not known but apparently overloading was the reason as it was carrying around 100 passengers, the police said.

The bus originally was to go to Raiwind via Islamabad- Lahore Motorway but it opted for another route. &quot;The motorway is closed after&nbsp;10 pm&nbsp;due to smog and overloaded buses are fined on the motorway because of which the driver opted to go through Grand Trunk Road,&quot; Afzal said.

&quot;The driver was unfamiliar with this area and he was driving the bus at high speed. The bus fell into the ravine while it was passing through a slope,&quot; he said.

Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the loss of lives and sought a report of the accident.

He also ordered the authorities to provide immediate medical treatment and relief to all those injured in the accident.

Road accidents are common in Pakistan. Most of them are caused by careless driving, bad roads, and faulty vehicles.

In April 2014, some 15 people were killed in a bus crash in Kallar Kahar, the same area where last night&#39;s accident had occurred.

The overloaded bus was going from Kohat to Raiwind when the accident took place in Kallar Kahar town last night

A speeding bus carrying over 100 passengers fell into a ravine killing at least 24 people and injuring 69 others in Pakistan's Punjab province, police said today. The overloaded bus was going from Kohat to Raiwind when the accident took place in Kallar Kahar town last night. "The passengers were going to Raiwind to attend an annual religious congregation," said Muhammad Afzal, the Station House Officer of Saddar Police Station. Confirming that 24 people had been killed, Afzal said that all the passengers belonged to Kohat area, the Dawn News reported. Thirteen of the injured were rushed to Rawalpindi because of their serious condition while many injured were shifted to nearby hospitals, the report said. The cause of the accident was not known but apparently overloading was the reason as it was carrying around 100 passengers, the police said. The bus originally was to go to Raiwind via Islamabad- Lahore Motorway but it opted for another route. "The motorway is closed after 10 pm due to smog and overloaded buses are fined on the motorway because of which the driver opted to go through Grand Trunk Road," Afzal said. "The driver was unfamiliar with this area and he was driving the bus at high speed. The bus fell into the ravine while it was passing through a slope," he said. Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the loss of lives and sought a report of the accident. He also ordered the authorities to provide immediate medical treatment and relief to all those injured in the accident. Road accidents are common in Pakistan. Most of them are caused by careless driving, bad roads, and faulty vehicles. In April 2014, some 15 people were killed in a bus crash in Kallar Kahar, the same area where last night's accident had occurred.

24 killed, 69 injured as bus falls into ravine in Pakistan

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