<p>In an unbelievable and miraculous escape, a pilot and passenger emerged without any significant injuries after surviving a severe crash of their light aircraft amid a busy road.</p>

<p>The powered glider of the two "stalled and nose-dived" over the A419 at around 4:45 pm (local time) on Tuesday (August 27) in Gloucestershire.</p>

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<p>After the crash, two shocked occupants were seen sitting amid the wreckage as one of the wings of the vehicle was broken off from the main body of the aeroplane.</p>

<h2><strong>Aeroplane's crash leads to major chase on road</strong></h2>

<p>Because of the crash, there were major disruptions on the road as it was closed by the police in both directions because of which long queues of the cars were seen at the accident site.</p>

<p>The emergency services reached the site to help the two people involved in the crash and the Great Western Air Ambulance's crew was called near the downed aircraft.</p>

<p>Both the pilot and passenger did not suffer serious injuries. An onlooker said that it "looked like it stalled and nose-dived into the main road".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The incident occurred&nbsp;on the main road which was close to Aston Down Airfield in Frampton Mansell between Cirencester and Stroud.</p>

<p>Gloucestershire Constabulary's spokesperson, in a statement, said, "Motorists are advised that road closures are in place while emergency services are in attendance. There were two occupants on board who will be assessed by the ambulance service, and it is understood that no other vehicles were involved."&nbsp;</p>

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In an unbelievable and miraculous escape, a pilot and passenger emerged without any significant injuries after surviving a severe crash of their light aircraft amid a busy road.

In an unbelievable and miraculous escape, a pilot and passenger emerged without any significant injuries after surviving a severe crash of their light aircraft amid a busy road. The powered glider of the two "stalled and nose-dived" over the A419 at around 4:45 pm (local time) on Tuesday (August 27) in Gloucestershire. Also Read: Delta Airline ‘heartbroken’ after plane tyre explosion kills two at Atlanta facility After the crash, two shocked occupants were seen sitting amid the wreckage as one of the wings of the vehicle was broken off from the main body of the aeroplane. Aeroplane's crash leads to major chase on road Because of the crash, there were major disruptions on the road as it was closed by the police in both directions because of which long queues of the cars were seen at the accident site. The emergency services reached the site to help the two people involved in the crash and the Great Western Air Ambulance's crew was called near the downed aircraft. Both the pilot and passenger did not suffer serious injuries. An onlooker said that it "looked like it stalled and nose-dived into the main road". Watch: Japan scrambles fighter jets after China spy plane violates airspace The incident occurred on the main road which was close to Aston Down Airfield in Frampton Mansell between Cirencester and Stroud. Gloucestershire Constabulary's spokesperson, in a statement, said, "Motorists are advised that road closures are in place while emergency services are in attendance. There were two occupants on board who will be assessed by the ambulance service, and it is understood that no other vehicles were involved." (With inputs from agencies)

Light aircraft with pilot and passenger crashes on a busy road, but both have a miraculous escape

<p>In a terrifying incident seemingly straight out of a horror movie, a man in Oregon, United States narrowly avoided a huge saw blade that came rolling towards him outside a store.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Horrifying video shows the 'not his time' moment</strong></h2>

<p>Surveillance video captured the heart-stopping moment as the man entered the store just seconds before the blade struck the building.</p>

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<p>The man, identified as Shane Reimche, had just entered Quicktrips Neighbourhood Market in Eugene when a large saw blade from a nearby construction site came loose and rolled towards him.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Talking to KEZI 9, Reimche said he "heard a loud bang and yelling just as a cloud of smoke pops up and I see a guy fall in the ditch, and a 4-foot blade hurtling at me."</p>

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<p>Fortunately, he was able to duck behind the counter as the blade embedded itself in the wall just next to the door.</p>

<p>The impact of the blade was felt throughout the store, said the store owner Amit Grewal. Describing the scene, he said that the blade became wedged 2 feet into the wall and took three men to remove.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"All I heard was a metal rolling down from the street, and I looked at the camera. It was just wind, and all of the sudden we heard a loud bang," he said.</p>

<p>The incident left Reimche shaken, with his children rushing to ensure he was okay after seeing the video on Facebook.</p>

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<p>"They saw it on Facebook so they all came to my house and hugged me and had lots of cries," said Reimche, adding, "Obviously it wasn't my time but probably [the] closest I've ever experienced."&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I don't think I would've survived being touched by that thing," he said.</p>

<p>The construction site where the blade escaped from was reportedly being used by utility company Northwest Natural Gas to fix a leaky gas valve. A contractor on-site said that the blade may have come loose due to operator error.</p>

<p>In response to the incident, Northwest Natural Gas stated that they "are reviewing our association with this contractor, and we have removed the contractor from other work for us for now".</p>

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In a terrifying incident seemingly straight out of a horror movie, a man in Oregon, United States narrowly avoided a huge saw blade that came rolling towards him outside a store.

In a terrifying incident seemingly straight out of a horror movie, a man in Oregon, United States narrowly avoided a huge saw blade that came rolling towards him outside a store. Horrifying video shows the 'not his time' moment Surveillance video captured the heart-stopping moment as the man entered the store just seconds before the blade struck the building. Watch the video here: NEW: Oregon man almost gets sawed in half after a 4-foot saw blade comes spinning across a Quik Trip parking lot. Insane. Shane Reimche had just entered the store when the blade struck the store wall where he just had been. The out-of-control saw blade came from a nearby… pic.twitter.com/7K1joQoZ2J — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) March 31, 2024 × The man, identified as Shane Reimche, had just entered Quicktrips Neighbourhood Market in Eugene when a large saw blade from a nearby construction site came loose and rolled towards him. Talking to KEZI 9, Reimche said he "heard a loud bang and yelling just as a cloud of smoke pops up and I see a guy fall in the ditch, and a 4-foot blade hurtling at me." Also read | Did you know Gmail started as an April Fool's Joke 20 years ago? Fortunately, he was able to duck behind the counter as the blade embedded itself in the wall just next to the door. The impact of the blade was felt throughout the store, said the store owner Amit Grewal. Describing the scene, he said that the blade became wedged 2 feet into the wall and took three men to remove. "All I heard was a metal rolling down from the street, and I looked at the camera. It was just wind, and all of the sudden we heard a loud bang," he said. The incident left Reimche shaken, with his children rushing to ensure he was okay after seeing the video on Facebook. Also read | 'A grave step backwards': Meta to scrap misinformation monitoring tool CrowdTangle ahead of 2024 US elections "They saw it on Facebook so they all came to my house and hugged me and had lots of cries," said Reimche, adding, "Obviously it wasn't my time but probably [the] closest I've ever experienced." "I don't think I would've survived being touched by that thing," he said. The construction site where the blade escaped from was reportedly being used by utility company Northwest Natural Gas to fix a leaky gas valve. A contractor on-site said that the blade may have come loose due to operator error. In response to the incident, Northwest Natural Gas stated that they "are reviewing our association with this contractor, and we have removed the contractor from other work for us for now". (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Four Nigerian travellers miraculously survived a harrowing two-week voyage across the Atlantic Ocean while precariously sitting on the rudder of a cargo ship.</p>

<p>During their perilous journey spanning 5,600 kilometres (3,500 miles), the Nigerian men managed to survive despite running out of food and drink after 10 days. They even resorted to drinking sea water splashing beneath them, to survive for another four days.</p>

<p>Their incredible survival story came to an end when Brazilian federal police rescued them upon the ship's arrival at the southeastern port of Vitoria.</p>

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<p>One of the survivors, Thankgod Opemipo Matthew Yeye, 38, described the experience as "terrifying".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“On board it is not easy. I was shaking, so scared. But I’m here,” he said.</p>

<p>He also expressed surprise as they boarded the ship to reach Europe but ended up in Brazil.</p>

<h2><strong>Two men apply for asylum in Brazil</strong></h2>

<p>Of the four men, two have chosen to return to Nigeria at their request, while the remaining two, Yeye and another individual named Roman Ebimene Friday, have sought asylum in Brazil.</p>

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<p>Both Yeye and Friday explained that dire economic conditions, political instability, and rampant crime at home left them with little choice but to leave their homeland. The country, Africa's most populous, has long grappled with issues of poverty, violence, and widespread kidnappings.</p>

<h2><strong>How did the journey begin?</strong></h2>

<p>Friday shared that his journey began when a friend, a fisherman, helped him reach the Liberian-flagged Ken Wave cargo ship docked in Lagos. He was surprised to find three others sitting on the rudder awaiting departure.</p>

<p>The four stowaways remained hidden from the ship's crew during their voyage, fearing they would be thrown into the sea if discovered. To prevent falling into the ocean, they installed a net around the rudder and tied themselves with a rope.</p>

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<p>Throughout their dangerous voyage, they witnessed marine life like whales and sharks. They also struggled to sleep due to cramped conditions and the noise of the ship's engine.</p>

<p>Both Yeye and Friday hope for a brighter future in Brazil, as they share stories of personal hardships, including damages to Yeye's farm due to floods, which left his family homeless.</p>

<p>“I pray the government of Brazil will have pity on me,” said Friday.</p>

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Four Nigerian travellers miraculously survived a harrowing two-week voyage across the Atlantic Ocean while precariously sitting on the rudder of a cargo ship. During their perilous journey spanning 5,600 kilometres (3,500 miles), the Nigerian men managed to survive despite running out of food and drink after 10 days.

Four Nigerian travellers miraculously survived a harrowing two-week voyage across the Atlantic Ocean while precariously sitting on the rudder of a cargo ship. During their perilous journey spanning 5,600 kilometres (3,500 miles), the Nigerian men managed to survive despite running out of food and drink after 10 days. They even resorted to drinking sea water splashing beneath them, to survive for another four days. Their incredible survival story came to an end when Brazilian federal police rescued them upon the ship's arrival at the southeastern port of Vitoria. Four Nigerian men hid above the rudder of a container ship they thought was headed for Europe. But 14 days later rescuers told them they landed somewhere else. #immigration #Nigeria #Brazil #Atlantic #shipping #cgtnamerica pic.twitter.com/MMroOE5Fyn — CGTN America (@cgtnamerica) August 1, 2023 × One of the survivors, Thankgod Opemipo Matthew Yeye, 38, described the experience as "terrifying". “On board it is not easy. I was shaking, so scared. But I’m here,” he said. He also expressed surprise as they boarded the ship to reach Europe but ended up in Brazil. Two men apply for asylum in Brazil Of the four men, two have chosen to return to Nigeria at their request, while the remaining two, Yeye and another individual named Roman Ebimene Friday, have sought asylum in Brazil. Also read: Nigeria: Aircraft crash forces Lagos to activate emergency response plan Both Yeye and Friday explained that dire economic conditions, political instability, and rampant crime at home left them with little choice but to leave their homeland. The country, Africa's most populous, has long grappled with issues of poverty, violence, and widespread kidnappings. How did the journey begin? Friday shared that his journey began when a friend, a fisherman, helped him reach the Liberian-flagged Ken Wave cargo ship docked in Lagos. He was surprised to find three others sitting on the rudder awaiting departure. The four stowaways remained hidden from the ship's crew during their voyage, fearing they would be thrown into the sea if discovered. To prevent falling into the ocean, they installed a net around the rudder and tied themselves with a rope. Watch: Nigeria's old currency can be used longer amid cash crisis × Throughout their dangerous voyage, they witnessed marine life like whales and sharks. They also struggled to sleep due to cramped conditions and the noise of the ship's engine. Both Yeye and Friday hope for a brighter future in Brazil, as they share stories of personal hardships, including damages to Yeye's farm due to floods, which left his family homeless. “I pray the government of Brazil will have pity on me,” said Friday. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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<p>In a miraculous escape, all 30 passengers on board a small plane survived after the jet crashed into a fence while landing and broke into pieces at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia.<br />
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The small aircraft veered off the runway and smashed itself into a fence because of which it suffered damages and its wings were broken. The accident was recorded and widely circulated on social media. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, left passengers and viewers in shock and disbelief.</p>

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<p>As per the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), no fatalities were reported in this and some suffered only minor injuries. "The SCAA would like to reaffirm that the preliminary report will be released once the current investigation concludes," stated an SCAA representative.</p>

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<p>In the footage of the incident, the aircraft was seen skidding off the tarmac and then breaking through a protective barrier.</p>

<p>The impact of the plane's collision with the fence could be clearly seen as debris scattered in different directions and the wings of the plane caught fire.</p>

<h2><strong>No distress calls before crash</strong></h2>

<p>Halla Airlines was operating the flight which had 30 passengers and a crew of four onboard.</p>

<p>No distress was signaled by the pilot and no issues were either reported to air traffic control before it crashed. Because of this, the experts have been left puzzled as they are trying to understand the cause of the crash.</p>

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<p>Somali Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Fardowsa Osman Egal stated that two people suffered injuries in the unfortunate accident. As the investigation continues, the authorities have been looking into every aspect of the incident. A spokesperson from Halla Airlines further stated that they are committed to carrying out the investigation transparently.<br />
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"The facts will be established once the cockpit voice recorder and black box are analysed," said the spokesperson. The incident is similar to a previous mishap which occurred in July 2022, in which 30 passengers had miraculously survived a plane crash that took place at the same airport.<br />
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In a miraculous escape, all 30 passengers on board a small plane survived after the jet crashed into a fence while landing and broke into pieces at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia.

In a miraculous escape, all 30 passengers on board a small plane survived after the jet crashed into a fence while landing and broke into pieces at Aden Adde International Airport in Mogadishu, Somalia. The small aircraft veered off the runway and smashed itself into a fence because of which it suffered damages and its wings were broken. The accident was recorded and widely circulated on social media. The incident, which took place on Tuesday, left passengers and viewers in shock and disbelief. ALSO READ | 19-year-old on drugs tries to open plane door mid-flight; Flight crew uses lasso to 'subdue' passenger As per the Somali Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA), no fatalities were reported in this and some suffered only minor injuries. "The SCAA would like to reaffirm that the preliminary report will be released once the current investigation concludes," stated an SCAA representative. A small passenger plane veered off the runway on arrival Tuesday at the Aden Adde international airport in Mogadishu, Somalia. The Halls Airlines plane had 30 passengers and four crew members on board at the time of the accident. pic.twitter.com/JiVytCrtr9 — Kennedy Wandera (@KennedyWandera_) July 11, 2023 × In the footage of the incident, the aircraft was seen skidding off the tarmac and then breaking through a protective barrier. The impact of the plane's collision with the fence could be clearly seen as debris scattered in different directions and the wings of the plane caught fire. No distress calls before crash Halla Airlines was operating the flight which had 30 passengers and a crew of four onboard. No distress was signaled by the pilot and no issues were either reported to air traffic control before it crashed. Because of this, the experts have been left puzzled as they are trying to understand the cause of the crash. WATCH | Argentina 'death flight' plane returned from US Somali Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Fardowsa Osman Egal stated that two people suffered injuries in the unfortunate accident. As the investigation continues, the authorities have been looking into every aspect of the incident. A spokesperson from Halla Airlines further stated that they are committed to carrying out the investigation transparently. "The facts will be established once the cockpit voice recorder and black box are analysed," said the spokesperson. The incident is similar to a previous mishap which occurred in July 2022, in which 30 passengers had miraculously survived a plane crash that took place at the same airport. During the landing at the runway, the ill-fated aircraft somersaulted, ending up upside down. You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

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