Road accidents kill someone every 24 seconds, with a total of 1.35 million traffic deaths around the world each year, the World Health Organization said Friday, demanding global action.

The number of fatalities annually has swelled by around 100,000 in just three years, with road accidents now the leading killer of children and young people between the ages of five and 29, the UN health agency said in a new report.

"These deaths are an unacceptable price to pay for mobility," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement.&nbsp;

"There is no excuse for inaction. This is a problem with proven solutions," he said.

The WHO's Global Status Report on Road Safety, based on data from 2016, showed that the situation is worsening.

In its last report, based on data from 2013, the number of road traffic deaths was estimated at 1.25 million annually.

But despite the increase in the overall number of deaths, the rate of death compared to the growing number of people and cars in the world has stabilised in recent years.

"This suggests that existing road safety efforts in some middle and high-income countries have mitigated the situation," WHO said.

This is largely due to better legislation around key risks, including speeding, drinking and driving, and failing to use a seatbelt, child restraints or helmets, the report found.

Safer infrastructure like sidewalks and dedicated bike lanes and better vehicle standards have also paid off.&nbsp;

But while many countries have stepped up efforts to improve the situation, many poorer nations are lagging way behind.

According to Friday's report, "not a single low-income country has demonstrated a reduction in overall deaths", adding that the risk of a road traffic death remains three times higher there than in high-income countries.

The death rate in Africa is particularly high, counting 26.6 annual traffic deaths for every 100,000 citizens, compared with 9.3 in Europe, where the death rate is the lowest.

Friday's report also shows a devastating disregard for the most vulnerable in traffic, with more than half of all those killed in road accidents either walking or on two wheels.

Pedestrians and cyclists account for 26 per cent of all traffic deaths, with the figure as high as 44 per cent in Africa.

Motorcyclists and their passengers meanwhile account for 28 per cent of all road deaths, but the figure soars to 43 per cent in Southeast Asia, the report said.

Road accidents kill someone every 24 seconds, with a total of 1.35 million traffic deaths around the world each year, the World Health Organization said Friday, demanding global action.

Road accidents kill someone every 24 seconds, with a total of 1.35 million traffic deaths around the world each year, the World Health Organization said Friday, demanding global action. The number of fatalities annually has swelled by around 100,000 in just three years, with road accidents now the leading killer of children and young people between the ages of five and 29, the UN health agency said in a new report. "These deaths are an unacceptable price to pay for mobility," WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement. "There is no excuse for inaction. This is a problem with proven solutions," he said. The WHO's Global Status Report on Road Safety, based on data from 2016, showed that the situation is worsening. In its last report, based on data from 2013, the number of road traffic deaths was estimated at 1.25 million annually. But despite the increase in the overall number of deaths, the rate of death compared to the growing number of people and cars in the world has stabilised in recent years. "This suggests that existing road safety efforts in some middle and high-income countries have mitigated the situation," WHO said. This is largely due to better legislation around key risks, including speeding, drinking and driving, and failing to use a seatbelt, child restraints or helmets, the report found. Safer infrastructure like sidewalks and dedicated bike lanes and better vehicle standards have also paid off. But while many countries have stepped up efforts to improve the situation, many poorer nations are lagging way behind. According to Friday's report, "not a single low-income country has demonstrated a reduction in overall deaths", adding that the risk of a road traffic death remains three times higher there than in high-income countries. The death rate in Africa is particularly high, counting 26.6 annual traffic deaths for every 100,000 citizens, compared with 9.3 in Europe, where the death rate is the lowest. Friday's report also shows a devastating disregard for the most vulnerable in traffic, with more than half of all those killed in road accidents either walking or on two wheels. Pedestrians and cyclists account for 26 per cent of all traffic deaths, with the figure as high as 44 per cent in Africa. Motorcyclists and their passengers meanwhile account for 28 per cent of all road deaths, but the figure soars to 43 per cent in Southeast Asia, the report said.

Road accident deaths swell to 1.35 million each year: WHO

A car drove onto a sidewalk in southwest China on Tuesday, killing seven people and injuring another four, police said, days after another driver deliberately rammed into schoolchildren in the country's northeast.

The driver has been detained and the cause of the incident in Leshan, a city in Sichuan province, is under investigation, police said in a statement.

The injured have been taken to hospital for treatment, the statement said.

According to official news agency Xinhua, the vehicle rushed onto the sidewalk and hit a bus stop in the morning.

The crash came just five days after a driver hit a group of schoolchildren crossing the street in Huludao, a city in northeast Liaoning province.

Five children were killed and another 19 were injured after the driver "chose his victims at random", according to Xinhua, which cited police.

The driver, a 29-year-old unemployed Liaoning resident, was contemplating suicide "due to quarrels" with his spouse before he drove his car into the children, Xinhua reported on Friday.

Deadly road accidents are common in China, where traffic regulations are often flouted or go unenforced.

According to authorities 58,000 people were killed in accidents across the country in 2015 alone.

Violations of traffic laws were blamed for nearly 90 per cent of accidents that caused deaths or injuries that year.

Earlier this month, at least 13 people died when a bus plunged off a bridge in Chongqing municipality, after the driver got into a fist fight with a passenger who had missed her bus stop.

Search and rescue teams dispatched more than 70 boats, as well as a team of scuba divers and underwater robots, to find the wreckage and retrieve bodies from the water.

In September, 11 people died and dozens were injured when a car struck a crowd in a public square in the central Hunan province city of Hengdong.

Police detained the driver, a man in his 40s, and described him as a "vengeful repeat offender" who had daggers in his car and intended to "cause serious damage".

In February, a van packed with pressurised gas tanks and petrol-filled bottles caught fire and ploughed into pedestrians in Shanghai, leaving at least 18 people injured.

Authorities concluded that it had been a "traffic accident".

But a 2013 incident was blamed on militant separatists.

Two tourists were killed at the time when a car rammed into bystanders in Beijing's iconic Tiananmen Square before bursting into flames.

Three attackers also died in the incident, which Beijing blamed on separatists from the restive western region of Xinjiang.

A car drove onto a sidewalk in southwest China on Tuesday, killing seven people and injuring another four, police said, days after another driver deliberately rammed into schoolchildren in the country's northeast.

A car drove onto a sidewalk in southwest China on Tuesday, killing seven people and injuring another four, police said, days after another driver deliberately rammed into schoolchildren in the country's northeast. The driver has been detained and the cause of the incident in Leshan, a city in Sichuan province, is under investigation, police said in a statement. The injured have been taken to hospital for treatment, the statement said. According to official news agency Xinhua, the vehicle rushed onto the sidewalk and hit a bus stop in the morning. The crash came just five days after a driver hit a group of schoolchildren crossing the street in Huludao, a city in northeast Liaoning province. Five children were killed and another 19 were injured after the driver "chose his victims at random", according to Xinhua, which cited police. The driver, a 29-year-old unemployed Liaoning resident, was contemplating suicide "due to quarrels" with his spouse before he drove his car into the children, Xinhua reported on Friday. Deadly road accidents are common in China, where traffic regulations are often flouted or go unenforced. According to authorities 58,000 people were killed in accidents across the country in 2015 alone. Violations of traffic laws were blamed for nearly 90 per cent of accidents that caused deaths or injuries that year. Earlier this month, at least 13 people died when a bus plunged off a bridge in Chongqing municipality, after the driver got into a fist fight with a passenger who had missed her bus stop. Search and rescue teams dispatched more than 70 boats, as well as a team of scuba divers and underwater robots, to find the wreckage and retrieve bodies from the water. In September, 11 people died and dozens were injured when a car struck a crowd in a public square in the central Hunan province city of Hengdong. Police detained the driver, a man in his 40s, and described him as a "vengeful repeat offender" who had daggers in his car and intended to "cause serious damage". In February, a van packed with pressurised gas tanks and petrol-filled bottles caught fire and ploughed into pedestrians in Shanghai, leaving at least 18 people injured. Authorities concluded that it had been a "traffic accident". But a 2013 incident was blamed on militant separatists. Two tourists were killed at the time when a car rammed into bystanders in Beijing's iconic Tiananmen Square before bursting into flames. Three attackers also died in the incident, which Beijing blamed on separatists from the restive western region of Xinjiang.

Seven dead in China as car drives onto sidewalk

Two men lost their lives on Friday at the newly-inaugurated Signature Bridge in Delhi after their bikes rammed into a divider.

The bikers&nbsp;fell off the bridge and died on the spot after their two-wheeler hit the divider. They were driving at high speed when one of the man's foot allegedly got caught in a stray wire from a streetlight causing the accident.

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The incident occurred at 9 am in the morning. Both men&nbsp;were driving from Usmanpur to Timarpur.

Police have launched its investigation as it tried to identify the deceased through bike registration number.

This is the first accident at the bridge which opened for public on November 4.

Described as the engineering marvel, the Signature Bridge project aims to reduce travel time and traffic congestion between the north-eastern and northern parts of the national capital.

The bridge, built over the Yamuna River, is the first asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge in India.&nbsp;The bridge also has 5.5-foot-high viewing gallery. 
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Two men lost their lives on Friday at the newly-inaugurated Signature Bridge in Delhi after their bikes rammed into a divider. The bikers fell off the bridge and died on the spot after their two-wheeler hit the divider.

Two men lost their lives on Friday at the newly-inaugurated Signature Bridge in Delhi after their bikes rammed into a divider. The bikers fell off the bridge and died on the spot after their two-wheeler hit the divider. They were driving at high speed when one of the man's foot allegedly got caught in a stray wire from a streetlight causing the accident. The incident occurred at 9 am in the morning. Both men were driving from Usmanpur to Timarpur. Police have launched its investigation as it tried to identify the deceased through bike registration number. This is the first accident at the bridge which opened for public on November 4. Described as the engineering marvel, the Signature Bridge project aims to reduce travel time and traffic congestion between the north-eastern and northern parts of the national capital. The bridge, built over the Yamuna River, is the first asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge in India. The bridge also has 5.5-foot-high viewing gallery.

2 men killed in accident on Delhi's Signature Bridge

A car rammed into a group of children crossing a street in front of an elementary school in northeast China on Thursday, killing five people and injuring another 18, state media said.

Police took the driver into custody and are investigating the cause of the incident in Huludao, Liaoning province, the official CCTV broadcaster said on its Weibo social media account.

Unverified videos circulating on social media appeared to show a car veering onto the wrong side of the road and ploughing through the line of pupils, with the impact from the crash throwing bodies across the road.

Other gut-wrenching footage showed at least two small children lying unconscious and bleeding on the street. The screams and cries of children could be heard in the background, as onlookers milled around the scene of the collision.&nbsp;

Victims of the crash are undergoing medical treatment, according to CCTV. The incident happened around noon.

The ages of the victims were not released.

Police from Jianchang county in Huludao city did not immediately respond to AFP requests for comment.

Dangerous roads&nbsp;

Grisly car accidents are common in China, where transportation authorities have struggled to enforce safety regulations, which are often flouted or go unenforced.

According to authorities, 58,000 people were killed in traffic accidents across the country in 2015 alone.

Violations of traffic laws were blamed for nearly 90 percent of accidents that caused deaths or injuries that year.

Earlier this month, at least 13 people died when a bus plunged off a bridge in Chongqing municipality, after the driver got into a fist fight with a passenger who had missed her bus stop.

Search and rescue teams dispatched more than 70 boats, as well as a team of scuba divers and underwater robots, to find the wreckage and retrieve bodies from the water.

In February, a van packed with pressurised gas tanks and petrol-filled bottles caught fire and ploughed into pedestrians in Shanghai, leaving at least 18 people injured.

Authorities concluded that it had been a "traffic accident".

But a 2013 incident was blamed on militant separatists.

Two tourists were killed at the time when a car rammed into bystanders in Beijing's iconic Tiananmen Square before bursting into flames.

Three attackers also died in the incident, which Beijing blamed on separatists from the restive western region of Xinjiang.

And in September, 11 people died and dozens were injured when a car struck a crowd in a public square in the central Hunan province city of Hengdong.

Police detained the driver, a man in his 40s, and described him as a "vengeful repeat offender" who had daggers in his car and intended to "cause serious damage".

A car rammed into a group of children crossing a street in front of an elementary school in northeast China on Thursday, killing five people and injuring another 18, state media said.

A car rammed into a group of children crossing a street in front of an elementary school in northeast China on Thursday, killing five people and injuring another 18, state media said. Police took the driver into custody and are investigating the cause of the incident in Huludao, Liaoning province, the official CCTV broadcaster said on its Weibo social media account. Unverified videos circulating on social media appeared to show a car veering onto the wrong side of the road and ploughing through the line of pupils, with the impact from the crash throwing bodies across the road. Other gut-wrenching footage showed at least two small children lying unconscious and bleeding on the street. The screams and cries of children could be heard in the background, as onlookers milled around the scene of the collision. Victims of the crash are undergoing medical treatment, according to CCTV. The incident happened around noon. The ages of the victims were not released. Police from Jianchang county in Huludao city did not immediately respond to AFP requests for comment. Dangerous roads Grisly car accidents are common in China, where transportation authorities have struggled to enforce safety regulations, which are often flouted or go unenforced. According to authorities, 58,000 people were killed in traffic accidents across the country in 2015 alone. Violations of traffic laws were blamed for nearly 90 percent of accidents that caused deaths or injuries that year. Earlier this month, at least 13 people died when a bus plunged off a bridge in Chongqing municipality, after the driver got into a fist fight with a passenger who had missed her bus stop. Search and rescue teams dispatched more than 70 boats, as well as a team of scuba divers and underwater robots, to find the wreckage and retrieve bodies from the water. In February, a van packed with pressurised gas tanks and petrol-filled bottles caught fire and ploughed into pedestrians in Shanghai, leaving at least 18 people injured. Authorities concluded that it had been a "traffic accident". But a 2013 incident was blamed on militant separatists. Two tourists were killed at the time when a car rammed into bystanders in Beijing's iconic Tiananmen Square before bursting into flames. Three attackers also died in the incident, which Beijing blamed on separatists from the restive western region of Xinjiang. And in September, 11 people died and dozens were injured when a car struck a crowd in a public square in the central Hunan province city of Hengdong. Police detained the driver, a man in his 40s, and described him as a "vengeful repeat offender" who had daggers in his car and intended to "cause serious damage".

Five dead, 18 hurt as car rams into children in 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

Thirteen members of a family who were on their way to pilgrimage were among the 20 people killed when two buses collided head-on in Pakistan's Punjab province that also left 30 others injured, officials said on Monday.&nbsp;

The accident happened on Sunday night in the DG Khan district of Punjab when a bus coming from Multan collided with another passenger bus coming from the opposite direction.&nbsp;

Twenty people including women and children were dead. The dead included 13 members of a family from Multan. The members of the family were going to Karachi to visit shrines of Sufi saints in Sindh, said Deeba Shahnaz, spokesperson of Rescue 1122, an emergency service that serves the Punjab Province.

According to Rescue 1122, some 30 passengers suffered injuries and of them the condition of 10 passengers is stated to be critical.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

Citing witnesses, Shahnaz said that the accident happened when driver of the bus coming from Multan collided in an attempt to save a motorcyclist.

"The accident was so horrific that its collision sound was heard several kilometers away, she said.

People rushed to the spot and on their own started the rescue efforts and were later joined by the rescue officials who cut the buses and shifted the injured to hospitals.&nbsp;

President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed grief and sorrow over the tragic incident, expressing sympathy and condoled with the bereaved families.&nbsp;

He also directed to provide the best medical assistance to the injured passengers.

Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar also condoled over the loss of lives in the tragic incident.

He has sought a report from the officials on the accident at the earliest, Geo News reported.&nbsp;

Road accidents are common in Pakistan. Most of the mishaps are caused due to reckless driving and bad roads.&nbsp;

In early August, at least 18 people, including women and children, were killed in a collision between a passenger bus and a tanker.&nbsp;

Similarly, in July, 11 passengers were killed and several others sustained injuries in a three-vehicle crash near Nawabshah in Sindh province.

Thirteen members of a family who were on their way to pilgrimage were among the 20 people killed when two buses collided head-on in Pakistan's Punjab province that also left 30 others injured, officials said on Monday.

Thirteen members of a family who were on their way to pilgrimage were among the 20 people killed when two buses collided head-on in Pakistan's Punjab province that also left 30 others injured, officials said on Monday. The accident happened on Sunday night in the DG Khan district of Punjab when a bus coming from Multan collided with another passenger bus coming from the opposite direction. Twenty people including women and children were dead. The dead included 13 members of a family from Multan. The members of the family were going to Karachi to visit shrines of Sufi saints in Sindh, said Deeba Shahnaz, spokesperson of Rescue 1122, an emergency service that serves the Punjab Province. According to Rescue 1122, some 30 passengers suffered injuries and of them the condition of 10 passengers is stated to be critical. Citing witnesses, Shahnaz said that the accident happened when driver of the bus coming from Multan collided in an attempt to save a motorcyclist. "The accident was so horrific that its collision sound was heard several kilometers away, she said. People rushed to the spot and on their own started the rescue efforts and were later joined by the rescue officials who cut the buses and shifted the injured to hospitals. President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed grief and sorrow over the tragic incident, expressing sympathy and condoled with the bereaved families. He also directed to provide the best medical assistance to the injured passengers. Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar also condoled over the loss of lives in the tragic incident. He has sought a report from the officials on the accident at the earliest, Geo News reported. Road accidents are common in Pakistan. Most of the mishaps are caused due to reckless driving and bad roads. In early August, at least 18 people, including women and children, were killed in a collision between a passenger bus and a tanker. Similarly, in July, 11 passengers were killed and several others sustained injuries in a three-vehicle crash near Nawabshah in Sindh province.

13 members of one family among 20 killed in road accident in Pakistan

The mountainous Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 365 road accidents this year that left 76 persons dead and 472 others injured, officials said Sunday.

"While 24 persons were killed and 287 injured in 158 road accidents in Doda, 52 persons lost their lives and 185 injured in 207 accidents in Kishtwar since January this year,"&nbsp;the official said.

According to the Union Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways, Jammu and Kashmir ranks second across India in the number of road accidents per 10,000 vehicles with an average of over 900 deaths every year in the last five years.

The average number of deaths per year in the state has been over 900 over the last five years.&nbsp;

In 2017, as many as 926 persons died in over 5,000 road accidents across the state. In 2016, the state witnessed 958 deaths in road accidents, while 917 people died in 2015 and 992 died in 2014 and 990 in 2013.

In the backdrop of increasing road accidents in Chenab Valley resulting in public outcry, traffic police has tightened the noose against traffic violators over the past one month.

"We are trying our best to manage the traffic in a better way and to implement traffic rules for the safety of passengers. We have fined 1,738 vehicles in the month of September and collected a fine of Rs 6,75,000,"&nbsp;Deputy Superintendent of Police, Traffic, Doda-Kishtwar, Zohaib Hussain told PTI.

He said the department was facing staff crunch and is not in a position to deploy traffic personnel on every route but still police is focusing on link roads?of the twin districts where most of the accidents have taken place.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

He said police is also focusing on bikers performing stunts on main roads, not only risking their lives but also lives of commuters.

We are trying to motivate youth by organising awareness lectures and workshops in schools and have also involved their parents. I hope they will fall in line and will not push us to go harsh on them," the officer said.

Local residents have demanded stern action against traffic violators for fiddling with safety of passengers.

"Our link roads have become death traps as neither civil administration nor traffic police is there to restrain unruly drivers, who indulge in overloading, rash driving and overcharging,"&nbsp;Irshad Lawai, a resident of Sartingal village of Bhadarwah, said.

Locals alleged that bad roads coupled with little or no presence of traffic cops especially on link roads was the main cause for rising road accidents in the hilly districts.

"Transporters and drivers are ready to pay the occasional fine imposed by traffic authorities as they earn thousands by overloading on daily basis," another resident Mohammad Iqbal said.

The mountainous Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 365 road accidents this year that left 76 persons dead and 472 others injured, officials said Sunday.

The mountainous Doda and Kishtwar districts of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 365 road accidents this year that left 76 persons dead and 472 others injured, officials said Sunday. "While 24 persons were killed and 287 injured in 158 road accidents in Doda, 52 persons lost their lives and 185 injured in 207 accidents in Kishtwar since January this year," the official said. According to the Union Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways, Jammu and Kashmir ranks second across India in the number of road accidents per 10,000 vehicles with an average of over 900 deaths every year in the last five years. The average number of deaths per year in the state has been over 900 over the last five years. In 2017, as many as 926 persons died in over 5,000 road accidents across the state. In 2016, the state witnessed 958 deaths in road accidents, while 917 people died in 2015 and 992 died in 2014 and 990 in 2013. In the backdrop of increasing road accidents in Chenab Valley resulting in public outcry, traffic police has tightened the noose against traffic violators over the past one month. "We are trying our best to manage the traffic in a better way and to implement traffic rules for the safety of passengers. We have fined 1,738 vehicles in the month of September and collected a fine of Rs 6,75,000," Deputy Superintendent of Police, Traffic, Doda-Kishtwar, Zohaib Hussain told PTI. He said the department was facing staff crunch and is not in a position to deploy traffic personnel on every route but still police is focusing on link roads?of the twin districts where most of the accidents have taken place. He said police is also focusing on bikers performing stunts on main roads, not only risking their lives but also lives of commuters. We are trying to motivate youth by organising awareness lectures and workshops in schools and have also involved their parents. I hope they will fall in line and will not push us to go harsh on them," the officer said. Local residents have demanded stern action against traffic violators for fiddling with safety of passengers. "Our link roads have become death traps as neither civil administration nor traffic police is there to restrain unruly drivers, who indulge in overloading, rash driving and overcharging," Irshad Lawai, a resident of Sartingal village of Bhadarwah, said. Locals alleged that bad roads coupled with little or no presence of traffic cops especially on link roads was the main cause for rising road accidents in the hilly districts. "Transporters and drivers are ready to pay the occasional fine imposed by traffic authorities as they earn thousands by overloading on daily basis," another resident Mohammad Iqbal said.

Jammu and Kashmir: 76 killed in road accidents in Doda, Kishtwar this year

At least six people were killed and four others injured when a truck collided with a four-wheeler here this afternoon, police said.

The accident took place in Arkha gram sabha area under the Unchchar police station, they added.

"A truck moving on the Unchahar-Allahabad road collided with an SUV coming from Mangarh (in Pratapgargh district)," PTI quoting Superintendent of Police Sujata Singh stated.&nbsp

Keshkali (55), Anoopa Devi (40), Pari (2), Aradhya (18 months) and Prince (12) died on the spot, she said.

"Ankush Maurya (24) succumbed to injuries at the district hospital," Singh added.

Four people sustained severe injuries and were undergoing treatment, while another person was administered first aid as he had received only minor wounds.

The bodies of the deceased were sent for postmortem, police added.&nbsp

The accident took place in Arkha gram sabha area under the Unchchar police station, they added.

At least six people were killed and four others injured when a truck collided with a four-wheeler here this afternoon, police said. The accident took place in Arkha gram sabha area under the Unchchar police station, they added. "A truck moving on the Unchahar-Allahabad road collided with an SUV coming from Mangarh (in Pratapgargh district)," PTI quoting Superintendent of Police Sujata Singh stated. Keshkali (55), Anoopa Devi (40), Pari (2), Aradhya (18 months) and Prince (12) died on the spot, she said. "Ankush Maurya (24) succumbed to injuries at the district hospital," Singh added. Four people sustained severe injuries and were undergoing treatment, while another person was administered first aid as he had received only minor wounds. The bodies of the deceased were sent for postmortem, police added.

Uttar Pradesh: 6 killed, 4 injured in road accident

At least two persons were on Saturday killed in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra's Thane district, officials said.

Fisherman Steni Admani (66) was struck by lightning, and died on the spot when he was examining his fishing net at around 6 am today, said Shivaji Patil, chief of the District Disaster Control Cell.

Six others, who were out in the open at the time, were also injured due to the lightning and have been admitted to a local hospital, he added.

The incident took place at Patanbunder area of Uttan in Bhayander in the district, he informed.

In another incident, a woman who was riding pillion on a two-wheeler died after the vehicle rammed into a truck on GB Road and an official said that heavy rains probably caused the accident.

The woman has not been identified yet and the man riding the two-wheeler was severely injured and has been admitted to the city civil hospital, the official added.

Incidents of trees falling at several places and water-logging on some roads were also reported across the district, the official added.&nbsp

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Fisherman Steni Admani (66) was struck by lightning, and died on the spot when he was examining his fishing net at around 6 am today

At least two persons were on Saturday killed in rain-related incidents in Maharashtra's Thane district, officials said. Fisherman Steni Admani (66) was struck by lightning, and died on the spot when he was examining his fishing net at around 6 am today, said Shivaji Patil, chief of the District Disaster Control Cell. Six others, who were out in the open at the time, were also injured due to the lightning and have been admitted to a local hospital, he added. The incident took place at Patanbunder area of Uttan in Bhayander in the district, he informed. In another incident, a woman who was riding pillion on a two-wheeler died after the vehicle rammed into a truck on GB Road and an official said that heavy rains probably caused the accident. The woman has not been identified yet and the man riding the two-wheeler was severely injured and has been admitted to the city civil hospital, the official added. Incidents of trees falling at several places and water-logging on some roads were also reported across the district, the official added. #Maharashtra: Heavy rain lashes Latur city, bringing respite from the scorching heat. pic.twitter.com/Hcrc93ojWu — ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2018 × Mumbai: As heavy rains in city leave streets water-logged, locals from Hindmata area say 'BMC should have cleaned the drains earlier, since they had not done anything public are facing problems now. Even after paying taxes we are suffering. This happens every year' #MumbaiRains pic.twitter.com/eRfnbwGOLP — ANI (@ANI) June 9, 2018 ×

Mumbai rains: Lightning kills man, woman dead in road accident in Thane

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

At least 19 people were killed today in Gujarat after a truck turned turtle on Bhavnagar-Ahmedabad highway.

Seven others were injured in the incident that happened near Bavalyali village in Bhavnagar on Saturday morning.

The truck that overturned killing over dozens of people&nbsp;was laden with cement.

A similar incident occurred in Himachal Pradesh where a bus carrying 30 people turned turtle on NH 21 in Ghaghas village of Bilaspur district on Saturday.

At least 15 people sustained injuries in the incident.

The bus was carrying 30 tourists from Gujarat.

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Seven others were injured in the incident that happened near Bavalyali village in Bhavnagar on Saturday morning

At least 19 people were killed today in Gujarat after a truck turned turtle on Bhavnagar-Ahmedabad highway. Seven others were injured in the incident that happened near Bavalyali village in Bhavnagar on Saturday morning. The truck that overturned killing over dozens of people was laden with cement. A similar incident occurred in Himachal Pradesh where a bus carrying 30 people turned turtle on NH 21 in Ghaghas village of Bilaspur district on Saturday. At least 15 people sustained injuries in the incident. The bus was carrying 30 tourists from Gujarat. Gujarat: 19 people killed, 7 injured after a cement laden truck turned turtle on Bhavnagar-Ahmedabad highway, near Bavalyali village in Bhavnagar this morning. pic.twitter.com/2RIkj90nBx — ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018 × Himachal Pradesh: 15 people injured after the bus they were in, turned turtle on NH 21 in Ghaghas village of Bilaspur district. The bus was carrying 30 tourists from Gujarat. pic.twitter.com/eTAhqWuC0b — ANI (@ANI) May 19, 2018 ×

19 killed in Gujarat after truck overturns

Hours after being picked by the Indian selectors for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, Shardul Thakur received the news of his parents being involved in a road accident in Palghar district near Mumbai on Tuesday night.&nbsp

As per media reports, they were taken to a hospital, from where his father Narendra Thakur was shifted to Leelavati Hospital when a brain clot was detected.&nbsp

The Chennai pacer Shardul rushed to visit his parents and his participation in the next game in the IPL is in doubt.

Narendra and his wife were making their way back to Mahim after attending a wedding in Alyali in Palghar.&nbsp

Unfortunately, Narendra didn’t see the construction work underway near Sundaram school due to the absence of streetlights.&nbsp

As a result, the bike skidded off and both fell on a side depression.&nbsp

People nearby rushed the duo to the hospital and Shardul’s father’s condition is believed to be stable now.

Chennai's next match is on Friday when they take on Rajasthan in Jaipur.&nbsp

His father Narendra Thakur was shifted to Leelavati Hospital when a brain clot was detected.

Hours after being picked by the Indian selectors for the one-off Test against Afghanistan, Shardul Thakur received the news of his parents being involved in a road accident in Palghar district near Mumbai on Tuesday night. As per media reports, they were taken to a hospital, from where his father Narendra Thakur was shifted to Leelavati Hospital when a brain clot was detected. The Chennai pacer Shardul rushed to visit his parents and his participation in the next game in the IPL is in doubt. Narendra and his wife were making their way back to Mahim after attending a wedding in Alyali in Palghar. Unfortunately, Narendra didn’t see the construction work underway near Sundaram school due to the absence of streetlights. As a result, the bike skidded off and both fell on a side depression. People nearby rushed the duo to the hospital and Shardul’s father’s condition is believed to be stable now. Chennai's next match is on Friday when they take on Rajasthan in Jaipur.

Chennai pacer Shardul Thakur’s parents injured in road accident

A speeding van carrying 16 passengers rammed into a stationary truck on the National Highway 24 here early this morning, killing 12 people and injuring four, police said.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the deaths in the accident and directed the officials concerned to initiate steps for ensuring all possible help and proper treatment to the injured.

The incident took place in Uchauliya when the overloaded Tata Magic van, on its way to Sitapur from Shahjahanpur, hit the truck from the rear side near a roadside eatery, Superintendent of Police S Channappa said.

Nine people, including the van's driver Anup Awasthi (25) and helper Kishan (23) died on the spot, he said.

Three of the seven injured who were rushed to a hospital in Shahjahanpur succumbed to their injuries later, the police said.

Deputy SP Vijay Anand said two children, aged three months and one year, had a miraculous escape.

The driver lost control of the van running in high speed leading to the accident, Anand said, adding that efforts were on to identify the other deceased.

On Thursday, 13 children on their way to school were killed when a train rammed into their van at an unmanned railway crossing in Kushinagar.&nbsp

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the deaths in the accident and directed the officials concerned to initiate steps for ensuring all possible help and proper treatment to the injured.

A speeding van carrying 16 passengers rammed into a stationary truck on the National Highway 24 here early this morning, killing 12 people and injuring four, police said. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed grief over the deaths in the accident and directed the officials concerned to initiate steps for ensuring all possible help and proper treatment to the injured. The incident took place in Uchauliya when the overloaded Tata Magic van, on its way to Sitapur from Shahjahanpur, hit the truck from the rear side near a roadside eatery, Superintendent of Police S Channappa said. Nine people, including the van's driver Anup Awasthi (25) and helper Kishan (23) died on the spot, he said. Three of the seven injured who were rushed to a hospital in Shahjahanpur succumbed to their injuries later, the police said. Deputy SP Vijay Anand said two children, aged three months and one year, had a miraculous escape. The driver lost control of the van running in high speed leading to the accident, Anand said, adding that efforts were on to identify the other deceased. On Thursday, 13 children on their way to school were killed when a train rammed into their van at an unmanned railway crossing in Kushinagar.

12 killed as van hits truck in Uttar Pradesh

Two buses collided in a fatal accident on Sunday in Southern Kuwait causing casualties.

15 oil workers died among which seven were Indian nationals.

Reportedly Five Egyptians and three from Pakistan were also among the deceased.

The buses reportedly were transporting employees of contracting firms that work for Kuwait Oil Company near Burgan oil field in southeastern Kuwait.

Among the injured, one Indian is in critical condition. One Kuwaiti was also injured.

According to reports four people are still trapped in the crash.

AFP quoted Colonel Khalil al-Amir of the fire department, saying that the victims were employees of Burgan drilling a private subcontractor for Kuwait Oil Company.

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Two buses collided in a fatal accident on Sunday in Southern Kuwait causing casualties

Two buses collided in a fatal accident on Sunday in Southern Kuwait causing casualties. 15 oil workers died among which seven were Indian nationals. Reportedly Five Egyptians and three from Pakistan were also among the deceased. The buses reportedly were transporting employees of contracting firms that work for Kuwait Oil Company near Burgan oil field in southeastern Kuwait. Among the injured, one Indian is in critical condition. One Kuwaiti was also injured. According to reports four people are still trapped in the crash. AFP quoted Colonel Khalil al-Amir of the fire department, saying that the victims were employees of Burgan drilling a private subcontractor for Kuwait Oil Company. (With inputs from AFP)

7 Indians among 15 killed in Kuwait bus collision

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami sustained injuries on his&nbsp;head in a road accident on Sunday morning when he was travelling from&nbsp;Dehradun to Delhi.&nbsp;

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As per news agency ANI, Shami sustained minor head injuries when his car collided with a truck. He&nbsp;got stitches on his head and is currently recovering in Dehradun.

The cricketer has been in the news of late for a marital dispute with his estranged wife Hasin Jahan who has levelled numerous allegations against him, ranging from adultery, match fixing to even attempt to murder. The cricketer has rejected all the allegations.&nbsp;

The&nbsp; BCCI cleared him of corruption charges and offered him&nbsp;Grade B contract.&nbsp;

The pacer was travelling from Dehradun to Delhi when he met with the accident. The details of the accident are not available at the time of filing this story.

Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami sustained injuries on his head in a road accident on Sunday morning when he was travelling from Dehradun to Delhi. #MohammedShami injured in a road accident today while travelling from Dehradun to Delhi. He got stitches after getting head injuries. Currently, he is taking rest in Dehradun. (File pic) pic.twitter.com/XuFpRCpx9i — ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2018 × As per news agency ANI, Shami sustained minor head injuries when his car collided with a truck. He got stitches on his head and is currently recovering in Dehradun. The cricketer has been in the news of late for a marital dispute with his estranged wife Hasin Jahan who has levelled numerous allegations against him, ranging from adultery, match fixing to even attempt to murder. The cricketer has rejected all the allegations. The BCCI cleared him of corruption charges and offered him Grade B contract.

Cricketer Mohammed Shami injured in road accident

Ten people were killed in Nizamabad&#39;s Mendora in Telangana on Sunday after an auto fell into a well.

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The people that died in the accident reportedly include&nbsp;six children.

The auto was carrying 14 passengers. Four people have been rescued.

The auto driver has been taken to a local hospital.

The police investigation is underway.

The cause of the accident is suspected to be the driver&#39;s negligence&nbsp;of traffic rules.

The auto was carrying people beyond its capacity and was said to be overspeeding.

Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed shock and conveyed his condolences to the family members of the deceased.

The people that died in the accident reportedly includes six children

Ten people were killed in Nizamabad's Mendora in Telangana on Sunday after an auto fell into a well. Ten died after an auto carrying 14 passengers fell into a huge pit in Nizamabad's Mendora. Police investigation underway #Telangana pic.twitter.com/Y35PGuCweD — ANI (@ANI) March 25, 2018 × The people that died in the accident reportedly include six children. The auto was carrying 14 passengers. Four people have been rescued. The auto driver has been taken to a local hospital. The police investigation is underway. The cause of the accident is suspected to be the driver's negligence of traffic rules. The auto was carrying people beyond its capacity and was said to be overspeeding. Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekhar Rao expressed shock and conveyed his condolences to the family members of the deceased.

Telangana: 10 killed after auto falls in well, 4 people rescued

Delhi government on Saturday issued guidelines to provide free treatment to fire victims, acid burns and accident victims in the national capital.

&quot;Guidelines issued for free &amp; mandatory treatment of accident, acid burns and fire victims in all hospitals in Delhi. Delhi government will bear the cost&quot;, tweeted health minister Satyendra Kumar Jain.

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In case of any injury related to thermal burn, road accident and acid burn taking place in Delhi and NCR, the victims would get cashless treatment.

The free treatment policy could only be claimed at registered nursing homes and private hospitals.

No document&nbsp;is required to present to the hospital by the patients to claim the treatment facility.

According to the new guidelines, nursing homes and private hospital registered under the Delhi Nursing Homes Registration Act, 1953 can not refuse to treat patients suffering serious injuries due to any reason whatsoever.

The reimbursement will be provided through Delhi government&#39;s &#39;Delhi Arogya Kosh&#39;.

However, there is an eligibility criterion&nbsp;of domicile and income status that victim seeking free treatment needs to be in.

The free treatment policy could only be claimed at registered nursing homes and private hospitals

Delhi government on Saturday issued guidelines to provide free treatment to fire victims, acid burns and accident victims in the national capital. "Guidelines issued for free & mandatory treatment of accident, acid burns and fire victims in all hospitals in Delhi. Delhi government will bear the cost", tweeted health minister Satyendra Kumar Jain. Guidelines issued for free & mandatory treatment of accident, acid burns& fire victims in all hospitals in Delhi.Del govt will bear the cost — Satyendar Jain (@SatyendarJain) February 17, 2018 × In case of any injury related to thermal burn, road accident and acid burn taking place in Delhi and NCR, the victims would get cashless treatment. The free treatment policy could only be claimed at registered nursing homes and private hospitals. No document is required to present to the hospital by the patients to claim the treatment facility. According to the new guidelines, nursing homes and private hospital registered under the Delhi Nursing Homes Registration Act, 1953 can not refuse to treat patients suffering serious injuries due to any reason whatsoever. The reimbursement will be provided through Delhi government's 'Delhi Arogya Kosh'. However, there is an eligibility criterion of domicile and income status that victim seeking free treatment needs to be in.

Delhi government issues guidelines for free treatment to acid attack victims, road accident and burn injuries

The Kerala government is thinking of formulating a new law to protect people who lend a helping hand to road accident victims, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said today.

Strict instructions have been given to police asking them to ensure that those helping the victims are not put to any difficulty, Vijayan told the state assembly.

Instructions have also been given to investigators against enlisting them as witnesses to be examined if they are not eye-witnesses to the accident, he said.

Fear of litigation and legal consequences often prevent people from helping accident victims, he said.

The chief minister was replying to a submission raised by opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala on increasing road accidents and the plight of &#39;good samaritans&#39; who rush to help victims but later find themselves entangled in legal issues.

&quot;As per the 2016 Supreme Court verdict in this regard, those who extend help to road accident victims will not have to face any legal liabilities,&quot; Vijayan said.

&quot;In this backdrop, the government will consider framing necessary laws to protect those who engage in life-saving activities and trauma care during the time of accidents and check any kind of difficulties caused to them from the side of authorities,&quot; Vijayan said.

The LDF government has already made arrangements to provide free treatment to accident victims during the first 48 hours in both public and private hospitals in the state, he said.

The government would also set up an e-network of ambulances to ensure immediate trauma care for road accident victims.

&quot;The state police is setting up a group of voluntary activists under the title SOFT (Save Our Fellow Travellers) to provide immediate medical assistance for accident victims,&quot; the chief minister added.&nbsp;

The Kerala government is thinking of formulating a new law to protect people who lend a helping hand to road accident victims, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said

The Kerala government is thinking of formulating a new law to protect people who lend a helping hand to road accident victims, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said today. Strict instructions have been given to police asking them to ensure that those helping the victims are not put to any difficulty, Vijayan told the state assembly. Instructions have also been given to investigators against enlisting them as witnesses to be examined if they are not eye-witnesses to the accident, he said. Fear of litigation and legal consequences often prevent people from helping accident victims, he said. The chief minister was replying to a submission raised by opposition leader Ramesh Chennithala on increasing road accidents and the plight of 'good samaritans' who rush to help victims but later find themselves entangled in legal issues. "As per the 2016 Supreme Court verdict in this regard, those who extend help to road accident victims will not have to face any legal liabilities," Vijayan said. "In this backdrop, the government will consider framing necessary laws to protect those who engage in life-saving activities and trauma care during the time of accidents and check any kind of difficulties caused to them from the side of authorities," Vijayan said. The LDF government has already made arrangements to provide free treatment to accident victims during the first 48 hours in both public and private hospitals in the state, he said. The government would also set up an e-network of ambulances to ensure immediate trauma care for road accident victims. "The state police is setting up a group of voluntary activists under the title SOFT (Save Our Fellow Travellers) to provide immediate medical assistance for accident victims," the chief minister added.

Kerala to protect 'good samaritans' helping accident victims

A mob went on a rampage after a bus ran over two college students at Chingrighata, Kolkata on Saturday morning.

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According to the reports, angry locals of the area torched five buses in protest against the incident.&nbsp;They also pelted stones at police who was trying to bring the situation under control.

Media report says agitated crowd also vandalised police vehicle and a fire engine that came to douse the fire.

After failing to control the situation, the police resorted to tear gas shells. Security has been beefed up in the area with heavy police force deployment.&nbsp;

According to media reports, two victim pedestrian -- Sanjay &nbsp;Bonu and Biswajit Bhuniya -- were run over by a bus while they were crossing a road; bus jumped the signal and ran over the students before it fled the scene. WION could not confirm whether the bus involved in the accident is a government or a private vehicle .&nbsp;

The locals of the area have blamed the police for not controlling traffic and not keeping a proper security.

Trinamool Congress&#39; local leader Sujit Bose also rushed to the area to calm down the situation.

According to the reports, angry locals of the area torched five buses in a protest against the incident

A mob went on a rampage after a bus ran over two college students at Chingrighata, Kolkata on Saturday morning. West Bengal: Two pedestrians died after being hit by a bus at Kolkata's Chingrighata crossing. Heavy police deployment in the area amidst protests by locals against the accident, bus torched. pic.twitter.com/Mu16nKdvFR — ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2018 × According to the reports, angry locals of the area torched five buses in protest against the incident. They also pelted stones at police who was trying to bring the situation under control. Media report says agitated crowd also vandalised police vehicle and a fire engine that came to douse the fire. After failing to control the situation, the police resorted to tear gas shells. Security has been beefed up in the area with heavy police force deployment. According to media reports, two victim pedestrian -- Sanjay Bonu and Biswajit Bhuniya -- were run over by a bus while they were crossing a road; bus jumped the signal and ran over the students before it fled the scene. WION could not confirm whether the bus involved in the accident is a government or a private vehicle . The locals of the area have blamed the police for not controlling traffic and not keeping a proper security. Trinamool Congress' local leader Sujit Bose also rushed to the area to calm down the situation.

Kolkata: Angry mob torches 5 buses after two college students run over

World champion powerlifter Saksham Yadav, who was injured in a road accident this morning, has died from his injuries.&nbsp;

Yadav and five other powerlifters were travelling from Panipat to Delhi when their Swift Dzire met with an accident.&nbsp;

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/4-powerlifting-players-died-in-road-accident-due-to-fog-in-delhi-28749">Four of the car&#39;s occupants died</a>, while Yadav and another powerlifter were seriously injured.&nbsp;

They were rushed to Delhi&#39;s Shalimar Bagh Max Hospital.&nbsp;

Yadav was later shifted to AIIMS.&nbsp;

Police said the accident took place at 4 am close to the Delhi border.&nbsp;

Police said the car hit a divider and then crashed into an electricity pole.&nbsp;News reports said the intensity of the crash caused the car&#39;s roof to&nbsp;blown off.&nbsp;

Early-morning conditions in north India have been foggy recently.&nbsp;

Yadav had won a gold medal at the Moscow World Championship&nbsp;last year.&nbsp;

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Yadav was injured in a road accident Sunday morning

World champion powerlifter Saksham Yadav, who was injured in a road accident this morning, has died from his injuries. Yadav and five other powerlifters were travelling from Panipat to Delhi when their Swift Dzire met with an accident. Four of the car's occupants died, while Yadav and another powerlifter were seriously injured. They were rushed to Delhi's Shalimar Bagh Max Hospital. Yadav was later shifted to AIIMS. Police said the accident took place at 4 am close to the Delhi border. Police said the car hit a divider and then crashed into an electricity pole. News reports said the intensity of the crash caused the car's roof to blown off. Early-morning conditions in north India have been foggy recently. Yadav had won a gold medal at the Moscow World Championship last year.

Powerlifting world champion Saksham Yadav dies from injuries

&nbsp;At least seven persons including three children and two women were killed when the van in which they were travelling rammed into a stationary lorry at Thuvarankurichi, some 50 km from here, police said today.

The occupants of the van were proceeding to Tiruchirappali en route to Tirupati from Kanyakumari when the accident took place late last night, they said.

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Four persons, who were injured in the mishap, have been admitted to the government hospital here, police said.&nbsp;

However, PTI reports quoting official sources said nine people died in the accident.&nbsp; 
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The occupants of the van were proceeding to Tiruchirappali en route to Tirupati from Kanyakumari when the accident took place late last night, they said.

At least seven persons including three children and two women were killed when the van in which they were travelling rammed into a stationary lorry at Thuvarankurichi, some 50 km from here, police said today. The occupants of the van were proceeding to Tiruchirappali en route to Tirupati from Kanyakumari when the accident took place late last night, they said. #TamilNadu: At least seven people killed after a tempo traveller hit a stationary vehicle in Agaram near Thuvarankurichi in Mannapparai pic.twitter.com/maeJ9UEnF3 — ANI (@ANI) December 7, 2017 × Four persons, who were injured in the mishap, have been admitted to the government hospital here, police said. However, PTI reports quoting official sources said nine people died in the accident.

Seven killed in road accident in Tamil Nadu

A 45-year-old man was beaten to death by a mob at Ludhiana&#39;s Tibba road after the car he was driving ran over a child.&nbsp;

As reported by Daily Post, the man identified as Sanjeet was driving an Indica car when it hit the child. He was&nbsp;reportedly rash driving when the child came under his wheels and died on the spot.&nbsp;

The driver, Sanjeet also suffered some injuries&nbsp;with 4 others on the road.&nbsp;

Soon after the mishap, a mob gathered and started beating the driver.&nbsp;Sanjeet lost his consciousness, when someone known&nbsp;to the accused, pulled him out of the crowd and rushed him to nearby DMC hospital. Driver succumbed to the injuries and died on his way to the hospital.&nbsp;

The deceased child has been identified as 8-years-old Armaan Rasool.&nbsp;

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The accident happened in the wee hours of morning when the driver ran over an 8-year-old boy

A 45-year-old man was beaten to death by a mob at Ludhiana's Tibba road after the car he was driving ran over a child. As reported by Daily Post, the man identified as Sanjeet was driving an Indica car when it hit the child. He was reportedly rash driving when the child came under his wheels and died on the spot. The driver, Sanjeet also suffered some injuries with 4 others on the road. Soon after the mishap, a mob gathered and started beating the driver. Sanjeet lost his consciousness, when someone known to the accused, pulled him out of the crowd and rushed him to nearby DMC hospital. Driver succumbed to the injuries and died on his way to the hospital. The deceased child has been identified as 8-years-old Armaan Rasool.

Ludhiana: 45-year-old runs over a child, mob beats him to death

I grew up in the 1990s when superheroes meant only Superman, Batman and Spiderman. The DC comic stars were the introduction to the superhero universe for a lot of us. As we grew up and read the Marvel and DC comic books, we got introduced to many more. In the cinematic universe, there were films made on Superman and Batman and it was easy to pick your favourite superhero.&nbsp; 
 
With changing times, the superhero universe got bigger cinematically and while Marvel adapted, modified to the changing times, DC comic universe somewhat stuck to its conventional ways. In the past few years, there has been a gamut of Marvel movies - each enjoyable and highly entertaining while post-Nolan&#39;s Batman series, there has been a serious void from the DC Comic universe on the big screen. Some would argue that there have been the Superman series but were those films even a patch on what Marvel factory was churning?&nbsp; 
 
Zack Snyder, who is credited for Man Of Steel and 300, created a disastrous, melodramatic Batman Vs Superman in 2016. Perhaps learning a few things from his past mistakes, Snyder&#39;s latest - The Justice League, attempts at salvaging the now sinking DC comic cinematic universe. But the film only manages to do so in parts.&nbsp; 
 
The film takes off from where Batman Vs Superman ended. With Superman dead, Batman and Wonder Woman are left to defend an evil gigantic force who goes by the name of Steppenwolf. The half man-half bull has acquired the three mother boxes- which basically stores all of the universe&#39; energy - which when brought together can cause excessive destruction the world over. So the two &#39;veterans&#39; decide to rope in three rookie superheroes- Cyborg, The Flash and Aquaman. And when these five realise that their collective forces aren&#39;t enough to fight the villain, they bring back Superman from the dead. Yes, literally.&nbsp; 
 
To its credit, Justice League has an impressive set of actors playing their parts well. They also infuse an underlying humour which creates some genuinely funny moments but when you think of the film in its entirety, there is so much more that could have been done with the film. 
 
Among the actors, its Ezra Miller- as The Flash, who stands out with his quirky lines. Miller gets to say the best lines in the film and you find yourself rooting for him the most. Its also refreshing to see a superhero so openly discussing what all he is afraid of and Miller makes The Flash quite nonchalant and cool. There is also the wonderful Gal Gadot as the Wonder Woman who at many moments literally saves the film from becoming a drag.&nbsp; 
 
The narrative takes too much time to establish the real plot and second half is quite a drag except for the scenes where Miller sparkles as the star-struck superhero fan. In fact, Miller and Affleck&#39;s scenes will sort of remind you of Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr&#39;s scenes in Captain America: Civil War. See what DC is doing here?

The plot is predictable like all superhero film plots are. The action scenes lack freshness and the background score is just about average. One can&#39;t help but draw comparisons to the thoroughly entertaining Thor: Ragnarok which released just two weeks back. And Justice League fails in comparison to a lot of other superhero films but it isn&#39;t necessarily a bad film. It is tedious but is also enjoyable in parts. But then why should ardent DC comics fans settle for something average. The film should be mindbogglingly awesome, no?

Rating: 2.5/3 
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I grew up in the 1990s when superheroes meant only Superman, Batman and Spiderman. The DC comic stars were the introduction to the superhero universe for a lot of us. As we grew up and read the Marvel and DC comic books, we got introduced to many more. In the cinematic universe, there were films made on Superman and Batman and it was easy to pick your favourite superhero. With changing times, the superhero universe got bigger cinematically and while Marvel adapted, modified to the changing times, DC comic universe somewhat stuck to its conventional ways. In the past few years, there has been a gamut of Marvel movies - each enjoyable and highly entertaining while post-Nolan's Batman series, there has been a serious void from the DC Comic universe on the big screen. Some would argue that there have been the Superman series but were those films even a patch on what Marvel factory was churning? Zack Snyder, who is credited for Man Of Steel and 300, created a disastrous, melodramatic Batman Vs Superman in 2016. Perhaps learning a few things from his past mistakes, Snyder's latest - The Justice League, attempts at salvaging the now sinking DC comic cinematic universe. But the film only manages to do so in parts. The film takes off from where Batman Vs Superman ended. With Superman dead, Batman and Wonder Woman are left to defend an evil gigantic force who goes by the name of Steppenwolf. The half man-half bull has acquired the three mother boxes- which basically stores all of the universe' energy - which when brought together can cause excessive destruction the world over. So the two 'veterans' decide to rope in three rookie superheroes- Cyborg, The Flash and Aquaman. And when these five realise that their collective forces aren't enough to fight the villain, they bring back Superman from the dead. Yes, literally. To its credit, Justice League has an impressive set of actors playing their parts well. They also infuse an underlying humour which creates some genuinely funny moments but when you think of the film in its entirety, there is so much more that could have been done with the film. Among the actors, its Ezra Miller- as The Flash, who stands out with his quirky lines. Miller gets to say the best lines in the film and you find yourself rooting for him the most. Its also refreshing to see a superhero so openly discussing what all he is afraid of and Miller makes The Flash quite nonchalant and cool. There is also the wonderful Gal Gadot as the Wonder Woman who at many moments literally saves the film from becoming a drag. The narrative takes too much time to establish the real plot and second half is quite a drag except for the scenes where Miller sparkles as the star-struck superhero fan. In fact, Miller and Affleck's scenes will sort of remind you of Tom Holland and Robert Downey Jr's scenes in Captain America: Civil War. See what DC is doing here? The plot is predictable like all superhero film plots are. The action scenes lack freshness and the background score is just about average. One can't help but draw comparisons to the thoroughly entertaining Thor: Ragnarok which released just two weeks back. And Justice League fails in comparison to a lot of other superhero films but it isn't necessarily a bad film. It is tedious but is also enjoyable in parts. But then why should ardent DC comics fans settle for something average. The film should be mindbogglingly awesome, no? Rating: 2.5/3

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In a move to reduce the increasing deaths resulting from road accidents, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari has devised a system for all new manufacturing cars.&nbsp;

The plan will direct all cars manufactured after July 1, 2019, to be equipped with airbags, seat belt reminders, alert system for speed raging above 80kmph, reverse parking alerts and a manual override over the central locking system.

Currently, only luxury cars have these facilities.

The alert system feature will notify the drivers on the increasing speed of the cars. It will give a sharper audio alert with the increasing speed after 80kmph. The alert will be non stop when the vehicle crosses 120kmph.

The manual override system will ensure exit in case the central locking system gets dysfunctional and traps passengers.&nbsp;

Transport ministry sources have also indicated that airbags and reverse sensors will also be made compulsory for light commercial vehicles.&nbsp;

The timeline for the plan has been approved and it will be notified soon.&nbsp;

Nitin Gadkari has approved the move for countering the growing road accidents.Thousands of passengers die in road crash every year.&nbsp;

The move seeks to ensure safety of passenger as well as pedestrian on Indian roads

In a move to reduce the increasing deaths resulting from road accidents, union transport minister Nitin Gadkari has devised a new system for all new manufacturing cars

In a move to reduce the increasing deaths resulting from road accidents, road transport minister Nitin Gadkari has devised a system for all new manufacturing cars. The plan will direct all cars manufactured after July 1, 2019, to be equipped with airbags, seat belt reminders, alert system for speed raging above 80kmph, reverse parking alerts and a manual override over the central locking system. Currently, only luxury cars have these facilities. The alert system feature will notify the drivers on the increasing speed of the cars. It will give a sharper audio alert with the increasing speed after 80kmph. The alert will be non stop when the vehicle crosses 120kmph. The manual override system will ensure exit in case the central locking system gets dysfunctional and traps passengers. Transport ministry sources have also indicated that airbags and reverse sensors will also be made compulsory for light commercial vehicles. The timeline for the plan has been approved and it will be notified soon. Nitin Gadkari has approved the move for countering the growing road accidents.Thousands of passengers die in road crash every year. The move seeks to ensure safety of passenger as well as pedestrian on Indian roads

All new cars in India to have airbags, speed alert from July 2019

At least twenty&nbsp;people have been&nbsp;killed&nbsp;and ten others seriously injured in a road accident in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, media reports said.

Police officials said the accident occurred when a lorry crashed into roadside shops at Yerpedu in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh.

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Police officials said the accident occurred when a lorry crashed into roadside shops at Yerpedu in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh

At least twenty people have been killed and ten others seriously injured in a road accident in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh, media reports said. Police officials said the accident occurred when a lorry crashed into roadside shops at Yerpedu in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. Police said the truck with heavy load which was travelling at a high speed, lost control and hit an electric pole before running over several people (WION) × Developing... (WION)

At least twenty killed in road accident in Andhra Pradesh

A bus in Katni, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, has flipped on its side, injuring 31 people aboard, ANI reports.

All that&#39;s known for now is that the accident was caused after the bus lost control.

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The bus reportedly lost control and flipped on its side

A bus in Katni, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, has flipped on its side, injuring 31 people aboard, ANI reports. All that's known for now is that the accident was caused after the bus lost control. Katni (Madhya Pradesh): Bus overturns after loosing control, 31 people injured. pic.twitter.com/PNcNrdVBir — ANI (@ANI_news) March 27, 2017 × (WION)

Madhya Pradesh bus accident: 31 injured

At least 18 people were killed in a collision between a minibus a lorry in western Gabon on Saturday, the government said in a statement. 
 
Pictures said to be from the crash scene, shared on social media, showed bloody and dismembered bodies. 
 
The accident happened near the town of Kango, 100 kilometres (60 miles) from Libreville, along a stretch of the country&#39;s main highway. 
 
&quot;The tragic provisional toll is 18 dead,&quot; transport minister Ernest Mpouho Epigat said, adding that bodies of the victims had been taken to the capital. 
 
The cause of the collision was unknown and an inquiry has been opened, the government statement said. 
 
Road accidents are frequent in Gabon, a Central African nation of 1.8 million inhabitants. 
 
The government urged road users &quot;to observe the elementary tules of road safety,&quot; especially during the current busy holiday season, 
 
The National 1 highway, where Saturday&#39;s accident happened, links Libreville with the interior of the country and is often heavily congested. 
 
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The accident happened on National Highway 1, which links the capital with the interior of the country and is often heavily congested

At least 18 people were killed in a collision between a minibus a lorry in western Gabon on Saturday, the government said in a statement. Pictures said to be from the crash scene, shared on social media, showed bloody and dismembered bodies. The accident happened near the town of Kango, 100 kilometres (60 miles) from Libreville, along a stretch of the country's main highway. "The tragic provisional toll is 18 dead," transport minister Ernest Mpouho Epigat said, adding that bodies of the victims had been taken to the capital. The cause of the collision was unknown and an inquiry has been opened, the government statement said. Road accidents are frequent in Gabon, a Central African nation of 1.8 million inhabitants. The government urged road users "to observe the elementary tules of road safety," especially during the current busy holiday season, The National 1 highway, where Saturday's accident happened, links Libreville with the interior of the country and is often heavily congested. (AFP)

18 killed as minibus collides with lorry in Gabon

At least 30 people were killed when a large bus burst into flames after crashing into the side of a road in central China on Sunday, state-media said. 
 
A total of 56 people were on board the bus which crashed in Hunan province, the official Xinhua news agency reported, suggesting casualties could rise. 
 
As many as 21 injured passengers have been sent to hospitals, Xinhua said, adding that the driver of the bus had been detained. 
 
A video posted online by state broadcaster CCTV showed thick black smoke billowing from the vehicle, as passengers appeared to stand nearby. 
 
Local officials believe that an oil leak caused by the bus crashing into a roadside guard rail may have caused the fire, Xinhua said. 
 
It would be pertinent to mention that traffic accidents are common in China, with more than 250,000 people dying each year on the country&#39;s roads, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). 
 
Also, long-distance buses are popular as a cheap way of travelling between cities and competition between bus firms can be fierce. 
 
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Officials believe an oil leak caused by the bus crashing into a roadside guard rail may have caused the fire

At least 30 people were killed when a large bus burst into flames after crashing into the side of a road in central China on Sunday, state-media said. A total of 56 people were on board the bus which crashed in Hunan province, the official Xinhua news agency reported, suggesting casualties could rise. As many as 21 injured passengers have been sent to hospitals, Xinhua said, adding that the driver of the bus had been detained. A video posted online by state broadcaster CCTV showed thick black smoke billowing from the vehicle, as passengers appeared to stand nearby. Local officials believe that an oil leak caused by the bus crashing into a roadside guard rail may have caused the fire, Xinhua said. It would be pertinent to mention that traffic accidents are common in China, with more than 250,000 people dying each year on the country's roads, according to the World Health Organisation (WHO). Also, long-distance buses are popular as a cheap way of travelling between cities and competition between bus firms can be fierce. (AFP)

30 dead after bus catches fire in central China

A 21-year-old on his way back from a party was involved in multiple hit-and-run cases on Monday morning. Two people died and one person was critically injured, the police said. 
 
Police said Rishabh - a resident of west Delhi&#39;s Janakpuri -- was driving his father&#39;s Honda City car at a speed of over 100 kmph and hit 3 persons over a 1.5 km stretch before he was stopped and caught. 
 
According to the police, the first victim was 40-year-old Kameshwar Prasad, a government employee, who was out for a morning walk. The impact of the speeding car threw him several metres away. 
 
But Rishabh did not stop, the police said. He drove on and next hit 40-year-old Santosh, who was cleaning cars in a residential area. He sped away again, driving in the wrong lane, and then hit 67-year-old Ashwani Anand, a property dealer who also was out for a morning walk with a neighbour.&nbsp; 
 
CCTV footage recovered from the area showed Mr Anand&#39;s accident. In the footage, which surfaced later in the day, Mr Anand could be seen noticing the car and trying to escape by running towards a pavement. But the car did not stop, and hit him. 
 
A police patrolling team chased and intercepted Rishabh after covering quite a distance. Police said Rishabh was in such a state that he couldn&#39;t even manage to stand up. 
 
Santosh, who was critically injured, is battling for his life. The police said he is not in a condition to give his statement. 
 
The car, which is registered in Rishabh&#39;s father&#39;s name, has been seized. The police said they found liquor bottles inside. 
 
Rishabh, the son of a businessman -- is a student of business administration in a college under a prominent government university in Delhi. He has been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and other charges under Indian Penal Code and Motor Vehicles Act, said senior police officer Pushpendra Kumar.

He leaves two dead and one hurt in his wake

A 21-year-old on his way back from a party was involved in multiple hit-and-run cases on Monday morning. Two people died and one person was critically injured, the police said. Police said Rishabh - a resident of west Delhi's Janakpuri -- was driving his father's Honda City car at a speed of over 100 kmph and hit 3 persons over a 1.5 km stretch before he was stopped and caught. According to the police, the first victim was 40-year-old Kameshwar Prasad, a government employee, who was out for a morning walk. The impact of the speeding car threw him several metres away. But Rishabh did not stop, the police said. He drove on and next hit 40-year-old Santosh, who was cleaning cars in a residential area. He sped away again, driving in the wrong lane, and then hit 67-year-old Ashwani Anand, a property dealer who also was out for a morning walk with a neighbour. CCTV footage recovered from the area showed Mr Anand's accident. In the footage, which surfaced later in the day, Mr Anand could be seen noticing the car and trying to escape by running towards a pavement. But the car did not stop, and hit him. A police patrolling team chased and intercepted Rishabh after covering quite a distance. Police said Rishabh was in such a state that he couldn't even manage to stand up. Santosh, who was critically injured, is battling for his life. The police said he is not in a condition to give his statement. The car, which is registered in Rishabh's father's name, has been seized. The police said they found liquor bottles inside. Rishabh, the son of a businessman -- is a student of business administration in a college under a prominent government university in Delhi. He has been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder and other charges under Indian Penal Code and Motor Vehicles Act, said senior police officer Pushpendra Kumar.

Drunk Delhi Driving: A 21-year-old hits and runs, then hits and runs again, then hits and runs a third time

Eleven people from a Bangkok elementary school were killed when their people carrier flipped over and caught fire after a tyre burst, an official said on Saturday. 
 
The accident took place Friday evening on a motorway in Chonburi province as the teachers and other school staff travelled back to Bangkok from a seminar in Rayong province. 
 
&quot;The van&#39;s tyre burst and it turned over before catching on fire,&quot; an official from Thailand&#39;s Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department told AFP. 
 
Photos published in local media showed the toppled vehicle engulfed in flames on the side of the road. 
 
The passengers were from a small private elementary school in eastern Bangkok. 
 
Four survived the accident with injuries, the disaster official said. 
 
A school employee told AFP the school&#39;s director was driving the vehicle and was among the injured. 
 
Despite relatively good infrastructure, Thailand has the second most dangerous roads in the world in terms of per capita deaths, according to data collected by the World Health Organization (WHO) in a 2015 report. 
 
The WHO estimates about 24,000 people die each year in traffic accidents on Thailand&#39;s roads. 
 
Only Libya records a greater number of fatalities per capita.

School staff from a private elementary school in Bangkok were travelling back from a seminar when a tyre burst, flipping over the vehicle

Eleven people from a Bangkok elementary school were killed when their people carrier flipped over and caught fire after a tyre burst, an official said on Saturday. The accident took place Friday evening on a motorway in Chonburi province as the teachers and other school staff travelled back to Bangkok from a seminar in Rayong province. "The van's tyre burst and it turned over before catching on fire," an official from Thailand's Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department told AFP. Photos published in local media showed the toppled vehicle engulfed in flames on the side of the road. The passengers were from a small private elementary school in eastern Bangkok. Four survived the accident with injuries, the disaster official said. A school employee told AFP the school's director was driving the vehicle and was among the injured. Despite relatively good infrastructure, Thailand has the second most dangerous roads in the world in terms of per capita deaths, according to data collected by the World Health Organization (WHO) in a 2015 report. The WHO estimates about 24,000 people die each year in traffic accidents on Thailand's roads. Only Libya records a greater number of fatalities per capita.

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