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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
British woman is killed and her husband left fighting for life after SUV crashes into bakery in Kos
A British woman has been killed and her husband left fighting for his life after an SUV crashed into a bakery on a Greek island. The driver reportedly lost control of his vehicle before slamming into the building in Tigaki, Kos, shattering the windows and dragging the couple along. The pair were sitting at tables outside the bakery when the large 4x4 came barreling towards them, local media reports. They had been holidaying on the tourist hotspot island before the nightmare unfolded yesterday afternoon. The driver had just left work and was on his way to the bakery when disaster struck, according to local news outlet Mega. Both the couple and the driver were left injured after he struck the shop's window. All three were rushed to hospital, where the woman succumbed to her injuries and died. Her husband remains in critical condition, while the driver suffered only minor injuries. A bakery worker told local news that the driver was turning towards the building when he appeared to lose control of the vehicle. She said: 'The driver was in a state of shock, clutching his head, shouting "what happened, what did I do?"' The Traffic Police in Kos have since launched an investigation into the crash. It comes after a British tourist was killed in India when a car driving 'in a rash and negligent manner' lost control and plowed into him and his wife. Harish Solanki, 86, was crushed against a compound wall at the picturesque town of Candolim last month, local media reported. His 81-year-old wife, Chandrakanta, was in critical condition after sustaining grievous injuries and being taken to a nearby hospital. The Traffic Police in Kos have since launched an investigation into the crash. Driver Vicky Jain, 48, was arrested after hitting the couple with his rental car, said to have taken extensive damage from the incident. Police said he was on the main road through Candolim to nearby Calangute when he veered onto the wrong side of the carriageway and hit the couple. Authorities understand that the couple had just left their hotel and were walking on the side of the road when they were struck. Solanki died in hospital that evening, while his wife was undergoing treatment at a medical centre and remained in critical condition. The incident reportedly occurred near the Fisherman's Cover Restaurant on Friday April 25. Both were rushed to the Candolim Primary Health Centre before being taken to the Goa Medical College (GMC) hospital in Bambolim due to the severity of their injuries. Police have contacted the family of the British nationals and are understood to have launched an investigation. The driver was identified as 48-year-old Vicky Omprakash Jain from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Daijiworld reports. He was arrested by Calangute police following a complaint. MailOnline contacted the Foreign Office for comment. Candolim is a small town in the state of Goa, home to sandy beaches and colonial architecture built by the Portuguese. Calangute, a coastal village to the south, is a popular tourist destination and the home of Bruno Coutinho, former captain of the Indian national football team.
Independent Singapore
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Independent Singapore
20-year-old motorcyclist dies in Geylang car crash, after running red light and trying to evade police roadbloack
- Advertisement - SINGAPORE; A 20-year-old motorcyclist died after a crash involving a car in Geylang in the early hours of Wednesday (May 28), following an attempt to evade a police roadblock. The fatal accident took place at around 1.50am along Guillemard Road, near the junction with Geylang Road. In a statement, the police said Traffic Police (TP) officers were conducting a roadblock in the direction of Paya Lebar Road when they noticed a motorcycle stopping some distance away. When TP officers approached the motorcyclist, he rode forward, dashed through the roadblock and failed to stop at the red light at the junction of Guillemard Road and Geylang Road, the police said. - Advertisement - Moments later, the motorcyclist collided with a car. Photographs circulating on social media show the aftermath of the crash, with a white car flipped on its side against the kerb. Debris was scattered across the road. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) confirmed that two people were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital. The motorcyclist was conveyed unconscious and later succumbed to his injuries. The 64-year-old driver of the car was also taken to hospital and is reported to be conscious. Police investigations are ongoing.
CNA
5 days ago
- General
- CNA
Motorcyclist dies after evading roadblock and crashing into car in Geylang
SINGAPORE: A 20-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into a car while attempting to evade a police roadblock in Geylang in the early hours of Wednesday (May 28). Traffic Police (TP) officers were conducting a roadblock along Guillemard Road towards Paya Lebar Road at about 1.50am when they spotted a motorcycle stopping before the roadblock point, said the police on Thursday. "When TP officers approached the motorcyclist, he rode forward, dashed through the roadblock and failed to stop at the red light at the junction of Guillemard Road and Geylang Road," the police said. The motorcycle then collided with a car. Photos and videos shared on social media show a white car flipped onto its side on the road. A motorcycle lay near the centre of the junction, surrounded by debris. The motorcyclist was taken unconscious to the hospital, where he later died. The driver of the car, a 64-year-old man, was taken to the hospital conscious, the police said. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said two people were taken to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Indian Express
Delhi's danger zones: Hamdard Nagar, UER 3 make it to list of 78 ‘dark spots'
A total of 78 dark spots have been identified across the city this year by the Delhi Traffic Police. While some areas — Dhaula Kuan, Ashram Chowk, Ring Road, Mayapuri Chowk and Peeragarhi Chowk — are on the list again this time, there are some new entrants too, like Urban Extension Road (UER) 3 near Yashobhoomi Centre and Hamdard Nagar. There are 35 dark spots, or accident-prone zones, in Traffic Zone 1, which comprises the Central, Eastern and Northern Ranges. And 43 'dark spots in the South, West and New Delhi ranges, which constitute Traffic Zone 2. The Traffic Police will now write to the DCPs of the respective areas to take measures to counter frequent accidents. A traffic police officer said black spots are identified based on the concentration of accidents at a specific place, and where some form of remedial measure can be introduced to reduce them. According to the police, a 'black spot' is a 500-metre diameter area where either three fatal accidents occur, or 10 accidents (fatal or simple) happen, in a given year. Accident-prone areas In New Delhi, West Delhi, and South Delhi ranges, the most accident-prone areas are Sarai Kale Khan, Rajokri Flyover, near Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, Ashram Chowk, Dwarka Sector 23, and Zakhira Flyover, among others. The total number of accidents in these black spots in 2024- 25 (till May) was 371, with 145 being fatal. Last year, the total number of accidents in the whole of Traffic Zone 2 was 1,013, traffic police data showed. Sarai Kale Khan saw 20 accidents; Rajokri flyover had 16 accidents; Urban Extension Road (UER) 3 road near Yashobhoomi Centre and Qutubgarh Road witnessed 12 accidents each; and Zakhira Flyover saw 11 accidents. The highest number of fatal accidents among the three ranges was at Rajokri Flyover and UER 3 (Yashobhoomi Centre), with 7 accidents each. Qutubgarh road, Zakhira flyover, and the signal near Pul Prahaldpur saw five fatal accidents each, data showed. The numbers – The New Delhi range saw 70 fatal accidents in 2024. In the first five months of 2025, till May 15, the range saw 71 fatal accidents. – In the Southern range, fatal accidents in 2024 were 73, while in 2025 till May 15, it was 64. – In the Western range, fatal accidents in 2024 were 132, while in 2025, it was 111. – In 2025, till May 15, the number of accidents in Traffic Zone 2 stood at 942. – Among the blackspots in Traffic Zone 1, NH 24 and NH 44 had three fatal incidents each. 'We are going to initiate regular road safety audits to point out defects in road engineering and lighting, and coordinate with certain civic agencies like the Public Works Department to reduce accidents in the area. We are also in the process of writing to district DCPs to help reduce fatal accident numbers near black spots,' Special CP (Traffic) Ajay Chaudhary said. Additional CP (Traffic) Dinesh Kumar Gupta said regular awareness campaigns would also be undertaken near these black spots, which will focus on speeding and safety measures.
India Today
6 days ago
- India Today
Bengaluru couple fined after video of ‘indecent act' through car sunroof goes viral
A Bengaluru couple has been fined by the Traffic Police after they were filmed engaging in 'indecent behaviour' through the sunroof of a moving car. The incident occurred in the city's Trinity Road on Tuesday, May 27, while the couple was returning home after having dinner in of the act, filmed by other motorists trailing behind the vehicle, were soon circulated on social media. An X handle named 'Karnataka Portfolio' shared the clip, tagging the police and criticising the act as both a road hazard and a poor example to the public. The footage showed the couple leaning out of the sunroof while the car was in motion, drawing concerns over road safety and adherence to traffic response to the video, police traced the vehicle owner using the Karnataka registration number and issued a fine of Rs 1,500. This included Rs 1,000 for dangerous driving and an additional Rs 500 for general traffic violations. Authorities reiterated that such behaviour not only endangers those directly involved but also puts other road users at risk. The incident follows a similar episode reported on April 12, 2025, in which another young couple was caught on camera engaging in inappropriate public behaviour at the Madavara metro station platform. That video, also shared by the 'Karnataka Portfolio' account, captured the couple in intimate acts in the presence of other passengers, prompting public outrage and raising further questions about public conduct and by Rahen Philip IN THIS STORY#Bengaluru#Karnataka
