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Khaleej Times
13 hours ago
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Sharjah: 13 students, 1 teacher injured as 2 school buses collide on E311
Thirteen students and one teacher were injured as two school buses collided on E311 around 3pm on Monday. Emergency teams reached the accident site within 13 minutes and responded quickly to the incident.
Russia Today
7 days ago
- Climate
- Russia Today
Turkish Mediterranean coast rattled by 5.8-magnitude quake (VIDEOS)
A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Marmaris area of southwestern Türkiye in the early hours of Tuesday, injuring 69 people and resulting in the death of a 14-year-old girl, according to Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya. In early 2023, the country was hit by a devastating earthquake that claimed tens of thousands of lives. According to the Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the earthquake originated in the Mediterranean Sea. The epicenter was located 10.43km from the Mugla district of Marmaris, at a depth of 67.91km. In addition to southwestern Türkiye, tremors were felt across parts of southern Greece and the coastal areas of the Aegean Sea, local reports said. A 14-year-old girl in Fethiye died due to a panic attack, despite medical efforts, the interior minister said in a post on X. He added that dozens of people were injured after attempting to jump from heights during the chaos caused by the quake in Mugla Province and surrounding districts. ⚠️ Earthquake Alert: Turkey 🇹🇷At least 69 people injured after jumping out of buildings in panic during a 5.9–6.0 magnitude earthquake off Marmaris, Turkey — governor struck at 2:17 AM, ~26 km south of the safe, Türkiye. 🇹🇷#Earthquake#Marmaris… Yerlikaya noted that field assessments are ongoing under the coordination of the governor, with the AFAD and all relevant institutions actively involved. Emergency teams remain on alert in case of aftershocks. Videos circulating on social media show people in cafes fleeing in panic. Interior cameras show furniture shaking, and another video shows crowds gathering in a park to keep away from buildings. Türkiye lies along two major fault lines, making earthquakes a frequent occurrence in the region.5/A 5.8-magnitude earthquake struck the Dodecanese Islands-Turkey border. At least seven people were injured in Marmaris, Turkey, while trying to escape homes in panic. No serious damage reported.#Greece#deprem#σεισμός# In April, a 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck beneath the Sea of Marmara, sending tremors rippling across the region, including Türkiye's most populous city, Istanbul; 359 people were injured as a result, and one person died due to a heart attack. Now: Citizen's security camera captures the powerful impact of a 5.8 magnitude earthquake shaking Muğla, Turkey 🇹🇷 # On February 6, 2023, a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the country, followed by a second powerful quake, claiming the lives of at least 53,000 people in Türkiye and causing widespread destruction across 11 southern and southeastern provinces, flattening buildings and severely damaging infrastructure. In neighboring Syria, the quakes resulted in the deaths of around 6,000 people.
Times of Oman
24-03-2025
- Climate
- Times of Oman
Thousands evacuated as wildfires continue to spread in western Japan
Tokyo: Firefighters in western Japan are continuing their efforts to extinguish forest fires that broke out in Okayama and Ehime prefectures, forcing around 2,800 people to evacuate their homes, amid growing fears that the flames could spread to other residential areas. Aerial footage showed Ground Self-Defense Force helicopters participating in the firefighting efforts, according to Kyodo News. The fires, which broke out on Sunday, burned about 250 hectares of land in the cities of Okayama and Tamano, while the fires in Ehime had consumed 119 hectares in Imabari by this morning. Although no injuries have been reported so far, local authorities reported the burning of several homes in Okayama Prefecture. Emergency teams are continuing to assess the damage and take additional measures to protect residents and prevent the situation from worsening. Japan regularly suffers from forest fires, especially during dry seasons with strong winds. The climatic factors and mountainous terrain make fires spread quickly and are difficult to control.
