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The Sun
a day ago
- General
- The Sun
Plane crash in Kenya kills at least 6 after charity's medical jet smashes into neighbourhood and erupts in fireball
SIX people have died after a medical light aircraft crashed into a residential area in Kenya, according to reports. The plane took of from Nairobi's Wilson airport on Thursday afternoon, according to Reuters. 1 .
The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Motorist, 81, pressed accelerator in error and hit retired couple, inquest told
An 81-year-old motorist pressed his accelerator pedal 'in error' and hit a retired couple at high speed, an inquest has heard. Stephen Burch and Katherine Burch, both 65, had no time to react as Humphrey Pickering failed to negotiate a sharp bend and lost control of his powerful Audi A8 automatic car. The former vicar and charity worker, from Alcester, Warwickshire, suffered multiple injuries and were pronounced dead at the scene of the collision in the popular North Wales seaside town Beaumaris. Ex-librarian Mr Pickering, from Colwyn Bay, also died at the scene in Alma Street, as his car went on to collide with the front of a house on the afternoon of August 28 last year. He was not wearing his seat-belt and sustained fatal chest injuries. Caernarfon Coroner's Court heard that Mr Pickering had earlier tried to pull slowly out of a tight parking space off the seafront near to the Bulkeley Hotel, to allow enough room for his wife, Margaret, to get into the vehicle's passenger side. An eyewitness told the court the grey Audi suddenly 'lurched forward' and the driver 'appeared to panic' before the car 'shot off down the road'. CCTV footage showed the Audi initially accelerate 'abruptly' into a group of four pedestrians, knocking down two people who escaped with minor injuries. Meilir Hywel, forensic collision investigator for North Wales Police, said Mr Pickering's car continued to accelerate on Alma Street and narrowly missed colliding with two vehicles. Mr Pickering then lost control of the Audi on a 90 degrees right bend. Pre-crash data recovered from the vehicle showed the accelerator pedal was repeatedly pressed and the brake pedal was not activated. The Audi reached a speed of 55mph, in a 20mph zone, in the seconds before the collision, the court heard. Mr Hywel concluded the sudden acceleration was because of 'pedal misapplication in applying the accelerator instead of the brake pedal in error'. He said: 'He was then unable to correct his error while driving a powerful vehicle.' One of Mr and Mrs Burch's three children, Sarah Packwood, told the inquest her parents were both of 'deep Christian faith'. Her mother was a talented musician and baker who 'always put others first' and was 'passionate about serving her community', while her father 'actively shared his faith throughout his life' and was an 'avid sports fan'. She said her family has raised concerns about the age of Mr Pickering and his ability to drive a brand new powerful vehicle. Mr Pickering's daughter, Helen Baxter, said the father-of-two was an 'active member of the community' who was 'out in the garden every day in all weathers' and had 'good' mental agility. She said Mr Pickering was a librarian in Oldham before he set up his own business in automated library services, which led to him working around the world. She said he had five holidays booked for 2024 'which was normal for him as he loved to travel'. Senior coroner for north-west Wales, Kate Robertson, said she was satisfied the 'most likely explanation' for the collision was the 'pedal missapplication which has led to a sudden and unintended acceleration'. She told both families: 'There are no words that I can say that will ease the pain and suffering you will no doubt be feeling, have felt and will continue to feel, but you have all acted with huge dignity. 'I am incredibly sorry for your loss in these tragic circumstances.'
Zawya
2 days ago
- Politics
- Zawya
Uganda: Member of Parliament (MP) demand govt action on roads and road safety amid accidents
The country's poor state of road infrastructure and rising fatalities dominated the plenary sitting in Parliament, with MPs demanding urgent action from government to address funding gaps, stalled road works and worsening road safety conditions. During plenary on Wednesday, 6 August 2025, Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, led the call for a more proactive and comprehensive approach to both road maintenance and safety, following a series of tragic road accidents including one along the Hoima–Buliisa Road in Kigorobya on Tuesday night that claimed the lives of at least 20 traders and left others injured. 'As we strive to improve the state of roads, we should also emphasise road safety,' said Among. She cited the 2024 Annual Crime Report by the Uganda Police Force, which recorded 25,107 road crashes and 25,808 casualties. Among warned that unsafe road conditions combined with reckless behaviour and weak enforcement have created a deadly combination. Lawmakers expressed alarm over the state of roads across the country, citing dilapidated stretches, stalled projects, delayed compensation, and failure by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to utilise allocated budgets. Kyaka Central MP Hon. Bright Amooti lamented the state of the Kyegegwa–Kakumiro Road, where over 15 trucks remain parked due to impassable conditions. 'That road has been controlled by the Fort Portal station of UNRA and it is no longer in action,' he said. Hon. Gorreth Namugga (NUP, Mawogola South) demanded immediate funding for critical needs, including Shs1.1 trillion in arrears and Shs850 billion for periodic maintenance. 'We are here for money. We are not here to lament,' she stressed. Responding to the concerns, Minister for Works and Transport, Gen. Edward Katumba Wamala, warned of escalating fiscal losses if the maintenance backlog is not addressed urgently. 'Rehabilitation costs about Shs2.59 billion per kilometer, three times the cost of periodic maintenance. Failure to act could result in a preventable loss of up to Shs180 billion,' Katumba said. He revealed the Ministry faces a Shs2.472 trillion funding gap for the financial year 2025/2026, including Shs1.071 trillion in arrears and Shs443 billion needed for land acquisition. As of July 2025, 27 road projects; 18 government-funded and nine donor-supported—have stalled or slowed due to delayed payments and lack of counterpart funding. Contractors, he added, have now been engaged for roads including Mityana–Mubende, Nebbi–Arua, Ishaka–Mbarara, and Mpondwe. In response to complaints about Kyegegwa–Kyenjojo Road, a road unit previously working on Jinja Road has been redeployed to rehabilitate the affected stretch. Speaker Among, however, raised broader concerns about road quality and Uganda's dependency on external funding. 'Most roads we have do not last. And by the time we are rehabilitating them, we are still paying loans for their construction,' she said, referencing a recent presidential directive against over-reliance on donor financing. Among listed several once functional roads now in disrepair including Mityana–Mubende, Mukono–Jinja, Ibanda–Mbarara and Mbarara–Ishaka, and revealed that President Museveni had directed the Minister of Finance to allocate Shs3.2 trillion specifically for these roads. Minister Katumba also noted that 23 regional stations had become operational following staff absorption issues, and these are expected to bolster ongoing road maintenance efforts. The conversation quickly turned to road safety, with MPs warning that poor infrastructure, reckless driving, inadequate signage, and unregulated transport systems were exacerbating the crisis. Kalungu West MP, Hon. Joseph Ssewungu, called on the Committee on Physical Infrastructure to prioritise road markings and signage to improve visibility, especially at night. Rakai District Woman MP, Hon. Juliet Kinyamatama, proposed the development of a more affordable and reliable transportation system for traders, blaming current business transport costs for dangerous improvisation. State Minister for Internal Affairs, Hon. David Muhoozi, acknowledged serious gaps in road safety enforcement and promised a multi-faceted strategy. 'There are good traffic officers, but also bad apples. We are considering a road safety inspection unit and expanding CCTV coverage to monitor rogue behaviour,' he told the House. Speaker Among said that it is now Parliament's role to make a follow-up and ensure that the issue of the roads are worked on. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Parliament of the Republic of Uganda.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Two dead and one missing after tourist boat capsized off Bali
Two people were killed in a serious boating accident off Bali on Tuesday. One crew member is still missing. 80 people were on board, including tourists from Australia.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
4 Western New Yorkers found dead in West Virginia after crash
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Four people reported missing from Buffalo were found dead Saturday night in West Virginia after a vehicle crash, the Marshall County Sheriff's Office announced. The victims were identified by officials as retired local doctor Kishore Divan, Asha Divan, Shailesh Divan and Gita Divan. Officials said their vehicle was found at 9:30 p.m. off a steep embankment along Big Wheeling Creek Road in Wheeling, which is about 20 miles from the Pennsylvania border. First responders were reportedly on the scene for over five hours. 'Dr. Kishore Divan was a former member of Kaleida Health's Medical/Dental Staff,' Kaleida Health said in a statement. 'Our deepest condolences are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.' The investigation remains ongoing. WIVB News 4 reached out to the Marshall County Sheriff's Office for more information and are waiting to hear back. This is a developing story. Check back for updates. Latest Local News Winning Powerball ticket worth $50K sold in Cheektowaga 4 Western New Yorkers found dead in West Virginia after crash Deputies perform life-saving CPR after Bills practice National Guardsman accused of trying to smuggle contraband Along 4 The Hike: Beaver Meadow Nature Preserve Katie Skoog joined the News 4 team in April 2024. She is a graduate from the University at Buffalo. You can view more of her work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
