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CNA
5 hours ago
- CNA
Two dead after fire breaks out in Toa Payoh flat
SINGAPORE: Two people died after a fire broke out in a flat at Block 173 Toa Payoh Lorong 1 on Tuesday (Jul 22), the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said. SCDF said in a Facebook post it was alerted to the fire at about 7.30pm. 'Upon arrival, the living room of a second-floor unit was on fire. Firefighters entered the smoke-filled unit and extinguished the fire with a water jet,' SCDF said. During firefighting operations, firefighters found two unresponsive people inside the unit. Both were brought out and were pronounced dead at the scene by a paramedic. The cause of the fire is under investigation, SCDF said.
Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Daily Mail
Felix Baumgartner's cause of death revealed after famed daredevil's paraglider crashed down into Italian resort - as report claims freak mid-air accident triggered plunge
Austrian daredevil Felix Baumgartner's cause of death, following his fatal crash during a paraglider ride at an Italian resort. Baumgartner, 56, tragically died at around 4pm local time on Thursday in Italy 's Porto Sant'Elpidio in the province of Fermo when a flight in a motorised paraglider took a fatal turn. The Red Bull-sponsored athlete, who was holidaying with partner Michela Radulescu, flew over Italy's Adriatic coast and crashed into a swimming pool at the Le Mimose holiday camp. Since his untimely death, Attorney General Raffaele Iannella, who is leading the investigation into Baumgartner's death, told BID that autopsies are currently being run on his body, located at the forensic medicine department of nearby Fermo hospital. 'What we know for sure so far: Baumgartner died on impact, his spine fractured in the lower part of his back, and his spinal cord was damaged', he said. Local media has also reported that a freak mid-air accident may have triggered the drop. Investigators reportedly believe that a camera attacked to Baumgartner's paraglider may have fallen into the propellor, causing it to break. They are reportedly looking to gain access to the camera to get a full timeline of the crash. For now, Italy's public prosecutor's office said it could take 40-5 days for any investigations to be completed. It comes after partner Michela Radulesc shared chilling footage of her long-term partner just minutes before the tragic death, tragically adding that she filmed the video 'not knowing that this would be his last flight of his extraordinary life'. Taking to X to post the somber video, Ms Radulescu said: 'For over 12 years I was there for every take off and landing, from skydiving, paragliding, helicopter flights, paramotor to aerobatic shows. 'And when I couldn't be there for some heli flights, we had the WLC code - 'the Wifey Landing Call'. Never missed one. Except …this one.' Describing her partner as 'truly special', she added that he was 'going home now, up there, where he was the happiest ever'. The 55-year-old also thanked the public for both their support and also for helping to 'keep his unique legacy high up'. Baumgartner gained international recognition in 2012 after he leapt from the edge of space in the world's most extreme skydive.
Malay Mail
16 hours ago
- Malay Mail
Local man dies after being crushed by 4WD during repair job in Miri workshop
MIRI, July 22 — A local man has died after he was crushed by a four-wheel-drive vehicle while performing maintenance work at a workshop located behind a petrol station at Piasau here yesterday. Miri District Police Chief ACP Mohd Farhan Lee Abdullah confirmed the incident in a statement, saying a police report was lodged at the Miri Central Police Station following the fatal accident. 'The case is being investigated as a sudden death report (SDR),' he said, adding that the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. He urged members of the public who may have witnessed the incident or have relevant information to come forward and assist in the investigation. They may contact the Miri Central Police Station at 085-427 093 or reach out to Investigating Officer Inspector Nixon Malang at 016-886 5949. Mohd Farhan also advised the public not to speculate on the incident and urged those who have shared graphic images of the deceased on social media to remove them immediately, out of respect for the victim's family and to preserve their dignity. — The Borneo Post
Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
21-year-old Wisconsin woman killed following single-vehicle crash, under investigation
HARTFORD, Wis. (WFRV) – Deputies in eastern Wisconsin are investigating a single-vehicle crash that left a 21-year-old woman dead on Thursday night. According to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, deputies got multiple reports of a single-vehicle crash around 9:45 p.m. on July 17. First responders from multiple agencies responded to the scene in the area of County Trunk K and Kettle Moraine Road in Hartford, where they found one victim, a 21-year-old woman from Hartford. Dump truck crash in Wisconsin spills gravel, diesel fuel and hospitalizes both drivers Life-saving efforts were performed at the scene; however, the woman was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Assisting agencies included the Slinger Police Department, Hartford Fire and Rescue, and St. Lawrence Fire Department. The crash remains under investigation by the Washington County Sheriff's Office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
‘Makes zero sense': Outrage after accused drunk driver in fatal Las Vegas crash only faces DUI charge
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A driver who reportedly failed a sobriety test after he hit and killed a motorcyclist was only charged with driving under the influence and not death, according to court records. 8 News Now has confirmed the driver of the pick-up truck accused of striking 35-year-old Kyle Burrell was Carlos Roberto Hernandez. 'Totally avoidable': Friends upset after losing Las Vegas man in crash involving suspected drunk driver Burrell was riding his motorcycle on July 4 around midnight. He was getting off the North Durango exit on the 215 when a speeding driver in a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado crashed into him, according to Nevada State Police Highway Patrol. The impact reportedly sent Burrell off his bike. Nevada Highway Patrol said he died at a hospital as a result of the crash injuries. 'Makes zero sense as to why the defendant was only charged with just a DUI misdemeanor,' Ofelia Markarian, Burrell's attorney, said. 'This is a clear situation where it's a DUI resulting in a fatality. It makes zero sense. I've never seen anything like this.' According to court documents 8 News Now obtained, Hernandez had 'red bloodshot watery eyes' and a strong smell of an 'intoxicating beverage.' Police also observed two green Buzz Balls next to his truck. A witness who was first on the scene provided 8 News Now with video of the crash. They previously said Hernandez was tossing the Buzz Balls out of his vehicle right after he crashed. Hernandez admitted to marijuana usage at UMC Trauma, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. 'The defendant was charged with a misdemeanor DUI. He was released on his own recognizance, meaning he did not have to post bail, when he just killed somebody,' Markarian said. Given all the facts investigators collected at the scene, Markarian said authorities dropped the ball in not charging Hernandez with DUI resulting in death. 'I've never seen a situation where a defendant is undercharged, with the amount of evidence that we have in this case,' she said. 'We have a dead body.' In court documents, investigators with Nevada State Police Highway Patrol stated if Hernandez is found at fault, the charges would 'possibly be upgraded to DUI resulting in death.' In a statement, Hernandez's attorney Paola Armeni told 8 News Now: 'While the loss of life is always tragic, an investigation is ongoing and we should be careful not to rush to judgment when all the facts are unknown.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
