Tag: Transportation accidents
Man fleeing Fort Wayne police crashes car, killing 3
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A man fleeing officers at a high rate of speed crashed his car, killing himself and two passengers, Fort Wayne...
In quiet coastal town, ‘unassuming’ man turned racist killer
WINTHROP, Mass. — Residents of a secluded, Boston-area coastal community are trying to come to terms with the shooting death of two Black residents...
Edmunds demystifies advanced driver aids in new vehicles
There’s some hesitancy from the public regarding the future of self-driving cars; a survey by Autolist says that most shoppers are split about whether...
As the Titanic decays, expedition will monitor deterioration
The Titanic is disappearing. The iconic ocean liner that was sunk by an iceberg is now slowly succumbing to metal-eating bacteria: holes pervade the...
Torrential rain hits German leading to accidents, floods
BERLIN — Thunderstorms hit Germany late Monday and torrential rain poured down on southern and western parts of the country leading to dozens of...
US agency orders automated vehicle makers to report crashes
DETROIT — The U.S. government's highway safety agency has ordered automakers to report any crashes involving fully autonomous vehicles or partially automated driver assist...
Witnesses: Car struck by train in Chicago drove past gates
CHICAGO — Witnesses told investigators that a car in which three people were killed when it was struck by a Metra train in Chicago...
2 adults, 1 child killed after train hits vehicle in Chicago
CHICAGO — Two adults and a child were killed after a Metra train struck their vehicle Sunday in Chicago, officials said.
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Boeing’s next airplane likely to be delayed by FAA concerns
Federal regulators have indicated they likely won't certify Boeing's next airliner until 2023 because of questions about changes the aircraft manufacturer is making in...
Tunisian navy rescues 178 migrants, recovers 2 bodies
TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisian naval forces recovered two bodies and picked up 178 migrants from the Mediterranean on Sunday after the boats transporting them...