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Brake Failure Tragedy: Cement Truck Catastrophe Claims Lives in Abuja

Abuja, Nigeria — A devastating accident on Friday at the Karu bridge in Abuja resulted in multiple fatalities and severe traffic disruptions, marking yet another tragic incident in this busy area of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). Authorities reported that the disaster occurred when a truck carrying cement lost control while navigating the steep descent of Kugbo hill, colliding with numerous vehicles. Eyewitnesses described scenes of chaos as the truck, unable to stop due to …

Tragic Collapse at Odisha Cement Factory Traps Workers, Prompting Urgent Rescue Mission

Rajgangpur, India — A catastrophic incident at the Dalmia Cement Factory in Sundargarh district resulted in a coal hopper’s collapse, trapping approximately a dozen workers, authorities said Tuesday. The collapse sparked a massive search and rescue operation, with fears of additional casualties looming as emergency services combed through the debris. At the time of the accident, workers, including several women, were performing duties beneath the massive coal storage unit when it suddenly gave way, engulfing …