fatal accidents
Deadly Hong Kong Highrise Fire Exposes Dangers of Traditional Bamboo Scaffolding Practices
Nov 27, 2025 03:30 pm CST
Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades has claimed 55 lives and cast a spotlight on the territory's continued reliance on flammable bamboo scaffolding and mesh for construction work. Despite mainland China's transition to metal alternatives, Hong Kong maintains this centuries-old tradition despite recurring safety incidents and mounting evidence of fire hazards in residential complexes.
2 Maharashtra Teens Die In Accident, Protesters Garland Potholes In Nashik
Sep 17, 2025 04:07 pm CST
Hemant Patil and Mahendra Fating, both 19, died in road accidents after their bike skidded due to potholes.