There was a fire on board the bulk carrier MORNINGSTAR on June 20, 2021. At the time, the vessel had just left Pohang Port, Korea. It is believed the fire began in the vessel's engine room. At this point the cause of the fire has not been determined. It is unknown...
Month: June 2021
Fire on Container Ship MSC Teresa
There was a fire on board the container ship MSC Teresa on June 16, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in the English Channel, en route from Sines, Portugal to Le Havre, France. It is believed the fire began in the vessel's engine room, and extinguished by crew...
New Mexico Hot Air Balloon Crash – 4 Killed, 1 Injured
There was a deadly hot air balloon crash in Albuquerque, New Mexico on June 26, 2021. The balloon, a Cameron 0-120, crashed in a west Albuquerque neighborhood after striking power lines. The balloon caught fire after crashing to the ground. Four people on board...
Train Strikes Minivan in East Chicago – 3 Dead, 3 Injured
There was a major crash involving a train and a passenger vehicle in East Chicago, Indiana on June 26, 2021. The 2005 Honda Odyssey minivan was traveling north bound on 4600 Euclid early Saturday morning. According to police, the train crossing's signals, lights and...
Bell Helicopter Crashes in Talladega County, AL – One Dead
There was a helicopter crash in Talladega County, Alabama on June 25, 2021. The helicopter, a Bell OH-58A, crashed in Alpine, AL while conducting spraying operations. Early reports indicate the helicopter may have struck power lines before crashing. The pilot, who...
Reports Warned of Damage Years Prior to Florida Condo Building Collapse
New reports released by the city of Surfside, Florida confirm there was major structural damage to the Champlain Towers South at least back in 2018. The reports come out as search and rescue operations at the residential building in Miami Beach continue in an attempt...
Contractor Killed in Fall at South Park, PA Worksite
A worker was killed in an accident at a South Park Township, Pennsylvania construction site on June 23, 2021. During the incident, work was being performed on the roof of the Agricultural Building at the South Park fairgrounds. During this process, the contractor...
Major Crash involving 18-wheeler on I-10 in Beaumont, Texas
There was a major crash involving an 18-wheeler in Beaumont, Texas on June 24, 2021. The accident occurred on Interstate 10 Eastbound near Willow. The accident involved at least one big rig, which burst into flames, and multiple passenger vehicles. Reports indicate...
Engine Room Fire on MSC MESSINA – One Missing
There was a fire on board the container ship MSC Messina on June 24, 2021. At the time, the vessel was in the Indian Ocean. It is believed the vessel was sailing without containers at the time. At this point the cause of the fire has not been determined. One crew...
American Aviation AA-1A Plane Crash in Cleburne, Texas – Two Dead
There was a small plane crash in Cleburne, Texas on June 24, 2021. The plane, an American Aviation AA-1A, crashed after departing from the Cleburne Airport. Two passengers on board were killed in the crash. There have been a number of recent plane crashes in 2021. ...