There was a deadly crash involving an 18-wheeler in Dallas, Texas on January 4, 2023. The crash occurred on Interstate 635 (LBJ Freeway) near Hillcrest Road. A Fed-Ex 18-wheeler rolled over onto its side and struck a concrete barrier on the highway. Reports...
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Two Vessels Boarded and Robbed by Pirates in Bay of Campeche
Pirates recently attacked two vessels in the Bay of Campeche. On December 28, 2022, the anchor handling vessel Bourbon Artabaze was boarded by pirates. The following day, another vessel the Bourbon Alienor was also attacked. According to local reports, pirates were...
The Unspoken Hazard: Navigating the Risk of Amputation in Construction Accidents
In the construction industry, where the buzz of saws and the clang of metal are part of the daily symphony, workers navigate a landscape filled with inherent risks. Among these, the risk of amputation stands out as a particularly devastating outcome of construction...
Cleanup Efforts Continue for Oil Spill in Corpus Christi Bay
There was an oil spill due to a ruptured pipeline in Corpus Christi Bay on December 25, 2022. According to reports, a pipeline located near the Flint Hills Resources Ingleside facility ruptured in at least three places. Although initially it was reported that only...
Tackling the Threat of Jackknife Accidents Involving 18-Wheelers
Jackknife accidents, where a large truck such as an 18-wheeler folds at the articulation point between the cab and the trailer, are highly dangerous events on our roads. These accidents can lead to multi-vehicle pile-ups, significant property damage, and severe or...
Deadly Scaffolding Collapse in Charlotte, North Carolina
There was a deadly accident at a construction project in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 2, 2023. According to reports, there was a scaffolding collapse at a luxury high-rise project. Multiple workers fell 70 feet to the ground below as a result. At least...
Baggage Handler Killed in Accident at Montgomery, Alabama Airport
There was a deadly accident in Montgomery, Alabama on December 31, 2022. According to reports, a baggage handler was sucked into the engine of an American Airlines plane waiting at a gate at the airport. The plane was scheduled to depart to Dallas, Texas. The...
The Black Box and its Crucial Role in Airplane Crash Investigations
In crashes involving commercial airplanes, the black box provides invaluable data that help investigators figure out what happened. Traveling by air is popular with many people here in Houston for the reason that they can travel anywhere they want to go and arrive in...
Piper PA-24-260 Comanche Plane Crash in Athens, Georgia
There was a small plane crash in Athens, Georgia on December 29, 2022. The plane, a single-engine Piper PA-24-260 Comanche, crashed shortly after departing from the Athens-Ben Epps Airport. After taking off, the pilot reported a loss of engine power and attempted to...
18-Wheeler Accident in Travis County, Texas
There was an accident involving an 18-wheeler near Austin, Texas on December 28, 2022. The crash occurred at southbound State Highway 130 and FM 973 between an 18-wheeler and an SUV. Both vehicles rolled over after the crash. The 18-wheeler was carrying a load of...

