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Crowds evacuated as four die on Dreamworld Australia park ride

Crowds evacuated as four die on Dreamworld Australia park ride

Four people have died in an accident on a Dreamworld amusement park ride on the Gold Coast, Australia, on 25 October. The park in Coomera was closed and hundreds evacuated. It is believed the people were on the Thunder River Rapids family ride, considered one of the more gentle attractions that allows children as young as two on it. Park officials said that the ride malfunctioned which caused two people to be ejected from the ride, with another two people caught inside. Oct 25, 2016
Malta: Five killed in twin propellor plane crash

Malta: Five killed in twin propellor plane crash

Five people have been killed after a twin propeller plane crashed shortly after take-off. The aircraft was believed to have been used by officials with Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency. The reason behind the crash was not immediately clear. Oct 24, 2016
Double decker bus crashes into railway bridge in Tottenham leaving 26 people injured

Double decker bus crashes into railway bridge in Tottenham leaving 26 people injured

At least 21 were injured when a double decker buys crashed into a bridge in London.Fire crews rescued three people who were trapped on the top deck. The incident happened early on Saturday morning. The bus was privately owned and used for parties.A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: Five passengers were taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service and 21 people were treated at the scene. The brigade was called at 4.05am and the incident was over at 5.44am. Oct 22, 2016
At least 55 people dead as overloaded train derails in Cameroon

At least 55 people dead as overloaded train derails in Cameroon

At least 53 people were killed when a train derailed in Cameroon.Many more were injured and the death toll is expected to rise.The train had been overcrowded before the accident. Eight additional wagons had been added to the normally nine-wagon train to accommodate extra passengers. Oct 22, 2016
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