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University of Benin Building Collapse: All Students Rescued, Investigation Underway

The Edo State Government has confirmed that all students trapped in a collapsed three-storey building near the University of Benin have been successfully rescued. Fortunately, there were no fatalitie...

Super Typhoon Yagi Causes Bridge Collapse in Northern Vietnam and Widespread Destruction

Northern Vietnam faced severe devastation over the weekend due to Super Typhoon Yagi, one of the strongest storms to hit the region in decades. With winds reaching up to 126 mph (203 km/h), the typho...

Dam Collapse in Sudan: Catastrophic Flooding Leaves 30 Dead, 150 Missing

A tragic incident has unfolded in Arbaat, Sudan, on August 27th, where the collapse of a dam has led to the deaths of at least 30 people, with over 150 still missing. This disaster has had a devastat...

Unstable Terrain: Landslide Devastates Teesta Dam Power Station in Sikkim

A massive landslide recently struck the Teesta Stage 5 power station in Sikkim, India, highlighting the vulnerability of infrastructure to natural disasters. The landslide, which occurred early on a...

Bridge Collapses in Bihar: A Wake-Up Call for Infrastructure Resilience

Increasing Incidents of Bridge Collapses in Extreme Weather The alarming frequency of bridge collapses in Bihar, India, has raised serious concerns about the safety and resilience of critical infras...

Tragedy at Scampia: A Call for Urgent Urban Redevelopment

Fatal Walkway Collapse at Naples Housing Complex A devastating incident unfolded at the Le Vele di Scampia housing complex on the outskirts of Naples, where a third-floor walkway at Vela Celeste par...

Catastrophic Bridge Collapse in Shaanxi: 15 Dead Amidst Severe Flooding

In Shaanxi province, a bridge collapse tragically resulted in the deaths of at least 15 people. The incident underscores the urgent need for robust infrastructure planning and emergency response stra...

Government of India Orders Nationwide Structural Strength Inspections for All Airports after Delhi Airport T1 incident

The recent roof collapse at Delhi Airport's Terminal 1 (T1) has highlighted critical concerns regarding structural integrity and safety at one of India's busiest airports. This incident, resulting in...

Wood Floor Truss Collapse: A Comprehensive Case Study

The Incident On October 20, 2018, a tragic event occurred at The Woodlands at Clemson. The clubhouse floor collapsed early on a Sunday morning, during an annual homecoming weekend party, resulting in...

Construction crane segment collapses onto downtown Florida bridge

A section of a construction crane collapsed onto a downtown Fort Lauderdale bridge, where it hit two cars on the afternoon of Thursday, April 4, 2024. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue (FLFR) released a s...

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