US Apache helicopter ‘goes down’ near Strait of Hormuz with crew members rescued
The Strait of Hormuz has remained a persistent source of tension in the US–Iran conflict. A US helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, US President Trump has confirmed. Speaking to journalists after Monday night’s NBA Finals, where he received a frosty reception, the US President said: “The pilots are fine. Yeah. “Nobody […]
1 month ago
Child airlifted to hospital and in critical condition after Westmeath car crash
The collision involved a car and a female child pedestrian. A female child is in critical condition after a car crash that occurred in Westmeath on Wednesday (22 April). Shortly before 7.30pm, Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to a collision involving a pedestrian and a car on the L6821 at Killallon Road in Clonmellon. […]
3 months ago
Major Dublin city street closed after ‘serious’ crash
Road users have been asked to avoid the area, while Luas services have been affected. Abbey Street in Dublin city centre has been closed following a “serious” crash. In a statement, Gardaí said the road traffic collision occurred at the junction of Abbey Street and O’Connell Street in Dublin 1. Gardai and emergency services are […]
3 months ago
Man causes crash after painting realistic tunnel under bridge
The crazy prank was labelled both ‘dangerous’ and ‘genius’ by locals. Police are looking for a man who caused a crash after painting a tunnel under a bridge. The bizarre prank went viral when someone painted a so-called ‘hyperrealistic’ tunnel with a roadrunner on the wall of a bridge. However, it was reported in 2016 […]
1 year ago
Irish tourist killed after car overturns in Bolivia
The incident occurred on Friday. An Irish tourist has been killed in Bolivia after a car overturned. The man, reported to be in his 30s, was part of a group of seven traveling in a Toyota Landcruiser when the incident occurred Friday evening (June 27). The group was en route to visit a local volcano […]
1 year ago
Air India warned by watchdog over serious violations of pilot oversight on London flights
Flights in May reportedly exceeded the allowed pilot flight time. Air India was warned by a watchdog agency over serious violations of pilot oversight on London flights prior to the June 12 crash. According to government reports seen by the Reuters news agency, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) had issued warnings to the airline over […]
1 year ago