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What happened to Baumgartner? Glider crash is a mystery

The 56-year-old Austrian is best known for jumping off a balloon from the edge of space

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Felix Baumgartner makes a 25,000-foot high test jump for Red Bull Stratos on October 8, 2012 over New Mexico.

Accident causes delays, Dubai Police urge caution

Motorists are advised to stay alert and use alternative routes to avoid delays

The accident occurred on Al Khawaneej Street

5 dead, including 3 Emiratis, in multi-vehicle accident

11 others injured, including 2 Omanis and 9 Emiratis—with 5 children among them

Police aviation transported the victims of the Maqshan accident to Thumrait Hospital.

9 killed, 11 injured as minibuses collide

Incident occurred just a day after another crash on same road that killed 19 young women

9 killed, 11 injured as minibuses collide near Cairo

Groom, 2 minors among 8 killed in fatal car crash

Eyewitnesses claim the SUV they were travelling was overspeeding at the time of the crash

Wedding journey turns fatal: Groom, 2 minors among 8 killed in fatal car crash in India

Caught on cam: 3 UAE accidents linked to faulty tires

Driving with unfit tires carries a Dh500 fine, four black points and vehicle impoundment

Police have urged drivers to regularly inspect their tires to ensure they are in good condition and free from damage or cracks — especially during the summer, when high temperatures increase the risk of blowouts.

20 rescued in 2024 as sea accidents surge in Fujairah

Sea emergencies rose by 80% compared to the previous year

Illustrative image. A total of nine sea accidents were reported last year — almost double the five cases recorded in 2023.

Three students, driver killed in school bus accident

Twelve other children sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious

Illustrative image. According to a statement by the Royal Oman Police, the incident occurred when a school bus collided with a stationary object and overturned.

Three Jordanian children killed in car crash

Parents injured as family was returning home from Qatar, Jordanian authorities say

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Woman dies in crash en route to father’s funeral

Hero rescues husband and 4 children after deadly crash near Riyadh

While the father and children survived, the mother was killed instantly. Illustrative image.

Indian expat dies after air conditioner blast

Ziyad is survived by his wife and daughter, both of whom reside in Kerala

The victim, Ziyad Basheer, a longtime resident of Manjali and originally from Randupalam, Thodupuzha, had been working as a private driver for a Saudi citizen for the past seven years. Illustrative image.

Watch: Deadly intersection crash as car jumps red light

Abu Dhabi Police release horrific crash footage to highlight red-light dangers

Abu Dhabi Police attributed the incident to driver distraction, emphasising that inattentiveness, often due to mobile phone use for calls, browsing, or social media can lead to fatal misjudgements, especially at intersections.

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