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[There were no deaths due to deterministic effects (i.e., people receiving a high dose of radiation, rapidly becoming ill, and dying); the 100–240 figure is an estimate of the number of people who died later in life due to cancer caused by radiation from the accident [30]]. 95–4,000+ [31] [32] 26 April 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
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Accident – dam failure Pennsylvania: Much rain, deforestation; dam failed 2,000 1893 1893 Cheniere Caminada hurricane: Tropical cyclone Louisiana: Fatalities estimated 1,700 1980 1980 United States heat wave: Heat wave Central and southern states $20,000,000,000 (1980 USD) Official death toll, may have been higher 1,500–2,500 1871 Peshtigo Fire
[379] with a death toll of 40 people. [380] December 27 – China – A pile-up involved over 200 cars on the Zhengxin Huanghe bridge in Zhengzhou, killing one and injuring others. [381] [382] December 27 – Sudan – Omdurman bus crash. A bus and a dump truck collided with each other, killing 16 people and injuring 19. [383]
The two brothers doubled up on one snowmobile and rode out of the area. Their father was able to get out of the snow and ride out as well. The older brother broke a leg in the incident, according ...
Here’s what authorities are still trying to find: The confirmed identity of the suspect. The weapon used in the shooting. The bicycle the suspect used to get away
Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination ...
In the event of an accident in a remote area, injured victims may not receive emergency medical care in time to save their lives. [79] Many accidents when driving personal vehicles are caused by distracted driving. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), distraction plays a factor in 60% of moderate to serious teen car crashes ...