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Donald Trump-themed RV crashes into pole on way to Staten Island rally

Donald Trump-themed RV crashes into pole on way to Staten Island rally

The vehicle is driven to MAGA rallies across the country and sells Trump-themed merchandise.

By Chloe Mayer On 6/3/24 at 2:33 AM EDT

School bus crash: 11 students hospitalized in Chicago suburb

School bus crash: 11 students hospitalized in Chicago suburb

The crash in Grundy County, Illinois, reportedly involved at least three school buses.

By Natalie Venegas On 5/21/24 at 1:02 PM EDT

I Will Shed No Tears for Ebrahim Raisi, the Butcher of Tehran

I Will Shed No Tears for Ebrahim Raisi, the Butcher of Tehran

As a woman born in Iran, I feel not just a sense of celebration at the death of this evil man, Ebrahim Raisi, but of relief.

By Sheila Nazarian On 5/20/24 at 2:52 PM EDT

Bryan Howard update: More details on alleged drunk driver who killed eight

Bryan Howard update: More details on alleged drunk driver who killed eight

Bryan Maclean Howard, 41, has pled not guilty to eight counts of DUI manslaughter after his 2001 Ford Ranger fatally sideswept a 2010 International Bus.

By Monica Sager On 5/16/24 at 4:57 PM EDT

Who is Bryan Maclean Howard? Details revealed in deadly migrant bus crash

Who is Bryan Maclean Howard? Details revealed in deadly migrant bus crash

The man charged with killing eight workers and injuring dozens of others had a long string of previous charges.

By Monica Sager On 5/15/24 at 12:02 PM EDT

Florida migrant bus crash: At least 8 dead, dozens Injured

Florida migrant bus crash: At least 8 dead, dozens Injured

Florida Highway Patrol said 53 people were on board the bus that was transporting migrant workers to a watermelon farm.

By Monica Sager On 5/14/24 at 10:50 AM EDT

Bus drives off bridge into river in terrifying Russian video

Bus drives off bridge into river in terrifying Russian video

There were several casualties after a driver lost control of a bus and drove it into a river in central St. Petersburg.

By Isabel van Brugen On 5/10/24 at 9:12 AM EDT

Woman can't believe sister wants to crash vacation—but there's a twist

Woman can't believe sister wants to crash vacation—but there's a twist

"We weren't planning on having her come," she told Newsweek. "We were just planning the vacation for me, my husband and our one-year-old daughter."

By Maria Morava On 5/5/24 at 4:00 PM EDT

Dad charged after tot gets behind wheel of idling truck, kills girl: Cops

Dad charged after tot gets behind wheel of idling truck, kills girl: Cops

The man's 3-year-old was left alone in the vehicle, climbed into the driver's seat and fatally struck a 2-year-old, police said.

By Maura Zurick On 5/1/24 at 11:48 PM EDT

Widower confronts driver who fatally struck his pregnant wife

Widower confronts driver who fatally struck his pregnant wife

The victim's husband confronted the driver who pleaded guilty to being high on "numerous drugs" at the time of the fatal collision.

By Maura Zurick On 4/14/24 at 11:01 PM EDT

18-wheeler truck crashes into Texas building

18-wheeler truck crashes into Texas building

The Texas Department of Public Safety said there are reports of multiple serious injuries.

By Andrew Stanton On 4/12/24 at 12:42 PM EDT

School bus flips over on the highway, trapping woman underneath

School bus flips over on the highway, trapping woman underneath

Ten people were reportedly injured when a bus in North Carolina rolled over after going into a ditch.

By Jon Jackson On 4/9/24 at 11:15 AM EDT

Solar eclipse could lead to car crashes, experts warn

Solar eclipse could lead to car crashes, experts warn

"We do recommend that those who can avoid driving during the eclipse do so," transportation risk control leader Chris Hayes told Newsweek.

By Suzanne Blake On 4/8/24 at 12:28 PM EDT

Through my heaviest tears, I pleaded: "Please don't kill me. I'm a mom."

Through my heaviest tears, I pleaded: "Please don't kill me. I'm a mom."

The crackling sound—the crushed metal—still haunts me. I hear it when driving or as a passenger, triggered by a meandering car.

By Jenni Dawn Muro On 3/12/24 at 9:07 AM EDT

Dramatic video shows deputy save baby after fatal crash

Dramatic video shows deputy save baby after fatal crash

A Florida deputy saved a 6-month-old baby after a motorcyclist, who was traveling at 100 mph, slammed into the vehiclethe infant was riding in.

By Maura Zurick On 2/18/24 at 8:03 PM EST

Man Shares What Saved His Dogs in Head-On Crash With Drunk Driver

Man Shares What Saved His Dogs in Head-On Crash With Drunk Driver

The dogs walked away shaken up, but completely unharmed.

By Liz O'Connell On 2/18/24 at 7:00 AM EST

Photos of Mi-8 military helicopter crash in Russia's backyard emerge

Photos of Mi-8 military helicopter crash in Russia's backyard emerge

One person was killed after the Soviet-era helicopter was forced to make an emergency landing.

By Isabel van Brugen On 1/17/24 at 4:45 AM EST

Small planecrashes on highway after hitting electric pole in chilling video

Small planecrashes on highway after hitting electric pole in chilling video

The low-flying firefighting plane was spraying grassland when its wing clipped a pylon.

By Chloe Mayer On 1/16/24 at 6:38 AM EST

Cat witnesses car crash on his street, and he's "not happy about it"

Cat witnesses car crash on his street, and he's "not happy about it"

The viral video has over 736,000 views, with one user calling the cat "a concerned citizen" in the comments.

By Lucy Notarantonio On 1/15/24 at 9:52 AM EST

Woman's body recovered following plane crash off California coast

Woman's body recovered following plane crash off California coast

The aircraft had been making spluttering noises and flying erratically before it plunged into the ocean.

By Chloe Mayer On 1/15/24 at 7:21 AM EST

'Devastating' hot air balloon crash kills 4, wounds 1 in Arizona: police

'Devastating' hot air balloon crash kills 4, wounds 1 in Arizona: police

The deadly incident occurred Sunday morning when a hot air balloon crash-landed in a rural desert area of Arizona, local police said.

By Maura Zurick On 1/14/24 at 7:15 PM EST

Florida man faces torture charge over hitting deer for TikTok clip: Sheriff

Florida man faces torture charge over hitting deer for TikTok clip: Sheriff

The video, which the suspect shared on TikTok, shows him attempting to run over multiple deer before hitting one, according to local authorities.

By Maura Zurick On 12/31/23 at 7:45 PM EST

News helicopter crash kills chopper pilot and photographer

News helicopter crash kills chopper pilot and photographer

Action News helicopter Chopper 6 was returning from an assignment when it crashed in New Jersey on Tuesday night.

By Giulia Carbonaro On 12/20/23 at 6:01 AM EST

Videos show vehicle plow into Joe Biden's parked motorcade

Videos show vehicle plow into Joe Biden's parked motorcade

President Joe Biden was unharmed in the incident outside his campaign headquarters in Deleware.

By Maura Zurick On 12/17/23 at 10:55 PM EST

Who are Kurt and Monica Villani? Pair killed in Niagara car explosion

Who are Kurt and Monica Villani? Pair killed in Niagara car explosion

Police have named Kurt and Monica Villani, both 53, as the two people killed when their car crashed and exploded by Niagara Falls.

By James Bickerton On 11/24/23 at 9:43 AM EST

Rainbow Bridge blast witness describes car "flying over 100 miles an hour"

Rainbow Bridge blast witness describes car "flying over 100 miles an hour"

Two people were killed in a deadly single-vehicle explosion at the U.S.-Canada border on Wednesday.

By Aila Slisco On 11/22/23 at 7:17 PM EST

"The Crown" ignores Prince Harry's theory on Diana crash

"The Crown" ignores Prince Harry's theory on Diana crash

Princess Diana's death is described very differently in Prince Harry's book to its depiction in the final season of the Netflix show.

By Jack Royston On 11/16/23 at 3:00 AM EST

'Beloved' police dog killed, officers injured when driver hits cruiser

'Beloved' police dog killed, officers injured when driver hits cruiser

A 21-year-old was driving the wrong way "at a high rate of speed" when he hit a police vehicle, killing a K-9 and injuring two officers, local authorities said.

By Maura Zurick On 11/11/23 at 8:36 PM EST

Louisiana "superfog" video shows aftermath of deadly highway pileup

Louisiana "superfog" video shows aftermath of deadly highway pileup

A 158-vehicle pileup near New Orleans caused by the freak weather phenomenon has killed a confirmed seven people and injured at least 25 others.

By Aleks Phillips On 10/24/23 at 6:53 AM EDT

Video shows "superfog" after massive fatal car crash

Video shows "superfog" after massive fatal car crash

According to local law enforcement, there are a total of 25 crashes in three different spots along I-55, with at least two people dead and 30 injured.

By Natalie Venegas On 10/23/23 at 2:35 PM EDT