Tag #Rescue Operation

Konya Building Collapse: Two Rescued, Investigation Underway

A three-story building in Konya, Turkey, collapsed on the evening of [Date], prompting a rescue operation where two people were rescued. Authorities are investigating the cause and whether the building was slated for urban renewal, with three prosecutors assigned to the case.

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Major Earthquake Kills 126 in the Tibetan Plateau

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck the Tibetan Plateau near Mount Everest on Tuesday, killing at least 126 people, injuring 188, and damaging over 1,000 buildings; rescue efforts are underway in freezing conditions.

Russian Cargo Ship Sinks in Mediterranean, Two Crew Missing

The Russian cargo ship Ursa Major sank in the Mediterranean Sea on December 23 after an engine room explosion; 14 crew members were rescued, but two are missing; the ship was en route from St. Petersburg to Vladivostok.

Migrant Boat Capsizing off Gavdos: One Dead, Dozens Missing

A migrant boat capsized 12.5 nautical miles southwest of Gavdos, Greece, resulting in one death, 39 survivors, and at least 40 missing. The rescue involved multiple Greek and Italian vessels and aircraft, highlighting the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Mediterranean.

Four Dead in The Hague Building Explosion

A building explosion and subsequent fire in The Hague, Netherlands, resulted in at least four deaths and three injuries early Saturday morning; the cause remains under investigation, and the death toll may rise.

Partial Ski Lift Collapse in Astún, Spain, Causes Multiple Injuries

A partial collapse of a ski lift in Astún, Spain, around noon today injured multiple people, some falling 15 meters, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving dozens of ambulances and five helicopters. Two severely injured women were airlifted to Zaragoza.

Assam Coal Mine Flooding: One Dead, Six Trapped

Nine miners were trapped in a flooded illegal rat-hole coal mine in Assam, India, on Monday; one is dead, two are feared dead, and six remain trapped, while a survivor described clinging to a rope for 50 minutes in 15-18 meters of water before rescue; the mine was deemed illegal and under investigat...

Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race: Crew Member Rescued After Falling Overboard

During the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, a crew member from the Porco Rosso fell overboard around 3:15 am near Green Cape, NSW, triggering their emergency beacon, leading to a rescue by AMSA and the yacht's retirement from the race.

Murmansk Train Collision: 2 Dead, 31 Injured

A passenger train collision in Russia's Murmansk region on December 18th resulted in 2 deaths and 31 injuries among 326 passengers; 4 cars derailed, and a criminal investigation is underway.

Greek Coast Guard Rescues 39, One Dead, 40 Missing After Boat Capsizing

A wooden boat carrying approximately 80 refugees and migrants capsized 12.5 nautical miles southwest of Gavdos, Greece; one person died, 39 were rescued, and at least 40 are missing, prompting a large-scale rescue operation involving multiple Greek and Italian agencies.

Libyan Coast Guard Allegedly Abducts Migrant Women and Children

On Thursday, armed men in two speedboats seized 24 women and 4 children from a deflating migrant dinghy off Libya, despite claiming affiliation with the Libyan Coast Guard; 83 men and unaccompanied minors were rescued by Doctors Without Borders.