All news on the topic: Accidents

Footage of the shocking moment a small child's harness broke while ziplining in Mexico, causing the boy to plummet almost 40 feet, has gone viral

British families were among dozens of tourists forced to evacuate a boat by diving into the sea after it caught fire off a beach in Rhodes, Greece, hundreds of metres from shore

The unnamed passenger, aged 57, lost her foot after it was sliced off when she fell on a 'death trap' travelator at Don Mueang International Airport in Bangkok, Thailand

The seven-year-old boy fell overboard off the Stena Spirit passenger ferry in the Baltic Sea, with his frantic mum diving in to save him and also died after both were airlifted to hospital

Daredevil Ivan Mladenov was seriously injured in a stunt known as the Globe of Doom at Imperial Recreation Ground in Exmouth, Devon, and broke every bone in his face

A teenage boy died while 'subway surfing' in Queens, marking the seventh death related to this trend in New York City this year as TikTok videos showing the activity have gained popularity

Steph Burke spoke of her gratitude that strangers have donated money to help stricken 15-year-old son Liam, but more is urgently needed so he doesn't suffer life-changing injuries

New images show the grim derailment of an Amtrak train that came loose from its tracks after smashing into a Ventura County truck near Moorpark in Southern California

Denis-Jack Ward from East Lothian was knocked down by a car after running into the road to get a slushie - he's now finally walking again despite fears he'd lose his leg

Tomasz was in an induced for nine days and has undergone multiple surgeries. He faces months or rehabilitation but is lucky to be alive after breaking his spine

It is alleged the tourist lost control of his motorbike after hitting a stone in the road and then veered off track and tragically plunged to his death in India

The 15-storey building collapsed in the Sidi Beshr area of Alexandria, Egypt, where rescue teams are currently working through the rubble in a desperate search for survivors

John McKenna, 22, died after falling from a balcony at his three-star hotel in the party resort of San Antonio. The man, from Carlisle in Cumbria, was pronounced dead at the scene

'Exemplary' student David Ejimofor, 15, died after jumping from a pier at Aberavon Beach in Port Talbot, Wales, as part of a coming of age tradition which has resulted in previous casualties

The blast, which occurred on a busy street in Yinchuan in the northwest of the country injured a further seven people, according to authorities

Adam Robert Cockerill tragically passed away at James Cook University Hospital in April after suffering a "catastrophic brain injury" caused by choking

An 18-year-old teenager was out playing with friends in the River Ouse, near Cardington Lock, last Friday, when he got into some trouble - despite the swift action of emergency services he tragically later died

A man in upstate New York allegedly caused a fatal collision when he swerved his truck into oncoming traffic, resulting in the death of his sister, one of her children, and another minor

Lisa Price banged her head, which caused a bleed to her brain and a catastrophic spinal cord injury, in the tragic accident at home in Goodshaw, near Burnley, Lancashire

Daniel Smyth, from County Derry, Northern Ireland, fell ill suddenly during his family holiday in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria and died in his hotel room - weeks after being accepted a place at university

Sharon Clarke, from Longbridge, Birmingham, complained to property developers St Mowden, which said 'no obvious hazards' were found at the site where Sharon fell

Devastated relatives of Daniel Smyth, from County Derry, Northern Ireland, say the teen "had the most cheeky, infectious smile" and was "destined for the greatest things in life"

A fleeing suspect allegedly smashed into a car with five women inside at 100mph as he ran a red light, killing them. The suspect was fleeing a Minnesota State Police trooper

German pop star Helene Fischer had to stop her concert after slashing her face open while swinging from a trapeze on stage as she was belting out her song, Wounds

Chloe Caton, 21, died in her sleep on June 1, leaving her family heartbroken. Her mum Ami Caton said Chloe 'had the most infectious laugh on the planet' and was 'very bubbly'