A critical medical evacuation mission from Ranchi to New Delhi ended in devastating tragedy after a Beechcraft C90 air ambulance crashed inside the dense forest region near Simaria in Jharkhand’s Chatra district. The aircraft, operated by Redbird Airways, was transporting a severely burnt patient identified as Sanjay Kumar from Latehar district, who had been admitted to Devkamal Hospital in critical condition. India’s aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), has launched a full investigation into the crash. A specialized team from the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has been deployed to determine the exact cause, with weather conditions, technical factors and operational procedures all under examination.
25 February,2026 02:45 PM IST
A shocking incident unfolded in Sacramento when a medical helicopter carrying patients from a children’s hospital spun out of control and crashed near Highway 50, close to Howe Avenue. The terrifying moment captured on camera by stunned commuters, shows the chopper plummeting dangerously close to moving vehicles, causing panic and immediate road closures on both sides of the highway. Multiple injuries have been reported, with emergency response teams rushing to the scene to rescue trapped passengers. Authorities have confirmed that a full air accident investigation is underway to determine what led to this catastrophic mid-air failure. WATCH
07 October,2025 01:42 PM IST
At least 11 people tragically lost their lives, and 10 others were left injured when a truck carrying a group of fruit vendors plunged into a 50-meter-deep valley on Wednesday morning. The accident occurred along the Savanur-Hubballi road, a major route connecting Savanur in Haveri district to Kumta market in Uttara Kannada district, as the truck was on its way to the Yellapura fair. The victims, all fruit vendors, were traveling to the fair in Yellapura to sell their produce, with the truck reportedly carrying over 40 traders at the time of the incident. The vehicle's sudden fall into the deep valley caused severe damage, resulting in the fatalities and injuries. Emergency responders, including local police and rescue teams, rushed to the scene to assist the victims. Dramatic visuals from the location showed police personnel working tirelessly to extricate the injured and secure the site. The victims were promptly transported to the nearest hospital for urgent medical care, with several sustained critical injuries. There was no protective wall along the road in the area where the accident occurred.
22 January,2025 01:45 PM IST
In a heartbreaking incident from a remote tribal village in Pen, Maharashtra, a woman lost her life due to the absence of accessible roads. Despite a ₹60 lakh road construction tender issued in April 2023 and a ₹7 crore work order granted in January 2024, no progress has been made. The village, cut off from main roads, lacked any transport facilities. Villagers were forced to carry the woman in a makeshift cloth cradle for 10 kilometers to the nearest hospital, where she tragically passed away. Her body was then brought back the same way. This tragedy underscores the critical need for infrastructure development and accountability.
16 November,2024 01:18 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
