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Britons killed in Egyptian balloon crash
As many as 19 tourists have been killed in a hot air balloon crash near the southern Egyptian city of Luxor. British, French and Japanese nationals are all believed to have been killed in the incident, with two survivors rescued.
Five dead following Ukraine plane crash
At least five people are reported to have been killed in a plane crash in the Ukraine. The internal charter flight, operated by Odessa-based Pivdenni Avialinii, was carrying football fans when it caught fire as it attempted an emergency landing in the eastern Ukrainian city of Donetsk.
Carnival Triumph awaits rescue in Gulf of Mexico
An engine fire has left the Carnival Triumph stranded in the Gulf of Mexico. Passengers onboard have only limited access to food and sanitation after the ship was stranded earlier.
Eight killed in US tour bus accident
As many as eight people have been killed in California after a tour bus collided with two other vehicles on a mountain road. Dozens of others are injured following the accident, which occurred near Yucaipa on the edges of the San Bernardino National Forest.
Kazakhstan plane crash kills 20
As many as 20 people are feared dead after an aircraft operated by SCAT Airlines came down on the outskirts of Kazakhstan commercial capital Almaty. The plane, on from the northern town of Kokshetau, is reported to have come down in bad weather as it approached to land.
Five hurt in Austrian train crash
Five people have been hospitalised with serious injuries following a head on train crash in the Austrian capital of Vienna. Two commuter trains collided on the outskirts of the city during the morning rush hour.
Gatwick Express train catches fire at London Victoria
A fire in the undercarriage of a Gatwick Express train at London Victoria earlier saw the evacuation of one of the busiest stations in the capital during the morning rush hour. While Victoria is has now reopened following the incident, platforms 12-14 remain closed.
Two killed as helicopter hits crane in south London
Two people have been killed in south London after a helicopter hit a crane early this morning in misty conditions. Police confirmed one of the dead was in the helicopter, while the other was on the ground.
British tourist shot in Thailand
A British tourist has been killed in Thailand, according to the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office. Named as Stephen Ashton, the holidaymaker was reportedly caught by a stray bullet during a fight between two groups at a bar on Koh Phangan during New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Continental cleared of Air France Concorde disaster
Continental Airlines has been cleared of involvement in the crash of an Air France Concorde in July 2000 by a French court of appeals. The American carrier had been held criminally responsible for the crash after a piece of metal from one of its aircraft was blamed for causing the disaster.
Scores dead following Hong Kong boat collision
Two passengers vessels have collides off Hong Kong, killing at least 36 people local officials have confirmed. One boat, which was carrying over 120 passengers to a firework display, half-sank in the collision near Lamma Island.
Sita Air plane crash claims 19 lives in Nepal
Seven British nationals are believed to be among 19 people killed during a plane crash in Kathmandu, Nepal. The Sita Air-operated aircraft came down moments after take off with the loss of three crew and 16 passengers.