https://theworldwatch.com/tags/accident/ Tue 11 Aug 2026 21:48:34 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618568/london-cyclist-dies-in-hospital-after-crash-as-man-charged-with-attempted-murder/
A cyclist who was seriously injured in a collision has died in hospital. Chris Powell, 51, was hurt in a crash involving a car on Aylward Street in Stepney Green at around 11.15pm on August 6. He was taken to hospital but died from his injuries on Sunday, August 9. Parvez Ahmed Rahman, 33, of Russia Lane in Bethnal Green, has been charged with attempted murder and failing to stop after a road collision. He appeared at Thames Magistrates' Court on Saturday, August 8 and was remanded into custody. Mr Rahman is next due to appear at the Old Bailey on Friday, September 4. Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card, who is leading the Metropolitan Police investigation, said: "Our thoughts remain with Christopher's family and friends at this extremely difficult time." Police are appealing for witnesses and information to help build a full picture of the incident. DCI Card said: "As we try to build up a full picture of the incident, we are appealing to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision or has any relevant information – particularly anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage." ]]> Tue 11 Aug 2026 21:28:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618568/london-cyclist-dies-in-hospital-after-crash-as-man-charged-with-attempted-murder/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618540/transformer-installation-turns-fatal-as-man-dies-after-electric-shock/
A 32-year-old labourer died after allegedly receiving an electric shock while installing a transformer in Maharashtra’s Beed district, police said. The incident took place on Majalgaon’s bypass road, where workers had climbed a pole after being told that a shutdown had been taken. The victim, identified as Sheikh Avez Pasha Deshmukh, was working on a double-pole distribution transformer when power was suddenly restored at around 1 pm. He was struck by a high-voltage current and fell unconscious. He died at the spot. ]]> Tue 11 Aug 2026 12:00:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618540/transformer-installation-turns-fatal-as-man-dies-after-electric-shock/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618525/viral-video-shows-train-knocking-phone-from-woman-s-hand-on-hanoi-s-train-street/
Speaking with Tuoi Tre (Youth) online newspaper, the commander of Road Traffic Police Team No. 4 under the Hanoi Police Traffic Police Division said that after being alerted to the incident on social media, the unit immediately dispatched officers to investigate. Initial findings showed that the incident occurred in the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam Ward. Local police initially found no injuries. None of the parties involved reported the incident to authorities. Relevant agencies are continuing to coordinate with police in Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam Ward to verify the details of the incident. On Monday afternoon, Road Traffic Police Team No. 4 also sent a working group to the site to document the scene and handle violations involving the railway safety corridor. Video: Woman has phone knocked away by train in Hanoi’s ‘train street’ - Ảnh 2. Hanoi’s 'train street' has become known among tourists for photos and videos of trains passing close to cafés along the railway tracks. The area has been closed several times over railway safety concerns, and authorities have also taken measures against businesses operating in violation of railway safety corridor regulations. ]]> Mon 10 Aug 2026 21:46:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618525/viral-video-shows-train-knocking-phone-from-woman-s-hand-on-hanoi-s-train-street/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618431/reporter-accidentally-films-traffic-accident-in-real-time/
Reporter Diego Magão , from TV Norte Paraíba, an affiliate of RedeTV!, was recording this Thursday (August 6th) when he witnessed a traffic accident. The journalist was on a pedestrian overpass, with BR-230 in the background, when a motorcycle crashed into the back of a car. After the accident, the professional commented on what happened during the broadcast of Alô Paraíba. He said that he went down from the pedestrian bridge to help the victims. According to Magão, the motorcyclist fractured one of his legs and was taken to the hospital . "The noise was very loud, very strong, at the moment of the collision," he reported. ]]> Fri 07 Aug 2026 16:03:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618431/reporter-accidentally-films-traffic-accident-in-real-time/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618422/scene-of-dui-crash-that-killed-ph-d-student-erupts-into-violence-after-detained-woman/
A young woman was killed in a crash in St. Louis Tuesday evening, and video from the aftermath is sparking discussion online. The woman has been identified as Kennedy Reed, who was a Phd candidate. Witnesses claim the woman seen wearing white pants in the video was the driver and was intoxicated. ]]> Fri 07 Aug 2026 12:36:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618422/scene-of-dui-crash-that-killed-ph-d-student-erupts-into-violence-after-detained-woman/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618411/oh-sh-t-live-tv-is-always-the-best/
A car crash happened during a real-time traffic reporting live on TV ]]> Fri 07 Aug 2026 09:00:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618411/oh-sh-t-live-tv-is-always-the-best/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618383/guess-who-is-driving-the-car/
You guessed it!!! ]]> Thu 06 Aug 2026 17:29:02 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618383/guess-who-is-driving-the-car/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618364/that-was-too-close-insane-dashcam-close-call/
Malaysia ]]> Thu 06 Aug 2026 10:28:02 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618364/that-was-too-close-insane-dashcam-close-call/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618341/twitch-streamer-captures-hit-run-live-in-ohio/
TOLEDO, Ohio — A 26-year-old from Maumee was injured after being struck by a vehicle early Saturday in downtown Toledo, according to police. The crash happened around 12:44 a.m. in the 600 block of Monroe Street. Investigators said the person was crossing Monroe Street when they were struck by a vehicle driven by a 23-year-old. The pedestrian landed near 619 Monroe St. and was taken for medical treatment. Four passengers were inside the vehicle: a 20-year-old, a 15-year-old, a 16-year-old and a 19-year-old, according to the police report. The report does not indicate that the driver or passengers were injured. No arrests or charges were listed. The crash remains under investigation. ]]> Wed 05 Aug 2026 23:43:48 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618341/twitch-streamer-captures-hit-run-live-in-ohio/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618322/24-year-old-footballer-was-killed-by-lightning-during-a-friendly-match-in-thailand/
Nine others were injured and hospitalized. ]]> Wed 05 Aug 2026 13:13:03 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618322/24-year-old-footballer-was-killed-by-lightning-during-a-friendly-match-in-thailand/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618293/stupidity-in-motion/
...so much for trying to watch porn in peace. ]]> Tue 04 Aug 2026 17:18:02 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618293/stupidity-in-motion/ https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618278/man-dies-after-falling-while-installing-air-conditioner/
According to mainland Chinese media reports, on July 30, 2026, an air conditioner installer fell from a height in the Jinxiu Tianchen community of Tunxi District, Huangshan City, China. While working on the exterior wall of a high-rise building, the worker was not wearing proper safety equipment. When the air conditioner unit slipped, the worker was pulled down with it. ]]> Tue 04 Aug 2026 13:31:28 +0200 https://theworldwatch.com/videos/1618278/man-dies-after-falling-while-installing-air-conditioner/