Woman who died in explosion was sat on her sofa making FaceTime call at the time, inquest hears

A much loved counsellor killed in an explosion at her home was on FaceTime to her partner at the time, an inquest opening heard. Hazel Wilcock, 61, died after the incident at her home on East View in Summerseat, Greater Manchester, on the evening of February 18. An inquest into her death was opened at … Read more

Mystery explosion hits Israeli cargo ship in the Gulf

A mystery explosion has struck an Israeli cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman hours after a US air strike hit Iran-backed militia forces in Syria.  The Israeli-owned cargo ship was sailing out of the Middle East on Friday when it was hit by an unexplained blast, renewing concerns about ship security amid escalating tensions … Read more

Boeing had been trying to strengthen 777 engine covers for two YEARS before Denver mid-air explosion

Since the American-made Boeing 777 wide-body jet airliner made its maiden flight in June 1994, it has been involved in 29 aviation incidents and accidents that have claimed the lives of 541 people. Of these, three were hijackings while eight involved hull losses – or ‘total loss’ of the aircraft. Five of the hull losses … Read more

Fractured fan blade is blamed for Denver air explosion

The mid-air engine fire that caused debris from a Boeing 777 to rain down over Denver on Saturday was caused by a damaged fan blade that had cracked through wear and tear, according to preliminary findings. Federal investigators believe the fractured fan blade broke off the Pratt & Whitney engine and chipped off half of … Read more

Woman, 61, killed in explosion that destroyed house in Greater Manchester ‘was on a video call’

A woman found dead after an explosion razed a house in Greater Manchester was killed ‘while on a Zoom call with her friends’.    Emergency crews were called to the collapsed home in Summerseat, Greater Manchester, just before 9.30pm on Wednesday and found the body of the 61-year-old shortly after. A neighbour, 36, said the woman had … Read more

Woman dies after explosion destroys house in Greater Manchester

Woman dies after explosion destroys house in Greater Manchester leaving another woman and a child in hospital and five homes evacuated Officers were called to a collapsed home in Ramsbottom, Bury, just before 9.30pm on Wednesday  Woman pronounced dead at scene and another woman and child were taken to hospital with minor injuries Five properties … Read more

Explosion destroys home in Greater Manchester leaving two women in hospital

Explosion destroys home in Greater Manchester leaving two women in hospital and dozens of residents evacuated A woman and younger female were taken to hospital after the explosion Police confirmed a building had ‘collapsed’ in Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester Two other women were assessed at the scene but were not seriously injured  By Emer Scully For … Read more

30 Taliban militants are killed in explosion during bomb-making class at Afghan mosque 

30 Taliban militants are killed in explosion during bomb-making class at Afghan mosque The blast happened on Saturday morning in Qultaq, a village in Balkh province Six foreign nationals were among those killed, according to security services  Taliban violence has surged in Afghanistan in recent months despite peace talks  On Monday, NATO Secretary General Jens … Read more

Huge explosion is heard over Cornwall from ‘Sonic boom caused by RAF jet’

Huge explosion is heard over Cornwall from ‘Sonic boom caused by RAF jet’ as shocked residents tell how houses shook By Tom Pyman For Mailonline Published: 13:29 GMT, 10 February 2021 | Updated: 13:29 GMT, 10 February 2021 Houses shook today after a sonic boom, apparently caused by an RAF jet, rocked a town in … Read more

Up to 5 people wounded in shooting and explosion at urgent care clinic in Buffalo  

BREAKING NEWS: At least 5 people wounded after gunman opens fire and detonates four homemade bombs at urgent care clinic in Buffalo, Minnesota as cops investigate possible explosive device at nearby hotel A suspected gunman opened fire at the Allina Health Clinic on Crossroads Campus Drive in Wright County late Tuesday morning Just 30 minutes … Read more