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Train collision sends more than 500 to the hospital

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BEIJING, CHINA – An unexpected turn of events unfolded in Beijing when two subway trains collided amidst a heavy snowstorm, resulting in 515 individuals requiring medical treatment, including 102 who sustained fractures, according to Friday’s official announcement. The unfortunate incident transpired on Thursday evening, in the snow-laden, mountainous western part of Beijing. The collision occurred on an elevated section of the Changping line, a part of the city’s intricate subway system. According to Beijing’s transportation …

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Record level of flooding in Vermont described as s “historic and catastrophic”

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Intense rainstorms in the Northeast have unleashed severe flooding in Vermont, resulting in the closure of downtown Montpelier and the evacuation of residents. Vermont Governor Phil Scott has described the situation as “historic and catastrophic,” with floodwaters surpassing levels seen during Tropical Storm Irene in 2011. Thousands of homes and businesses have already been affected, and the water continues to rise in some areas. The state remains under a state of emergency, and rescue efforts …

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150-Vehicle pileup in Michigan due to whiteout conditions

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On Saturday, March 18, a massive pileup involving 150 vehicles occurred on Interstate 96 in Ionia County, central Michigan. The accident happened in the eastbound lanes near Portland, where severe whiteout conditions reduced visibility. The authorities closed both the eastbound and westbound lanes of the highway at around 5 p.m. to clear the wreckage and assist those injured in the crash. According to the Michigan State Police officials, there were no serious injuries, but 16 …

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