House Explosion and Fire Caused by Propane Sends 1 to Hospital in Ann Arbor

ANN ARBOR, Michigan – A house explosion in the early hours of Monday morning resulted in a major fire and one person being hospitalized. The blast, which occurred on South Seventh Street around Princeton Avenue, devastated the house, leading to several street closures in the area. According to the Ann Arbor Police Department, the explosion … Read more

Tanker Truck Crash in Central Illinois Caused by Failed Overtaking Maneuver, Killing Five People

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — A tragic tanker truck crash in central Illinois claimed the lives of five people after the truck, carrying caustic anhydrous ammonia, jackknifed and hit a utility trailer parked just off the highway. The incident occurred on U.S. 40 in Teutopolis, a small community about 110 miles northeast of St. Louis. According … Read more

NTSB Preliminary Report: Fatal Plane Crash Caused by Fuel System Failure

The National Transportation Safety Board has released its preliminary report into the fatal crash of a small airplane off the coast of San Mateo County last spring, revealing that the crash was caused by issues with the auxiliary fuel systems needed for the transpacific flight. The crash resulted in the tragic deaths of both the … Read more

Explosion at Fort Worth Hotel Likely Caused by Gas Leak, Aging Infrastructure and Outside Factors to Blame for Regular Occurrence

FORT WORTH, Texas – Investigators are looking into the cause of an explosion at a downtown Fort Worth hotel on Monday, with fire officials suggesting that a gas leak may be responsible. According to data from the U.S. Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, there have been over 3,000 significant gas leak incidents since 2010, … Read more

Pilot’s Fatal Crash in Mooresville Caused by Engine Failure: NTSB

MOORESVILLE, N.C. – The National Transportation Safety Board reported that there was no distress call made by the pilot of the Piper Malibu Matrix before it crashed in Mooresville on Sunday. The crash resulted in the tragic death of Randy Mysliviec, the pilot of the aircraft. According to the NTSB, it appears that the plane’s … Read more

Fatal Wrong-Way Crash on Interstate I-435 in Kansas City Caused by Robbery Suspect

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A high-speed chase involving a robbery suspect resulted in a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 435 near 210 Highway early Tuesday morning. The incident led to the deaths of two people, with the suspect being connected to multiple armed robberies, according to the Kansas City Police Department. The pursuit, which began … Read more