Revised Death Toll in Buncombe County Lowers Hurricane Helene’s Fatal Impact

Raleigh, N.C. — A revised count of fatalities in Buncombe County following Hurricane Helene reveals that initial numbers were overestimated by as many as 30 deaths, significantly altering the storm’s reported toll. The county previously declared 72 fatalities, but has now aligned with the state’s confirmed total of 42 for the area. The error was … Read more

Revised Death Toll in North Carolina’s Buncombe County Drops After Review Post-Hurricane Helene

Asheville, NC – A significant revision in the reported death toll from Hurricane Helene has emerged from Buncombe County, greatly altering the earlier catastrophic numbers linked to the historic storm. The local sheriff’s office, in conjunction with state data, acknowledged an overcount of up to 30 deaths, confirming the revised number of fatalities as 42, … Read more

Revised Data Shows Overcount in Asheville Hurricane Fatalities, Official Death Toll Lowered

RALEIGH, N.C. — An overcount in the reported deaths due to Hurricane Helene in Buncombe County has significantly altered the overall fatality toll attributed to the storm. Initially reported at 72 fatalities, the figure has been corrected to 42 after a review by state authorities, with implications on both state and national statistics. The revision … Read more

“Superfog” Pileup Death Toll Revised Down After Louisiana Crash Carnage [Keyword: Louisiana]

Roughly 150 cars were involved in a series of accidents on Interstate 55 west of New Orleans. The accidents were caused by low visibility due to a combination of wildfire smoke and dense fog, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as “superfog.” The initial death toll of 7 people was later revised to 8, but further … Read more

Toll of Afghan Earthquakes Revised to ‘Over 1000’ by Taliban-Run Ministry, Impacts Reveal by Reuters

KABUL, Afghanistan – The death toll from the recent earthquakes in Afghanistan has been revised by the Taliban-run ministry, with the number now reported to be ‘over 1000’, down from the initial count of over 2400. The earthquakes have caused widespread devastation in the region, with many buildings and homes being reduced to rubble. The … Read more